Benjamin Kheng

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Kheng.
Benjamin Kheng
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File:Benjamin Kheng by @benkhengdom.jpg
Kheng in 2024
Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 35)
Singapore
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
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

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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

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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

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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

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Movies

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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

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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

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

Theater

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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

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Main article: The Sam Willows discography

Extended plays

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  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)[23]

Singles

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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

References

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