Wael Kfoury
Wael Kfoury | |
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![]() Kfoury in July 2017 | |
Born |
Michel Émile Kfoury September 14, 1974 Zahlé, Lebanon |
Occupation | Singer, musician, songwriter |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse(s) |
Angela Bechara (m. 2010) |
Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Labels | Rotana Records |
Michel Emile Kfoury (Arabic: ميشال اميل كفوري; born September 14, 1974 in Hawch al Oumara, Zahlé, Lebanon), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury (وائل كفوري), is a Lebanese singer, musician, and songwriter. He is considered one of the most popular figures in Arabic music and is often called The King of Romance or simply The King. In a career spanning over 25 years, he has become a Lebanese icon through his romantic songs.
Career
Wael studied solfège at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.[1]
Commercial deals
Kfoury 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] with a number of others.
In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars.[5]
Artist's activities
In August 2011, Wael Kfoury launched a tennis tournament that runs under his patronage and his management team. The tournament is entitled "Kfoury First In."[1] His song "Ya Souria", is considered as evidence of his support for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad [6]
Personal life
Kfoury born in Melkite Greek Catholic family. He was married in Cyprus, in a civil ceremony, 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 real name Michel.[7] Kfoury's second child and daughter Milana was born June 1, 2016. [8][9][10]
Albums
- 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
- 1 2
- ↑ PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page at the Wayback Machine (archived January 14, 2010)
- ↑ spikiiii (18 August 2007). "Wael Kfoury - Pepsi - 2007" – via 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.
- ↑ "Ya souriya wael kfoury - Vidéo dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2 December 2007.
- ↑ "Wael Kfoury admits to being married". Al Bawaba. January 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Wael Kfoury welcomes baby no2 into the world!". 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Wael Kfoury Is a Dad Again!". www.mondanite.net.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Milana Wael Kfoury".
External links
- Wael Kfoury Official Fanclub at the Wayback Machine (archive index)