New Shakira wax statue generates controversy: does it look like?

In social networks again we are talking about Shakirabut not because of his tour or for the launch of a song, but because they made a wax statue and the result did not like his audience.

It is located in the Mexico Wax Museum And there are those who say it is “a disrespect.”

“Did anyone find Shakira in the statue?” And “Nooo, looks like Shakibecca” are some of the comments. The last one, referring to the artist’s imitator.

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But Shakira is not the only Colombian artist who has a statue in such a museum, because They also have one from Carlos Viveswho is accompanied by his guitar. In fact, the artist went to know her and was happy to make this recognition.

Other statues of Shakira

Let us remember that Shakira already has other statues in his honoralthough not precisely wax. The most famous is located in his native Barranquilla and was revealed to the public on the same day of her mother’s 74th, Mrs. Nidia Ripoll, in December 2023.

Thanks to the Yino Márquez sculptor and the students of the District School of Arts for this sample of the enormous artistic talent of the people of my land. pic.twitter.com/lr7zqso4mx

– Shakira (@shakira) December 26, 2023

This is a work by artist Yino Márquez, who used bronze to carve with special care from the curls to the characteristic hips of the Colombian singer. The sculpture measures 6.5 meters and weighs 5 tons, as said.

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In statements released to the press, Shakira said she was honest and moved “For this incredible recognition that they make in my Barranquilla, the city where I was born and where I grew up with my dreams.”

“I get excited about my parents and my children and for this gesture of love and brotherhood. Every day I take them in my heart, because every Barranquilla and Barranquilla are my brothers and sisters and the inspiration of my life from my childhood,” he continued.

Years back Another statue of the singer was inaugurated and is currently located on the outskirts of the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium. It measures five meters high and is made of steel.

By: Margarita Contreras D.