Code-Switching - The BenZi Project

#TheBENZIproject
Hirzi Zulkiflie & Benjamin Kheng
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A young man has his accent skills put to the test, in the job interview of his life.
STARRING
Benjamin Kheng
Hirzi Zulkiflie
Andrew Marko
Nic Shields
Directed by: Yvonne Bucket Lee
Produced By: @Vastcats
Written by: Benjamin Kheng
Edited by: Loo Le En, Hirzi Zulkiflie
Director of Photography: Yap Shi Rong
Grip: Jake Chua
Sound Recordist: Nikki Koh
PA/Art: Nigel Soh
Colorist: Benjamin Ong
Audio Post-Production: Zendyll Productions
Music Score: Benjamin Kheng
Transport & Equipment: Ho Zhen Jie
SPECIAL THANKS
Locations by:
Novotel Singapore on Stevens
Mercure Singapore on Stevens
#accorhotels #novotel #novotelstevens
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COMEDY WITH BITE.
The BenZi Project is comedy sketch series aimed at making you laugh, then think, then cry uncontrollably in existential dread (in that order). The brainchild of Singaporean-based actors and writers Benjamin Kheng (of The Sam Willows) and Hirzi Zulkiflie (of MunahHirziOfficial), BenZi exists in the same world as mermaid frappuccinos and beer yoga, as the show no one asked for or deserves, but is going to get anyway.
FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM - @thebenziproject
CONTACT US - [e-mail]
BENJAMIN KHENG
Facebook - benjamin.kheng
Instagram - @benjaminkheng
Twitter - @benjaminkheng
HIRZI
Facebook - hirziofficial
Instagram - @hirziofficial
Twitter - @hirziofficial

[@Jinnyboy]

the accents were on point AF!

[@ramen_nek0]

ikr

[@piglink10]

You mean on point......... as f*ck?

[@PurposePhilip]

Dam that guy on fire!!

[@lichtcielo6587]

I don't think so.

[@n7195]

Wahhh kenal ah ada geng2

[@Thewanderlight]

People think the accents are funny but the funniest shit is the "civil servant Singaporean" accent that Hirzi is putting up.

[@girijaj4853]

But most of yall Chinese people actually be talking like that though.

[@rachelchong1843]

@@girijaj4853 Chinese civil servants especially. amazing.

[@MrPorkered]

I felt the Sephora one was funnier

[@34rolento1]

Stop being racist

[@xxDxxism]

@@girijaj4853 huh? I have never heard a chinese person talk like this

[@vibinginthedark3804]

"No response. That's the correct response" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@shaddo6120]

"don't get so butthurt, okay?" ... "cannot have gay jokes all you know" "what did i just say about butts?" "it hurts."

[@ISTARI22]

Wow the applicant is so good. Like really good at accent impersonation. Ben too

[@hansared8668]

Yeah, if you live where I live, this is a basic survival skill

[@ISTARI22]

@@hansared8668 where do you live I wanna know

[@picassoaz781]

Ya sia!

[@imgonnatouchyoun1gg4]

@@ISTARI22 the fucking main city where else ? your kampung ah

[@lipatbaju382]

corny

[@DanKhooProductions]

gadddmn u guys were good! but that guy totally shocked everyone i think!

[@gracetan4434]

PERANAKAN IS A STATE OF MIND

[@janiceonlyb2st]

The moment Andrew fired back with the accents Me: *shook*

[@benbrianfernandez]

This is surpass comedy. There’s so much social underlying topic that’s not really much talked about in Singapore, but was totally being talked about focused on every episode. And comedy is just a vessel for every conversation. Did I get right or not? Lol, but anyways, excellent script writing, the amount of jokes was phenomenal. There were intentional weak lines made to make sure the strong ones knock us off! Keep it coming guys! I feel so late to the party!!!!

[@therealshard]

Imagine how late I feel!

[@joellim7010]

I know its only the start of 2019 but the benzi project's content has apparently surpassed all other youtubers in singapore already.

[@muhammadsufi3430]

Indonesian subscriber here

[@caramel5757]

0:18 that salam, he started to think bout his existance of life for a second. Got me dyin broo

[@ProdigalGeek]

Andrew Marko is a national treasure.

[@jlow2728]

YESSSS.

[@ariffinhr8426]

Ben and Hirzi is the best dynamic duo. Funny, witty and creative especially the puns. Kudos to the interviewee guy, excellent response everytime. Looking forward to the next video soon.

[@jaynetan3672]

Andrew is so amusing with his facial expressionsssssss

[@hvly3008]

The way they say Malay in a American accent 😂😂😂

[@andieiswandi1318]

Andrew Marko is the reason why this video is so lit. Af.

