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Shakira: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
  • Birth Place: Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/02/1977, Aquarius
  • Profession: Singer; songwriter
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Shakira Fast Facts:
  • Learned to belly dance at age 4.
  • Moved to Bogotá, Colombia, at 13 to pursue a modeling career, but ended up with a Sony Music Colombia recording contract.
  • Gloria Estefan helped translate "Ojos Así" for Shakira's first English-language album, Laundry Service.
  • Mattel put out a Shakira doll in 2003.
  • Received a UN humanitarian award in April 2006 for founding Barefoot, a Colombian children's charity.
  • Shakira Relationships:
  • Alberto Mebarak - Half Brother
  • Antonio de la Rúa - Fiancé
  • Antonio Mebarak - Half Brother
  • Don William Mebarak Chadid - Father
  • Edward Mebarak - Half Brother
  • Lucy Mebarak - Half Sister
  • Moisés Mebarak - Half Brother
  • Nidia Ripoll Torrado - Mother
  • Patricia Mebarak - Half Sister
  • Tonino Mebarak - Half Brother
  • Shakira Awards:
  • 2000 Grammy: Best Latin Pop Album - Winner
  • 2005 Grammy: Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album - Winner
  • 2008 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2007 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Pop Song - Winner
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