Shakira

Colombian Singer Shakira

Birth name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

Born: February 2, 1977 (age 33) Barranquilla, Colombia

Genres: Latin pop, Rock en español, pop rock, alternative, world, dance, urban

Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philanthropist, dancer, actress

Instruments: Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, percussion

Years active: 1990–present

Labels: Sony Music Colombia (1990—1996), Columbia (1996—2000), Epic (2000—present), Live Nation Artists (2008—present)

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Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll recognized efficiently as Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist who come out as a musical prodigy in the music sight of Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira bare many of her talents in school as a live musician, envoy her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Middle Eastern powers with her own innovative twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker and also speaks flowing English and Portuguese.



Award and Nominations


ALMA Awards2008
Won NCLR ALMA Humanitarian Award

2006
Won ALMA Award
category Spanish-Language Album of the Year for "Fijacion Oral, Vol. 1"

2006
Won ALMA Award
category Outstanding Female Performer
American Music Awards

2006
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2005
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2003
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2002
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2001
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

Golden Globes, USA

2008
Got nomination for Golden Globe
category Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Despedida" (from movie 'Love in the Time of Cholera' (2007))
shared with Antonio Pinto

Grammy Awards

2008
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Beautiful Liar"
shared with Beyonce Knowles

2007
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie"
shared with Wyclef Jean

2006
Won Grammy Award
category Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for "Fijacion Oral Vol. 1"

2001
Won Grammy Award
category Best Latin Pop Album for "MTV Unplugged"
for more Awards
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