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Quick Info
Date of birthFebruary 2, 1977
Age45 Years (as of 2022)
BirthplaceBarranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
NationalityColombian
Marital statusSeparated
FamilyFather: William Mebarak Chadid; Mother: Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado; Child: Milan Piqué Mebarak
Net worth$220 million
Shakira Biography
Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira rose from childhood performances in Barranquilla to international stardom with multi‑language hits, humanitarian work,舞
Early life and backgroundShakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. She grew up in that Caribbean coastal city and attended La Ensenanza School. From a very young age she displayed a strong interest in writing and performing: she wrote poetry as a child and developed an early passion for dancing, particularly belly dance, which she says was nurtured by family influences. Her multicultural heritage includes Italian, Spanish and Lebanese roots, and she was raised Roman Catholic.
Career
Shakira began releasing music as a teenager. Her earliest recorded work cited here is the Latin‑American album Magia, released in 1991. Over the years she expanded from Latin‑language albums into English‑language releases, with Laundry Service noted as her English debut. Her catalog includes widely successful singles such as Wherever, Whenever and Hips Don’t Lie, and she recorded the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), whose music video surpassed a billion views on YouTube.
Her career achievements include multiple major awards and honors: two Grammy Awards, 26 Latin Grammy Awards, several MTV awards, a Golden Globe nomination, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Forbes listed her as the highest‑earning female artist in 2008. She has also been recognized with a humanitarian honor from the International Labour Organization.
Alongside recording and performing, Shakira has worked in film and television. Her listed film credit is El Oasis (1996). She has also been involved in entrepreneurial and production roles in her music career.
Public profile
Shakira is known for her multilingual ability; she is fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Her public persona blends musical versatility with visible philanthropic work. She founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which focuses on helping disadvantaged children in Colombia, and her humanitarian efforts earned her a Humanitarian Award in 2003.
Her public image is also shaped by personal interests and preferences that she has shared over time: she enjoys skateboarding, painting, watching horror movies, playing sports such as golf and tennis, and learning history and languages. Favorite cultural influences listed include John Lennon and Gloria Estefan, and she has cited U2 and The Police among her favorite bands.
Family and relationships
Shakira’s parents are William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado. She has several step‑siblings listed. She is the mother of Milan Piqué Mebarak. Over the years she has had well‑publicized relationships, including long partnerships with Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2011) and Gerard Piqué (2011–2022). A statement released in June 2022 confirmed her separation from Gerard Piqué and asked for privacy for the well‑being of their children.
Controversies and legal matters
In late 2023 Shakira reached a financial settlement in a tax case in Spain. She paid a fine of 7.5 million euros to avoid a trial; the case related to allegations about unpaid taxes for income earned between 2012 and 2014. Initially she denied the charges and maintained that she had permanently moved to Spain in 2015 before ultimately resolving the matter by paying the fine.
Latest updates
In January 2023 Shakira released a diss track titled Out of Your League in collaboration with Argentinian producer and DJ Bizarrap; the song achieved significant streaming milestones, including more than 63 million views in its first 24 hours and over 100 million views in three days. The excerpt also notes that in September 2025 she won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin for the song Soltera.
Public facts and trivia
Shakira’s height is listed at approximately 157 cm (about 5'2"). Her eyes are described as dark brown and her hair color is listed as brown (dyed blonde). She is credited with early commercial breakthroughs in Colombia, including the success of Pies Descalzos, which exceeded initial expectations for sales. Other public trivia in the record includes her early interest in a typewriter as a child, her love of Bollywood music, and that she was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Facebook according to the information provided.
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Recent Work
A 2023 diss track that reached major streaming records on YouTube, including more than 63 million views in 24 hours and over 100 million in three days.
2023Won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin in September 2025.
2025Career Highlights
- Two Grammy Awards
- 26 Latin Grammy Awards
- Performed the 2010 FIFA World Cup official song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Forbes' highest‑earning female artist of 2008
- Founder of the Pies Descalzos Foundation
Net Worth
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