Shakira before she was famous

The nobody years

1. 

   1985 The bankruptcy, 1985

   In 1985 her father's bankruptcy forced the family into a modest life.

   Composed her first song, Gafas Oscuras, after receiving a guitar from her aunt. Source

2. 

   childhood Rejected by the choir

   Her school choir turned her away: the vibrato was too strong.

   Was rejected from the school choir because her vibrato was considered too strong. Source

3. 

   1987 A local TV contest

   At ten, she won a local television talent contest in Colombia.

   Won a local television talent contest at age ten. Source

4. 

   late 1980s-1990 One arranged audition

   Theater producer Monica Ariza arranged an audition with Sony Music Colombia.

   Met theater producer Monica Ariza, who helped arrange an audition with Sony Music Colombia. Source

5. 1977

   Was born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Colombia. Source

6. 1981

   Wrote her first poem, La Rosa de Cristal, when she was four years old. Source

7. 1985

   Her father went bankrupt when she was eight, forcing the family to adjust to a more modest life. Source

8. 1990-1991

   Recorded her debut album Magia as a teenager after signing with Sony Music Colombia. Source

9. 1991

   Magia was not a commercial success and sold only about 1,200 copies in Colombia. Source

10. 1993

    Released Peligro in 1993, but it became another commercial failure. Source

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