Shakira Profile: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll popularly known as Shakira is a Columbian singer, song writer, dancer and record producer. Shakira is highest selling Columbian artist all time and the second most successful Latin singer. She has received numerous awards which include Grammy and billboard music awards. Below given data indicates the full details of Shakira Biography, Photos, Songs, Family, Contact Number, Address, E-mail Id, Date of Birth, Speech, Interview, and many more information provided.
Shakira Early Life:
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll popularly known as Shakira was born on Feb 2nd 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her father was a Lebanese and mother was Colombian. So she honors both Latino and Arabic heritage in her music. She wrote her first song at the age of 8. At the age of 13 she signed her first record deal.
Career:
Her first two albums were flop. Her third album which was released in 1996, sold more than 3 million copies. With the continuous success of her albums, Shakira became super star in Spanish Language market. She is well known for strong vocals and incredible belly dance moves.
In 2001, Shakira released her first English-language album, Laundry Service which bought her huge success which she is waiting for.
In 2010 her hit “Waka Waka” from 2010’s Sale el Sol became the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. By Jan 2016 the video Waka Waka has been viewed billion times.
Personal Life:
Shakira is in a relationship with Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué. She gave birth to Their son Milan in 2013 and second son Sasha in 2015.
Shakira Hit Songs List:
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Below is the table which gives the complete details about Shakira Biography such as her age, nick name, family details, net worth, education and awards.
SHAKIRA Biography:
Name | Shakira |
Full Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
Nick names | Shakira |
Weight | N/A |
Date of Birth | Feb 2nd 1977 |
Age | 40 |
Place of birth | Barranquilla, Colombia |
Occupation | Singer, song writer, dancer and record producer. |
Genres | Pop, Latin pop, dance , rock, folk world |
Height | 1.57 m |
Sun sign | Aquarius |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles |
Nationality | Colombian |
Family Details | Father, Mother, husband, children |
Mother Name | Penny Adkins Penny Adkins |
Father | William Mebarak Chadid |
Languages Known | English, Portuguese, spanish. |
Contact Address | N/A |
Net worth | $ 220 millions |
Awards | Total awards 223 |
Famous Songs | Whenever whenever from laundry service 1985 Underneath your clothes 2001 La tortura from fijacion oral Loca from sale el sol 2010 Can’t remember to forget from Shakira 2014 Empire from Shakira 2014 Did it again from she wolf 2009 etc |
Awards:
Total number of awards received 223
- She won 10 Latin Grammy awards
- Grammy awards 2
- ALMA awards 5
- American music awards 4
- ASCAP music awards 7
- Billion board music awards 7
- BMI Awards 18
- Latin Billion board music awards 33 and many
Service:
Besides her busy career, Shakira started the Pies Descalzos Foundation to help children in her native Colombia receive a quality education. She is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and was honored by the United Nations’ International Labor Organization for her philanthrophic efforts in 2010.
Her website https://www.shakira.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakira/
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