Benjamin Kheng

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Benjamin Kheng
金文明
Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 33)
Singapore
EducationAnglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Singapore Sports School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
RelativesNarelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
GenresIndie pop
LabelsSony Music Singapore
Websitethesamwillows.com

Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming (born 15 August 1990) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, 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]

Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Movies[edit]

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

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Unnatural Jake 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 [1]
2018 FAM Jayden Tan [1]
2019 The Intruder Adam [1]
2019 After Love Ryan [1]

Variety[edit]

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

Theater[edit]

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

Discography[edit]

Main article: The Sam Willows discography

Extended plays[edit]

  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)[23]

Singles[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "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. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Singapore 'not that crazy rich', says The Sam Willows' Benjamin Kheng". asiaone.com. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Meet the weeping Sam Willows". tnp.sg. 23 July 2016. 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. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  7. ^ "10 Narelle Kheng Facts That'll Make You Fall In Love With Her". mustsharenews.com. 3 December 2015. 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. 11 November 2019. 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. ^ a b c d "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. 22 November 2015. 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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