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Shakira(I)

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Shakira
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado and William Alberto Mebarak Chadid. She is of Lebanese, Spanish, and Italian descent, contributing to her diverse musical influences.

During her elementary school years, Shakira was diagnosed with ADHD, which mainly manifested as hyperactivity. She was known among her peers for her belly dancing skills. Despite her enthusiasm for music, she faced early criticism when a school choir teacher told her she wouldn't succeed because she "sang like a goat." These challenges did not deter her passion for music and performance.

Shakira began her musical career at the age of 12, quickly gaining attention for her unique voice and energetic performances. Her breakthrough came with the album "MTV Unplugged," which won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in 2001, marking her rise to international prominence.

Known for her fusion of Latin pop, urban, and other music styles, Shakira has created a distinctive sound that has garnered a global fan base. Her dynamic dance style, incorporating traditional belly dancing, further distinguishes her performances.

In addition to her music career, Shakira is recognized for her philanthropic efforts. She founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which focuses on providing education and nutrition to underprivileged children in Colombia.
BornFebruary 2, 1977
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 60 wins & 127 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jason Bateman, Tommy Chong, Bonnie Hunt, Tom Lister Jr., Maurice LaMarche, Kristen Bell, Bono, Chaz Bono, César Bono, James Bono, Joseph Bono, Mary Bono, Sonny Bono, Steven Scot Bono, Steve Bono, Sebastian Cavazza, Bonar Colleano, Dan Cooper, Jesse Corti, Yves De Bono, Eurilla del Bono, John DiMaggio, Terri Douglas, Idris Elba, Fuschia!, Michael Giacchino, David Goetz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Byron Howard, Don Lake, Peter Mansbridge, Jeremy Milton, Rich Moore, Pace Paulsen, Raymond S. Persi, Fabienne Rawley, Jim Reardon, Shakira, J.K. Simmons, Kath Soucie, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, Gita Reddy, Dídac Bono, Nathan Warner, Kellie D. Lewis, Sofia Bono Prado, Jared Bush, Mark Rhino Smith, Clark Spencer, Brad Simonsen, Alan Bono, Chianna Bono, Chesare Bono, Novo Bono Jr., Josephine Bono, Bono, John Bono, Nate Torrence, Jill Cordes, Larry Herrera, Jennifer Lee, Phil Johnston, John Lavelle, Sara de Bono, Katie Lowes, Salvatore Bono, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Dave Kohut, Stacie Bono, Josh Dallas, Jenny Slate, Josie Trinidad, Thomas Bono, Leah Latham, Zach King, Christy Bono, Della Saba, Alyssa Ann Bono, Steven Bono Jr., Madeleine Curry, Krystle Bono, Evelyn Wilson Bresee, Hewitt Bush, Claire K. Smith, David A. Thibodeau, John Wheeler, Hannah G. Williams, Jackson Stein, Andrés Di Bono, Fernando Gonzalez, Valeria Bono, JoAnn Bono, Chiara Bono, and Amelia Bono in Zootopia (2016)
    Zootopia
    8.0
    • Gazelle(voice)
    • 2016
    Shakira in Shakira: Whenever, Wherever (2001)
    Shakira: Whenever, Wherever
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Shakira
    • 2001
    Shakira in Shakira Feat. Alejandro Sanz: La tortura (2005)
    Shakira Feat. Alejandro Sanz: La tortura
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Shakira
    • 2005
    Beyoncé Feat. Shakira: Beautiful Liar (2007)
    Beyoncé Feat. Shakira: Beautiful Liar
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Shakira
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Actress



    • El oasis
      • Luisa Maria
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1994
    • Zootopia 2
      • Gazelle (voice)
      • 2025



