Shakira Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 2, 1977. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is the youngest of eight children. Her father William Mebarak, who is American of Lebanese descent, and Colombian mother, Nidia Ripoll, both supported their daughter's ambition of becoming a singer. If she looks like her mother I think we know why they had eight kids. I like the outfit but I bet she looks great without it. Did you read what I wrote? Buy This Poster At AllPosters.com Why she is Fantasy wife of the day; All I can say is "does she need a hand with those?" Hey i'm writing over here! Quit staring at her hands and read this stuff! oh never mind. More Hot Photos Here