Selena

She was singer performer designer and broke barriers in the world of music. The dual nature of her role as a Mexican American star was both traditional and contemporary. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream in an innovative way. She was a rising star who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. And as is common when a brilliant, genial and young artist is lost too quickly, many mourned the potential that she had yet to achieve. To prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten many of her fans in these past few times have been motivated to achieve more. Selena is the Tejano artist who was tragically shot to death in a shooting accident, has sparked an Latino reaction that can be thought of as similar to the reactions to John Lennon's deaths. Selena was a hugely well-known singer for Latinos across North America. But her songs touched the hearts of both young and the old. Selena is a stunning and sexy performer. She's often referred to in the media as Latina Madonna. But, she's also a respected role model because on stage, Selena exhibits an amiable and family-focused attitude. She also actively is involved in anti-drug campaigns.