Shakira
Shakira for Vogue in 2021
Born	Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (1977-02-02) 2 February 1977 (age 47) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Occupation	Singer-songwriter dancer record producer actress judge vaudevillian
Years active	1988–present
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Partner(s)	Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010) Gerard Piqué (2011–2022)
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Pop Latin pop
Instruments	singing , guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, harmonica, synthesizers, percussion dulcimer, bass guitar
Labels	Columbia Epic Live Nation RCA Sony Music Latin Roc Nation
Website	shakira.com
Signature

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll or more simply known as Shakira (born 2 February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia) is a Colombian-Lebanese singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer, dancer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and occasional actress, first season of the coach The Voice.

Shakira is also a philanthropist. She has created the NGO's Pies Descalzos Foundation in Colombia, and the Barefoot Foundation in the US, to help children world-wide.