Wael Kfoury

Michel Émile Kfoury (Arabic: ميشال اميل كفوري‎; born September 14, 1974), 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.

Wael Kfoury
ميشال اميل كفوري
Kfoury in July 2017
Born
Michel Émile Kfoury

(1974-09-14) September 14, 1974
Zahlé, Lebanon
OccupationSinger, musician, songwriter
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)
Angela Bechara (m. 2010)
Children2
Musical career
Genres
LabelsRotana Records

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 was born into a 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)
  • 2016: " Wael "

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2013-11-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page". Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
  3. spikiiii (18 August 2007). "Wael Kfoury - Pepsi - 2007" – via YouTube.
  4. "YouTube". 15 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15.
  5. "AE: EntertainmentNews By Industry - Page 1 - 24-7 Press Release". www.24-7pressrelease.com.
  6. "Ya souriya wael kfoury - Vidéo dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2 December 2007.
  7. "Wael Kfoury admits to being married". Al Bawaba. January 17, 2012.
  8. "Wael Kfoury welcomes baby no2 into the world!". 2 June 2016.
  9. "Wael Kfoury Is a Dad Again!". www.mondanite.net.
  10. "Happy Birthday Milana Wael Kfoury".
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