Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a, artist, designer and singer who broke barriers in the industry. She was simultaneously contemporary and traditional, she was a Mexican American who united the two worlds in a distinctive way. Her untimely death splintered her rising profile and like many times the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young caused many to grieve her unrealized potential. Over the years, the fans became motivated to do their best to make sure that Selena's successes would not fade away. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community that could be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The most well-known Latino performer throughout North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many throughout the world. Selena, a sexy and glamorous actor who has been referred to as Latina Madonna, was also an actress offstage. She participated in anti-drug initiatives.