Wael Kfoury
Quick Facts
Biography
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.
Commercial deals
Kfoury signed a publicity campaign deal for PepsiCo's PepsiArabia affiliate. Kfoury was a star of PepsiCo sponsored "Bahr el Noujoum" (meaning of Sea of Stars) with a number of others.
In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars.
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." His song "Ya Souria", is considered as evidence of his support for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad
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.
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