Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the industry of music. Her dual function as an Mexican American performer was conventional and modern. She brought Tejano to the mainstream through her ingenuity. Similar to how many people mourn a star who died from their prime, the death of her was not a good time and ended the progress of her career. Fans have struggled over the years in order to preserve her legacy. The tragic death of Selena by a gunman triggered emotions in Latino communities that is comparable the way people reacted following the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. A hugely popular performer in Latino communities across North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact the lives of children and old alike. Selena might have been described by some as the Latina Madonna, however she's still a fantastic character model. Selena's values of family life offstage and involvement in AIDS awareness programs are exemplary.