SHAKIRA COVERS GLAM BELLEZA LATINA’S SUMMER ISSUE

LATIN POWERHOUSE SHAKIRA GLAM LATINA INTERVIEW

*Photo credit: Nicolas Moore

She’s a powerhouse performer, a Latina beauty icon—and she’s got the most-liked Facebook page in the world. But achievements aside, it’s Shakira’s humility that keeps her fans entranced. She opens up in Glam Belleza Latina’s summer issue about life with her soccer-player boyfriend Gerard Piqué, her international roots, and being a blond Latina.

Check out quotes from Shakira’s interview below and read the full interview at GlamLatina.com

Shakira on whether she and Gerard will ever marry…
“We already have what’s essential, you know? We have a union, a love for each other, and a baby. I think that those aspects of our relationship are already established, and marriage is not going to change them. But if I’m ever going to get married, he’s the one.”

Shakira on her international recognition…“I feel like I have roots in many places. I’m Colombian by birth, half Lebanese on my father’s side, and I have Catalan and Italian roots on my mother’s side. I feel a strong connection to Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, and well…with those three, you’ve already got a big part of the world covered!”

Shakira on advice to her younger self…“People in this industry want to tell you what’s best for you. And it’s important to ask for advice, but you have to follow your instincts. Don’t ever underestimate your power to shape your future—you are more powerful than you think.”

Shakira on her blond hair …“I like that blond hair gives a lot of light onstage and makes my face pop a little more. The dark hair made me look more goth. And besides, how many blond Latinas are there in the world? Hello! [Laughs.]”

Shakira on what she eats when she’s not touring…

“Truthfully—whatever I want. I don’t believe in depriving myself or being a slave to diets. I generally eat healthy, but I indulge too. And when I have to, for a video or a performance, I pull back a little. But it’s all about balance.”

Shakira on what Latina beauty means to her…“To me, it’s confident, passionate, and—of course—curvy!”

To pick up a copy of the summer 2014 edition, out today, check out select newsstands in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami or visit http://glamlatina.com/get-your-issue/ to request an issue.