Shakira, born in 1977 in Colombia, is a renowned pop and rock singer known for hits like "Hips Don't Lie". She is one of the most successful Latin artists of all time, having sold over 50 million albums since breaking through internationally in 2001 with her album Laundry Service. In addition to her music career, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to promote education for disadvantaged youth in her native Colombia and also works as a UNICEF ambassador.