Ben Yeo Chi Lung (born 23 September 1978) is a Singaporean television host, actor and businessman.
Ben Yeo | |
|---|---|
 Yeo in October 2017 | |
| Born | 23 September 1978 |
| Other names | Yang Zhilong |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Claudia Cheong (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 楊志龍 |
| Simplified Chinese | 杨志龙 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yáng Zhìlóng |
Career edit
A former model, Yeo was first scouted on Snap, SPH MediaWorks Channel U's talent show. He won the competition and was signed by SPH MediaWorks. When MediaWorks merged MediaCorp in 2005, he was one of a number of artistes who transferred over.
Yeo has won 3 Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes − in 2012, 2017 and 2022.[2]
Ventures edit
Outside of acting, Yeo is a passionate cook who regularly posts livestreams of his cooking on his Facebook page. He has also opened a number of eateries and restaurants,[3] with his first venture dating back to 2013. In an article dated November 2022, it reported that Yeo "opens [his] 5th eatery in 2 years, say[ing] it's 'business as usual' for him even if recession happens".[4][5][6]
On 22 September 2023, Yeo opened the hawker stall Tan Xiang Fish Soup in a Toa Payoh coffeeshop.[7]
Personal life edit
Yeo's ancestry can be traced back to Zhaoan, Fujian. He has two older sisters and an older brother.
Yeo married Claudia Cheong in 2006 at age 28. They have two sons.[2][8]
Filmography edit
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Yummy Yummy | Terry | ||
| 2006 | Measure of Man | Cai Shengen | ||
| 2007 | The Peak | Lu Ka | ||
| Happily Ever After | Zhu Wanjin | |||
| 2008 | Love Blossoms | Wang Zhigang | ||
| 2012 | Rescue 995 | Nimo | ||
| Don't Stop Believin' | Cui Dabao | |||
| Poetic Justice | Adam | |||
| 2013 | C.L.I.F. 2 | Wu Keqiang | ||
| 2014 | In The Name Of Love | Wang Jiashu | ||
| 2015 | Hand In Hand | Zhong Renyi | ||
| Life - Fear Not | Cui Dabao | |||
| 2016 | Peace & Prosperity | Bryan | ||
| 2018 | Die Die Also Must Serve (战备好兄弟) | Zheng Weiming | ||
| Mind Matters | Chen Weiyi | |||
| Babies On Board | Yang Yihao | |||
| 2019 | Hello From The Other Side (阴错阳差) | Xiao Bai | ||
| 2021 | The Peculiar Pawnbroker (人心鉴定师) | Raphael | ||
| 2022 | Your World in Mine (你的世界我们懂) | Hong Maoqiao | ||
| When Duty Calls 2 (卫国先锋2) | Liu Zhanyao | |||
| 2023 | The Sky is Still Blue (从零开始) | Liu Zhongye |
Variety show hosting edit
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Curious City 2 | ||
| 2019 | The Destined One 众里寻一 | Guest Matchmaker | |
| 2013 | Mat Yoyo (Season 2) 优优猫 2 | ||
| Finding U 寻U先锋 | |||
| 2012 | Channel 8 30th Anniversary Roadshow | [9] | |
| Golden Age Talentime 黄金年华之斗歌竞艺 | |||
| Snap | |||
| Living The Golden Age 黄金年华之光辉岁月 | |||
| Quaint 小镇风情 | |||
| Microsoft - Bring IT Home Microsoft食在必行一家亲 | |||
| 2011 | ComChest True Hearts Show 2011 公益献爱心2011 | ||
| Footprints in Asia 大脚印II | |||
| I Cook For You II 名厨上菜2 | |||
| 2010 | I Am Boss 创业我最行 | ||
| The News Trumpet 大小喇叭看时事 | |||
| Home Makeover 玩家万岁 | |||
| Wedding 101 花月佳期 | |||
| Guardian Queenz Guardian玩美女人 | |||
| Fashion Ambush 全民时尚你最型 | |||
| LNY Eve Special 2010 普天同庆金虎年 | |||
| Footprints in Malaysia 大脚印 | |||
| Hair Challenge V 护发动员101 V | |||
| Go YOG! 艺起青奥 | |||
| Black Rose 爆料黑玫瑰 | Regular guest | ||
| 2009 | Stars for a Cause 明星志工队 | ||
| Ben Yeo’s Kitchen x Jim Beam Tis | |||
