Shakira Age, Wiki and Bio

Shakira

Quick Info

Marital StatusUnmarried
HometownBarranquilla, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Date of Birth02/02/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceBarranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Bio/Wiki

Full NameShakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
NicknameShaki

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 2”
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBrown (Dyed blonde)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLa Ensenanza School, Barranquilla.
College/UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Educational QualificationUniversity drop-out

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
ReligionRoman Catholic
EthnicityItalian, Spanish and Labenese
Inspirational Artists
  • John Lennon
  • Gloria Estefan

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Antonio De La Rúa (2000-2011)
  • Gerard Pique (2011-2022)
Current Relationship StatusIn a relationship with Gerard Piqué
Husband/SpouseN/A

Family

FatherWilliam Mebarak Chadid
MotherNidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado
Siblings
  • Tonino Mebarak
  • Edward Mebarak
  • Robin Mebarak
  • Alberto Mebarak
  • Antonio Mebarak
  • Moises Mebarak
  • Lucy Mebarak
  • Ana Mebarak
  • Patricia Mebarak
ChildrenMilan Piqué Mebarak

Career

Debut
Latin -American AlbumMagia (1991)
English AlbumLaundry Service
FilmEl Oasis (1996)
Fan Mail AddressShakira, Roc Nation, 1411 Broadway, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10018-3410, USA

Favourites

ColorBlack
TV shows
  • Scrubs (2001-2010)
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
AnimalHorse
ActorHugh Gran
Band
  • U2
  • The Police
PerfumeIssey Miyake Perfumes
BookThe Prophet (Khalil Gibran)
WriterOriana Fallaci
FoodPancakes with Jam
SongWith or Without You (U2)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shakira is multilingual, being fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
She has three dogs named Coquito, Chan, and Gordita, showing her love for dogs.
The best-selling song of 2002 was Wherever, Whenever.
Hips Don’t Lie is recognized as the best-selling song of the century.
Shakira has an impressive list of awards, including two Grammys, 26 Latin-American Grammy Awards, five MTV Music Awards, and a Golden Globe nomination.
She has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Shakira wrote her first poem at the age of four.
Her passion for performance was sparked by witnessing Belly Dance at a restaurant with her father.
Shakira and her partner Gerard Pique share the same birthday.
By the time she was 13, Shakira gained recognition in her hometown.
Sony Columbia signed her after watching her perform three songs.
Hips Don’t Lie topped the charts in 55 countries.
Forbes named Shakira the highest-earning female artist of 2008.
Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to support underprivileged children in Colombia.
In 2003, she received a Humanitarian Award.
Shakira has an IQ of 140.
Belly Dancing was taught to her by her grandmother.
Shakira has a fondness for Bollywood and its music.