Shakira
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
- Active Years
- 1948–2026 (79 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and model. Born in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, failing to attain commercial success. She rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). Shakira has a known credit count of 73 in acting roles.
Career overview
Shakira is a singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and model who began performing in school, showcasing her abilities in various styles including Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll, as well as her belly dancing skills. She released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, but did not achieve commercial success at that time. However, she gained prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos, and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones.
Shakira has a background in performing and has released several studio albums throughout her career. She has demonstrated her versatility as an artist by incorporating various musical styles and dance forms into her work. Shakira's early albums, such as Magia and Peligro, laid the groundwork for her later success in the music industry.
Shakira has a total of 73 acting credits, although specific details about her acting career are not provided in the available information.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
78 titles- Todo Mundo no Rio com Shakira (2026) as Self
- Todo Mundo no Rio com Shakira (2026) Creative Director
- Christina Grimmie: Her Voice and Legacy A Decade Later (2026) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Suite 305 with Lele Pons (2026) as Self - Guest
- Zootopia 2 (2025) as Gazelle (voice)
- Zootopia 2 (2025) Lyricist
- Zootopia 2 (2025) Songs
- Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful (2025) as Self
- A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Access All Areas (2024) as Self
- Shakira: New Era, New Woman (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Zootopia+ (2022) as Gazelle (voice)
- Los lunes a las 9 (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Halftime (2022) as Self
- Dancing with Myself (2022) as Self - Judge
- Gerard Piqué, a life in blaugrana (2022) as Self
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
- Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert (2020) as Self
- Matchday: Inside FC Barcelona (2019) as Self (uncredited)
- Shakira In Concert: El Dorado World Tour (2019) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Zootopia (2016) as Gazelle (voice)
- Zootopia (2016) Songs
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- The Latin Explosion: A New America (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Voice (2011) as Self - Coach
- Shakira: Live at Rock in Rio (2011) as Singer
- Shakira: Live from Paris (2011) as Self
- Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert (2011) as Shakira (voice)
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- Die Oliver Pocher Show (2009) as self
- Mercedes Sosa, Cantora un viaje íntimo (2009) as Herself
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Shakira
- Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) Songs
- Shakira: Live in Dubai (2007)
- B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007) as Self
- Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos (2007) as Self
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Shakira
- Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour (2006) as Self
- Shakira: Rock in Rio in Lisboa (2006)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Musical Guest
- Top of the Pops Reloaded (2005) as Self
- Shakira: Live & Off the Record (2004) as Self
- Shakira: Live & Off the Record (2004) Writer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2003)
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Performer
- Jensen! (2002) as Self
- VH1: Divas Las Vegas (2002) as Self - Performer
- Taina (2001)
- Making the Video (1999)
- TV total (1999) as Self
- Shakira: MTV Unplugged (1999) as Self
- TRL (1998)
- Ein Herz für Kinder (1998) as Self
- RTL-Spendenmarathon (1996) as Self
- Viva el lunes (1995) as Self
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Special Guest
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- Billboard Music Awards (1989) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- De TV Show (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shakira best known for?
Shakira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Todo Mundo no Rio com Shakira (2026), Todo Mundo no Rio com Shakira (2026), Suite 305 with Lele Pons (2026), Zootopia 2 (2025).
When and where was Shakira born?
Shakira was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.
How many credits does Shakira have?
Shakira has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Shakira's background in cinema and television?
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and model. Born in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, failing to...
Shakira by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 28
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Shakira — aged about 30
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 17
- Todo Mundo no Rio com Shakira (2026) as Self — aged about 49
- Billboard Music Awards (1989) as Self — aged about 12
- Zootopia (2016) as Gazelle (voice) — aged about 39
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