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Colombian Latino Singer - Shakira (Nicknames include Shak and Shaki)
born : Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia
- 2nd of February, 1977
famous for : Her popularity with both her English and Spanish language
pop music and her magic hips. Her belly dancing is admired by both men
and women worldwide. Shakira also founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation
in Colombia (which means Bare Feet Foundation) to support the education
of poor children.
lives: Colombia
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Shakira was born as Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on the 2nd of
February, 1977 in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. Her
mother is Nidya del Carmen Ripoll Torrado of Colombian/Italian/Spanish
decent and her father William Mebarak Chadid is of Lebanese decent.
Shakira started singing and dancing from an early age and was
always encouraged to express herself by her parents. She was called
"the belly dancer girl" at school as she would often
sing and/or dance.
Her first album was recorded with Sony Music in 1991. It was called
Magia and Shakira was just 14 years old. Her 2001 English language
album called "Laundry Service" was a major commercial
success for Shakira, making her known worldwide. The singles "Whenever,
Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes" were number
one hits in many countries around the world.
Shakira has used her commercial success and fame to found the
Pies Descalzos Foundation, which means Bare Feet Foundation in
English. The organization was found by Shakira in 1995 and helps
poor children in Colombia. Barefoot Foundation's mission is "The
Barefoot Foundation works to ensure that every Colombian child
can exercise their right to a quality education. Our model targets
displaced and vulnerable communities by addressing their unique
needs." Their vision is "To
demonstrate a sustainable, replicable education model that provides
quality education to Colombia’s most vulnerable people, thereby
unlocking their intellectual, emotional and social potential."
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