Selena

She broke down barriers within the music industry by being a singer, performer as well as a designer. Her double function as one of the most prominent Mexican American performer was modern and traditional. She helped bring Tejano into mainstream culture in an innovative way. She was a rising star but her sudden death broke it. In the same way, when a brilliant, genial and emerging artist passes away prematurely, many reminisced about the greatness she had yet to reach. Fans have worked harder over the years to keep her legacy alive. The tragic shooting death of Selena caused a reaction in the Latino Community that was comparable as the reaction to deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. The singer was extremely popular within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of children and old alike. Selena, who was hot and glamorous stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna, was also the model on stage. She participated in anti-drug efforts.