| Also Known As | Shaki |
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| Birth Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
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| Birth | Born on 1977-02-02 at Barranquilla, Colombia |
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| Height | 5' 2" |
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| Sex | F |
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| Nationality | Colombian |
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| Profession | Singer, songwriter |
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| Relationships | Osvaldo Rios (actor) Antonio de la Rúa (engaged to be married, 2000) |
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| Father | William Mebarak Chadid (writer) |
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| Mother | Nidia del Carmen Ripolli Torrado |
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| Sisters | Ana, Lucy, Patricia |
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| Brothers | Alberto, Edward, Moises, Tonino, Robin |
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| Claim To Fame | Album : 'Pies Descalzos' |
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia; better known as Shakira) is a Latin pop and rock and roll singer and songwriter. Shakira was born to a mother of Spanish and Italian descent & a father of Lebanese heritage. Shakira is also fluent in many languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and French and a little Italian. Shakira began wri ..
Shakira's Biography |
| Quote: "I admire a person who, for the love of art, is able to take off their clothes in front of a camera. But I'm not capable, I'm too cowardly for that". More Quotes | | Trivia: Named her album "Laundry Service" because when she is in love she feels "clean and fresh" More Trivia | Awards: Grammy For: Best Latin Pop Album (for Shakira - MTV Unplugged) Year: 2000 Won More Awards | | Shakira Photo Gallery | | Contact Shakira |
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