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Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
Birth Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Birthdate: February 2, 1977
Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
Height : 5' 2"
Weight : 106 lbs
Horoscope: Aquarius
Significant Other(s):
Antonio de la Rua, son of the President of Argentina
Osvaldo Rios, actor; no longer together
Family:
Father: William Mebarak (jewler, clock salesman)
Mother: Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado
Sisters: Lucy (neurosurgeon), Robin and Patricia
Brothers: Tonino (road manager), Alberto (lawyer), Moises and Edward
Claim to Fame: Multi-platinum, Latin pop sensation crossed over with the hit album Laundry Service (2001)
Awards: 2000: Grammy: Best Latin Pop Performance, Shakira: MTV Unplugged
Fun Fact: Her name is Arabic for "woman full of grace" |
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, born in Barranquilla, Colombia on February 2, 1977, known simply as Shakira (meaning "Woman of Grace" in Arabic), is an internationally famous singer and songwriter.
Shakira was born to a Lebanese father and a Colombian mother, and moved to Bogotá at the age of thirteen. She released her first album, Magia (Magic), one year later, on the Sony label. The album was only moderately successful, and Peligro (Danger), her second album, was no better received.
Shakira turned to acting and played a role in a Colombian telenovela ("El Oasis"), but failed as an actress. She then returned to the music business in 1995 with the album Pies Descalzos (Barefeet), which established her commercial success. The hit "Estoy Aquí" became known internationally. The Remixes was created and featured remixes from the songs on Pies Descalzos, with some songs redone in Portuguese. |
