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Wael Kfoury

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Wael Kfoury
وائل كفوري
Kfoury in July 2017
Kfoury in July 2017
Born Michel Émile Kfoury
ميشال إميل كفوري
14 September 1974
Zahlé, Lebanon
Occupations Singer, musician, songwriter, actor
Years active 1992–present
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Spouse Angela Bechara
(m. 2010)
Children 2
Musical career
Genres Arabic pop
Mawwal
Folk
Labels Rotana Music Group
Music Box International
EMI Music Arabia

Michel Émile Kfoury (Arabic: ميشال إميل كفوري; born 14 September 1974), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury (Arabic: وائل كفوري), is a Lebanese singer, musician, songwriter, and actor.

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] Following this deal, he starred in the PepsiCo-sponsored movie "Bahr el Noujoum" (Sea of Stars).[4]

In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars.[5]

Personal life

Kfoury 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]

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 Ktir (بحبك أنا كتير)
  • 2007: Byihenn (بيحنّ)
  • 2010: Kfoury Classic perfect
  • 2012: Ya Dalli Ya Rouhi (يا ضلي يا روحي)
  • 2014: Al Gharam El Moustahil (الغرام المستحيل)
  • 2017: W.
  • 2025: WK 25

References

  1. Back to citation "Wael Kfoury | Lebanese Star | Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 2013-11-24. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  2. Back to citation "PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page". Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2009.
  3. Back to citation spikiiii (18 August 2007). "Wael Kfoury - Pepsi - 2007". Archived from the original on 2021-12-15 – via YouTube.
  4. Back to citation "YouTube". YouTube. 15 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15.
  5. Back to citation "AE: EntertainmentNews By Industry - Page 1 - 24-7 Press Release". www.24-7pressrelease.com.
  6. Back to citation "Wael Kfoury admits to being married". Al Bawaba. January 17, 2012.
  7. Back to citation "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