[@user-tb6yo9kv7f]

THIS IS SO FAR THE FUNNIEST THING IVE SEEN OUT OF THE 3 VIDS!!!!! the accents are so on point and omg i cannot stop laughing

[@t.s.9444]

I'm a Thai and the way you guys speaking Thai is so real! Thumb up!

[@emoboi4916]

Code switching is practically having the ability to utilise and switch between two or more languages that you are familiar with. Good job on those accents tho 👏🏼

[@ladywhite79]

THE ACCENTS! Mad skills! RESPECT!! These guys are just out of this world!

[@hishamsharif9172]

I broke into laughter when he ‘Salam’ Hirzi.

[@mamamememoo]

Lmfao at the way the civil servant speaks. It is sooooooo accurate. And the SG Instagram influencer manner of speech hahaha. The international accents are so good- damn Andrew, you are a gem!!

[@Abzalicomedy]

The accents, the acting, the production value for a KZbin show, the premise, amazing! Better than what you see on TV

[@shaf2317]

their accents were ON POINT omg how

[@muhdamirrul9858]

wow they NAILED EVERY ACCENTS THO

[@Manok420]

Its fake,its a voiceover

[@MrSm1lesz]

Sir boosted accent*

[@KokoKrunchs]

wth, their accents are genius! Props to the dude who is being interviewed! I LOL so hard when he switch to Thai accent...! hahaha! nice one!

[@AllAboutAwesomeness]

Andrew, Ben and Hirzi are such good actors! All thanks to the directors and editors who did such a great job as well!

[@scatterswordryu]

Probably one of the most original skits that also retains sense of Singapore originality! Keep it up guys! Ya guys will probably start a new generation that is filled with hope of good contents that are less cliche!

[@madlove2339]

Best of Andrew's performance. Should have gotten an award for this.

[@Milgram07]

One of the best, if not THE best, Singaporean YT channel for fictional skits. Can't understand why some other local YT channel have over a million subs when they are way below this channel in terms of quality. You guys need more subs!

[@lamebuttkhor]

I rarely comment on youtube videos but this video was just WAY TOO AWESOME!!!!!!!! I love every part of it, so goood! New favourite youtube channel yall

[@keiford73]

WE DEMAND MORE OF THIS HILARIOUS SHORT STORY WHILE IT STILL 0 DISLIKE

[@mikakura98]

THE ACCENTS WERE SO GOOD! THIS DESERVES MILLIONS OF VIEWS!

[@icefrost5355]

Yeah... Seems he ever stay in those countries

[@raelein]

There aren't any ads on this, how are they making money? How do I support this even more??? Please take all my allowance

[@HirziOfficial]

Raelein Airish yes pleaseeee!!!!!!!

[@AndreaSHG]

I love the video and the dude looks like how I always imagined Russell from UP (Disney’s) would look like when he grew up.

[@yellowdynamite]

High caliber humour. I think that actor as the applicant needs more credit! Amazing :D

[@willman3893]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG that interviewee sooooooo talented..............

[@eatmysorrows]

THIS IS SO GOOD??? I was really shocked when Ben spoke in Dutch holy crap

[@LiaDhira]

i swear all benzi projects are nicely done! Gratz to the production team and it's hilarious af!

[@fatimaestinzo6139]

THAT FILIPINO. THEY'RE CUSSING IN THAT PART. LOL. But I love how Hirzi tries his best to speak it. 😄 And also, the "pakshet" part. 🤣

[@princessramonah21]

He sounded like a marites right?

[@haveyoumetdwiki]

SPOT ON.

[@SauThirTonyJaa]

Benjamin, Hirzi.. you guys are brilliant. whoever says singapore has no talent need to get their heads checked.

[@sarahsakinahassaadahjohari25]

Out of all the Benzi vids, I love this one the most out of all. especially, Ben's ability to code switch. luv him!!!

[@drjennyli]

All the American accents you guys choose 2 Boston guys yelling at each other... brilliant 😂

[@rogertan5534]

This is like the 100th time I'm viewing this. HELP I CAN'T STOP.

[@mmmayaaa]

I dont understand how benjamin and hirzi came to be but im loving it

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

Love those stoic looks on both Hirzi and Benjamin. Quite a representation of many Singaporeans.

[@mattryanleeml]

I’m watching this again, Andrew has this very soothing voice and really nice to listen to. Lol

[@fionazy]

the thai accent was too funny...haha......funny sia

[@Prankzterstarr]

Fiona Chng but isn’t it Vietnamese accent

[@fionazy]

@@Prankzterstarr no what....3:42 is thai

[@nashrulhaqindra]

Dude, i choked on my food on the “ PAKSHET “ great one boys!

[@ezulamir4832]

This just too funny...The Halal Gap and this one hilarious but the second one not so entertaining.

[@justazman90]

yeah...the second video serius x phm.

[@stanleywilliampudjihartono143]

Totally agreed, but the best still halal gap. Petition for halal gap 2 !

