Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the world of music. She was simultaneously contemporary and traditional, a Mexican American who brought two worlds in an distinct manner. As is often the case of a brilliant and charming star dies in a hurry the tragic loss of her life caused her to lose the popularity she had been gaining. Many mourned all of the potential that was not fully realized. In order to prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten her many admirers over the last few times have been motivated to achieve more. Her tragic murder by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities, similar the way people reacted following the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. The most well-known Latino artist across North America, Selena's music has influenced many people throughout the world. An edgy, sexy stage actress sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model on stage she was a family-oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.