Selena

She was a musician performer and designer who broke barriers in the industry. She was both an American-Mexican traditional performer who merged both worlds in a singular way--and delivered incredible Tejano music to a mainstream crowd. Much like when an incredibly bright and charming star dies way too soon and unexpectedly, it caused her to lose the popularity she had been gaining. People mourned the entire extent of her potential, which was untapped. Fans have worked harder over the years in order to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. The tragic shooting death of Selena provoked a response from the Latino Community that was comparable to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. A hugely popular performer in Latino communities across North America her music crossed lines of cultural difference to affect people young and old alike. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness programs.