[@setiawan2791]

@@stanleywilliampudjihartono143 Halal Gap 2? I want it

[@eve832]

Bring Makcik back!!!

[@IFFAHNURSARAHAZNI]

I love every single part of this! GIVE ME MORE!

[@colomba3924]

THIS VIDEO MADE MY MOTHER LAUGH UNTIL SHE CRIED. THE POWER OF BENZI IS STRONG

[@elfinafina]

MORE WE NEED MORE THIS IS GOLD

[@suhae.3413]

I LOVE THE BENZI SERIES!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 SO CREATIVE!

[@Prankzterstarr]

Omg!! Where you get that dude la sia!!!!

[@drama3034]

WOW....I TRULY IMPRESSED WITH THE ACCENT...ITS REALY ON POINT 😂😂😂

[@curiosmai]

I feel soo motivated with how many languages they can speak along with their slang on point 😁

[@peija96]

OH COME ON HIRZI! brings out your leticiacia

[@sahzlee1214]

More Andrew please 👍😊

[@blk194]

Literally the best thing on youtube right now

[@yours_debbie]

Can we just admit that they're acting skills are good as real? 😆 You got me there fellas! HAHAHA

[@jjpanda3390]

Andrew killed it!!! The accents though!!! how I wish I have those accents!!

[@oishiarce8604]

Im from the philippines and i love Benjamin!

[@yelrahbbig]

The Nic Shields cameo was needed!!

[@sh202-r8v]

Good man good man

[@rainbowdirection]

omg the impressions were so good

[@tonyjcr]

One of the best shorts I’ve watched! And I’ve watched stuffs from pre-Vine days

[@godswordasmr1207]

This is so unique and awesome

[@BanchotheMatrep]

This is bloody brilliant! The comedy in this is refreshing on the local KZbin scene and I must say this skit is bloody good! Maciam baik! Keep it up bros Mak kau hijau hahahahaha

[@neenaim]

WOAAAAAAHHHHH! 😍😍😍

[@fauziafandi2255]

one of the most brilliant video i've ever seen , you guys are awesome !

[@mxgirl918]

omg the rapid fire round where they spoke Singlish but with the angmoh accents 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fatedcircle90210]

Damn impressed. That Andrew dude is hella good. Keep it up guys!

[@kitchennusantara76]

"We have plenty of lobangs...." LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@kasikasivendjinn5345]

But only for your lin lao bu 🤣🤣🤣

[@haziqshahbudin8318]

Wow man.. just wow

[@triv8088]

Pakshet dat waz on point as pak!

[@user-pm5qq2kx9r]

Nice 1😂the slangs....love it,😂 🥰

[@ahmaddzaky94]

I don't even understand why would anyone disliked this video..

[@carbon13japan32]

Hirzi funny as hell..if the dude come to kajang i will definetly belanje him satay while we speak in this intelectual accents

[@jctraveltherapy3641]

I watched this video more than 10 times over so I could learn the “courage is not the absence of fear” speech 🤣🤣🤣 too good Too gooddd!

[@sbrups]

omg Andrew is amazing!!! REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO

[@LeonShellk]

now THIS is good content. So much better than the previous boxing match thing

[@quirklesshero7859]

omg those accents are so friggin gooood

[@GoddessOfWhine]

"Peranakan is a state of mind" hahaha that is so hilarious! I think the extra did a way better job with the accents than Benjamin Kheng. Someone hire this guy full time!

[@lanaitgirl]

Andrew is amazing!

[@nuramira3965]

OH MY GODDD THIS IS GOOD AF!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mattryanleeml]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long, it’s finally out! Hahhaa

[@junyuan399]

"Peranakan is a state of mind" ROFLLLL

[@RoxxaneDuck007]

Omg u guys are high quality work! Keepidup

[@omega_3_998]

Brilliant just brilliant! The one liners included!

[@JoshWitte]

Black Panther 2 lookin' lit 🔥

[@ervinsyl1094]

Damn! Their accents are so good! 😂👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@csy897]

HAHAHAHA LOL Beginning to end. Especially Hirzi's Singaporean chinese uncle accent

[@CanMakeIt]

This is so good! Can't believe I didn't watch it sooner!

[@nyxmarenightmare7274]

I cannot tahan the pronounciation haha, this cracks me everytime

[@matsudarx8]

Hirzi and Ben r godsend. Haven't laugh so hard for a long time. I love the wit. With Andrew, this piece is purfect.

[@jaimeliew4875]

OMG THIS IS F*CKING GOLD SIAAAA. SO CATHARTIC I CAN'T EVEN BREATH PROPERLY NOW. Love the duos Hirzi & Benjamin

[@HaziqMuhyidin]

One of the funniest things I've seen in years! Great work!

[@elles6828]

Isnt anyone gonna point out the shade here + witty humour?! LOVE it.