What country is Shakira from? Shakira: creative path and secrets of her personal life. A whirlwind romance with Gerard Pique

Shakira is a famous singer and the most successful Latin American performer on the modern stage, author of the popular musical compositions “Waka Waka”, “Loka”, “La, la, la”.

Now the total sales of copies of her albums reach 60 million units. The celebrity is also considered the smartest pop singer of our time with an IQ of 140.

Childhood and youth

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in the Colombian city of Barranquilla. The family of Nydia Ripoll and William Nebarak Shadid raised 8 more children from Shadid's previous marriages. The father of the future star was a rich man, owned a jewelry store and was fond of writing prose.

At a young age, Shakira learned the alphabet, read and wrote in her native language. The girl began writing poetry at the age of 4, and by the age of 7 she acquired her own typewriter. As a child, she became interested in belly dancing, so her parents immediately sent the young star to study dancing.

The girl was predicted to have a future as a writer, artist and dancer, but Shakira became a world-famous singer and, in addition, gained significant weight in society as a philanthropist.

Music

In 1990, at a local talent competition, the young singer met theater journalist Monica Ariza. Thanks to Monica’s connections, who was interested in Shakira’s career growth, the future star signed a contract with the Colombian branch of Sony Music.

On June 24, 1991, Shakira released an album called "Magia". The album consisted of 9 compositions written by the singer herself and Colombian composers. “Magia” was not commercially successful, like the second disc, but they brought popularity to the young artist in her homeland.

After graduating from school in 1994, Shakira tried herself as a film actress in the melodramatic series “El Oasis”. For the main role of Luis Maria, the Colombian magazine TV GUIA named her “Miss TVK” and organized the first photo shoot for the future pop star.

Shakira - "Pies Descalzos"

In 1995, Shakira recorded the song “Dónde Estás Corazón” specifically for the album “Nuestro Rock”. The composition instantly became a hit within Latin America. At concerts, the miniature singer (the performer’s height is 157 cm, weight – 48 kg) amazed the audience not only with her strong voice and vocal technique, but also with her choreographic numbers. The album “Pies Descalzos”, released in 1996, became the girl’s first official studio project. The album's budget was $100 thousand and quickly paid for itself. It went platinum in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Already in her youth, Shakira became an international star. Music critics positively assessed the studio project of the Colombian singer. In 1997, the album received 2 Billboard Latin Music Awards and was nominated for the Lo Nuestro ceremony.

Singer Shakira in her youth

In 1997, upon arrival in Bogota, it turned out that most of the pop singer’s belongings, including the lyrics of new songs, were stolen by unknown persons. Shakira was forced to start work on the album almost from scratch, immortalizing this incident in the title of the album “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” (“Where are the thieves?”).

In September 1998, the singer released her second official album, compositions from which immediately topped the local charts. Despite the Spanish-language nature of the album, Shakira's creation is extremely popular in the United States.

In 1999, Shakira was nominated for her first Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock. The singer recorded her first live album, MTV Unplugged, which took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center in New York. The album received 5 Grammy nominations, winning 2 of them.

To gain a foothold in the international market, Shakira decided to record an English-language album. For 2 years, the singer worked on recording a new record, which was supposed to finally win the hearts of listeners. On August 27, 2001, the song “Whenever, Wherever,” a single from her upcoming album, was played on the radio. The composition instantly becomes a hit.

Shakira - “Whenever, Wherever”

In November 2001, the first English-language album “Laundry Service” was released. The album was a resounding success among listeners all over the world. However, some music critics reproached Shakira for excessively copying the style of American pop music and losing the Spanish charm of the songs.

In 2005, Shakira released an album in Spanish, Fijación Oral, Vol. 1". The record has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and earned more than 15 music awards. The single “Hips Don't Lie” was a resounding success, becoming the best-selling single of the last 10 years. The album consisted of 12 songs and received 4 music awards.

