Benjamin Kheng

Singaporean actor, singer and influencer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 35)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Yearsactive2012–present
Quick facts Born, Education ...
Benjamin Kheng
金文明
Kheng in 2024
Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 35)
EducationAnglo-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)
RelativesNarelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
GenresIndie pop
LabelSony Music Singapore
Websitethesamwillows.com
Close

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

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

Television

More information Year, Title ...
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]
Close

Variety

More information Year, Title ...
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014Do It YourselfHimselfA magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom[20]
Close

Theater

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

Discography

Extended plays

  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)[23]

Singles

More information Year, Title ...
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
Baby Mama Digital download, streaming
2022 Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo) Digital download, streaming
Panadalian / Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo) Digital download, streaming
2023 Rock Bottom Blues Digital download, streaming Gloomy Boogie Vol. 1
Shared Trauma (feat. Keenan Te) Digital download, streaming
2024 Not Alone Digital download, streaming
Close

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI