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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( / ʃəˈkɪərə / shə-KEER-ə, Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol]; born 2 February 1977), [1] known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. [2] . Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" [3] and has been praised for her musical versatility. [4] .
Apr 8, 2021 · Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. With a Lebanese father and Colombian mother, Shakira honors both her Latino and Arabic heritage in her...
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May 8, 2024 · The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Last Updated: May 8, 2024 • Article History. Shakira. In full: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. Born: February 2, 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia (age 47) Awards And Honors: Grammy Award (2018) Grammy Award (2006) Grammy Award (2001) Recent News. May 8, 2024, 7:21 AM ET (AP)
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Quick Info→. Age: 45 Years. Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia. Marital Status: Unmarried. Some Lesser Known Facts About Shakira. Shakira can speak several languages. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Shakira loves dogs and has three named Coquito, Chan, and Gordita. In 2002, Wherever, Whenever became the best-selling song.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( / ʃəˈkɪərə / shə-KEER-ə, Spanish: [ ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol]; born 2 February 1977), known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and has been praised for her musical versatility.
Shakira. Actress: Zootopia. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia to Nidia del Carmen Mebarak (née Ripoll Torrado) & William Alberto Mebarak Chadid. She is of Lebanese, Spanish & Italian descent. Shakira began her musical career at the age of 12 and quickly captured fans around the world.
Signature. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, or more simply known as Shakira (born 2 February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia ), is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Her famous songs include Hips Don't Lie (2006) and Whenever, Wherever (2001).