In 2007, Shakira sang a duet with another world-class star. The song “Beautiful Liar” was included on Beyoncé’s exclusive album “B’Day” and received a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration Vocal Performance. In addition, the song set a record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart - the single soared from 94th to 3rd line, demonstrating the most dramatic change in position in the history of the chart.

Also in 2007, Shakira, under the name Isabelle Mebarak, entered the University of California, Los Angeles.

Shakira - "She Wolf"

In 2009, the celebrity presented the public with a new single, “She Wolf,” which was very popular among listeners. However, the album of the same name “She Wolf” itself could not surpass the success of the performer’s previous records. The disc contains 12 compositions performed in the synth-pop genre.

In 2010, the singer recorded the song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” for the World Cup in South Africa. The football anthem was a success and reached number 20 on the world charts. After the release of the single, the pop star’s 7th album “Sale el Sol” was released, and its main song “Loca” again conquered the world charts.

Shakira - "Loka"

The recording of the 10th album lasted 3 long years. Due to events in her personal life and participation in other projects, Shakira constantly moved the release date of the record. On January 13, 2014, the public heard the first track of the album - the single “Can’t Remember to Forget You”, performed in a duet with an equally popular singer.

The song was favorably received by listeners and critics, earning first positions in many charts around the world. In March of the same year, the artist’s long-awaited studio project called “Shakira” was released.

Shakira and Rihanna - “Can’t Remember to Forget You”

In the same year, Shakira performed the song “La La La” at the closing ceremony of the World Cup in Brazil.

In 2016, the singer again, for the first time in 2 years, sang in Spanish. The performer recorded the song “Chantaje” in a duet with the young Colombian singer Maluma. Other duets included the recording of the tracks “Comme Moi” with the French rap artist Black M and “Deja vu” for Prince Royce’s disc.

The songs were included in the track list of the singer’s latest album, “El Dorado,” which was released in May 2017. The collection debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a number of prestigious international awards. Thanks to this work, the artist again managed to become a winner of the Grammy, Billboard Music and iHeartRadio Music awards.

Shakira and Maluma - "Chantaje"

Shakira also pleased English-speaking fans - in the same year the singer joined the team of the cartoon Zootopia. The film received numerous Annie awards and was nominated for an Oscar, and the artist lent her voice to the pop star Gazelle and performed the song “Try Everything,” which became the main soundtrack of the cartoon.

Soon, on social networks, the singer posted a photo against the background of a board with the names of cities, among which Kyiv appears. This gave fans reason to assume that Shakira plans to take part in Eurovision 2017 as the headliner of the event, which was held in the capital of Ukraine.

Business and charity

In the late 90s, Shakira began to seriously engage in charity work. As a child, she saw orphans living in a city park and promised herself to help them when she became a famous singer.

The woman kept her word, founding the Pies Descalzos Foundation in 1997 to help poor children. Initially, the foundation founded 5 schools throughout Colombia, where students are educated and fed.

In 2003, the singer’s biography was supplemented with another charity project. Shakira became the official representative of UNICEF - a goodwill ambassador. She participated in the AIDS campaign in Spain, visited Bangladesh after the devastation of Cyclone Sidr, and met with students in Jerusalem discussing the benefits of education.

Also in 2010, Shakira’s merits in charity were recognized with a medal from the UN International Labor Organization and the “Free Your Mind” award from the MTV music channel. In 2011, the singer became a member of the White House Initiative to Advance the Education of Hispanic Americans.

Perfumery Shakira S by Shakira

At the same time, the singer began to develop her own business. She launched the cosmetology line “S by Shakira”. The first products of the brand were “S by Shakira” and “S by Shakira Eau Florale” eau de toilette, lotions and body sprays. Over time, the brand’s collection of fragrances was replenished with the perfumes “Elixir by Shakira”, “Dance” and “Dance Diamonds”.

