Selena

She was a performer, artist performer, creator and set new boundaries in the music world. She was both contemporary and traditional, an Mexican American who brought the two worlds in a distinctive manner. She was a rising star but her sudden death broke it. And as is common when a brilliant, genial and young musician is lost too quickly and is buried, many mourned the greatness that she had yet to reach. Over the years, fans were inspired to work even harder to ensure that Selena's successes would not fade away. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response within the Latino community that could be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely loved Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and brought joy to youngsters as well as older adults. Selena, who was hot and glamorous actor who has been referred to as Latina Madonna, was also a model offstage. She was active in antidrug campaigns.