Benjamin Khoh
Khoh at Audi Fashion Festival Singapore, 2014
Born (1992-01-14) 14 January 1992
Singapore
EducationUniversity of Nottingham
Occupations
  • Socialite
  • Model
  • Lawyer
Years active2012–present

Benjamin Khoh (simplified Chinese: 许凯杰; traditional Chinese: 許凱傑; pinyin: Xu Kaijié; born 14 January 1992) is a Singaporean socialite, actor, lawyer and model.

Early life and education

Benjamin Khoh was born January 14, 1992, in Singapore. His family is in the business of gourmet food distribution.[1] He attended the University of Nottingham and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours.

Career

Social scene and modelling

Benjamin started pageantry at his teen years and won many titles.[2] In year 2012, he was scouted on the streets by Mediacorp which he emerged as the winner of "rising male star" on the reality TV program through public voting.[3] He was later scouted again to join Manhunt Singapore 2013 as one of the 12 finalist[4] and sparked national controversy. He made headlines[5] in Singapore after the announcement of the finalists, for being "pale and slim pretty boy" unlike the other contestants.

He later went on to become the first Asian model for Coldwear, regional winter wear retailer[6] and graced many editorial spreads for Springfield, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Givenchy, Denizen, Levis, Celio, DKNY JEANS, Armani Exchange and Zara.

Benjamin appeared in Ming Bridges's music video for her song “Summertime Love”.[7]

Benjamin was featured "(Star) On the Rise" by Singapore Tatler[8] magazine in 2015 upon announcing his collaboration with songwriter and producer Lee Wei Song on his first mandopop single.

In 2016, Benjamin was signed on by Mediacorp's production team for 3 TV series, one of which was "The Gentlemen" co-starring Aloysious Pang and Carrie Wong. He later dropped out of the contract in the midst of filming citing personal reasons.

Benjamin Khoh with David Beckham at Singapore International Film Festival 2017

Publication

Benjamin contributed an article to the Singapore Law Review 2020 where he suggested that the Attorney-General of Singapore should consider publishing prosecutorial guidelines calling for transparency and accountability. Its patron, former Chief Justice of Singapore Chan Sek Keong commented that the article raised interesting constitutional questions on whether Parliament of Singapore had the power to enact legislation to limit the powers of the Attorney-General.[9]

TheSkinBrand

In 2020, Benjamin founded TheSkinBrand, a Singapore-based beauty company specializing in skin care products.[10] He was inspired to launch his own skincare line due to his skincare struggles whilst studying in England where the weather was often cold and dry.[11]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2012Mediacorp S.N.A.P 熠熠星光总动员People's ChoiceWon[12]
2013Manhunt SingaporeContestantTop 12[13]
2014Cleo Singapore's Most Eligible BachelorEligible Bachelor50 Nominated[14]

Authored articles

References

  1. ↑ https://www.tatlerasia.com/style/fashion/style-file-on-the-rise-with-benjamin-khoh
  2. ↑ "Manhunt Singapore 2013 - Benjamin Khoh". Manhuntsingapore.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  3. ↑ 娱乐. "MediaCorp Channel 8 《熠熠星光总动员》S.N.A.P". Entertainment.xin.msn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  4. ↑ "Manhunt Singapore 2013 - Manhunt Singapore 2013 Contestants". Manhuntsingapore.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Manhunt finalists? Really?". News.asiaone.com. 2013-07-01. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Welcome to Coldwear | Journey with us". Coldwear.com.sg. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1bFI83e31Y
  8. ↑ Koh, Dana. "What's In Benjamin Khoh's Closet?". Archived from the original on 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
  9. ↑ https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/singclr2020&div=10&id=&page=
  10. ↑ https://www.mens-folio.com/95896/entrepreneur-benjamin-khohs-success-story-with-theskinbrand/
  11. ↑ https://www.mens-folio.com/95896/entrepreneur-benjamin-khohs-success-story-with-theskinbrand/
  12. ↑ Benjamin Khoh (28 September 2012). "SNAP 熠熠星光总动员 EP 2 - 人气男红星" – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ AsiaOne.com
  14. ↑ "Benjamin Khoh | CLEO 50 Most Eligible Bachelors". Archived from the original on 2014-02-17. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
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