| Hair Challenge IV 护发动员101 IV | |||
| Paris and Milan 女王本色 | |||
| My Yummy Lunchbox II 我的超级便当2 | |||
| Hair Challenge III 护发动员101 III | |||
| LNY Eve Special 2009 牛转乾坤喜临门 | |||
| King of Thrift III Smart 省钱王3 | |||
| 2008 | Channel 8 45th Anniversary Gala 新传媒45周年台庆 | Guest performer | |
| King of Thrift II Smart省钱王2 | |||
| THK Charity Show 2008 一心一德为善乐 | |||
| Food Apprentice 我的食习日记 | |||
| Food Mania 料理也疯狂 | |||
| Hair Challenge 护发挑战101 | |||
| LNY Eve Special 2008 八方祥瑞鼠来宝 | |||
| 2007 | Code Red 爱上小红点 | ||
| Ren Ci Charity Show 2007 仁心慈爱照万千 | |||
| My Yummy Lunchbox 超级便当 | |||
| King of Thrift Smart省钱王 | |||
| Wonder Baby 无敌宝宝斗斗乐 | |||
| Super Savers 省省赢家赢新年 | |||
| 2006 | It's Showtime 全民创意争霸赛 | Nominated - Best Variety Show Host, Star Awards 2006 | |
| On the Beat 都市大发现 | |||
| Weekend Escapade 周末万岁 | |||
| 2005 | World Cyber Games 2005 | ||
| Football Tic Tac Goal 食在好球 | |||
| Man Enough 男人本色 | |||
| 2004 | $2 Wonderfood 食在好便宜 | ||
| Mall & More 夺宝三响炮 | |||
| SWAP FUN回过去 | |||
| Mission Possible 地球无界线 | |||
| 2003 | The XXXtraordinaires 少见多怪 | ||
| Precious Homes 家有宝贝 | |||
| Star Struck II 职场大明星II | |||
| Oooh 元气大搜查 | |||
| 2002 | Star Struck 职场大明星 | ||
| Happy Rules 开心就好 |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Star Awards | Best Variety Show Host | It's Showtime! | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 20 | |
| 2012 | Star Awards | — | Top 10 | ||
| 2015 | Star Awards | Best Variety Show Host | Finding 8 | Nominated | |
| Best Info-ed Programme Show Host | Meet My Family 2 | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Star Awards | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Top 10 | |
| 2022 | Star Awards | — | Top 10 | [10] | |
| 2023 | Star Awards | — | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Star Awards | — | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Ben Yeo went through 'low point' after winning Top 10 award in 2017, had to borrow money to tide over". mothership.sg. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Yeo's bumper year - with baby and Top 10 finish". AsiaOne. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ^ Chan, Ilsa (17 July 2022). "Ben Yeo Opens Zi Char Stall, Serves Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat With Giant Grouper". 8days. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Yeo, Sonia (1 October 2017). "Actor Ben Yeo's newest eatery Hawkerman to open at Singpost Centre". Today. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Ben Yeo opens 5th eatery in 2 years, says it's 'business as usual' for him even if recession happens". mothership.sg. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Actor Ben Yeo expands his F&B footprint with a new live seafood restaurant in a heritage building". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Ben Yeo Opens Fish Soup Hawker Stall In Toa Payoh, Hopes To Set Up "Many More Outlets"". 8days. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Meet S'pore's 'celebrity' confinement nanny". The New Paper. 23 May 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013.
- ^ "30th Drama Anniversary Roadshow 《戏剧情牵30》". Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Auto, Hermes (24 April 2022). "Star Awards 2022 host Chen Hanwei clinches Best Actor award | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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