Quick Info
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
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| Nickname | Shaki |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 2” |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown (Dyed blonde) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | La Ensenanza School, Barranquilla. |
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| College/University | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Educational Qualification | University drop-out |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Italian, Spanish and Labenese |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Current Relationship Status | In a relationship with Gerard Piqué |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Family
| Father | William Mebarak Chadid |
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| Mother | Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado |
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| Children | Milan Piqué Mebarak |
Career
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| Fan Mail Address | Shakira, Roc Nation, 1411 Broadway, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10018-3410, USA |
Favourites
| Color | Black |
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| Animal | Horse |
| Actor | Hugh Gran |
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| Perfume | Issey Miyake Perfumes |
| Book | The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) |
| Writer | Oriana Fallaci |
| Food | Pancakes with Jam |
| Song | With or Without You (U2) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shakira is multilingual, being fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. | |
| 2. She has three dogs named Coquito, Chan, and Gordita, showing her love for dogs. | |
| 3. The best-selling song of 2002 was Wherever, Whenever. | |
| 4. Hips Don’t Lie is recognized as the best-selling song of the century. | |
| 5. Shakira has an impressive list of awards, including two Grammys, 26 Latin-American Grammy Awards, five MTV Music Awards, and a Golden Globe nomination. | |
| 6. She has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. | |
| 7. Shakira wrote her first poem at the age of four. | |
| 8. Her passion for performance was sparked by witnessing Belly Dance at a restaurant with her father. | |
| 9. Shakira and her partner Gerard Pique share the same birthday. | |
| 10. By the time she was 13, Shakira gained recognition in her hometown. | |
| 11. Sony Columbia signed her after watching her perform three songs. | |
| 12. Hips Don’t Lie topped the charts in 55 countries. | |
| 13. Forbes named Shakira the highest-earning female artist of 2008. | |
| 14. Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to support underprivileged children in Colombia. | |
| 15. In 2003, she received a Humanitarian Award. | |
| 16. Shakira has an IQ of 140. | |
| 17. Belly Dancing was taught to her by her grandmother. | |
| 18. Shakira has a fondness for Bollywood and its music. |