Colombian Singer Shakira
Birth name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak RipollBorn: 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"
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