Facts of Nidia Del Carmen Ripoll Torrado
| Full Name | Nidia Del Carmen Ripoll Torrado |
| First Name | Nidia |
| Middle Name | Del Carmen Ripoll |
| Last Name | Torrado |
| Profession | Celebrity Mother |
| Nationality | Columbian |
| Birth Country | Columbia |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | William Mebarak Chadid |
| No Of Children | 1 |
Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado is famous for being a mother to her celebrity daughter.
She is the mother of Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer Shakira.
Nidia del is Columbian-born and is a homemaker.
The singer wrote her first song at eight
Shakira wrote her first song named ”Your dark glasses“ at the tender age of eight.
The song was about her dad’s pain, who was grief-stricken, losing his 19-year-old son.
Shakira figured out how her dad had been hiding his grief behind his glasses throughout the years.
She made the song into her first album dedicating it to her father, which was released at the age of 13.
A successful, happy marriage
Nidia del is living a successful, happy married life.
She married Lebanese-born William Mebarak Chadid a long time back and is together since then.
William was just five years old when his parents immigrated to Columbia, where he met his future wife.
During his early days, William worked as a journalist, health visitor, insurance agent, and literature teacher before diving into the jewelry business.
He is also an author of several books, including Shakira’s biography.
She is the second wife of her husband
Nidia del is the second wife of her spouse. He was previously married to Lucila Mebarak, with whom he shared nine children.
Out of the nine children, they lost their eldest son. He died in a motorcycle accident.
When they lost their son, Shakira was just two years old.
Only biological child of her with her husband
The singer is the only biological child of her with her spouse, William.
She is the stepmom to her eight stepchildren, Tonino, Alberto, Edward, Antonio, Robin, Moises, Patricia, and Lucy.
Tonino is the road manager of Shakira and is very close to her.
Alberto is a Lawyer, Edward is an Engineer, and Antonio is a real state agent.
Robin and Moises both are residing in Barranquilla.
The other two daughters, Patrica, is working in the educational sector in Spain, and Lucy is a neurosurgeon.
Shakira is incredibly close to her beloved father
Shakira considers him not only a father but her cornerstone, best friend, and engine of her life, who has always given her the best advice.
She also said that her weakness is her father. He was the first person to recognize her potentiality.
As parents, both Nidia and Willia wholeheartedly supported and encouraged her towards achieving her dream.
It was her mother who first asked her if she wanted to participate in the music contest.
The singer was ten years old at the time.
Relationship history of the singer
Shakira was in a long-term relationship with Argentinian attorney Antonio de la Rua.
The couple parted their ways after 11 years of togetherness.
She is currently in a relationship with Barcelona Defender Gerard Pique.
The romantic pair started dating in 2010 and have been together since then.
From their beautiful marriage, they share two adorable sons, Sasha Pique Mebarak and Milan Pique Mebarak.
In an Instagram video, Shakira referred to him as her husband, but the couple is yet to get married.
Net worth
The net worth of Nidia del is not disclosed, but she is part of her daughter’s extraordinary net income.
Having sold more than 125 albums worldwide, she is the second most successful Latina singer and highest-selling Columbian singer of all time.
Her net income as of now is:
Age
- Her age is under review.