Grammy award winning Spanish Rock singer Shakira was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on February 9, 1977. Born to Lebanese immigrants, Shakira began her muscial career after graduating from high school and moved to capture fans throughout Latin America. Singing in Spanish and Portuguese, Shakira is often called the "Latin Alanis Morissette" due to her hard sounds. She won the 2001 Best Latin pop Grammy for her "MTV Unplugged" album. In the past she was linked with actor Osvaldo Rios, but presently dates Antonio de la Rua, son of the President of Argentina.
Announced engagement to Antonio de la Rua, son of the present President of Argentina. [March 2001]
"The worst mistake of a woman is to go to the kitchen, because then she never gets out of there."
Where are they now (August 2002) Rumored to be writing/colaborating on an Arabic Album with fellow Arab/Latino musician Emilio Estefan Jr. ( He was the executive producer for her album "Laundry Service")
Birth name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Gender: Female
Profession: Singer
Nickname: Shaki
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)