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Shakira Announces Four More Shows in Mexico, Extending Record to 26 • Apr. 8, 2025, 6:59 AM ET (Billboard)
Shakira Announces Even More Shows in Mexico for a Record Total of 22 • Apr. 1, 2025, 3:06 AM ET (Billboard)
Shakira Announces Four Additional Dates in Mexico for a Total of 15 Shows • Mar. 26, 2025, 3:53 PM ET (Billboard)

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Also Known As Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Born February 2, 1977 (age 48) • 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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