Benjamin Khoh (; born 14 January 1992) is a Singaporean

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, actor, lawyer and

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Early life and education

Benjamin Khoh was born January 14, 1992, in Singapore. His family is in the business of gourmet food distribution. He attended the

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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. In year 2012, he was scouted on the streets by

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which he emerged as the winner of "rising male star" on the reality TV program through public voting. He was later scouted again to join Manhunt Singapore 2013 as one of the 12 finalist and sparked national controversy. He made headlines 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 and graced many editorial spreads for Springfield,

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and

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. Benjamin appeared in

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's music video for her song “Summertime Love”. Benjamin was featured "(Star) On the Rise" by Singapore Tatler 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

's production team for 3 TV series, one of which was " The Gentlemen" co-starring Aloysious Pang and

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. 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

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

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should consider publishing prosecutorial guidelines calling for transparency and accountability. Its patron, former Chief Justice of Singapore

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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.

TheSkinBrand

In 2020, Benjamin founded TheSkinBrand, a Singapore-based beauty company specializing in skin care products. 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.https://www.mens-folio.com/95896/entrepreneur-benjamin-khohs-success-story-with-theskinbrand/

Awards and nominations

Authored articles

*Benjamin Khoh (2020)
The Publication of Prosecutorial Guidelines and Duties; A Necessary 'Evil' of the Criminal Justice System in Singapore
Singapore Comparative Law Review.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Khoh, Benjamin Singaporean socialites Singaporean male models 1992 births Participants in Singaporean reality television series Singaporean people of Chinese descent Living people People associated with the University of Nottingham Nottingham-related lists