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Benjamin Kheng
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Kheng in 2024
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Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming
15 August 1990 |
| Education | Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Singapore Sports School Republic Polytechnic |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Naomi Yeo (married 2021 - present) |
| Relatives | Narelle Kheng (sister) |
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| Genres | Indie pop |
| Labels | Sony Music Singapore |
| Associated acts | The Sam Willows |
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming (born 15 August 1990) is a singer and songwriter from Singapore. He was also a national swimmer when he was younger. Benjamin first became known for his music with the Singaporean band The Sam Willows, which started in 2012.
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Early Life and School
Benjamin Kheng started swimming when he was six years old. He even became a national youth swimmer! He went to Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Singapore Sports School. Later, he studied Arts and Theatre Management at Republic Polytechnic.
Benjamin's Career
Benjamin Kheng is a talented musician. He plays the keyboard and rhythm guitar and is also a vocalist (singer) for The Sam Willows band. In May 2019, the band decided to take a break. After that, Benjamin started his own solo music career.
Music and Comedy
Besides making music, Benjamin also creates funny videos. He worked with Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie to make "The BenZi Project." This was an online comedy show on YouTube.
Helping Others
Benjamin cares a lot about young people and important social issues. He has been invited to speak at TEDxYouth events. There, he shared his story about overcoming challenges like depression and anxiety. He wants to help others who might be going through similar things.
Recent Projects
In August 2021, Benjamin worked with a virtual influencer named Rae. He wrote the song "Worlds" that they sang together. In 2024, Benjamin was chosen to sing the main song for Singapore's National Day Parade. The song is called "Not Alone," and he also wrote the lyrics for it. He sang it with members of the Music and Drama Company.
Personal Life
Benjamin Kheng has a younger sister named Narelle Kheng. She is also a member of The Sam Willows band. Benjamin is married to Naomi Yeo, who is a model and radio host in Singapore. They got married in 2021.
Acting Roles
Benjamin Kheng has also acted in movies and television shows.
Movies
He appeared in the movie Young & Fabulous in 2016. He also played a role in Wonder Boy in 2017.
Television Shows
Benjamin has been in several TV series. Some of these include Unnatural (2013), Mata Mata (2014), and Code of Law 2 (2014). He also acted in The Breakup List (2016) and FAM (2018).
Theater
Benjamin has performed in stage plays too. In 2014, he was in Ah Boys to Men: The Musical. The next year, in 2015, he acted in The Emperor's New Clothes.
Benjamin's Music
Benjamin Kheng has released his own music as a solo artist.
Extended Plays
- A Sea That Never Stops (2020)
Singles
He has released many single songs.
- "Wicked" (2019) - This was his first solo song.
- "Find Me" (2020)
- "Lovers Forever" (2020)
- "Make Do" (2020)
- "Fresh Feelings" (2021)
- "Baby Mama" (2021)
- "Good For A Time" (2022) - This song features Bea Lorenzo.
- "Panadalian / Good For A Time" (2022) - Also with Bea Lorenzo.
- "Rock Bottom Blues" (2023)
- "Shared Trauma" (2023) - This song features Keenan Te.
- "Not Alone" (2024)