Personal life

Since 2000, Shakira has been dating lawyer Antonio de la Rua. Together the couple attended many important events. Antonio helped his beloved in everything, supporting her endeavors. The couple did not enter into an official marriage, but the singer emphasized that she perceives Antonio as a husband, they just don’t need stamps and papers to consider the relationship serious.

After 11 years of romance, the singer confirmed that she broke up with de la Rua by mutual consent in the summer of 2010. Despite Shakira's assurance that she and Antonio bear no grudge against each other, in 2013 de la Rua sued the pop singer, demanding compensation of $100 million for his work in developing the singer's career.

A California court rejected the lawyer's claim, saying a similar case should be heard in Colombia.

In 2010, while filming the video for the song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” Shakira met her future husband, a football player. A year later, she decided to debunk all the rumors and speculation regarding her personal life and posted a joint photo with Gerard on her personal accounts in

Shakira (Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll) was born on February 2, 1977 in Colombia. Shakira's parents loved her very much and invested a lot in her upbringing. From early childhood, the girl was interested in music and literature. At 1.5 years old she already knew the alphabet and by the age of three she learned to read and write. And a year later I wrote my first poem.

One day, when Shakira was 4 years old, her dad took her to a restaurant, where she first heard the sound of the ethnic dumbeke drum. They usually danced to it. She liked the music so much that the girl immediately started dancing on the table. Thus, she realized that she wanted to perform, and the stage was her calling.

In elementary school, she sang in the choir, but the director later said that her timbre was not suitable for the group (due to strong vibrato) and she had to leave the choir, so as a child, Shakira often sang herself. Later she mastered belly dancing.

From the age of 10 to 13, Shakira performed in her hometown of Barranquilla as a singer. This is how she earned money and became famous in her area. Later, thanks to her acquaintance with the producer Sony Colombia, she managed to sign her first contract.

Personal life

There are no secrets about Shakira’s personal life. In 2000, she met Argentine lawyer Antonio de la Rua and they soon began dating. Their relationship was serious, as the singer stated in her interviews, but it did not come to marriage. And after 11 years they broke up.

In 2010, she met Spanish football player Gerard Pique, whom she married. Now Shakira lives in Spain with her family, husband and children. They have two beautiful sons: Milan and Sasha.

Timeline of Shakira's achievements

There are many interesting facts in the biography of singer Shakira:

• at the age of 14 she had already released her first album;
• later she starred in the leading role in the series “Oasis”, and then starred in 5 more films;
• in 1996 she was named “Person of the Year” and “Woman of the Year” by the media;
• in 1997 founded a Colombian charitable foundation with special schools for poor children throughout Colombia;
• since 2001, the singer moved to the English-speaking market;
• released her perfume;
• received many awards and prizes.

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Despite her miniature height of 156 cm and weight of 46 kg, Shakira’s biography is simply overflowing with a list of achievements, many albums, awards, and facts of active social activities. At the same time, she is considered one of the smartest people in her industry. Her IQ is 140.

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At school she was told she “howled like a goat,” but she became one of the best-selling singers of our time. Looking at her attractive appearance, you would never think that behind this face lies an IQ that would be the envy of scientists. She is a star, philanthropist, poet, composer, public favorite and companion of one of the most famous football players - Shakir. The Colombian's biography is a vivid example of what can be achieved if you don't bury your talent in the ground!

Biography of Shakira

Goddess of Light Prodigy

The full name of the star, who turns 40 today, is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, the only child of Nydia and William Mebarak Shadid. When Shakira was born (February 2, 1977), the family lived in Barranquilla (Colombia). From Arabic the singer’s name is translated as “full of grace”, from Hindi – as “goddess of light”. Shakira has been bringing light to people – for many years now!

