Shakira
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Shakira is a Colombian pop singer, songwriter and model. She is best known for the hit songs “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don”t Lie”. Her official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, “Waka Waka”, became the biggest-selling World Cup song of all time. She won the 2001 Best Latin pop Grammy for her “MTV Unplugged” album. She has also done voice work in the Disney animated film Zootopia. Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia, to Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado and William Mebarak Chadid, she is of Lebanese descent on her father”s side, and of Italian and Spanish descent on her mother”s side. She began her musical career at the age of 13 when she signed with Sony Music. She has been in a relationship with Spanish professional footballer Gerard Pique since 2010. They have two children. | |
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Personal Details | |
Family / Birth / Real Name: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
Nicknames: | Shaki |
Date of Birth: | 2 February 1977 |
Birthplace: | Barranquilla, Colombia |
Currently lives in: | Barcelona, Spain |
Nationality: | Colombian |
Race / Ethnicity: | White (Lebanese, Spanish, Italian) |
Religion: | Roman Catholic |
Occupation / Job(s): | Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Dancer, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur |
Gender: | Female |
Zodiac / Birth Sign: | Aquarius |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Family Details | |
Father: | William Mebarak Chadid |
Mother: | Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado |
Siblings: | None |
Marital Status: | Married |
Spouse: | Gerard Pique (2010) (Partner) |
Children Name: | Milan Pique Mebarak (Son), Sasha Pique Mebarak (Son) |
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Body Measurements | |
Height in Feet: | 5′ 2″ |
Height in Meters: | 1.57 m |
Overall Body Weight in Kilogram: | 53 kg |
Overall Body Weight in Pounds: | 117 lbs |
Body Build / Type: | Athletic |
Bra Size: | 32B |
Feet/ Shoe Size: | 5.5 (US) |
Body Measurements: | 34-24-37 in (87-61-94 cm) |
Breast Size: | 34 inches (87 cm) |
Waist Size: | 24 inches (61 cm) |
Hips Size: | 37 inches (94 cm) |
Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
Hair Color: | Dyed Blonde |
Dress size: | 4 (US) |
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Distinctive Features | |
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Education | |
La Ensenanza School, Barranquilla University of California, Los Angeles (2007–2007)La Ensenanza School, Barranquilla University of California, Los Angeles (2007–2007) |
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Brand Endorsements | |
Reebok (2002), Panasonic (2007), Crest (2013), Oral B (2013), etc.
ReligionRoman Catholicism Best Known ForHer dancing hips, belly dancing, and 2000s hit “Hips Don’t Lieâ€. First AlbumMagia was released on June 24, 1991, but recorded in 1990 (When she was 13 years old) with Sony Music Colombia. First Film1996 film El Oasis for her role as Luisa Maria. Personal TrainerShakira Favorite Things
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Interesting Facts | |
*She wrote her first song at the age of 8 and signed her first record deal at 13. *Shakira is in Arabic which means, grateful or full of grace. *In addition to Spanish, she speaks English, Italian and Portuguese fluently. *She served as a judge on the popular singing-competition show The Voice. *Stuff magazine named her one of the top 102 Sexiest Women in the World in 2002. (#9) *She was ranked #33 on VH1″s 100 Sexiest Artists. *She has three dogs, Coquito, Chan and Gordita. *Visit her official website: www.shakira.com |
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Social Media Accounts | |
Instagram: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Instagram |
Facebook: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Facebook |
Twitter: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Twitter |
Youtube: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Youtube |
CelebHills: | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on CelebHills |