Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

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Top Hits known as “Whenever Whenever”, “Hips Don’t Lie”, song writer, singer, dance, choreographer and beautiful model Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll also known as Shaki was born February 2, 1997. Today known as the most 2nd famous Latin American pop artist , winning two Grammy Awards , seven Latin Grammy Awards and 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards and has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award at the age of 37. Shakira was born in Barranquilla, Columbiana and raised a city located Caribbean coat of Columbiana.

Shakira Ripoll is the only child. Her beautiful mother Nidia Ripoll is Spanish and Italian descent. Her handsome father, William Merbarak Chadid he is a Lebanese American immigrant born in New York City where her grandparents emigrated from. Shakira has eight half siblings from her fathers last marriage and is the youngest. The oldest half brother was killed in accident by a drunk driver on a motorcycle. Lucy her older half sister is an excellent surgeon, Alberto, is a lawyer, Mosises is the 3rd child, and Tonino is the 4th child and the closest to Shakira. He has been working as road manager for Shakira for years. Patricia a special education teacher lives in Spain. Finally, there are Antonio and Edward, who live in Miami and the youngest.

Shakira has started writing songs since the age of 8 years old and wrote her first small poem at the age of 4, titled “La Rosa De Cristal”. Shakira preformed at school demonstrating Latin, rock and Arabic. She loved singing for classmates and teachers at her school she attended. She got criticized about her voice, for example Shakira states “ My teacher told me I sounded like a goat”(wikipedia.com).Shakira spent a lot of time writing poems growing up but they soon turned into songs. I...

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...e replaced by Christina Aguilar and CeeLo Green September 17, 2012. Shakira wanted to focus on her music and return to the sixth season of “The Voice” February 2014. Shakira tweeted about her new album, stating “"Amazing day in the studio! 2 years and I finally feel in these songs as comfortable as I do in my torn jeans!"(wikipedia.com). Shakira tweeted that her album would be delayed until January 2014 featuring the beautiful Rihanna. Both Shakira and Rihanna tweeted the song would be called “Can’t Remember to Forget You” and was planned to be released January 13, 2014. March 2014 Shakira tenth album was officially released. Shakira has worked with many successful artists such as; Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Wyclef Jean, Carlinhos Brown, Alejandro Sanz etc … and hopes to still make worldwide music from this day and be known as the most successful Latin American artist .

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