Shakira is a popular Colombian singer best known for her dazzling belly dancing in the music video for the song “Hips Don’t Lie.” Shakira is a very famous pop singer. Worldwide, she has sold more than 70 million albums. She was born in Colombia. Shakira Height is 5 feet 2 inches, Shakira began writing poetry at the age of four because she has always had a passion for music. Shakira used to spontaneously dance when funky music was playing in restaurants when she was a kid. She got the title “the belly dancer girl” for frequently performing singing and dancing in front of her schoolmates and teachers. She started acting as a young person throughout her community, which attracted the notice of small theatre producer Monica Ariza, who later introduced her to ‘Sony Colombia executive Ciro Vargas.
When she was only 14 years old, she published her debut album, “Magia.” Although the album’s poor sales, it earned her much-needed exposure. Her third album, “Pies Descalzos,” which reached the top spot in eight different nations, provided also her big break. She received multiple nominations and prizes for the song, and she quickly rose to fame. She tried her hand at English language albums after finding success in Latin music. The multi-platinum-certified “Laundry Service,” her debut album in the English language, is regarded as her most commercially successful work. Know also about Lady Gaga
Shakira Age
The Colombian-born singer Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977. and is 46 years old.
Shakira Height
Shakira may be considered small, but it doesn’t stop her from doing great things in her career. She has learned to cope with her height and size, though, and her confidence and talent cause her followers to go crazy whenever she performs. The native of Columbia claims that being short has its benefits and that people treat her especially well because of how sometimes her small size makes her appear weak. Shakira height is 5 feet 2 inches tall (157.5 cm).
Shakira Weight
Because of her flexible physique and current weight of 53 kg, she has benefited from being thinner. Shakira is serious about her daily workouts, which include dance, aerobics, and high-intensity exercise since she is aware of the benefits of her physique. Tracy Anderson, a well-known personal trainer, has trained her.
Shakira Education
Shakira, the queen of the dance, was educated at Barranquilla’s Catholic institutions. Even at the young age of 4, she was already composing poetry, but school choir performances and singing made her realize she wanted to be an artist.
However, Shakira was expelled from the choir at her Catholic school because the professors disapproved of her loud singing. But as the saying goes, good art is recognized! Shakira’s career keeps growing in scope.
Shakira spent time pursuing her passion for ancient philosophy by enrolling in a course at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 after establishing her career as a singer.
Shakira Husband
In 2000, the singer started dating an Argentinean lawyer named Antonio de la Rá. After a relationship for ten years, they both separated in August 2010.
The official FIFA World Cup 2010 singer and Spanish professional footballer Gerard Piqué restarted her relationship in 2011. After 11 years of relationship and two children, the couple parted ways in 2022.
Shakira Children
She had two kids with her ex-husband, Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. They are named Milan and Sasha. Sasha was born on January 29, 2015, while Milan was born in Barcelona on January 22, 2013.
Shakira Parents
Her parents had only one kid, Shakira. Her father’s name is William Mebarak Chadid. Lebanese family gave rise to her in New York City. Her father has nine children including Shakira eight from a previous marriage. Her mother is Colombian, Nidia Ripoll Torrado.
Shakira Siblings
The singer is her parent’s only child and has eight half-siblings. Shakira also has eight half-siblings. When she was two years old, one of her elder half-brothers died in an accident. Her Sibling’s names are Ana, Lucy, Patricia, Alberto, Edward, Moises, Tonino, and Robin.
Shakira Net Worth
With the support of lucrative live tour contracts and album sales, Shakira’s net worth has lifted her to one of the richest singers in the world. Shakira a worldwide famous music singer with Colombian background has worth $300 million.
Shakira Biography
| Name | Shakira |
| Age: | 45 |
| Born: | February 2, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Gender: | Female |
| Shakira Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg or 119 pounds |
| Body Measurement | 34-24-35 inches or 86.3-60.9-89 cm |
| Eyes Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Honey-Blonde |
| Bra Size | 32B |
| Country of Origin: | Columbia |
| Net Worth | $300 million |
| Profession | Singer |
Career
Shakira started performing at gatherings all across Barranquilla while still in school. As a result, a local theatre producer saw her and set up an audition for Shakira with a Sony Colombia executive. And this was the start of her impressive career.
At age 13, the vocalist released her first Latin album, Magia, and shortly after, Peligro. But despite Shakira’s expectations, the albums didn’t do well on the market.
But with the passion of an artist, the queen returned to the spotlight in 1996 with her third studio (and debut international) album, Pies Descalzoz. This album, which came in at five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums list, introduced the entire world to Shakira’s singing talent.
Shakira received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for her fourth album. After this, she released her English crossover albums, including She Wolf, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2, and Laundry Service, which gave the world songs like Hips Don’t Lie.
Her best-selling album to date, “Laundry Service,” which includes the hit track “Whenever, Wherever,” has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In numerous nations, it achieved multi-platinum recognition.
The album “Oral Fixation, Billboard Hot 100” also hit the top position in 55 other countries. Hips Don’t Lie, the best-selling single of the twenty-first century became her favorite song.
Two Grammy Awards have been given to her: “Best Latin Pop Album” (2001) for “MTV Unplugged” and “Best Latin Pop/Alternative Album” (2006) for “Fijacion Oral Vol. 1.”
Eight Latin Grammy Awards, including the one for “Best Pop Vocal Album” in 2010 for “Sale el Sol,” have been proudly awarded to her.
