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Ben Yeo
Singaporean host and actor (born 1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ben Yeo Chi Lung (born 23 September 1978) is a Singaporean television host, actor and businessman.
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Career
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]
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Ventures
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]
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Personal life
Yeo married Claudia Cheong in 2006 at age 28.[1] They have two sons.[2][8]
Filmography
Television series
Variety show hosting
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Awards and nominations
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References
External links
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