Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( /ʃəˈkɪərə/, Spanish: [t͡ʃaˈkiɾa]; born February 2, 1977), known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer-songwriter who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 2, 1977 (age 35 years)

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Also known as:

  • Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll,
  • Shakira Mebarak,
  • Shakira Ripoll,
  • Shakira Mebarak Ripoll

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List Rank Year
  • 92
  • 2009
  • 38
  • 2007
  • 60
  • 2006
  • 8
  • 2003
  • 15
  • 2002
  • 54
  • 2004
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Maxim Hot 100 of 2003

Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist Nominees

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