Selena

She broke down walls within the music industry by being an artist, singer and designer. She was both classic and contemporary a Mexican-American singer who brought together the two genres with a unique approach. She also delivered excellent Tejano music to a mainstream fan base. The tragic loss of her life shattered her popularity in the spotlight and the usual thing happens when a stunningly charming superstar dies young, she caused many to grieve all her potential that was not fully realized. Fans have worked harder throughout the years in order to preserve her legacy. Her tragic death in a shooting triggered a response in the Latino community that was similar to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a hugely adored singer in Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed barriers of cultures to influence people young as well as old. Selena, a sexy and flamboyant stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna, was also modeling offstage. She participated with anti-drug campaigning.