Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (Amharic: አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. [2] [3] Recognized for his unconventional musical production, artistic reinventions, and falsetto register, Tesfaye is regarded as highly innovative and influential.

5 days ago · The Weeknd (born February 16, 1990, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter best known for his explicit songs about sex and drugs, many of which are autobiographical, and for his soaring falsetto and its singular tremolo.

The Weeknd is the stage name of Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. He got recognition after posting many of his songs on YouTube under the username 'The Weeknd'. Inspired by legendary Michael Jackson to become a singer, he was later influenced by R&B stars like Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Timbaland and The Neptunes.

3 days ago · The Weeknd | Biography The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who gained fame with the mixtape 'House of Balloons' and Grammy-winning album 'Beauty Behind the Madness'. By Stone Palmer

The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. His birthday is Feb. 16, 1990, and his height is 5'8". He launched his career by anonymously uploading his music to...

Feb 27, 2015 · The Weeknd, singer, songwriter (born 16 February 1990 in Scarborough, ON). A global pop superstar, The Weeknd is known for his compelling brand of atmospheric, trip-hop-infused R&B and synth-driven pop music. His debut, House of Balloons (2011), sparked a storm of international attention.

Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd or Weeknd, was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario. His Ethiopian parents emigrated to Canada in the late 1980s. Growing up, Tesfaye's mother worked multiple jobs, including as a nurse and banquet server, while attending night school to learn English.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, know as The Weeknd is a Canadian rhythm and blues singer and songwriter who was perhaps best known for his explicit songs about sex and drugs, many of which were autobiographical, and for his soaring falsetto and its singular tremolo. 1993, Abel as a child. Born on 16. February 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Abel Tesfaye, professionally known as 'The Weeknd' is a Canadian singer born February 16, 1990 in Toronto.

Mar 15, 2019 · The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), first gained widespread exposure when hip hop artist Drake praised his music. In just over two years he had his first top 5 hit album Trilogy. Within five years he was a worldwide pop superstar with his first #1 pop hit "Can't Feel My Face."