Ben Yeo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ben Yeo
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Yeo in October 2017
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| Born | 23 September 1978 |
| Other names | Yang Zhilong |
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Claudia Cheong
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Traditional Chinese | 楊志龍 |
| Simplified Chinese | 杨志龙 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yáng Zhìlóng |
Ben Yeo Chi Lung, born on September 23, 1978, is a well-known person from Singapore. He is famous for being a television host, an actor, and a businessman.
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Ben Yeo's Journey in Entertainment
Ben Yeo started his career as a model. He was discovered on a talent show called Snap on SPH MediaWorks Channel U. He won the show and joined SPH MediaWorks. Later, in 2005, when SPH MediaWorks joined with MediaCorp, Ben Yeo became part of MediaCorp.
He has won the Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes three times. These awards were in 2012, 2017, and 2022. This shows how much his fans like him!
Ben Yeo's Businesses
Besides acting, Ben Yeo loves to cook! He often shares his cooking on his Facebook page through live videos. He has also opened several food places and restaurants. His first business started in 2013. In November 2022, it was reported that he opened his fifth eatery in just two years. He said he would continue with his businesses even if the economy faced challenges.
On September 22, 2023, Ben Yeo opened a hawker stall called Tan Xiang Fish Soup. It is located in a coffee shop in Toa Payoh.
Ben Yeo's Family Life
Ben Yeo's family originally came from Zhaoan, Fujian. He has two older sisters and an older brother.
He married Claudia Cheong in 2006 when he was 28 years old. They have two sons together.
Ben Yeo's TV Shows
Ben Yeo has acted in many television series. Some of his roles include:
- In 2005, he played Terry in Yummy Yummy.
- In 2007, he was Lu Ka in The Peak.
- In 2012, he played Nimo in Rescue 995.
- In 2015, he was Zhong Renyi in Hand In Hand.
- In 2018, he played Chen Weiyi in Mind Matters.
- In 2022, he was Hong Maoqiao in Your World in Mine.
- In 2023, he played Liu Zhongye in The Sky is Still Blue.
He has also hosted many variety shows. Some of the shows he hosted include:
- Curious City 2 in 2023.
- The Destined One in 2019, where he was a guest matchmaker.
- Mat Yoyo (Season 2) in 2013.
- Golden Age Talentime in 2012.
- I Cook For You II in 2011.
- I Am Boss in 2010.
- My Yummy Lunchbox II in 2009.
- Food Apprentice in 2008.
- My Yummy Lunchbox in 2007.
- It's Showtime in 2006.
- $2 Wonderfood in 2004.
Awards and Nominations
Ben Yeo has been recognized for his work in television. Here are some of his awards and nominations:
- In 2006, he was nominated for Best Variety Show Host for It's Showtime! at the Star Awards.
- In 2011, he was nominated for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes at the Star Awards.
- In 2012, he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes award at the Star Awards.
- In 2015, he was nominated for Best Variety Show Host for Finding 8 and Best Info-ed Programme Show Host for Meet My Family 2 at the Star Awards.
- In 2017, he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes award again at the Star Awards.
- In 2022, he won the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes award for the third time at the Star Awards.
- In 2023 and 2024, he was nominated for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes at the Star Awards and Star Awards.
