Shakira Feels Like An Ambassador For Colombia

Mauricio Minotta of the Los Angeles Daily News spoke with Shakira, who says her individual success is a credit to her home country. “I feel like it’s my responsibility to serve as an ambassador for Colombia,” she says. “I don’t take my accomplishments personally. I take them as being good news for my people so they can celebrate with me.” As for the most recent credit she got at the Latin VMA’s, Shakira said, “It was really very emotional when I went up to accept the last award. When I saw the audience on their feet, I really felt like their applause was full of love. It made me feel like I really have a strong relationship with my Latin fans.”