Shakira

Shakira is a well-known Colombian singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence after releasing her fourth studio album Pies Descalzos (1995), then continuing her success with Laundry Service (2001) for the English-language market.

She has named as a “pioneer” who expanded Latino singers’ global reach and has been named as the Queen of Latin Music.

Career

From the age of 10 to 13, Shakira performed in Barranquilla and got recognition there. She impressed a local theater producer named Monica Ariza and brought her to Sony Colombia.

In 1990, she released her first album called Magia. Yet, the album and her second and third albums were financially unsuccessful.

Her success started when Shakira recorded ¿Dónde Estás Corazón? and launched her first international album Pies Descalzos in 1995.

The album ranked at the top of Latin charts, including the U.S. Latin and U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums. The next year, she held her international tour named Tour Pies Descalzos.

Her fourth album titled Dónde Están los Ladrones? was more successful than the previous one.

It was sold 7 million copies around the world and led her get her first nomination for Grammy Award in 1999.

Then, in 2001, she released her first English language album, Laundry Service.

The album peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and brought her receiving triple-platinum from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2004.

She continued becoming a successful performer. Her works were award-winning as she received a ton of reputable awards including Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

In addition. she also performed consecutively in the FIFA World Cup in 2006, 2010, and 2014.

Profile

Full Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Stage Name: Shakira
Nickname: Shak
Birthdate: February 2, 1977
Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
Zodiac: Aquarius
Nationality: Colombian
Religion: Roman Catholic
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Education: University of California
Hobbies: Playing tennis and swimming
Facebook: @shakira
Twitter: @shakira
Instagram: @shakira
TikTok: @shakira
YouTube: Shakira Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 157 cm (5′ 2″)
Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Body Measurements: 34-24-35 (Bust-34, Waist-24, and Hips-35 in inches)
Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

Father: William Mebarak Chadid
Mother: Nidia Ripoll Torrado
Brother: Tonino Mebarak, Moises Mebarak, Alberto Mebarak, Edward Mebarak, Robin Mebarak and Antonio Mebarak.
Sister: Patricia Mebarak, Ana Mebarak, Lucy Mebarak

Boyfriend & Dating History

Antonio de la Rúa

Shakira was in a first-time relationship with lawyer Antonio de la Rúa from 2000 to 2010.
In this case, Shakira reportedly has a special relationship with the telenovela star.

In an interview with Show Business, she explained that they dated a few months before revealing it to the public. After that, they had a 10-year love affair with Antonio de la Rua.

However, in January 2011, Shakira announced in an official message from her web account that they had split in August 2010 with a joint decision not to become a couple.

Gerard Piqué

World-famous pop star Shakira has been in a long-term love affair with ex-boyfriend Gerard Piqué for 12 years. Darri is related; she has children named Milan and Sasha.

In this case, Shakira began dating football player Gerard in 2011. Despite having a serious relationship and having children, they never married.

In 2014, Shakira spoke about her lover with one of the Latina print media outlets for the April cover issue.

Unfortunately, the relationship between the two is not good just recently. In February 2022, Shakira opened up about her relationship with Gerard, sometimes bickering over their parenting styles.

Finally, surprisingly in June, the couple announced their split to the public.

Net Worth

Her net worth is around $300 million to $350 million.She earns primarily from working as a singer and songwriter.

Singing

She is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold over 75 million records globally. She’s also the best-selling singer with Latin albums in the US.

Shakira signed a 10-year contract worth $300 million as a singer with Live Nation in 2008.

In early 2021, she sold her publishing catalog rights to Hipgnosis Songs Fund, that include around 145 songs. The details of the deal were undisclosed but it’s estimated to worth $100 million at the very least.

TV Show Appearances

Media reported that she earned $12 million for her appearance as a coach in The Voice in 2013.

Real Estate

She put her Miami mansion on the market in 2018 for $11.6 million. The property is said to feature 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

Following her divorce with Gerard Piqué in 2022, the pair also put their Barcelone home on the market for $16 million.

Shakira reportedly is looking for a super mansion that costs $50 million or upwards currently, while renting a waterfront house for $15 million.

She also owns a property in Bahamas.

Controversies

Allegedly Committing Tax Fraud

In 2017, she’s named as the only shareholder of a company in the the Paradise Papers. The company transferred music rights worth $30 million.

Spanish authorities started searching into Shakira’s finances in 2018. According to prosecutors, she didn’t pay taxes between 2012 to 2014 while living with her family in Spain.

Shakira was accused of owing nearly $14 million in taxes. However, she claimed that she has paid it all including the interest that amounted to $2.8 million.

The case waited for a trial date.

