Shakira

Colombian singer, songwriter and actress
Person human Q34424
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Shakira was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla[1][2][3][4][5] and holds citizenship in both Spain and Colombia[4]. Her professional roles span singer, actor, choreographer, guitarist, composer, and philanthropist[6].

Since 2003, she has served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, a position she continues to hold[7].

Shakira

Summary

Shakira is a human[1]. She was born in Barranquilla[2]. She worked as a singer[3], actor[4], choreographer[5], guitarist[6], and composer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,677 views/month, #1,084 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Shakira was born in Barranquilla[2].
  • Shakira's father was William Mebarak Chadid[9].
  • A child of Shakira was Milan Piqué[10].
  • A child of Shakira was Sasha Piqué Mebarak[11].
  • Shakira held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Shakira held citizenship in Colombia[13].
  • Spanish was Shakira's native language[14].
  • Shakira worked as a singer[3].
  • Shakira worked as an actor[4].
  • Shakira worked as a choreographer[5].
  • Shakira worked as a guitarist[6].
  • Shakira worked as a composer[7].
  • Shakira's professions included philanthropist[15].
  • Shakira held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[16].
  • Among Shakira's employers was Epic Records[17].
  • Shakira was employed by Sony Music[18].
  • Among Shakira's employers was PepsiCo[19].
  • Among Shakira's employers was Live Nation[20].
  • Among Shakira's employers was Roc Nation[21].
  • Shakira was employed by Freixenet[22].
  • Shakira received the Billboard Latin Music Awards[23].
  • Shakira received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album[24].
  • Shakira received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album[25].
  • Shakira received the MTV Video Music Awards[26].
  • Shakira received the Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica[27].

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Origins and Family

Shakira was born in Barranquilla[2]. Her father was William Mebarak Chadid[9]. Spanish was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[3], actor[4], choreographer[5], guitarist[6], composer[7], and philanthropist[15]. Employers include Epic Records[17], a record label[28], in United States[29], founded in 1953[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Sony Music[18], a business[32], in United States[33], founded in 2009[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; PepsiCo[19], a conglomerate[36], in United States[37], founded in 1961[38], headquartered in Purchase[39]; Live Nation[20], a business[40], in United States[41], founded in 2005[42], headquartered in Beverly Hills[43]; Roc Nation[21], an entertainment company[44], in United States[45], founded in 2008[46], headquartered in New York City[47]; and Freixenet[22], a wine company[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1914[50], headquartered in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia[51]. Shakira held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Billboard Latin Music Awards[23], a music award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1994[54]; Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album[24], a class of award[55], in United States[56], founded in 2000[57]; Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album[25], a class of award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1984[60]; MTV Video Music Awards[26], a group of awards[61], in United States[62], founded in 1984[63]; Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica[27], a music award[64], in United States[65], founded in 2002[66]; and Grammy Award for Best Music Video[67], a class of award[68], in United States[69], founded in 1984[70].

Personal Life

Children include Milan Piqué[10], b. 2013[71], of Spain[72] and Sasha Piqué Mebarak[11], b. 2015[73], of Spain[74].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Shakira include Aleiodes shakirae[75], a taxon[76].

Why It Matters

Shakira ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,677 views/month, #1,084 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] She is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

She has been cited as an influence by Wanessa Camargo[79], an actor[80], b. 1982[81], of Brazil[82], awarded the Multishow Brazilian Music Award for Breakthrough of the Year[83] and Luna Ki[84], a singer[85], b. 1999[86], of Spain[87].

Entities named for her include Aleiodes shakirae[75], a taxon[76].

FAQs

Where was Shakira born?

Shakira was born in Barranquilla[2].

Who were Shakira's parents?

Shakira's father was William Mebarak Chadid[9].

What did Shakira do for work?

Shakira worked as singer[3], actor[4], choreographer[5], guitarist[6], and composer[7].

What awards did Shakira receive?

Honors received include Billboard Latin Music Awards[23], Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album[24], Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album[25], and MTV Video Music Awards[26].

Who did Shakira influence?

Shakira has been cited as an influence by Wanessa Camargo[79] and Luna Ki[84].

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