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Benjamin Kheng
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Born
Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming

(1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 34)
Education Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Singapore Sports School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Relatives Narelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
Genres Indie pop
Labels Sony Music Singapore
Associated acts The Sam Willows

Benjamin Kheng Wen Ming (born 15 August 1990) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, and former national swimmer. Kheng made his music debut with the Singaporean band The Sam Willows, which debuted in 2012.

Early life and education

Kheng was a former national youth swimmer, having trained since he was 6. He attended Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Singapore Sports School 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.

Besides music, Kheng co-created “The BenZi Project,” an online comedy sketch series on YouTube with Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie.

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.

In August 2021, Kheng collaborated with a virtual influencer, Rae; writing the song they sang together, Worlds.

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. He is married to Singaporean model and 987FM host, Naomi Yeo.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Young & Fabulous 最佳伙扮 Jay Lee
2017 Wonder Boy 音为爱 Richard "Dick" Lee

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Unnatural Jake Season 3 Episode 2
2014 Mata Mata Ringo
2014 Code of Law 2 Benji
2015 Love is Love - Fat Hope Pete
2016 The Breakup List Luke
2017 TrendSetters Ken Beng
2018 FAM Jayden Tan
2019 The Intruder Adam
2019 After Love Ryan

Variety

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

Theater

Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Ah Boys to Men: The Musical Ken Chow
2015 The Emperor's New Clothes Tailor #2

Discography

Extended plays

  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)

Singles

Year Title Format Album Other notes
2019 "Wicked" Digital download, streaming A Sea That Never Stops Solo debut
2020 "Find Me"
"Lovers Forever"
"Make Do"
2021 "Fresh Feelings" Digital download, streaming
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