How much do you really know about the Columbian singing sensation? Keep reading to find out more.
Shakira penned her first song, called Your Dark Glasses, aged just eight years old.
In 1995 she appeared in a Columbian soap called El Oasis. According to the lady herself she wasnt very good in it, although were intrigued to hear that one storyline involved her character falling in love with her own brother!
She was kicked out of the school choir because apparently her teacher thought she sounded like a goat. With 50 million record sales under her belt, it seems Shakira had the last laugh.
Her first album Magic was released when Shakira was just fourteen years old. And you thought Britney started young!
As well as being an accomplished singer and dancer, she also plays the guitar, harmonica, drums and percussion. Not only that, but shes also fluent in four languages. Talk about multi-talented!
Her track Hips Dont Lie is currently the biggest selling single worldwide of the 21st Century.
Apparently John Lennon is her biggest musical influence. Were not sure how much he would have inspired Hips Dont Lie, however
Her boyfriend Antonio de la Rúa is the son of the former Argentinean president. Theyve been engaged for eight years but are yet to walk down the aisle despite constant rumours in the press.
If youve marvelled at her mind-boggling performance in the She Wolf video, you might be surprised to learn that the scene in the cage was entirely improvised. Impressive stuff, we think youll agree.
Shakiras latest album, She Wolf is released on October 12th and includes collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Wyclef Jean and Sam Endicott, frontman of rock band The Bravery.
