 Between the ages of 10 and 13, Shakira was invited to various events in Barranquilla and gained some recognition in the area.It was at this approximate time that she met local theater producer Monica Ariza, who was impressed with her and as a result tried to help her career.During a flight from Barranquilla to Bogotá, Ariza convinced Sony Colombia executive Ciro Vargas to hold an audition for Shakira in a hotel lobby.