Selena

She broke through the barriers of the music business by performing, singing as well as a designer. The Mexican-American singer was she was also a traditional. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream of music. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rising profile and as often happens when a glowing, charming superstar dies young, she caused many to grieve her unrealized potential. Fans have worked harder throughout the years to preserve her legacy. Selena's shooting death sparked an emotional response within the Latino society that could be similar with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena's music, a singer who was hugely successful across Latino Communities across North America touched people young and old. Selena has been called by some as a 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 make her a good example.