Wael Kfoury files lawsuit against ex-wife Angela Bechara
Published May 22nd, 2025 - 09:32 GMT
ALBAWABA - Angela Bechara, former wife of Lebanese star Wael Kfoury, posted a photo of on her Instagram story of a lawsuit filed against her by the singer Kfoury, Lebanon 24 reported on Thursday.
Bechara commented on the lawsuit, saying: "You don't get tired."
Social media has been abuzz in recent days with news of Kfoury's second marriage to his girlfriend, Shana Abboud, and the couple's expecting their first child.
A week ago, Bishara celebrated her daughter Milana's first communion in the absence of her father, artist Wael Kfoury.
According to some websites, the rumor about the secret marriage of Wael Kfoury was first made by his former wife, Angela Bechara.
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