Shakira - 9 life facts

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Spanish born 2 February 1977 is a Colombian singer.

she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music"

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Shakira has sold over 80 million record

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making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time

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She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists.

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She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards

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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on 2 February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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She is the only child of William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado

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