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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · Tesfaye made his first public appearance as The Weeknd in a Toronto nightclub in July that year. He released two more free mixtapes in 2011, Thursday and Echoes of Silence . …

Feb 9, 2021 · Born Abel Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, the Weeknd has become one of the music industry's leading alternative R&B performers. He is the son of …

8 hours ago · After releasing 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' the album last week, Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. the Weeknd, is giving a first look at the long-awaited movie that shares its title. Directed by Trey …

May 15, 2023 · The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts. On Monday, …

Jan 12, 2025 · After almost 16 years spent as The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye says he is considering retiring his famous musical moniker after his upcoming projects.

14 hours ago · The Weeknd has completed the rebirth of his real life name Abel Tesfaye with the release of his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow," marking the new era of his career. "Hurry Up …

Abel Tesfaye, professionally known as 'The Weeknd' is a Canadian singer born February 16, 1990 in Toronto. Best known for his performances in his latest album 'Starboy' (2016), and …

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 …

May 15, 2023 · Canadian pop star The Weeknd has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. The singer, known for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, …