The Weeknd
The Weeknd Singer - Born February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth Name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Height 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Mini Bio (1) Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, professionally known as 'The Weeknd' is a Canadian singer born in Toronto. Best known for his performances in his latest album 'Starboy' (2016), and numerous other productions including 'Kissland' (2013), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) which included the mega-hit; 'The Hills', and House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: ChrisIssa21
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High pitched soulful voice
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editEx-boyfriend of Bella Hadid.
Speaks fluent Amharic.
Spells his stage name as The Weeknd, because The Weekend was already taken.
First artist to hold the Top 3 positions on the Billboard Hot R&B chart.
Is inspired by Japanese culture.
Came up with the song "In the Night" in Marilyn Monroe's old bedroom.
Says frequent collaborator Lana Del Rey is the subject of all his songs.
Personal Quotes (1) Why can't I paint a vivid picture in my lyrics? Art is art. If you can create something that can make people feel, then you are an artist.
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| Full name at birth | Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
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| Claim to fame | His songs like “Wicked Games,” “Love Me Harder,” “Earned It,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills” and others
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| Date of birth | 16 February 1990
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| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Rapper, Actor
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| Weight | 166 lbs (75 kg)
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