Benjamin Kheng

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Benjamin Kheng
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Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 34)
Singapore
Education Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Singapore Sports School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) [1]
SpouseNaomi Yeo (married 2021 - present)
Relatives Narelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
Genres Indie pop
Labels Sony Music Singapore
Website thesamwillows.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]

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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]

In 2024, Kheng was chosen to sing the theme song for Singapore's National Day Parade, "Not Alone," which he also wrote the lyrics for. He was joined by members of the Music and Drama Company.

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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016 Young & Fabulous 最佳伙扮Jay Lee [17]
2017 Wonder Boy 音为爱 Richard Dick Lee [18]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2014Do It YourselfHimselfA magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom [20]

Theater

YearTitleRoleRef.
2014Ah Boys to Men: The MusicalKen Chow [19]
2015The Emperor's New ClothesTailor #2 [21] [22]

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

YearTitleFormatAlbumOther notes
2019"Wicked" [24] [25] Digital download, streaming A Sea That Never StopsSolo debut
2020"Find Me" [26]
"Lovers Forever" [27]
"Make Do"
2021"Fresh Feelings"Digital download, streaming
Baby MamaDigital download, streaming
2022Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo)Digital download, streaming
Panadalian / Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo)Digital download, streaming
2023Rock Bottom BluesDigital download, streaming Gloomy Boogie Vol. 1
Shared Trauma (feat. Keenan Te)Digital download, streaming
2024Not AloneDigital download, streaming

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  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.
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  18. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia . Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
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  21. ↑ "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
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  23. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng - Make Do (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
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  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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