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About Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Spanish: born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira has been referred to as the Queen of Latin Music and is noted for her versatility in music. She made her recording debut under Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two Colombian albums, Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international number-one singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Shakira Wiki & Bio Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll 2 February 1977 (age 44) Barranquilla, Colombia Other names La Shak, Shaki Occupation Singer songwriter record producer director dancer actress philanthropist Years active 1990–present Organization Barefoot Foundation Partner(s) Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010) Gerard Piqué (2011–present) Children 2 Awards Full list Musical career Genres Pop rock Latin Instruments Vocals guitar harmonica drums cajón sampler keyboards Labels Columbia Epic RCA Sony Music Latin Website shakira.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWusJuKm_Z/?utm_sourceig_web_copy_link Television Year Title Role Notes 1994 El oasis Luisa Maria Rico 2002 Popstars Brazil Mentor assistant Season 1 2002 Taina Herself Episode: "Abuelo Knows Best" 2005 7 vidas Herself Episode: "Todo por las pastis" 2009 Ugly Betty Herself Episode: "The Bahamas Triangle" 2010 Wizards of Waverly Place Herself Episode: "Dude Looks Like Shakira" 2011 Dora and Friends: Into the City Herself Episode: "Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert" 2013–2014 The Voice Coach/Mentor Seasons 4 and 6 2014 Dreamland Herself Episode: "3" 2020 Global Goal: Unite for Our Future Herself Television special 2020 The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II Herself Television special Film Year Title Role Notes 2002 Shakira: The Documentary Film Herself Documentary 2007 Pies Descalzos Foundation Herself Documentary 2011 Hagamos que Salga El Sol Herself Documentary 2011 A Day with Shakira Herself Documentary 2016 Zootopia Gazelle Voice role 2020 Miss Americana Herself Documentary Shakira height, weight, and body measurement Height – 157 cm in centimeters, 1.57 m in meter and 5’2” inches in feet Weight – 53 kg in kilograms and 117 lbs in pounds Bra Size – 32 inches Cup Size – B Body Measurements – 34-24-37 Breast Size – 34 inches (87cm) Waist Size – 24 inches (61cm) Hip Size – 37 inches (94cm) Shoe Size – 7 (US) or 37 (EU) Dress Size – 4 (US) or 34 (EU) Hair Color – Blonde (Natural) Eye Color – Dark brown Body Type – Hourglass Build – Athletic Sexuality – Straight Tatoo – Yes Distinctive Features – Curly hairs and hips Shakira Favorite Things Favorite Food – Pancakes with Jam Favorite TV Programs – Scrubs (2001-2010), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) Favorite Animal – Horse Favorite Band – U2, The Police Favorite Latin Band – Soda Stereo Favorite Music Type – Merengue Favorite Actor – Hugh Grant Favorite Color – Black Favorite Flowers – Daisy and Sunflower Favorite Sport – Skateboarding and Frisbee Favorite Author – Oriana Fallaci Favorite Book – The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) Favorite Perfume – Issey Miyake Perfumes Favorite Sweets – Chocolate balls Favorite Fruit – Mango Favorite Song – With or Without You (U2) Shakira net worth: Shakira is a Colombian-born international pop star who has a net worth of $300 million dollars. Shakira is a singer, songwriter, producer, belly dancer and philanthropist. As of this writing, she has sold more than 125 million albums and singles worldwide, which makes her one of the most successful female singers of all time. Reference: Wikipedia