Shakira's mother's ancestry included Catalans, Castilians and Italians; her father was born in New York, where his Lebanese ancestors moved. William has been married before, so singer Shakira has eight older sisters and brothers. The baby grew up very smart, began to read and write long before school, and at the age of four she surprised her parents with her first poem. Dad gave his seven-year-old daughter a typewriter, and she wrote down her poems. One of the brothers died when the girl was two years old, and the father put on sunglasses so that no one could see his tears. This is how the song “Your Dark Glasses” was born, which Shakira composed in 1985.

She was fascinated by belly dancing

One day, William took his daughter to a restaurant where he was playing a doombek (an Arabic drum that accompanied belly dancing). Shakira was fascinated. She studied at a Catholic school and was already singing in the choir, from where she was soon expelled. The music teacher winced at the strong vibrato and said: “You howl like a goat!” However, the girl was not embarrassed and continued to sing solo, and also took belly dancing lessons.

The first contract is with Sony Music Colombia

As a child, the future singer Shakira felt the first strong sensations of performing on stage - she presented her art at concerts in her hometown, and the schoolgirl liked singing and dancing in public more and more. Local agent Monica Ariza supported Shakira and introduced the young talent to Ciro Vargas, who worked for Sony Music Colombia. I had to be persistent, but this led to the signing of the first contract in Shakira’s biography.

However, the debut studio album “Magia” (1991) and the subsequent disc “Peligro” (1993) did not cause a stir. Commercial failures only provoked the girl, however, she took a break in order to finish school.

Breaking into the American charts

Already the “adult” album of the singer Shakira “Pies Descalzos”, which was released in 1996, became the leader of several charts (though not American), but one of the singles from the disc took fifth place in the US chart.

In support of the album, Shakira conducted her first tour, consisting of two dozen performances. The fourth album, “Dónde Están los Ladrones?”, launched two years later, was received even warmer. But the English-language market was finally conquered when singer Shakira released the stunning disc “Laundry Service” (in 2001). A year later, the hit from this album “Whenever, Wherever” was recognized as a sales leader.

Growing popularity and the World Cup anthem

Further, the popularity of the beauty, who raised Latin American music to a new level, used ethnic instruments and motifs, masterfully performed belly dancing and amazed with her vocal range, only gained momentum. In 2005, Shakira released two albums at once - Fijación Oral, Vol. 1" and "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2". The song "Hips Don't Lie" was recognized as the best-selling hit (at that time).

Although the singer's next two discs became victims of Shakira's disagreements with the Epic Records brand, the reviews for them were still excellent. And the Colombian’s achievements by that time (2010) had reached incredible heights. She performed duets with fellow stars, released videos, and gained a record number of views (and subscribers on social networks).

Sales of Shakira's albums (according to media reports) have exceeded 70 million, this is the best result for a Colombian artist. In 2010, she wrote the “anthem” of the World Cup in South Africa, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” On YouTube, the music video for this song was seen by more than 629 million users.

Voiced a parody of herself

In 2014, the singer released her namesake album (“Shakira”), the single from which (“Can’t Remember to Forget You”) was incredibly popular. In 2016, an animated feature film was released, in which there is a cute parody of Shakira - pop star Gazelle, who was voiced by Shakira herself. Both the cartoon itself and the character came out wonderful, smart, kind, lively and funny!

Shakira received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and served on the jury of the American show “The Voice” for 2 seasons. She is the winner of two Grammys (and eight Latin Grammys), won 28 Billboard Latin Music Awards and many other awards and honors.

Goodwill Ambassador with high IQ

The performer and composer paid and continues to pay special attention to charity. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with her own foundation that has raised millions of dollars. Largely thanks to this, singer Shakira entered the hundred most powerful women on the planet (according to Forbes) - twice, in 2013 and 2014. Shakira fights hunger and advocates for the rights of poor children to education and a decent life.

There are still many surprising things in Shakira's biography. She is a polyglot, and although her native language is Spanish, the beauty speaks Portuguese, English, Catalan, and speaks Arabic and French well. She studied the History of Western Civilization course at the University of California, incognito, under her middle name, "Isabel Mebarak." Sources say that singer Shakira has an IQ of 140, so she is probably the smartest person in pop culture.