Facts

Her trademarks are belly dancing and blonde dyed hair.
The singer often performs barefoot during the concerts.
Shakira has perfect pitch, which means she can recognize any note without a prior reference.
The woman is a massive fan of Bollywood music and movies.
Her friends are Gabriela Vaca Guzman and Rihanna.
Her biggest musical influence is John Lennon.
She has the same birthday as Gerard Piqué, her boyfriend.
When she was only 4 years old, the star wrote a poem titled La rosa de cristal.
She founded a Colombian charity called Pies Descalzos Foundation in 1997.
In 2002, Stuff magazine listed her at number nine as one of the 102 Sexiest Women in the World.
She founded a beauty line named S by Shakira in 2010.
In the same year, she started dating a soccer player, Gerard Piqué.
She also received a medal from the UN International Labour Organization in 2010.
The La La La singer was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
The Harvard Foundation honored her as Cultural Rhythms Artist of the Year in 2011.
In 2012, She was named in Forbes’s list of Top 100 World’s Most Powerful Women.
In January 2013, She gave birth to her first son, Milan Piqué, with Gerard Piqué.
In 2014, Radio Disney Music Awards gave her the Hero Award for her foundation’s work.
The Chantaje singer became one of the coaches in The Voice Seasons 4 and 6.
The singer was awarded the Global Literacy Award in 2020 from The World Literacy Foundation.
On June 4, 2022, Shakira and Gerard Piqué officially split after 12 years together.
Her ideal type is…

TV Series

Zootopia+ (Disney+ | 2022), as Gazelle (voice)
Dancing with Myself (NBC | 2022), as herself
Star Tracker (2021), as Shakira

Music Video Appearances

TQG – Karol G & Shakira (2023)
Music Sessions #53 – Shakira and Bizarrap (2023)
Out of Your League (2023)
Monotonía (2022)
Don’t You Worry (Farruko Remix) – Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta & Farruko (2022)
Te felicito (Alternate Version) – feat. Rauw Alejandro (2022)
Don’t Wait Up (2021)
Girl Like Me (2020)
Me gusta (2020)
Nada (2018)
Clandestino – Feat. Maluma(2018)
Trap – Shakira feat. Maluma (2018)
Me enamoré, (2017)
Comme moi – Black M Feat. Shakira: (2017)
Deja Vu (2017)
Chantaje – Feat. Maluma (2016)
La bicicleta – Carlos Vives & Shakira (2016)
Try Everything (2016)
Mi verdad (2015)
La La La – Feat. Carlinhos Brown (2014)
Empire (2014)
Nunca me acuerdo de olvidarte (2014)
Can’t Remember to Forget You – feat. Rihanna (2014)
Get It Started – Pitbull (2012)
Addicted to You (2012)
Dora: Todos juntos – Feat (2011)
Rabiosa – Feat. Pitbull (2011)
Sale el sol (2011)
Conference of Animals (2010)
Loca (Spanish Version) – Feat El Cata (2010)
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – feat. Freshlyground(2010)
Gypsy (2010)
Give It Up to Me – Feat. Lil Wayne (2009)

Awards

2018 Grammy Awards – Best Latin Pop Album
2017 American Music Award – Favorite Artist – Latin
2017 Grammy Awards – Best Latin Pop Album
2017 American Music Awards – Favourite Artist – Latin
2014 Teen Choice Awards – Choice TV Personality: Female
2012 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2011 Walk of Fame – Recording
2010 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2009 Bambi Awards – Video of the Year
2008 Grammy Awards – Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album
2006 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2005 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2002 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards – Best International Video
2001 Grammy Awards – Best Latin Pop Album

Nominations

2023 Kids’ Choice Awards, USA – Favorite Music Collaboration
2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards – Latin Pop Song of the Year
2020 Primetime Emmy Awards – Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
2018 Billboard Music Awards – Top Latin Album
2008 Golden Globes, USA – Best original Song
2008 Grammy Awards – Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
2007 BET Awards – Video of the Year
2006 MTV Europe Awards – Best Song
2003 MTV Asia Awards – Best Hook Up
2003 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2003 MTV Asia Awards – Favorite Female Artist
2002 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist
2001 American Music Award – Favorite Latin Artist

Quotes

“Live your life to the fullest.”

“Nationalism is cured by traveling.”

There’s no better makeup than self-confidence.”

“Walking gets too boring, when you learn how to fly.”

“In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.”

“You can’t achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.”

“I’m a perfectionist in recovery. I’m trying to deal with that monster inside of me that wants to do everything right. Or better than right.”

“I love reading about history. Sometimes, I feel I was born in the wrong era. There was more creativity in the air when people were still discovering new worlds.”

“I thank God that I’m a product of my parents, that they infected me with their intelligence and energy for life, with their thirst for knowledge and their love. I’m grateful that I know where I come from.”

Pics of Shakira

1. She looks stunning in the golden dress

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2. This black and red outfit makes her appear sporty

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3. A selfie from Shak!

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4. Her performance is energetic

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5. The star also plays drum! Shakira is multi-talented, right?

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FAQs

Who is Shakira?

She is a Colombian singer and songwriter.

Who is Shakira’s real name?

Her real name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.

What makes Shakira famous?

She’s famous after releasing her fourth studio album Pies Descalzos (1995), then continuing her success with Laundry Service (2001) for the English-language market.