Selena

She is a singer as well as a designer, and music innovator. Her ethnicity was Mexican American, however she was she was also a traditional. She brought Tejano into mainstream music. As is often the case with a bright and charming star dies far too early the tragic loss of her life has thrown her profile into a quagmire. A lot of mourners reacted to her potential, which was untapped. Since then, her fans have worked even harder to never forget the achievements she's accomplished. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response in the Latino community that can be likened to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. A hugely popular performer within Latino communities across North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young as well as old. Selena has been called by certain people as a Latina Madonna, however she's still a fantastic role model. Selena's off-stage family values and her participation in AIDS awareness programs provide a great example.