Shakira Biography
Me llamo__________________________________________ Fecha___________Color_____________ La cultura: Shakira Parte A: Read the following information about Shakira. QUICK FACTS NAME: Shakira OCCUPATION: Singer BIRTH DATE: February 02, 1977 (Age: 36) PLACE OF BIRTH: Barranquilla, Colombia FULL NAME: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll AKA: Shakira Ripoll AKA: Shakira ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius BEST KNOWN FOR Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira is a hugely popular Colombian pop singer who is known for the hits "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie." Shakira biography Born in Colombia on February 2, 1977, hugely successfully Colombian pop singer and dancer Shakira has won two Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards and 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Known for hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie," Shakira is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time, and the second most successful female Latin singer after Gloria Estefan. By 2012, her U.S. album sales had reached nearly 10 million. 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. 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, rock and Arabic musical styles.
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