BORN: February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Columbia

KNOWN FOR: Being Latin America's sexiest pop star who has sold over 15 million copies.

THE XY FACTOR: The Columbian has the ability to shake her ample tush with hypnotising dexterity and her belly dancing skills are something else. She has been engaged to Antonio de la Rúa, the son of former president of Argentina Fernando de la Rúa, since 2001.