Birth Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

Birthdate: February 2, 1977

Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 106 lbs

Horoscope: Aquarius

Significant Other(s):
Antonio de la Rua, son of the President of Argentina
Osvaldo Rios, actor; no longer together

Family:

Father: William Mebarak (jewler, clock salesman)
Mother: Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado
Sisters: Lucy (neurosurgeon), Robin and Patricia
Brothers: Tonino (road manager), Alberto (lawyer), Moises and Edward

Claim to Fame: Multi-platinum, Latin pop sensation crossed over with the hit album Laundry Service (2001)

Awards: 2000: Grammy: Best Latin Pop Performance, Shakira: MTV Unplugged

Fun Fact: Her name is Arabic for "woman full of grace"