Prior to acting, Heng had worked as a waiter, a Mexican cook, a stagehand and in a watch factory. Heng made his acting debut by starring in Kelvin Tong and Jasmine Ng's romantic action film Eating Air in 1999.[1] He starred in the television series The Frontline in 2003.[2][3] In 2004, he signed up with SPH MediaWorks after leaving Fly Entertainment. By then, he had appeared in the television series Brand New Towkay.[4] He also starred in the television series Durian King and Money No Problem!, which were filmed in July.[5] Later that year, he starred in the medical drama Heal And Be Healed.[6] He appeared in the 2006 romance film Love Story.[7] In 2006, he used his retrenchment package from SPH MediaWorks and borrowed money from family members in order to open the Flowerbed Kitchen & Bar noodle eatery.[8] The eatery's chef was former actress Deborah Sim whom he met on the set of Heal And Be Healed.[9] It closed in 2007, resulting in a "six-figure loss".[8] He starred in the 2007 horror comedy film Men in White.[10]
Heng rejoined Fly Entertainment under a three-year contract in 2008.[11] He starred in the comedy series Calefare.[12] He starred in the 2010 comedy film Lelio Popo.[13] He played a supporting role in the 2011 horror film Twisted.[14] Later that year, he appeared in the sitcom Anything Goes,[8] as well as the television series Days When We Are Young.[15] He also played a supporting role in the 2012 comedy film Dance Dance Dragon.[16] He appeared in the television series The Recruit Diaries.[17] He appeared in the television series The Dream Job in 2016.[18] He was featured in the special four-episode series On The Red Dot — In My Helper's Shoes.[19] He starred in the 2018 horror comedy film Zombiepura, which he co-produced.[20] He appeared in the 2019 romantic comedy film When Ghost Meets Zombie.[21] Later that year, he starred in the 2019 TV miniseries I'm Madam!.[22]
Personal life
Heng was married to Michelle Ng, a former marketing manager, with whom he had one daughter, Sophie.[23] Ng died on 15 June 2019.[24]
