Benjamin Kheng

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]

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Kheng.
Benjamin Kheng
金文明
Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) August 15, 1990
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

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 currently engaged 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 on 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]

Filmography

Movies
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016Young & Fabulous
最佳伙扮		Jay LeeSingapore 1st Cosplay theme movie[16]
2017Wonder Boy
音为爱		Richard "Dick" Lee *Pairs up with Julie TanSingaporean coming-of-age musical film[17]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013UnnaturalJakeAppeared in Season 3 Episode 2[18]
2014Mata MataRingo[18]
2014Code of Law 2Benji[18]
2015Love is Love - Fat HopePete[1]
2016The Breakup ListLuke[1]
2017TrendSettersKen Bengtoggle original series[1]
2018FAMJayden Tan[1]
2019The IntruderAdam[1]
2019After LoveRyantoggle original series[1]

Variety
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014Do It YourselfHimselfA magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom[19]

Theater
Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Ah Boys To Men musical Ken Chow [18]
2015 The Emperor's New Clothes Tailor #2 [20][21]

Discography
Main article: The Sam Willows discography

Extended plays
  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)

Singles
Year Title Format Album Other notes
2019 "Wicked"[22][23] Digital download, streaming A Sea That Never Stops Solo debut
2020 "Find Me"[24]
"Lovers Forever"[25]

References
  1. "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. "Young & Fabulous is S'pore's first cosplay-themed film". todayonline.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  17. "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  18. "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  19. "DO IT YOURSELF". toggle.sg. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  20. "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  21. "Review: The Emperor's New Clothes". youth.sg. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  22. "Kheng goes solo with his debut single "Wicked"". buro247.sg. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  23. "Benjamin Kheng releases debut solo single 'Wicked'". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  24. Davies, Hayden (February 28, 2020). "Introducing Singapore's Benjamin Kheng, who makes swirling R&B with Find Me". Pile Rats. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  25. "Benjamin Kheng on Instagram: "𝑳 𝑶 𝑽 𝑬 𝑹 𝑺 𝑭 𝑶 𝑹 𝑬 𝑽 𝑬 𝑹 🚀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 12AM on all streaming platforms (LINK IN BIO)"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
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