Michel Émile Kfoury (Arabic: ميشال اميل كفوري; born 14 September 1974), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury (Arabic: وائل كفوري), is a Lebanese singer, musician, songwriter, and actor.
Wael Kfoury وائل كفوري | |
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![]() Kfoury in July 2017 | |
Born | Michel Émile Kfoury ميشال اميل كفوري 14 September 1974 Zahlé, Lebanon |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Spouse |
Angela Bechara (m. 2010) |
Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
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Career
editWael studied solfège at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.[1]
Commercial deals
editKfoury signed a publicity campaign deal for PepsiCo's PepsiArabia affiliate.[2][3] Kfoury was a star of PepsiCo sponsored "Bahr el Noujoum" (meaning of Sea of Stars).[4]
In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars.[5]
Artist's activities
editIn August 2011, Wael Kfoury launched a tennis tournament that runs under his patronage and his management team. The tournament is entitled "Kfoury First In".
In May 2023, on the 13th and 14th, Wael Kfoury held two concerts located in Sydney. The concerts were hosted in the famous Star Casino
Personal life
editKfoury was born into a Melkite Greek Catholic family. He is married to Angela Bechara. Their relationship and marriage was kept a secret for some time from the press. The couple have a daughter named Michele, who was born September 10, 2011. Her name comes from the feminine equivalent of her father's name Michel.[6] Kfoury's second child and daughter Milana was born June 1, 2016.[7][8][9] [10]
Albums
edit- 1994: Shafouha w Sarou Y'oulou (شافوها وصارو يقولوا)
- 1995: Mayyet Fiki (ميت فيكي)
- 1996: Ba'd el Sentayn (بعد السنتين)
- 1997: Tna'shar Shaher (اتنعشر شهر)
- 1998: Shubbak el Houb (شباك الحب)
- 1999: Hikayat 'Asheq (حكاية عاشق)
- 2000: Sa'alouni (سألوني)
- 2001: Shou Ra'yak (شو رأيك)
- 2003: Oumry Killo (عمري كلو)
- 2004: Qorb Liyya (قرب ليى)
- 2005: Bhebak ana ktyr (بحبك أنا كتير)
- 2007: Byihenn (بيحنّ)
- 2010: Kfoury Classic perfect
- 2012: Ya Dalli Ya Rou7i (يا ضلي يا روحي)
- 2014: Al Gharam l mostahil (الغرام المستحيل)
- 2017: W.
References
edit- ^ "Wael Kfoury | Lebanese Star | Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ^ "PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page". Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
- ^ spikiiii (18 August 2007). "Wael Kfoury - Pepsi - 2007". Archived from the original on 2021-12-15 – via YouTube.
- ^ "YouTube". YouTube. 15 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15.
- ^ "AE: EntertainmentNews By Industry - Page 1 - 24-7 Press Release". www.24-7pressrelease.com.
- ^ "Wael Kfoury admits to being married". Al Bawaba. January 17, 2012.
- ^ "Wael Kfoury welcomes baby no2 into the world!". Al Bawaba. 2 June 2016.
- ^ "Wael Kfoury Is a Dad Again!". www.mondanite.net.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Milana Wael Kfoury".
- ^ Ala' Mashharawi (24 June 2021), "Fiancé of 2021! Wael Kfoury Proposes to This Beautiful Lady (Picture)", Albawaba, retrieved 25 June 2021
External links
edit- Wael Kfoury Official Fanclub at the Wayback Machine (archive index)