Shakira's personal life

Greedy Antonio

At the age of 23, Shakira became the companion of a lawyer from Argentina, Antonio de la Rua; she later claimed that they did not need to get married, they already felt like husband and wife.

This union lasted a long time, but at the beginning of 2011, Shakira’s personal life changed - she stated that she broke up with Antonio by mutual agreement. However, the star was wrong: the offended de la Rua wanted compensation (he allegedly served as the singer’s manager) and initially planned to sue his ex-girlfriend for 250 million, but then filed a claim for 100 million dollars.

Music connected them: an affair with Pique

After Barcelona center back Gerard Pique Bernabeu took part in Shakira's music video (the "anthem" of the 2010 FIFA World Cup), the two began dating. Shakira announced her relationship in March 2011. It is interesting that the Spaniard Gerard Pique and his beloved were born on the same day - February 2, but with a difference of 10 years (the football player is younger).

Charming quartet: Gerard, Shakira and children

They are a very beautiful couple, Gerard and Shakira! The children from this union - Milan, born on January 22, 2013, and Sasha, born 3 years later, are also charming.

Both sons were born in Barcelona - the singer’s father and mother live there. Gerard is also from there, with whom the singer still has a “civil marriage”. Shakira is not going to change her personal life - she is satisfied with this order of things. I just wonder who Shakira named one of her children after, Sasha? Not a Latin American or Spanish name at all!

Shakira is a famous singer of Colombian origin, one of the most successful Latin women on the world pop scene. Shakira's music is characterized by a special unique style - a mixture of pop-rock, Latin and folk, and her performances always represent entire shows of oriental dances and memorable performances.

Childhood

Shakira Isabel Merabac Ripoll (this is the singer's full name) was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. The girl was the only child of Nydia Ripoll and William Shadid, and she also had 8 half-siblings on her father's side. Her dad is Lebanese by birth, whose ancestors moved to New York, and her mom has Spanish and Italian roots.

The future celebrity grew up surrounded by books, musical rhythms and precious stones - her father owned a large jewelry store. From early childhood, Shakira began to show interest in literature and music, her parents introduced her to this - her dad William even wrote books. Already at 1.5 years old the girl knew the alphabet, at 3 she learned to read and write, and at 4 she was already prepared for school.

Later, experts gave Shakira a test and unanimously declared that she was a child prodigy. The future singer’s mother believed that her daughter would grow up to be an artist or a writer, since the girl drew a lot, and then, at the age of 4, she began to write poetry. At the age of 8, Shakira had already written her first song, “Your Dark Glasses,” dedicated to the death of one of her brothers.

At school, the active and beautiful girl was predicted to have a career as a ballerina or dancer, because she simply loved performing oriental dances and often performed on stage. Then the growing star won the “Long live the children!” competition.

A few years later, a journalist named Monica Arias introduced Shakira to official Ciro Vargas from Sony Music. The man was impressed by the young talent’s singing talent and, after some deliberation, he signed a contract with her. The girl began to combine her studies with recording her first album, “Magia”.

By the way, at first Shakira sang in the school choir, but she was soon kicked out of there because one of the teachers said that her voice sounded like the bleating of a goat.

Carier start

Already at the age of 14, with the release of her first album, the charming and talented Colombian gained fame - first in her hometown, and then throughout the country. In 1993, Shakira represented Colombia at the Chilean music festival and took third place with her own song “Eres” (“You”).

The following year, the young singer already released her second album “Peligro” (“Danger”). From a commercial point of view, the album was unsuccessful; in addition, Shakira had to make concessions with the management during its recording, which is why the record lost its originality. Despite unjustified expectations, after graduating from school, the girl began to work closely on creating her third album.

At this time, she and her mother moved to the Colombian capital of Bogota, where she received an invitation to play the main role in the series “Oasis”.

