- Age: 46 (Born February 2, 1977)
- Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Record Producer, Actress
- Height: 5’2″ (157 cm)
- Weight: 117 lbs (53 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- School: La Ensenanza School
- Education: No formal college education
- Nickname: Shaki
- Nationality: Colombian
Awards:
Shakira has received numerous awards throughout her career, including Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Shakira’s net worth is estimated to be around $300 million.
Career:
Overview
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known professionally as Shakira, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and actress. She gained international fame with her fifth album “Laundry Service” (2001), which featured the hit singles “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.” Shakira has released several successful albums and is known for her unique blend of Latin, rock, and pop music styles.
Milestones and Achievements
- Released her debut album “Magia” (1990) at the age of 13.
- Achieved success in Latin America with her albums “Pies Descalzos” (1995) and “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” (1998).
- Gained international fame with her album “Laundry Service” (2001).
- Released the albums “Fijación Oral, Vol. 1” (2005) and “Oral Fixation, Vol. 2” (2005), which included the hit single “Hips Don’t Lie.”
- Performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the official song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”
Personal Life:
Relationships
Shakira has been in a relationship with Spanish professional footballer Gerard Piqué since 2011. The couple has two sons, Milan and Sasha.
Family
Shakira was born to William Mebarak Chadid, a writer and jeweler, and Nidia Ripoll Torrado, a homemaker. She has eight half-siblings from her father’s previous marriage.
Controversies (if applicable)
Shakira has faced few controversies throughout her career, with most of them relating to her tax evasion case in Spain.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Shakira is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is actively involved in various philanthropic projects.
- She is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Portuguese, Catalan, and some Arabic.
- Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation in 1997, which focuses on providing education and nutrition to vulnerable children in Colombia.
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