 Laundry Service garnered Shakira a number of awards . At the 2002 American Latino Media Arts Awards ( ALMA Awards ) ceremony , the album won the award for " Album of the Year " and Shakira won the award for " Outstanding Female Performer " . At the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards Latin America ( VMALA ) ceremony in 2002 , Shakira won a total of five awards , which included " Artist of the Year " , " Video of the Year " ( for " Suerte " ) , " Female Artist of the Year " , " Pop Artist of the Year " and " Best Artist - North Latin America " . At the inaugural Premios Oye ! in the same year , the album received a nomination in the category of " Record of the Year " , while Shakira won the awards for " International Female Artist of the Year " and " Latin Pop Female Artist of the Year " . At the 2002 Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony , Shakira won the " Premio del Pueblo " ( " People 's Choice Award " ) in the category of " Pop / Rock " for Laundry Service . At the 2003 NRJ Music Awards , Laundry Service was announced as the winner of " Best International Album " and Shakira was named the " Best International Female Artist " . The album was also nominated for " International Album of the Year " at the 2003 Juno Awards . Latina magazine included Shakira on their list of " 10 Latinas Who Broke Barriers " in 2013 , writing " This colombiana has used her singing talent , her energetic spirit , and of course , her sultry dance moves to become one of the most successful crossover artists of all time . " " Laundry Service " was listed on " The Definitive 200 albums of all time " compilated by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers in association with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 
