Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and philanthropist. She is known for her musical versatility, incorporating various genres such as Latin pop, rock, and Arabic music into her songs.
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
| Nickname | Shaki |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer, Philanthropist Entrepreneur |
| Famous For | Not Known |
Shakira Biography
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1977 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 47 Years old |
| Birthplace | Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Hometown | Barranquilla |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| School | La ensenanza School, Barranquilla |
| College/University | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Education Qualification | University drop-out |
Shakira Age
Shakira was born on February 2, 1977, in the city of Barranquilla, Colombia.
Shakira Boyfriend’s
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Antonio De La Rua (2000-2011), Gerard Pique (2011-2022) |
Shakira Family
| Husband | Gerard Pique |
| Children | Son: Not Known Daughter: Not Known |
| Parents | Father: William Mebarak Chadid Mother: Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado  |
| Siblings | Step Brother: Tonino Mebarak, Edward Mebarak, Robin Mebarak, Alberto Mebarak, Antonio Mebarak and Moises Mebarak Sister: Lucy Mebarak, Ana Mebarak and Patricia Mebarak |
Career
| Debut | Latin:– American Album: Magia (1991) English Album:- Laundry Service Film :- El Oasis (1996) |
Songs
| Donde estas Corazon | 1995 |
| Estoy aqui | 1995 |
| Antologia | 1996 |
| Se quiere, se mata | 1997 |
| Ciega, sordomuda | 1998 |
| Ojos asi | 1998 |
| Tu | 19999 |
| Inevitable | 1999 |
| No Creo | 1999 |
| Moscas en la casa | 2000 |
| Whenever, Wherever | 2001 |
| Underneath Your Clothes | 2002 |
| Objection << Tango >> | 2002 |
| Que me quedes tu | 2003 |
| La Tortura | 2005 |
| No | 2005 |
| Dia de enero | 2005 |
| Don’t Brother | 2005 |
| Hips Don’t Lie | 2006 |
| Timor | 2008 |
Shakira Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters- 157 cm In meters- 1.57 m In feet & inches- 5’2” feet |
| Weight (approx) | Not Known |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown (Dyed blonde) |
| Measurement’s | Not Known |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Hugh Gran |
| Color | Black |
| Food | Pancakes with Jam |
| Song | With or Without You (U2) |
| Writer | Oriana Fallaci |
| Book | The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) |
| Band | U2, The Police |
| TV Shows | Scrubs (2001-2010), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) |
Social Media
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Shakira Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $300 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 2,504 Crore (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts About
- Shakira can speak several languages. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
- Shakira loves dogs and has three named Coquito, Chan, and Gordita.
- In 2002, Wherever; Whenever became the best-selling song. Also, her single Hips Don’t Lie is considered to be the best-selling song of this century.
- Shakira had the honor of singing the 2010 FIFA World Cup official song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”. The music video crossed over a billion views on YouTube and still is one of the most viewed videos.
- She has won two Grammys, 26 Latin-American Grammy Awards, five MTV Music Awards, and has had a Golden Globe nomination too.
- Shakira also has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- The first person to reach 100 million followers on Facebook was none other than Shakira.
- She was only four when she wrote her first poem.
- She wanted a typewriter for Christmas as she always watched her father writing stories on one. She got one when she was seven and has been writing poetry since then.
- She wrote the song “Dark Glasses” because her father always wore a pair of dark glasses hiding the grieving since her brother died in an accident when he was riding his motorcycle.
- She was inspired to be a performer when her father took her to a restaurant where a dancer was doing belly dance to an Arabic drum beat.
- Shakira found some recognition in her hometown by the time she was 13 when she used to be often invited to perform at different places. This is when Monica Ariza noticed her and talked to Sony Executives to crack her a deal.
- Sony Columbia signed her after watching her perform three songs.
- She is already immortalized by having a five-meter statue built in her home city Columbia’s Caribbean Coast.
- She has been awarded and honored with a medal International Labor Organization.
