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Shakira is a Colombian singer credited with being one of the biggest breakthrough Latin artists. Her birthday is Feb. 2, 1977, and her height is 5’2”. The singer -- whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll -- released ‘Magia,’ her debut studio album in 1991, but it wasn’t until 1998’s ‘Donde Estan los Ladrones?’ that one of her albums landed on the Billboard 200; it peaked on the chart at No. 131, and also earned a Grammy nod for best Latin rock/alternative performance. Shakira's next album, 2001’s ‘Laundry Service,’ was her first English-language release, and it peaked at No. 3. Its lead single, “Whenever, Whenever,” stormed the Hot 100, peaking at No. 6 in December 2001, while third single “Underneath Your Clothes” reached No. 9. ‘Oral Fixation Vol. 2’ peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in 2005, and produced her megahit and Hot 100 No. 1 “Hips Don’t Lie.” Shakira has worked with artists across genres, counting Bizarrap, Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Beyonce and more as collaborators. She’s also won several

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Shakira

There is no one else like superstar Shakira. With a career that spans decades and a global crossover that paved the road for many more boundary-breaking artists, Shakira is truly unparalleled.

Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira was a natural performer. She first stepped into the music industry at 13 years-old when she signed to Sony Music Colombia after an impressive audition for an executive. Her major label debut and its follow-up saw minimal success. Subsequently, Shakira took a break from recording to try her hand at acting, starring in Colombian telenovela El Oasis. But the young star tapped back into her deepest passion with 1995's Pies Descalzos, a pop rock album that introduced Colombia to the eclectic singer. Three years later, Shakira cemented herself as Latin music's favorite rockera with Dónde Están los Ladrones?, snagging two Latin Grammys along the way.

While Shakira was taking over Latin America, she had her eyes set for global domination. In 2002, Shakira told Rolling Stone, "I come to seduce" after releasing her English-language debu

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Shakira

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Who Is Shakira?

Shakira is a hugely successfully Colombian pop singer and dancer and has won multiple Grammy, Latin Grammy and American Music Awards. Known for hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie," Shakira is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time, with estimates of more than 70 million albums sold worldwide. Additionally, she has served as a judge on the popular singing-competition show The Voice.

Early Life and Career

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. With a Lebanese father and Colombian mother, Shakira honors both her Latino and Arabic heritage in her music. She wrote her first song at the age of 8 and signed her first record deal at 13.

Breakthrough: 'Pies Descalzos'

After her first two albums flopped, Shakira took the reins of her third album, becoming involved in every aspect of its production. Released in 1996, Pies Descalzos, meaning "bare feet," sold more than 3 million copies. The album featured her trademark sound, a blend of Latin,