Selena

She broke down barriers within the music business in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. Her character as an Mexican American star was both conventional and modern. She brought Tejano into the mainstream in an innovative way. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rise in popularity, and it is what happens often when a bright deeply genial singer dies too young, it left many to mourn her unrealized potential. The result is that fans are enthused over the years to dig in and work harder to ensure her successes won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death of Selena by a gunman triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities, similar the way people reacted following the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. The most well-known Latino performer in North America, Selena's music has influenced many people across cultures. Selena has been called by many as a Latina Madonna, but she's still an excellent example to follow. Selena's values of family life offstage as well as her involvement with AIDS awareness efforts are exemplary.