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Benjamin Kheng (born 15 August 1990) is a Singaporean musician, actor, presenter, writer, and former national swimmer.[2][3] Kheng made his music debut with the Singaporean band The Sam Willows, which debuted in 2012.[4][5][6]

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

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 32)
Singapore
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
Websitethesamwillows.com

Early life and education


Kheng 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.


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.[9]

Besides music, Kheng co-created “The BenZi Project,” an online comedy sketch series on YouTube with Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie.[10][11]

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.[12]


Personal life


Kheng has a younger sister, Narelle Kheng, who is also part of The Sam Willows.[13][14][15] He is married to Singaporean model and 987FM host, Naomi Yeo.[16]


Filmography



Movies


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016Young & Fabulous 最佳伙扮Jay Lee[17]
2017Wonder Boy 音为爱Richard "Dick" Lee[18]

Television


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013UnnaturalJakeSeason 3 Episode 2[19]
2014Mata MataRingo[19]
2014Code of Law 2Benji[19]
2015Love is Love - Fat HopePete[1]
2016The Breakup ListLuke[1]
2017TrendSettersKen Beng[1]
2018FAMJayden Tan[1]
2019The IntruderAdam[1]
2019After LoveRyan[1]

Variety


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014Do It YourselfHimselfA 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



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. "BENJAMIN KHENG 金文明". fly.com.sg. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  2. "Sam Willows singer Benjamin Kheng apologises for offensive pose in magazine". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  3. "Singapore 'not that crazy rich', says The Sam Willows' Benjamin Kheng". asiaone.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. "Meet the weeping Sam Willows". tnp.sg. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. "MTV ASKS: THE SAM WILLOWS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP + ANSWER BURNING FAN QUESTIONS". mtvasia.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  6. "Home-grown pop quartet The Sam Willows' second album a result of 'confusing' times". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  7. "10 Narelle Kheng Facts That'll Make You Fall In Love With Her". mustsharenews.com. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  8. "Personal life". Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  9. "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 18 March 2020.
  10. "How Benjamin Kheng And Hirzi Made The Smartest & Funniest Show On The Internet". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  11. "Singapore's Most Talked-About Siblings - Benjamin and Narelle Kheng". magzter.com. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  12. "SG singer Benjamin Kheng collaborates with virtual influencer Rae for music video". www.marketing-interactive.com. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  13. "5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Benjamin & Narelle Kheng". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  14. "HERE'S WHY THE KHENG BROTHER-SISTER DUO HAVE A STRONG, UNBREAKABLE SIBLING BOND". herworld.com. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  15. "WATCH: BENJAMIN AND NARELLE KHENG ON WHAT IT MEANS TO LOVE THEMSELVES". herworld.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  16. "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 18 March 2020.
  17. "Young & Fabulous is S'pore's first cosplay-themed film". todayonline.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  18. "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  19. "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  20. Seah, May (29 August 2014). "My awkward moment: Benjamin Kheng". TODAY. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  21. "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  22. "Review: The Emperor's New Clothes". youth.sg. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  23. "Benjamin Kheng - Make Do (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  24. "Kheng goes solo with his debut single "Wicked"". buro247.sg. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  25. "Benjamin Kheng releases debut solo single 'Wicked'". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  26. Davies, Hayden (28 February 2020). "Introducing Singapore's Benjamin Kheng, who makes swirling R&B with Find Me". Pile Rats. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  27. "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 12 May 2020.


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