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Benson Ang

Lifestyle Correspondent

Benson is lifestyle correspondent at The Straits Times and joined the Life desk in 2014. A creative arts honours graduate, he has been a journalist since 2008. A lifelong learner, he entered the profession because of the endless opportunities it affords to better understand the world. He writes lifestyle and entertainment features, as well as concert and theatre reviews. Most weekends find him visiting local attractions or catching a concert or live performance.

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Superman actor David Corenswet films STB video during first visit to Singapore in October

American actor David Corenswet at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in October 2025.
American actor David Corenswet at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in October 2025.

K-couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin win lead acting prizes at Blue Dragon Film Awards

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin also exchanged affectionate tributes during their speeches.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin also exchanged affectionate tributes during their speeches.

Actress Lim Shi-An, daughter of veteran actors Tan Kheng Hua and Lim Yu-Beng, is engaged

The only child child of veteran Singaporean thespians Tan Kheng Hua and Lim Yu-Beng made the announcement on Instagram on Nov 18.
The only child child of veteran Singaporean thespians Tan Kheng Hua and Lim Yu-Beng made the announcement on Instagram on Nov 18.

Mandopop’s Queen of Love Ballads Where Chou returns to perform at larger venue

While Taiwanese singer Where Chou performed at the Capitol Theatre in 2021, she will take on a larger venue at the Sands Theatre for her Nov 21 concert.
While Taiwanese singer Where Chou performed at the Capitol Theatre in 2021, she will take on a larger venue at the Sands Theatre for her Nov 21 concert.

‘I have not let people down’: Influencer Simonboy’s movie role to go ahead amid online controversy

Singaporean content creator Simonboy is slated to appear in upcoming local movie Pace.
Singaporean content creator Simonboy is slated to appear in upcoming local movie Pace.

My Perfect Weekend with Beetlejuice The Musical actor Andy Karl

American actor Andy Karl and his fiancee, Australian actress  Elise McCann, at Central Park in December 2024.
American actor Andy Karl and his fiancee, Australian actress  Elise McCann, at Central Park in December 2024.

Theatre review: Dear Evan Hansen touches with its beautiful message of feeling included and valued

Show Picks: Exo’s Baekhyun to charm fans on his first solo world tour with new tracks

'Too early for him to be gone': Ex-MP Lee Bee Wah, celebrities pay tribute to late HK actor Benz Hui

Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember Benz Hui, including former MP Lee Bee Wah (far left), Carlos Chan (top right) and Miriam Yeung.
Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember Benz Hui, including former MP Lee Bee Wah (far left), Carlos Chan (top right) and Miriam Yeung.

Concert review: Jam Hsiao’s gig was jam-packed with fan service elements

Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao in a leopard-print get-up at his concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 25.
Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao in a leopard-print get-up at his concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 25.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.