Benjamin Kheng

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Kheng.
Benjamin Kheng
金文明
Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) August 15, 1990 (age 31)
Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
EducationDiploma in Arts and Theatre Management
Alma materAnglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Singapore Sports School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupation
  • musician
  • actor
  • presenter
  • writer
  • influencer
  • former national swimmer
Years active2012-present
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
FamilyNarelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
GenresIndie pop
LabelsSony Music Singapore
Associated actsThe Sam Willows
Websitethesamwillows.com

Benjamin Kheng (born August 15, 1990) is a Chinese-Singaporean musician, actor, presenter, writer, and former national swimmer.[2][3] He made his debut in the Singaporean band The Sam Willows, who made his debut into the industry back in 2012.[4][5][6]

Personal life[]

He was a former national youth swimmer,[7] having trained since he was 6. He attended Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Singapore Sports School[8] and has a diploma in Arts and Theatre Management from Republic Polytechnic. Benjamin is the older brother of The Sam Willow's Narelle Kheng.[9][10][11] He is married to Singaporean model and 987FM host, Naomi Yeo.[12]

Career[]

Kheng is the keyboardist, rhythm guitarist and vocalist for The Sam Willows. After announcing their hiatus in May 2019, he has since pursued his solo career.[13]

Besides music, Kheng co-created “The BenZi Project,” an online comedy sketch series on YouTube with Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie.[14][15]

Kheng is an advocate for youth and social causes, Benjamin has also been invited to speak at TEDxYouth to share his experience in overcoming depression and anxiety disorder with synesthesia.[1]

In August 2021, Kheng collaborated with a virtual influencer, Rae; writing the song they sang together, Worlds.[16]

Filmography[]

Movies[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Young & Fabulous
最佳伙扮		 Jay Lee Singapore 1st Cosplay theme movie [17]
2017 Wonder Boy
音为爱		 Richard "Dick" Lee Singaporean coming-of-age musical film [18]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Unnatural Jake Appeared in Season 3 Episode 2 [19]
2014 Mata Mata Ringo [19]
2014 Code of Law 2 Benji [19]
2015 Love is Love - Fat Hope Pete [1]
2016 The Breakup List Luke [1]
2017 TrendSetters Ken Beng toggle original series [1]
2018 FAM Jayden Tan [1]
2019 The Intruder Adam [1]
2019 After Love Ryan toggle original series [1]

Variety[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Do It Yourself Himself A magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom [20]

Theater[]

Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Ah Boys To Men musical Ken Chow [19]
2015 The Emperor's New Clothes Tailor #2 [21][22]

Discography[]

Main article: The Sam Willows discography

Extended plays[]

  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)

[23]

Singles[]

Year Title Format Album Other notes
2019 "Wicked"[24][25] Digital download, streaming A Sea That Never Stops Solo debut
2020 "Find Me"[26]
"Lovers Forever"[27]
"Make Do"
2021 "Fresh Feelings" Digital download, streaming

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h "BENJAMIN KHENG 金文明". fly.com.sg. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "Sam Willows singer Benjamin Kheng apologises for offensive pose in magazine". straitstimes.com. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Singapore 'not that crazy rich', says The Sam Willows' Benjamin Kheng". asiaone.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  4. ^ "Meet the weeping Sam Willows". tnp.sg. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "MTV ASKS: THE SAM WILLOWS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP + ANSWER BURNING FAN QUESTIONS". mtvasia.com. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Home-grown pop quartet The Sam Willows' second album a result of 'confusing' times". straitstimes.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "10 Narelle Kheng Facts That'll Make You Fall In Love With Her". mustsharenews.com. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Personal life". Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
  9. ^ "5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Benjamin & Narelle Kheng". 8days.sg. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  10. ^ "HERE'S WHY THE KHENG BROTHER-SISTER DUO HAVE A STRONG, UNBREAKABLE SIBLING BOND". herworld.com. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  11. ^ "WATCH: BENJAMIN AND NARELLE KHENG ON WHAT IT MEANS TO LOVE THEMSELVES". herworld.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "Benjamin Kheng on Instagram: ""YES." "will— i think i need to ask the question first." * squats down * "you're not gonna stand? ah okay." … (long nervous love ramble…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  13. ^ "The Sam Willows Are Taking A Break: "I Wish I Had More Drama For You But We're All Still Good Friends"". 8 Days. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  14. ^ "How Benjamin Kheng And Hirzi Made The Smartest & Funniest Show On The Internet". 8days.sg. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  15. ^ "Singapore's Most Talked-About Siblings - Benjamin and Narelle Kheng". magzter.com. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  16. ^ "SG singer Benjamin Kheng collaborates with virtual influencer Rae for music video". www.marketing-interactive.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  17. ^ "Young & Fabulous is S'pore's first cosplay-themed film". todayonline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  18. ^ "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  19. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  20. ^ "DO IT YOURSELF". toggle.sg. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  21. ^ "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  22. ^ "Review: The Emperor's New Clothes". youth.sg. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  23. ^ "Benjamin Kheng - Make Do (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  24. ^ "Kheng goes solo with his debut single "Wicked"". buro247.sg. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  25. ^ "Benjamin Kheng releases debut solo single 'Wicked'". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  26. ^ Davies, Hayden (February 28, 2020). "Introducing Singapore's Benjamin Kheng, who makes swirling R&B with Find Me". Pile Rats. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  27. ^ "Benjamin Kheng on Instagram: "