One of life's most memorable moments became a feel-good new single for Ben Rodrigues

One of life’s most memorable moments became a feel-good new single for Ben Rodrigues

Published on

14 August 2026

Ben Rodrigues is turning one of the most memorable moments of his love story into a feel-good pop anthem. The story behind ‘Girl Like You’ begins on the night of Ben’s very first live show.

Pictured: Ben Rodrigues; Talisha Grobler
Photographer Credit – Tiago Gomes

As the story goes, Ben had invited his now fiancé Talisha to come along, and moments before stepping onto the stage, Ben peeked his head out from behind the curtain. She was the first face he saw.

Phil de Lange

Phil de Lange is the producer of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast show and has been with Smile 90.4FM since it's inception in 2013. Through his work on the breakfast show he has won two national radio awards. He has been in broadcasting for 15 years and has honed his talent at 6 different radio stations. Outside of radio he is also a podcast producer and award winning stand-up comedian.