Wael Kfoury
| Wael Kfoury | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michel Émile Kfoury |
| Also known as | Wael Kfoury |
| Born | September 14, 1974 |
| Origin | Zahlé, Lebanon |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992 – present |
| Labels | Rotana Records |
Michel Emile Kfoury (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 often called The king of romance.
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 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]
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)
- 2015: Wael 2015
- 2016: Wael 2016
References
- 1 2 http://www.waelkfouryonline.com/background.html
- ↑ PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page at the Wayback Machine (archived January 14, 2010)
- ↑ PepsiCo advertisement by Wael Kfoury
- ↑ Trailer of "Bahr el Noujoum" co-starring Wael Kfoury
- ↑ Press release for Hunt for Future Music Stars
- ↑ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3n3fi_ya-souriya-wael-kfoury_music
- ↑ "Wael Kfoury admits to being married". Al Bawaba. January 17, 2012.
External links
- Wael Kfoury Official site
- Wael Kfoury Official Fanclub at the Wayback Machine (archive index)