Selena

She was a musician, creator, and performer who broke boundaries in the music world. She was at once contemporary and traditional a Mexican-American performer who merged both worlds in a singular way--and brought incredible Tejano music to an affluent crowd. Her sudden passing which shattered her rising profile. That's what happens to a lot of stars who die too young. As a result fans were inspired throughout the years to dig in their heels even harder working to ensure her successes won't be lost in the dust. Selena is the Tejano singer who tragically shot to death during a shooting incident, caused a Latino reaction that could be compared with the response to John Lennon's death. Selena was a hugely loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her music touched both the young as well as the elderly. Selena, a sexy and glamorous actor who has been referred to as Latina Madonna was a model offstage. She was active in anti-drug initiatives.