Wael Kfoury
| Wael Kfoury وائل كفوري | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michel Émile Kfoury |
| Also known as | Wael |
| Born | September 15, 1974 |
| Origin | Zahlé, Lebanon |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Labels | Rotana Records |
Michel Emile Kfoury (born September 15, 1974 in Hawch al Oumara, Zahlé, Lebanon), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury ( وائل كفوري), is a well-known Lebanese singer, musician and songwriter. He was the son of Emile Kfoury and Hoda Charbel Charbel, both Lebanese.[1]
Career
Wael studied solfege, a specific type of singing style, at "USEK". [2]
Commercial deals
Wael Kfoury signed a publicity campaign deal for PepsiCo's PepsiArabia affiliate[3][4] as well as a famous brand of Swiss watches.
Kfoury was one of the major stars of PepsiCo sponsored "Bahr el Noujoum" (meaning of Sea of Stars)[5] with a number of other Arab music stars and resulted in a movie with the same name.
In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars.[6]
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". [7]
Personal life
Kfoury was married in Cyprus, in a civil ceremony, to Angela Bechara and kept their relationship and marriage secret for a while from the press. The couple have a daughter named Michelle who was born September 10, 2011. She was given her name from the feminine equivalent of her father's real name Michel.[8]
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)
- 2005: Qorb Liyya ( قرب ليى)
- 2006: Bhebak ana ktyr ( بحبك أنا كتير)
- 2007: Byihenn ( بيحنّ)
- 2010: Kfoury Classic perfect
- 2012: Ya Dalli Ya Rou7i (يا ضلي يا روحي)
References
- ↑ http://www.waelkfouryonline.com/background.html
- ↑ http://www.waelkfouryonline.com/background.html
- ↑ PepsiArabia Wael Kfoury page
- ↑ PepsiCo advertisement by Wael Kfoury
- ↑ Trailer of "Bahr el Noujoum" co-starring Wael Kfoury
- ↑ Press release for Hunt for Future Music Stars
- ↑ http://www.waelkfouryonline.com/background.html
- ↑ http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/wael-kfoury-admits-being-married-409242