Shakira Barrera

Shakira Barrera is an American actress and dancer. Further, she is famous for portraying the role of Yolanda aka Yo-Yo in the Netflix series, GLOW. Moreover, she provides monthly donations for a charity that helps disabled people in Nicaragua. Shakira also raises the fund for them by organizing events.

Apart, Barrera has gained a lot of attention and respect for hard work and dedication. She also got a nomination at Emmy Guild for her comedy performance in the series. What is her relationship status? Let us find out more about her in the article given below.

Born in Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Shakira Barrera was born on March 7, 1990, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Shakira grew up with her Nicaraguan-American parents in the peaceful environment of Englewood. Similarly, she holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity.

Shakira Barrera in her childhood.
Shakira Barrera in her childhood. Image Source: @Instagram

Barrera joined Bergen Couty Academies and completed her high school graduation. Later, she went to Rutgers University and completed her bachelor’s degree with Fine Arts. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree she also learned the dance. Further, she started her acting career from the movie, Sketch Juice in 2014.

Check out the short interview of Shakira Barrera about Netflix’s Glow.

She rose to fame after appearing in the Netflix series, GLOW. Barrera played the role of Yolanda aka Yo-Yo along with co-actors Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young, Kate Nash, and Gayle Rankin. Back in 2019, she also got a nomination for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Leading a Single Role

30 years old, the talented and hardworking actress, Shakira might be leading her single life right now. Moreover, she is just enjoying her works and passion rather than being engaged in any kind of relationship. As she also loves to keep her personal life away from media and public. So, it is very difficult to get a clue if she is dating someone or living a single life.

Shakira enjoying her single life.
Shakira enjoying her single life. Image Source: PopSugar

Apart, she likes to spend her most of free time with her family by hanging out and going on vacation. Moreover, she is currently focusing on her career establishment so, she might not have time for her love life. Further, there is no sign of her controversy and rumors. Additionally, she is also busy raising funds for a charity by organizing events who provide help for disabled people of Nicaraguan. Besides, she is living a happy single life with her family and friends.

What’s her net worth?

The five feet five inches tall Barrera has earned a decent amount of money from her career as an actress. Further, her net worth might be around $700 thousand as per 2020. However, we don’t have an exact net worth figure for her yet. Moreover, she appeared in the Netflix series, Glow for which she might get paid around $20 thousand per episode of it.

Moreover, she is also famous on Instagram with the following of  23.3 thousand followers which might also help her to earn a certain amount of money. With such a decent amount of money, she might be living a healthy and wealthy life with her family. As of now, we don’t have much information regarding her house, car, and other assets so far.