In 1994, Sony representatives already wanted to terminate the contract with the singer, but it was at that moment that the girl presented her song called “Dónde Estás Corazón?” (“Where are you, heart?”), which became an instant hit.

Shakira - Donde Estás Corazon

The rise of a musical career

In the fall of 1996, Shakira, having a rather modest budget at her disposal, presented her third studio album, “Pies Descalzos” (“Bare Feet”). Finally, huge success awaited her, thousands of records sold, an army of fans and a first world tour.

In 1996, Shakira was named “Woman of the Year” and “Person of the Year” - she became the first Colombian to conquer overseas countries, for example, she was very warmly received in Japan. At the same time, the girl received awards from the Billboard Music Awards.

Meanwhile, the public was waiting for the singer's fourth album. When the materials for the disc were already ready, the suitcase with the lyrics was stolen by an unknown person. But still, the album “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” (“Where are the thieves?”) was not long in coming. This disc went platinum five times, and during the first day of sales, fans bought up 300 thousand copies of it. It was the top Latin album on the chart for 11 weeks.

In 1999, the singer received her first Grammy nomination for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, and in 2001 she released a live version of the songs on MTV Unplugged. This album made her popular in the United States, and her success was confirmed by a Grammy Award in the same year.

The time has come for an international album - the mostly English-language disc “Laundry Service” conquered the American charts, and the first single “Whenever, Wherever” made Shakira a world star. The album, which was certified three times platinum in the United States, contained other memorable songs, which many still love most in the singer’s repertoire. These are "Underneath Your Clothes", "The One" and "Objection (Tango)".

Shakira managed to demonstrate the amazing capabilities of her voice, but many - both critics and Latin American fans - were unhappy that the singer chose American pop music over authentic folk motifs. However, from a commercial point of view it was undoubtedly a breakthrough. The young star moved in this direction, soon recording several songs for Pepsi advertising.

In 2005, Shakira released a disc in Spanish, Fijación Oral Vol. 1", the singles of which were rotated mainly in Spanish-speaking countries. In the same year, the “translation” album in English “Oral Fixation Vol. 2" with the singles "Hips Don't Lie" and "Illegal", which became mega-popular. The girl went on a world tour and gave 150 concerts in 37 countries.

Shakira - Hips Don't Lie ft. Wyclef Jean

In 2007, the singer moved even further, receiving an MTV VMA award and a Grammy nomination with Beyoncé for the duet “Beautiful Liar.” From that moment on, her constant collaborations with other pop stars began - she sang with Annie Lennox, Steve Wonder and Usher.

After a long break from her career, in 2009 Shakira released the album She Wolf, unlike anything previous in her discography - more electronic. This did not stop him from becoming popular, and the single of the same name from winning the hearts of many listeners.

In 2010, the singer was honored to record the official song for the FIFA World Cup, which took place in South Africa. The catchy track “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” really turned out to be a real hymn to summer, positivity and joy.

In the fall of 2010, the singer’s next disc, “Sale el sol,” followed. It featured songs in both Spanish and English, the most popular of which was "Loca". The album became quite successful and won 13 Billboard de la Musica Latina nominations.

Shakira - Loca (Spanish Version) ft. El Cata

In 2012, Shakira replaced Christina Aguilera as mentor on the popular vocal show “The Voice.” In 2014, she released her tenth album, simply calling it “Shakira.” Particularly popular was the track and video recorded with Rihanna - “Can"t Remember to Forget You.”

Shakira's personal life

In 1997, it became known about the singer’s affair with fashionable actor Oswald Rios. The lovers hid their feelings in public, but everyone knew very well about their relationship. However, this romance did not last long - the couple broke up after 8 months.

In 2000, Shakira began a relationship with the son of Argentine President Fernando de la Rua Antonio. A year later, the young man proposed to the singer. The lovers planned to get married, but the artist said that these were all rumors. However, the romance lasted quite a long time. Only in January 2011, Shakira officially announced her breakup with Antonio.

