Selena

She was a musician, creator, performer and also broke boundaries in the music world. She was both traditional and modern, she was a Mexican American who united the two worlds in an distinct way. Her untimely death splintered her growing popularity and, as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young has left many mourning her unrealized potential. In order to prevent her achievements from becoming forgotten many of her fans in the past time have been inspired to do even more. Selena is the Tejano artist who was fatally shot dead in a shooting accident, has sparked a Latino reaction that can be thought of as similar to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's death. An enormously popular singer within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch people young as well as old. Selena, who was hot and flamboyant stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna, was also the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug efforts.