Selena

She was singer performer designer and broke barriers in the world of music. Her role as the Mexican American singer was conventional and modern. She helped bring Tejano to mainstream fame with her innovative approach. Her untimely death splintered her rising profile and as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young left many to mourn her unrealized potential. Since then, her fans are working even more to keep in mind what she's accomplished. The tragic shooting death of Selena provoked a response from the Latino Community that was comparable as the reaction to deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was an extremely loved Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and brought joy to younger and more mature adults. Selena may have been hailed by some as an Latina Madonna, however she's still an excellent character model. Selena's off-stage family values as well as her involvement in AIDS awareness campaigns provide a great example.