For almost 11 years, we loved each other dearly... These were the most wonderful years of our lives... Meanwhile, since August 2010, our love affair was temporarily interrupted by mutual consent, although we continued to work together, keeping what happened a secret.

On the set of the “Waka Waka” video, the girl met Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. The couple has been together since the fall of 2010, but the lovers spoke about their relationship only in March 2011. They soon moved to Barcelona, ​​and in 2013 their first child, Milan Pique Mebarak, was born. In January 2015, another son, Sasha, was born into Shakira’s family.

Shakira now

In 2016, the singer presented the first single from the next album, “Me Enamoré,” to the audience, and in 2017 she released a disc called “El Dorado.” The album was warmly received by listeners and sold well.

Shakira is a world-famous Colombian singer, model and dancer. Despite her Colombian origin, she has achieved great recognition throughout the world. Shakira started singing and dancing while still in school; her first studio albums appeared in the early nineties, but they were not commercially successful. At that time, Shakira was able to gain fame only in Latin America.

In the English-language music segment, only the singer’s fifth album, “Laundry Service,” was noticed. From this album, the song “Whenever, Wherever” gained enormous popularity - it became the best-selling song in 2002. From that moment on, the singer’s musical career took off at a rapid pace. As of 2018, Shakira has five prestigious MTV Video Music Awards and two even more prestigious Grammy awards. In addition to her musical activities, Shakira is involved in charity work; Forbes included the singer in the list of the hundred most influential women in the world in 2013 and 2014.

We have prepared a small dossier from which you can find out Shakira’s height and weight, what the singer’s body measurements are, as well as some other interesting facts about the star’s personality. Wikipedia and almost ten other sources were used in preparing the material. The collection of star profiles is expanding - we invite you to find out the height and weight of Ariana Grande or the height and weight of the singer Pink. If you find an inaccuracy, write about it in the comments.

What is Shakira's real name?

Shakira's real name (full name) is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. Last name and first name in native language (Spanish) - Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.

When was Shakira born?

What age is Shakira

At the time of writing (spring 2018), Shakira’s age is 41 years old.

What is Shakira's zodiac sign?

Shakira's zodiac sign is Aquarius. Born in the year of the Red Fire Snake according to the eastern horoscope.

Where was Shakira born?

Shakira was born in Colombia, Barranquilla.

How tall is Shakira?

Shakira's height is 5 feet 2 inches, which in the usual metric system is 156.5 cm. Singer Shakira's height is a rather debated "thing". Some sources claim that Shakira's height is only 150 centimeters, but this information is unreliable.

What is Shakira's weight?

Shakira weighs 108 pounds, which is approximately 49 kg. Data from 2018. Shakira says the following about her weight: “With my height, I cannot afford to weigh more than 50 kilograms. Luckily, almost all my performances are accompanied by dancing, which means I don’t have to think about calories. But at the same time, I still try to stick to proper nutrition.”

What color is Shakira's eyes?

Shakira's eye color is dark brown.

What is Shakira's real hair color?

Shakira's real (natural) hair color is dark. The singer cannot now be seen with her real hair color - for the last few years she has appeared before viewers as a blonde with curly hair.

What is Shakira's color type?

Shakira's color type is Deep Winter (Dark Winter).

What are Shakira's body measurements?

Shakira's body measurements: 87-62-94 (chest-waist-hips). Clothing size US - 4, EU - 34. Data from 2018. During pregnancy, the singer gained some weight - her weight was about 57 kilograms, which was reflected primarily in her waist and hips. But now Shakira’s figure parameters correspond to those indicated slightly above.

What is Shakira's foot size?

Shakira's foot size according to American standards is 7. In our usual value, it is approximately 36.5 shoe size.

What is Shakira's breast size?

Shakira's breast size is 2nd. Bra size 87B, cup size B.