Benjamin Kheng
Benjamin Kheng | |
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金文明 | |
Born | Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming 15 August 1990 |
Education | Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Singapore Sports School Republic Polytechnic |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
Relatives | Narelle Kheng (sister) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Indie pop |
Labels | Sony Music Singapore |
Website | thesamwillows |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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2014 | Do It Yourself | Himself | A magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom | [20] |
Theater[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2014 | Ah Boys to Men: The Musical | Ken Chow | [19] |
2015 | The Emperor's New Clothes | Tailor #2 | [21][22] |
Discography[edit]
Extended plays[edit]
- A Sea That Never Stops (2020)[23]
Singles[edit]
Year | Title | Format | Album | Other notes |
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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]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BENJAMIN KHENG 金文明". fly.com.sg. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Sam Willows singer Benjamin Kheng apologises for offensive pose in magazine". straitstimes.com. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Singapore 'not that crazy rich', says The Sam Willows' Benjamin Kheng". asiaone.com. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Meet the weeping Sam Willows". tnp.sg. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "MTV ASKS: THE SAM WILLOWS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP + ANSWER BURNING FAN QUESTIONS". mtvasia.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Home-grown pop quartet The Sam Willows' second album a result of 'confusing' times". straitstimes.com. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "10 Narelle Kheng Facts That'll Make You Fall In Love With Her". mustsharenews.com. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Personal life". Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "How Benjamin Kheng And Hirzi Made The Smartest & Funniest Show On The Internet". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Singapore's Most Talked-About Siblings - Benjamin and Narelle Kheng". magzter.com. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "SG singer Benjamin Kheng collaborates with virtual influencer Rae for music video". www.marketing-interactive.com. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Benjamin & Narelle Kheng". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ^ "HERE'S WHY THE KHENG BROTHER-SISTER DUO HAVE A STRONG, UNBREAKABLE SIBLING BOND". herworld.com. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ^ "WATCH: BENJAMIN AND NARELLE KHENG ON WHAT IT MEANS TO LOVE THEMSELVES". herworld.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Young & Fabulous is S'pore's first cosplay-themed film". todayonline.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Seah, May (29 August 2014). "My awkward moment: Benjamin Kheng". TODAY. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Review: The Emperor's New Clothes". youth.sg. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Benjamin Kheng - Make Do (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Kheng goes solo with his debut single "Wicked"". buro247.sg. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Benjamin Kheng releases debut solo single 'Wicked'". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Davies, Hayden (28 February 2020). "Introducing Singapore's Benjamin Kheng, who makes swirling R&B with Find Me". Pile Rats. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
- Official website at The Sam Willows Band
- Official website at Fly Entertainment
- Benjamin Kheng at IMDb
- Benjamin Kheng on Instagram
- Benjamin Kheng on Twitter
- Benjamin Kheng on Facebook
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Singaporean male actors
- Singaporean jazz musicians
- 21st-century Singaporean male singers
- Singaporean pop singers
- Singaporean singer-songwriters
- Singaporean male singer-songwriters
- Singaporean Hokkien pop singers
- Jazz guitarists
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- Jazz fusion musicians
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- 21st-century Singaporean male actors
- Male jazz musicians
- The Sam Willows members