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Shakira is a popular Latina rock singer, born in Columbia from mixed Columbian, Lebanese and Macedonian heritage. Her singing in Spanish captured fans throughout Latina America from an early age, and the first song she wrote in English was Objection from the multi-million selling album Laundry Service. Shakira's trademark belly dancing was originally taught to her by her Lebanese grandmother as a way of connecting to her middle eastern roots. Shakira's name also has Arabic origins, meaning full of grace. Shakira is one of the highest-selling Columbian recording artists ever, having sold in excess of 50 million albums around the world. Her success has also bought her a collection of top music industry awards, including Grammy wins and Golden Globe nominations.

Singer Shakira has been named the most popular Latin musician in the world in a new survey conducted by Nokia's Ovi Music.
The "Hips Don't Lie" singer topped the download charts in more than 35 countries and leads a list of the most successful Latin American stars, compiled by Nokia's Ovi Music, reports digitalspy. The second place went to singer Alejandro Fernández followed by Camila at the third place. Luis Miguel and Legiao Urban were fourth and fifth, respectively. Thalia, Vicente Fernandez, Chayanne, Jose Jose and Pedro Fernandez wrapped up the top 10.

Hot Ratings for Celebrity Shakira Include: 2001 Best Latin pop Grammy for her MTV Unplugged album, #9 in Stuff magazine's 102 Sexiest Women in the World, #76 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005, #15 in Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 of 2002, #20 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World, #38 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100, #33 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Soundtrack Appearances for Celebrity Shakira Include: Love in the Time of Cholera, The Vicar of Dibley, Ugly Betty, Nº1 de 40 en concierto, Los, Plötzlich wieder 16, Operación triunfo.