Shakira’s captivating beauty will surely capture your heart. Born as Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Colombia, she is not just a renowned musician, but also a talented dancer, successful businesswoman, and dedicated philanthropist. At the young age of 13, Shakira released her first album titled Magia in collaboration with Sony Music Columbia. Two years later, she followed up with her second studio album, Peligro. Her musical journey started at a young age, paving the way for her stellar career in the entertainment industry.
Even though both albums didn’t sell well, she still gained some recognition when her songs started to get some airtime on the radio. But did she really break through with her first two international albums, Pies Descalzos (1996) and DóndeEstán Los Ladrones? (1998)?
She rose to fame among English-speaking audiences with the release of her fifth album, Laundry Service, featuring the hit single “Whenever, Wherever” which quickly became one of the most popular songs of 2002.
After releasing hit albums like Fijación Oral, Volumen Uno, Oral Fixation, Volume Two in 2005, as well as She Wolf and Sale el Sol, she continued to establish herself as a top music artist in the industry. Her success catapulted her into the ranks of the most beloved musicians.
Her 2010 FIFA Song WakaWaka (This Time For Africa) brought even more success, becoming the top-selling World Cup song with over 10 million downloads. It also gained popularity on Youtube, amassing over 2 million views as one of the most-watched music videos.
It is clear that Shakira has achieved great success in her career, having received numerous accolades which include 3 Grammy Awards, 13 Latin Grammy Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards, 7 Billboard Music Awards, and 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Additionally, she has also been recognized with a nomination for a Golden Globe.
With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and over 75 million records sold globally, Shakira is one of the top-selling music artists worldwide. In addition to her successful music career, she also serves as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
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