Who is Shakira? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, better known by her stage name Shakira, is a Colombian singer and composer who grew up in Barranquilla. Shakira is known as the Queen of Latin Music and is known for her versatility in music, which has gained her a large fan following throughout the world.

Shakira: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings

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Shakira was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 2, 1977, to William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado. Her father’s side of the family is Lebanese. William, her father, was born into a Lebanese family who eventually moved to New York City. When he was about five years old, his family relocated to Colombia. She was brought up as a devout Catholic. She went to Catholic schools as well.

She has eight half-siblings who are older than her from her father’s previous marriage. She used to love watching her father type stories on a typewriter. Her father had agreed to give her a typewriter as a Christmas present. At the age of seven, she received a typewriter from her father and began writing poetry. With time, these poetry grew into songs.

Quick Facts

Real Name/Full Name	Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Shakira
Birth Place:	Barranquilla, Colombia
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	2 February 1977
Age/How Old:	45 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 157 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’2”
Weight:	In Kilograms – 54 Kg In Pounds – 119.05 lbs
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Blonde
Parents Name:	Father – William Mebarak Chadid Mother – Nidia Ripoll Torrado
Siblings:	Tonino Mebarak, Lucy Mebarak, Patricia Mebarak, Ana Mebarak, Antonio Mebarak, Moises Mebara
School:	N/A
College:	University of California
Religion:	Roman Catholic
Nationality:	Colombian
Zodiac Sign:	Aquarius
Gender:	Female
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	In a relationship
Boyfriend:	Gerard Piqué
Husband/Spouse Name:	N/A
Kids/Children Name:	Yes (Sasha, Milan)
Profession:	Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Businesswoman, and Philanthropist
Net Worth:	$350 million

Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

So, what is Shakira’s age and height and weight in 2022? Shakira, who was born on February 2, 1977, is 45 years old as of today’s date, 17 May 2022. Despite her height of 5’2″ in feet and inches and 157 cm in centimetres, she weighs 119.05 pounds and 54 kilograms. Her hair is blonde and her eyes are brown.

Education

She attended a Catholic elementary school. She adored singing in front of her friends and teachers at school. Her powerful voice even got her rejected from the school chorus. Her music teacher called her a goat and said she sounded like one. She was frequently kicked out of class due to her hyperactivity during her school days.

In school, she was known as “thebelly dancer girl.” She discovered her enthusiasm and love for live performances in this way, and she hasn’t stopped since. We recently discovered that she did go to college and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California.

Personal Life: Boyfriends, Husbands, and Children

Antonia de la Rua was Shakira’s girlfriend for about 11 years. They ended their relationship amicably when Antonio launched a lawsuit against her. The following year, after meeting at her music video shoot during the FIFA World Cup 2010, she opened up about her connection with FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. Although the pair has not yet married, they have two children together.

Shakira Is a Lesbian?

Shakira does not identify as a lesbian. She is a straight woman who is married to FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and has two children with him.

Career Opportunities

Shakira made her recording debut at the age of 13 with Sony Music Colombia. She had two commercial flops in a row. She rose to prominence with her later albums, Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están Los Ladrones?, following the failure of her first two albums, Magia and Peligro. Both of these albums came out in 1995 and 1998, respectively. Shakira’s entry into the English language market was highlighted by the album Laundry Service, released in 2001. Over 13 million copies were sold worldwide. Her profile as a top crossover singer grew thanks to tracks like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.”

Her popularity grew even more with the release of several albums, including Fijación Ora in 2005, Sale el Sol in 2010, and El Dorado in 2017. The Billboard Top Latin Albums list was topped by all of these albums. The Recording Industry Association of America certified these as diamonds, and all of this was made possible by Shakira’s dedication and fervor.

All the while, her English albums Shakira (2014), Oral Fixation (2005), and She Wolf (2009) were declared gold, platinum, or multi-platinum in several countries. Various of her albums, such as “La Tortura,” “Waka Waka,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” and others, reached number one in many countries. She has served as the coach for two seasons of The Voice, an American singing competition television show.

She has sold around 80 million records and sung nearly 500 songs, making her the best-selling female Latin musician of all time. Shakira was and continues to be one of the best-selling music artists in the world. According to a Forbes study from 2018, she has become the most successful female Latin artist in history.

Awards

Shakira has won numerous honors to date. She was honored with three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards, six Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice in the 2000s and 2010s.

She collaborated with a number of non-profit organizations, including the Barefoot Foundation. Her contributions to music were extensive, and she garnered numerous accolades. For her accomplishments, she received the Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year and the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year awards in 2011.

Shakira’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings

Shakira’s net worth is expected to be around $350 million in 2022. Her recorded videos and songs provide the majority of her profits, and he is constantly carving out a niche for her in the industry. With millions of supporters all throughout the world, her estimated net worth is secure.

Some Interesting Facts

Shakira is one of the most well-known singers and entertainers in the world today. She rose to stardom without the help of a godfather and continues to strive for greater success every day.