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Also Known As Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Born February 2, 1977 (age 49) • Barranquilla • Colombia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2025) • Grammy Award (2018) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2001)
Notable Works “Las mujeres ya no lloran”

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