Ben Yeo
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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 |
Ben Yeo Chi Lung (born 23 September 1978) is a Singaporean television host, actor and businessman.
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.[1] He started his media career as a host. When MediaWorks merged with MediaCorp in 2005, he was one of a number of artistes who transferred over. After the transfer, Yeo made his acting debut in the same year.[1]
Yeo has won three 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 married Claudia Cheong in 2006 at age 28.[1] 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]| Organisation | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Awards | 2006 | Best Variety Show Host | It's Showtime! | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | — | Won | |||
| 2015 | Best Variety Show Host | Finding 8 | Nominated | ||
| Best Info-ed Programme Show Host | Meet My Family 2 | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Won | ||
| 2022 | — | Won | [10] | ||
| 2023 | — | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | — | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | — | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Chakraborty, Drima (23 May 2024). "'I still regret it': Ben Yeo on getting married too early in his acting career". AsiaOne. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Yeo's bumper year - with baby and Top 10 finish". The New Paper. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2012 – via AsiaOne.
- ^ 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. Singapore. 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.
- ^ Seah, May. "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.
- ^ Goh, Gerald (23 May 2012). "Meet S'pore's 'celebrity' confinement nanny". The New Paper. 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.
- ^ Ang, Benson (24 April 2022). "Star Awards 2022 host Chen Hanwei clinches Best Actor award". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ Wong, Bryan (21 May 2025). "Who are the 165 hopefuls vying for the popularity awards at Star Awards 2025?". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
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