Born the eldest of four children in a Muslim East-Indian family in Guyana, Shakira's father died when she was only 5 years old, her mother was 23 with four children to take care of, and started to design and make beautiful dresses. It was then Shakira became interested in Fashion. After graduating from high School, she moved to England where she worked as a model. Then in 1971she appeared in a T.V. advertisement for Maxwell House coffee, and Michael decided to obtain her phone number. .She has been married to actor Michael Caine since 1973 they have a daughter, Natasha. She appeared in the film "The Man Who Would Be King," with her husband and Sean Connery. During her marriage she designed clothes and costume jewellry. The Jewellry was made in India and was sold in all the major Department stores all over England and America. At the moment she is interesting in Art and Painting. Hopefully will keep painting wonderful landscapes and other scenes from travelling around the world. Their garden is the biggest inspiration and has featured in many landscapes already.