Facts
- Shakira’s father is Lebanese, and her mother is Colombian, giving her a rich multicultural heritage.
- She is fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and has conversational skills in Italian, French, Catalan, and Arabic.
- She served as a coach on The Voice (2013–2014).
- She voiced Gazelle in Disney’s Zootopia (2016).
- She founded the Barefoot Foundation in 1997 to promote education in Colombia.
- She was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026.
