Singer Shakira and her boyfriend of nearly 11 years, Antonio de la Rua, announced their separation back in August.

In a joint statement, they called their relationship "the most wonderful years of our lives," but said it had reached a "joint decision" for romantic break after a few months apart.

The two continue to be partners in business and their professional lives. De la Rua is the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rua, and he has acted as her agent.

In 2009, Shakira in an interview, had expressed her desire to have children with her boyfriend de la Rúa. Shakira also released a statement on the division in her blog.