Selena

She broke down the walls of the world of music as a singer, performer and designer. She was both modern and traditional. She was she was a Mexican American who united the two worlds together in a distinctive way. The tragic loss of her life shattered her rise in popularity, and it is what happens often the moment a brilliant, warm superstar dies young, she has left many mourning all the untapped potential. Fans are enthused over the years to dig in and work harder to ensure her successes will not be forgotten. Selena's tragic murder by a gunman triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar the way people reacted following Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. She was an incredibly popular singer among Latinos in North America. But her music touched both the young and the old. Selena was a sexy, flamboyant performer on stage and was often referred to by her as the Latina Madonna. Off-stage Selena was an excellent role model since she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigning.