1. Jack Neo established a unique presence with his genuine and relatable stories that highlight societal issues in Singapore.
13 Facts About Jack Neo
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Jack Neo has shown a penchant for franchise series films.
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Jack Neo wrote and acted in a comedy skit for Tanjong Katong Secondary School at the age of 14.
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Jack Neo started his career on television in 1980 and became one of the most successful and recognisable celebrities in SBC for his comedic roles on both film and television.
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Apart from his film and TV career, Jack Neo has recorded and produced a number of albums.
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Jack Neo received the Best Director Award at the Silver Screen Awards in 1998 for his short film, Replacement Killers, which led to him filming Hitman in the City in the same year as an extension of the original short film.
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In 2004, Jack Neo became the first filmmaker in Singapore to be honoured with the Public Service Medal.
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In 2013, Jack Neo announced the creation of J Team Academy, an educational institute which aimed to bring together industry experts to groom new film-making talent.
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Jack Neo released the first two parts of his planned four-part film on the transition from village life to government housing in the first quarter of 2016, Long Long Time Ago and Long Long Time Ago 2.
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Jack Neo married Irene Kng in 1990 and have three sons and a daughter.
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Jack Neo later attempted to end the affair but Chong threatened to hurt herself and the expose caused much debate and discussion within Singapore.
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On 9 March 2010, additional reports were released about Jack Neo having or attempting extramarital affairs with up to 11 women.
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Foyce, who went to the same church as Jack Neo, claimed that she was advised by her City Harvest Church pastor to cease talking to the media, as Jack Neo's pastor was trying to counsel him and his wife after his affair became public.