| Birth Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
| Nickname / Popular Name | • Shakira • La Patrona |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Sun Sign / Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Birth Place | Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Date of Birth | 2 February 1977 |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Residence | • Barranquilla, Colombia • Los Angeles • Barcelona |
| Home Town | Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Skateboarding, Frisbee, Paint fried eggs and Watch horror movies, Learning History and Languages, Golf, Tennis, Basketball and Swimming |
Parents / Family |
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| Mother’s Name | Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado |
| Father’s Name | William Mebarak Chadid |
| Brother(s) | • Tonino Mebarak (Step) • Edward Mebarak (Step) • Robin Mebarak (Step) • Alberto Mebarak (Step) • Antonio Mebarak (Step) • Moises Mebarak (Step) |
| Sister(s) | • Lucy Mebarak (Step) • Ana Mebarak (Step) • Patricia Mebarak (Step) |
Boyfriends / Affairs |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010) • Gerard Piqué (2011–June 4, 2022) |
Marital Status, Husband |
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| Husband/Spouse | Unmarried |
Education |
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| School | La Ensenanza School, Barranquilla |
| College/University | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Educational Qualification | University drop-out |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Dancer, Philanthropist Entrepreneur |
Height, Weight and Figure Measurements |
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| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 157 cm in meters- 1.57 m in feet inches- 5’2″ |
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms- 54 kg in pounds- 119 lbs |
Figure Measurements |
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| Breast Size | 34 inches |
| Hips Size | 35 inches |
| Waist Size | 24 inches |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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| Race / Ethnicity | Italian, Spanish and Labenese |
| Hair Color | Brown (Dyed blonde) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Not Available |
| Dress Size | 6 U.S. |
| Shoe Size | 7 U.S. |
Favorite Things |
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| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite TV shows | Scrubs (2001-2010), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) |
| Favorite Animal | Horse |
| Favorite Actor | Hugh Gran |
| Favorite Band | U2, The Police |
| Favorite Perfume | Issey Miyake Perfumes |
| Favorite Book | The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) |
| Favorite Writer | Oriana Fallaci |
| Favorite Food | Pancakes with Jam |
| Favorite Song | With or Without You (U2) |
About Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer, dancer and songwriter.
Pop singer Shakira from Colombia is incredibly popular and well-known for her amazing belly dance routines in the music video for the song “Hips Don’t Lie.”
She used to spontaneously start dancing at restaurants when they played hip-hop music. She became known as “the belly dancer girl” at school because she would frequently sing and dance for her teachers and fellow students. She started giving performances in her town as a teenager, and Monica Ariza, a theater producer there, saw her work. She then referred her to Ciro Vargas, an executive at “Sony Colombia.” Her third album, “Pies Descalzos,” marked her major breakthrough and peaked at the top in eight different nations.
Along with receiving multiple accolades and nominations for the record, she rose to fame quickly. She was inspired to try her hand at English-language records by her success in Latin music. “Laundry Service,” her debut album in the English language, became multi-platinum and is regarded as her most successful release to date. Over 95 million recordings have been sold by her globally. According to Billboard, she is the best-selling female Latin musician of all time as of 2024.
