Selena

She broke down the walls of the world of music by performing, singing and designer. Her ethnicity was Mexican American, however she was also traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. The sudden loss of her life which shattered her rising profile. It happens to a lot of stars who die far too young. Since then, her fans are working even harder in an effort to not forget what she's achieved. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community which can be likened to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. She was an incredibly loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and old. Selena might have been described by some as the Latina Madonna, however she's still an excellent role model. Selena's family values off stage as well as her involvement in AIDS awareness programs are exemplary.