The Daily Ketchup Confessions of a Child Star (ft. Shakira Jasmine)
Aug 25, 2025
Shakira Jasmine, a 22-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur from Indonesia, shares her journey through early fame and personal loss. She discusses the pressures of growing up in the spotlight and navigating the music scene in Singapore, all while balancing creativity with industry demands. Shakira dives into her upcoming film 'Sugar Baby' and the challenges of portraying complex characters. The conversation also highlights the cultural nuances of Indonesian cinema and the significance of multilingualism in music, all wrapped in entertaining anecdotes and playful dares.
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Early Musical Roots And Manifestation
- Shakira grew up in a musical family and started harmonising in the car at age three.
- Her parents named her Shakira to manifest a singing career and she idolises Ariana Grande for stage presence.
Grief, Responsibility, And Early Spotlight
- At 14 Shakira became the family's financial backbone after her father died and she had to grow up fast.
- She performed on The Voice Kids three days after her dad's death and handled grief under public scrutiny.
Judgement In School Shaped Maturity
- Shakira faced judgement at school after being eliminated from an early singing competition in sixth grade.
- That early public feedback pushed her to mature faster than peers.