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Shakira

Acting

Born February 2, 1977 · Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Also known as Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

Biography

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, failing to attain commercial success; however, she rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998).

Awards & recognition

  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Urban Fusion/Performance · 2023
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Pop Song · 2023
  • Latin Grammy AwardSong of the Year · 2023
  • Grammy AwardBest Latin Pop Album · 2018
  • Crystal Award · 2017
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  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Contemporary Pop Vocal Album · 2017
  • Latin Grammy AwardSong of the Year · 2016
  • Latin Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 2016
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 2012
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Female Pop Vocal Album · 2011
  • Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year · 2011
  • Free Your Mind · 2009
  • Billboard Spirit of Hope Award · 2006
  • Grammy AwardBest Latin Rock or Alternative Album · 2006
  • Latin Grammy AwardSong of the Year · 2006
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Female Pop Vocal Album · 2006
  • Latin Grammy AwardAlbum of the Year · 2006
  • Latin Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 2006
  • Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica · 2002
  • Grammy AwardBest Latin Pop Album · 2001
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Female Pop Vocal Album · 2000
  • MTV Video Music Awards · 2000
  • Billboard Latin Music Awards · 1997
  • Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Grammy AwardBest Music Video
  • Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
  • Premios Oye!
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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