Óscar Berrocal
Costa RicajournalistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Óscar Berrocal is a Colombian photojournalist known for capturing significant moments in the lives of celebrities, including the iconic image of Shakira working on an unplugged computer in 1997. This photograph, taken at 'El Heraldo' newspaper in Barranquilla, has since become a viral meme, illustrating the blend of nostalgia and humor in the digital age. Berrocal's spontaneous decision to photograph Shakira during her rise to fame has become a memorable highlight of his career, reflecting the impact of visual storytelling in journalism.
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The original image of Shakira that became a meme was taken by Colombian photographer Óscar Berrocal.
Shakira recrea su icónico meme frente al escritorio y causa furor entre sus seguidoresCosta Rica· 2026-08-05
Oscar Berrocal is credited for the photographs taken during the match.
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Colombia· 2026-01-16
Óscar Berrocal's photo was used to illustrate the crisis in hospitals.
'Millonaria deuda de EPS pone en riesgo la atención a enfermos de Bajo Cauca, sur de Córdoba y sur de Bolívar'Colombia· 2025-07-12
Óscar Berrocal, the photojournalist, recalled with humor the anecdote of capturing the iconic photograph of Shakira.
La historia del famoso meme viral de Shakira ‘trabajando’ en un computador apagadoColombia· 2025-02-21