    • Shakira: Soltera (2024)
      Shakira: Soltera
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2024
    • Shakira & Grupo Frontera: (Entre Paréntesis) (2024)
      Shakira & Grupo Frontera: (Entre Paréntesis)
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2024
    • Cardi B in Shakira & Cardi B: Puntería (2024)
      Shakira & Cardi B: Puntería
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2024
    • Shakira & Fuerza Regida: El Jefe (2023)
      Shakira & Fuerza Regida: El Jefe
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2023
    • Shakira & Manuel Turizo: Copa vacía (2023)
      Shakira & Manuel Turizo: Copa vacía
      4.9
      Music Video
      • Mermaid
      • 2023
    • Shakira: Acróstico (2023)
      Shakira: Acróstico
      4.7
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2023
    • Karol G & Shakira: TQG (2023)
      Karol G & Shakira: TQG
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2023
    • Shakira and Bizarrap in Shakira & Bzrp: Music Sessions #53 (2023)
      Shakira & Bzrp: Music Sessions #53
      6.2
      Music Video
      • 2023
    • Shakira: Out of Your League (2023)
      Shakira: Out of Your League
      4.0
      Music Video
      • 2023
    • Zootopia+ (2022)
      Zootopia+
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Gazelle (voice)
      • 2022
    • Shakira & Ozuna: Monotonía (2022)
      Shakira & Ozuna: Monotonía
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2022
    • Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta & Farruko: Don't You Worry (Farruko Remix) (2022)
      Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta & Farruko: Don't You Worry (Farruko Remix)
      4.0
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2022
    • Shakira and Rauw Alejandro in Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito (Alternate Version) (2022)
      Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito (Alternate Version)
      4.6
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2022
    • Dancing with Myself (2022)
      Dancing with Myself
      3.9
      TV Series
      • Judge
      • 2022
    • Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta: Don't You Worry (2022)
      Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta: Don't You Worry
      4.9
      Music Video
      • Shakira
      • 2022

    Composer



    • Shakira: Soltera (2024)
      Shakira: Soltera
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Shakira & Grupo Frontera: (Entre Paréntesis) (2024)
      Shakira & Grupo Frontera: (Entre Paréntesis)
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Cardi B in Shakira & Cardi B: Puntería (2024)
      Shakira & Cardi B: Puntería
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Kygo & Ava Max: Whatever (2024)
      Kygo & Ava Max: Whatever
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Shakira & Fuerza Regida: El Jefe (2023)
      Shakira & Fuerza Regida: El Jefe
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Shakira & Manuel Turizo: Copa vacía (2023)
      Shakira & Manuel Turizo: Copa vacía
      4.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Shakira: Acróstico (2023)
      Shakira: Acróstico
      4.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Karol G & Shakira: TQG (2023)
      Karol G & Shakira: TQG
      5.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Shakira and Bizarrap in Shakira & Bzrp: Music Sessions #53 (2023)
      Shakira & Bzrp: Music Sessions #53
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Shakira & Ozuna: Monotonía (2022)
      Shakira & Ozuna: Monotonía
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2022
    • Shakira and Rauw Alejandro in Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito (Alternate Version) (2022)
      Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito (Alternate Version)
      4.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2022
    • Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito (2022)
      Shakira & Rauw Alejandro: Te felicito
      3.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2022
    • Gepe: NO (2021)
      Gepe: NO
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Shakira in Shakira: Don't Wait Up (2021)
      Shakira: Don't Wait Up
      4.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Shakira & Anuel AA: Me gusta (2020)
      Shakira & Anuel AA: Me gusta
      3.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2020

    Videos17

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:45
    Official Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Teaser Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Teaser Trailer
    Super Bowl LIV
    Trailer 2:03
    Super Bowl LIV
    Shakira In Concert: El Dorado World Tour
    Trailer 0:31
    Shakira In Concert: El Dorado World Tour
    The Voice: Interview Excerpts: Top 12 Artists-Team Usher: Bria Kelly
    Trailer 3:26
    The Voice: Interview Excerpts: Top 12 Artists-Team Usher: Bria Kelly
    The Voice: Interview Excerpts: Top 12 Artists-Team Adam: Kat Perkins
    Trailer 3:58
    The Voice: Interview Excerpts: Top 12 Artists-Team Adam: Kat Perkins

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Facebook
    • Alternative name
      • Shakira Mebarak
    • Height
      • 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
    • Born
      • February 2, 1977
      • Barranquilla, Colombia
    • Children
        Milan Piqué
    • Parents
        William Mebarak Chadid
    • Relatives
        Tonino Mebarak(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Album: "Dónde están los ladrones?"
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 29 Articles
      • 10 Pictorials
      • 55 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Fluent in English and Portuguese, in addition to her native Spanish. She also speaks some Italian and French. Portuguese was the first language she learned after Spanish.
    • Quotes
      The worst mistake of a woman is to go to the kitchen, because then she never gets out of there.
    • Trademarks
        Performs barefoot in many of her concerts
    • Nicknames
      • Shak
      • Shaki

    FAQ

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    • How old is Shakira?
      48 years old
    • When was Shakira born?
      February 2, 1977
    • Where was Shakira born?
      Barranquilla, Colombia
    • What is Shakira's birth name?
      Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
    • How tall is Shakira?
      5 feet 2 inches, or 1.57 meters

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