Shakira as guest star on Wizards of Waverly Place

Wizards of Waverly Place got a brand new guest star: Shakira. About her character on the show, she said “Shakira doesn’t really exist. She’s one of Kelbo’s creations. It’s a complicated thing. I’m actually making fun of myself. I had a great time on set, it was so fun.”

About Selena Gomez, she said “She’s a good, talented artist. She has a great voice…the whole cast made me feel at home. They’re great.”

Here’s the interview with Shakira on the set of Wizards of Waverly Place.

In the episode, the Russo kids learn that Shakira doesn’t really exist and that she’s actually just a creation of their Uncle Kelbo. This is Shakira’s first acting gig since her role at age 17 on a Latin American telenovela. She told me she was surprised to learn she could actually be funny, “I’m acting as myself. I’m actually making fun of myself. I think it’s the first time and the last time!” Shakira’s episode airs in Early 2010 on Disney Channel.