Selena

She was a musician, creator, and performer who challenged boundaries in the musical world. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. As is often the case with a bright and charming star dies way too soon, her untimely demise has thrown her profile into a quagmire. Many mourned all of her potential, which was untapped. Fans have struggled through the years to keep her legacy alive. Selena, the Tejano artist who was tragically shot to death in a shooting accident, has sparked the Latino reaction that can be likened to the reaction to John Lennon's death. The singer was extremely popular within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact the lives of children and old alike. Selena was a hot and stunning stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna, was also a model offstage. She was active in antidrug efforts.