Nidia del Carmen Romero Santos became a renowned character in the Colombian Caribbean for being ‘Shakira in Burro’, an imitation that made the Colombian artist and with whom he managed to make presentations at festivals and parties. Now the followers of this Shakira imitator are mourning to learn that the woman died. His funeral took place on Sunday, April 13 in the afternoon at the Jardines de Cartagena cemetery.
Who was ‘Shakira in Burro’?
Shakira is one of the most recognized Colombian artists worldwide, which has generated that the star has multiple imitators in different parts of the world. Its characteristic voice, curly hair and hips are usually those definitive factors for those who dream of being the double of the singer. Several years ago, in Cartagena, a woman caught her attention because, although she did not have those faculties of the artist, she dreamed of knowing her and showing her imitation.
Nidia del Carmen Romero Santos was a native of San Pedro, Sucre, but from a young age she settled with her family in Cartagena in search of better opportunities. Romero was a great admirer of Shakira, so much so that she began to imitate her and to gain recognition for itbeyond the talent for the laughter he caused and his security in wanting to be the double of the singer. Such was its impact among the Cartagena that In 2009 he decided to participate in a national television talent contest.
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Although he failed to convince the jury with his voice and dance, who really failed to be similar to those of the original, his history did achieve great national recognition. In your audition for the program, Nidia del Carmen explained that “I admire it as a character, for the values it has. Human beings must be valued”he pointed out about his feelings for Shakira, dressed as the singer with a red suit and a blond and curly wig.
Shakira’s imitator, despite not achieving the talent contest, achieved with her audition to increase her recognition in the country and especially in the capital of Bolívar, since then she also became a traditional and very dear character during the Independence Festivities of Cartagena and in multiple cultural events of the city. ‘Shakira in Burro’, his very original and striking name, He began to stand out among the followers of the original because he stressed that his alms was a donkey.
What did ‘Shakira died in Burro’?
On the death of Nidia del Carmen, the family has detailed that during the weekend he began to present health complications. It was known that the woman vomited on several occasions and passed out. Then Shakira’s imitator was transferred to a hospital in Tolú and apparently had A fulminant infarction. “Nidia was sick ago, because of her irreverence we could never endure her outbursts and exits, so she was sick,” said one of his relatives, according to some people on social networks.
The remains of Nidia del Carmen Romero Santos were buried in the Jardines de Cartagena cemetery On Sunday, April 13 at a ceremony in which their loved ones and followers gave him the last goodbye. His unexpected departure left in the cultural scene of Cartagena, where ‘Shakira in Burro’ was one of his most recognized and beloved characters.
María Paula González
Digital news journalist Caracol
Mail: mpgonzal@caracoltv.com.co
