Shakira
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Date of Birth: February 2, 1977
Place of Birth: Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Height: ~157 cm (5′2″)
Weight: ~54 kg (119 lbs) — public estimates
Religion: Christian (Catholic, raised)
Nationality: Colombian
Ancestry: Lebanese (paternal); Spanish/Catalan & Italian (maternal)
Languages: Spanish (native); English, Portuguese (fluent); some Italian, French, Catalan & Arabic
Marital Status: Not married — former partner Gerard Piqué (2011–2022) • Marriages: 0
Children: Milan (2013), Sasha (2015)
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Dancer, Producer, Philanthropist
Education: La Enseñanza (Catholic school, Barranquilla); early recording artist from age 13
Net Worth: $300M–$400M (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 90M+; FB 120M+ likes; ~X 50M
Businesses: Shakira Perfumes; Pies Descalzos Foundation (education)
Current Label: Sony Music / Sony Latin
Current Residence: Miami, Florida, USA
Number of Houses: Multiple (Barranquilla, Barcelona, Miami)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Barranquilla; wrote first poem at age 4 and first song at 8.
- Performed locally as a child; signed with Sony Colombia at 13; debut album Magia (1991).
- Breakthrough in Latin America with Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998).
- Attended Catholic schools; strong early interest in dance and Middle Eastern rhythms from her Lebanese heritage.
- Relocated internationally as career expanded; later based in Barcelona, then moved to Miami (2023).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2001: English-language crossover with Laundry Service (“Whenever, Wherever”).
- 2005–2006: Dual albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 / Oral Fixation, Vol. 2; global No.1 “Hips Don’t Lie”.
- 2009: She Wolf era; electro-pop reinvention.
- 2010: “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” — official 2010 FIFA World Cup song; worldwide hit.
- 2017–2018: El Dorado wins Grammy (Best Latin Pop Album, 2018); world tour.
- Feb 2, 2020: Co-headlines Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez (Miami).
- 2023: “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” breaks multiple Guinness World Records; Video Vanguard Award (MTV VMAs).
- Mar 22, 2024: Releases Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran; surprise Times Square show draws ~40,000; announces world tour (2024–2025).
- Feb 2, 2025: Wins 4th career Grammy (Best Latin Pop Album) for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 4× Grammy Awards; 15× Latin Grammy Awards.
- 2023 MTV Video Music Awards — Video Vanguard Award.
- Holds numerous Guinness World Records tied to “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53”.
- First person to surpass 100M Facebook likes (2014); one of the most-followed female artists globally.
- Multiple Billboard and international music awards across three decades.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.
- She wrote her first poem at age 4 and her first song at 8.
- Signed her first recording contract at 13 and released Magia at 14.
- Speaks multiple languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, plus some Italian, French, Catalan, and Arabic.
- “Hips Don’t Lie” became one of the best-selling singles of the 2000s.
- “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- Co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show on her birthday (Feb 2, 2020).
- Her 2023 “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” shattered 14+ Guinness World Records for a Latin track.
- Won the 2023 MTV Video Vanguard Award, performing a medley of career hits.
- Released Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran in 2024 after a seven-year studio album gap.
- A surprise Times Square performance (Mar 26, 2024) drew an estimated 40,000 people.
- Launched the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” spanning 2024–2025.
- Founder of the Pies Descalzos Foundation, building schools for children in Colombia.
- Became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2003.
- Was a coach on NBC’s The Voice (seasons 4 and 6).
- Plays guitar and harmonica; has also performed bass live.
- A statue honoring her stands in her hometown of Barranquilla (unveiled 2023).
- First person to reach 100M Facebook likes (2014); remains one of Facebook’s top-followed artists.
- Frequently blends Middle Eastern dance elements with Latin pop in her performances.
- Her philanthropic focus is early childhood education and community development.
- After years in Barcelona, she moved to Miami, Florida, in 2023.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shakira born and where?
February 2, 1977 — Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.
Is she married and does she have children?
Not married; former partner Gerard Piqué (2011–2022). Children: Milan (2013) and Sasha (2015).
How tall is Shakira and what is her weight?
Around 157 cm (5′2″) and ~54 kg (119 lbs), based on public estimates.
What languages does Shakira speak?
Spanish (native), English and Portuguese (fluent), plus some Italian, French, Catalan, and Arabic.
What are her most famous songs?
“Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” “Waka Waka,” “La Tortura,” “TQG,” and “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.”
How many Grammys and Latin Grammys has she won?
4 Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards.
Did she perform at the Super Bowl halftime show?
Yes — co-headlined Super Bowl LIV (Feb 2, 2020) with Jennifer Lopez.
Which World Cup song did she perform?
“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” — official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
What is her 2024–2025 era about?
Studio album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Mar 22, 2024) and the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.”
What is her estimated net worth as of 2025 (public estimates only)?
$300M–$400M (public, unverified estimates).
Where does she live currently and how many houses does she own?
Primarily Miami, Florida, USA; multiple homes in Barranquilla, Barcelona, and Miami.
What philanthropic work is she known for?
Pies Descalzos Foundation (schools in Colombia); UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2003.
Has she served as a TV coach or judge?
Yes — coach on The Voice (US), seasons 4 and 6.
What are some hallmarks of her performance style?
Fusion of Latin pop with Middle Eastern influences; vocal versatility; dynamic dance (including belly dance).
Did she face legal issues in Spain and how were they resolved?
Yes — she accepted a settlement in 2023 to resolve a tax case; a separate 2018-tax probe was shelved in 2024.