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Shakira, whose real name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is a person known for her various roles in the entertainment industry. She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 2, 1977, and holds Colombian citizenship. Beyond being a native Colombian, she also has connections to Spain.
Among Shakira's many roles and occupations, she is identified as a model, composer, record producer, singer-songwriter, actor, guitarist, singer, and choreographer. She is also a founder of the Barefoot Foundation.
Throughout her career, Shakira has been known by the pseudonyms Shak and Shakira. She has worked in various genres that include pop music, rock music, world music, Latin rock, pop rock, contemporary R&B, Latin pop, dance music, and contemporary folk music.
She was educated at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Pennsylvania. Shakira is also an author of "Take Me Home With Macarena", and is credited with eleven patents.
As a mother, Shakira has two children namely Sasha Pique Mebarak and Milan Pique Mebarak.
Shakira's efforts in music, dance, and the entertainment industry have resulted in a multitude of awards, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and many others. She has also earned recognition like the Latin Grammys Person of the Year and has her own star on the Walk of Fame.
Her contributions to the film industry are also notable with roles in works such as "Zootopia," "Dancing with Myself," "The Voice," "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," "Hips Don't Lie," and "Chantaje".
Despite her diverse career, Shakira is most commonly associated with the music industry, entertainment industry, dance, and film industry.