Selena

She was an artist, creator, and performer who challenged boundaries in the musical world. The dual nature of her character as the Mexican American singer was traditional and contemporary. She helped bring Tejano to the mainstream with her innovative approach. Like many times when an incredibly bright and friendly star is lost far too early the tragic loss of her life has thrown her profile into a quagmire. Many mourned all of her potential, which was untapped. The result is that fans are enthused over the years to dig in to work even more to ensure that her achievements will not be forgotten. Selena's tragic death by shooting caused a reaction in the Latino community that was similar as the reaction to deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly well-known singer for Latinos across North America. But her music was a hit with both the young as well as the elderly. Selena is an edgy sexy performer, sometimes referred as Latina Madonna. But, she's also a respected role model because off stage Selena has an attitude of family and active takes part in anti-drug initiatives.