Barranquilla singer Shakira’s life was shaped by her family, especially her father William Mebarak. On various occasions, the Anthology interpreter mentioned William, and he even caught her eye several times when he accompanied his daughter to awards, presentations, etc.
However, The issue of Mr. Mebarak’s health has also been in focus for some time.since it has to be said that he is already 92 years old and also has health problems.
And consequently, Some people wonder about the origins and life story of William Mebarak, who was born on September 6, 1931 in New York, USA. The fact is that this may be new information for some.
Singer Shakira and her father William Mebarak Chadid attend the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 10, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/WireImage). | Photo: 2011 Rodrigo Varela
Facts about William Mebarak
The Colombian star’s father’s full name is William Mebarak Chadid. Taking into account the compilations of Planeta de Libros, he is American, although of Lebanese origin, since he wrote a book entitled “Al viento y aluck”.
William Mebarak Chadid, Shakira and Nidia Ripoll, in 2011, during the Colombian’s Person of the Year award at the Grammy Awards. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/WireImage) | Photo: WireImage. | Photo: 2011 Rodrigo Varela
Seeing her father working at a typewriter for a long time, Shakira began to come up with hits that brought her worldwide recognition. Mr. Mebarak Chadid had several jobs; He worked in a radio booth and even traded jewelry, as well as working as an insurance agent and literature professor, among other things.
Despite his current age, William continues to support the Barranquilla star unconditionally.
On the other hand, Mr. Mebarak’s first passion at the time was to become a priest, although this later changed his perspective. In the words of Shakira: “My father didn’t want to, he was afraid because he had no male brothers and I only had a very little brother. He was very afraid that his last name, Mebarak, would be lost,” said La Vanguardia.
At the time, Shakira’s father was in and out of hospital in Barcelona, which delayed the Colombian’s plan to move to Miami, USA, with her two children Sasha and Milan.
William Mebarack was an unconditional support in solidifying Shakira’s singing career. | Photo: 2011 Michael Tran
Now, as Shakira returned to the present, she caught the attention of thousands of her loyal followers with an unexpected video posted on social interaction platforms. Fragments that made us say that the famous singer had arrived in Colombia. In the pictures he was only seen getting into a vehicle, although everything indicates that the visit was related to William Mebarak’s health.
According to the records published in Impacto News, the woman from Barranquilla was seen this Saturday, October 14, at the Ernesto Cortissoz airport, apparently making an emergency trip to raise awareness of the family complications that had arisen.