Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the world of music. She was simultaneously contemporary and traditional, a Mexican American who brought the two worlds in an unique manner. The sudden loss of her life which shattered her rising reputation. This is what happens to a lot of stars who die too young. In order to prevent her successes from going unnoticed her many admirers over these past few times have been motivated to do even more. Her death in a shooting triggered emotion in Latino community that is likened with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch people young and old alike. Selena, who was hot and glamorous stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna, was also a model offstage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.