Director Jack Neo

Director Jack Neo, founder of J Team Productions, is truly a local entertainment legend. He is a great man with humble origins. He believes everyone has his own road to success and he upholds his beliefs throughout his 30 years of relentless contribution towards the local entertainment industry.

During the 1990’s, he won the local audience over with his signature comedic hosting style in variety programmes. Apart from hosting and acting then, he was the creative brain behind the longest running local and high rated variety show, “Comedy Night” 《搞 笑 行 动》. The popularity of the decade-long production is a strong testament of Jack’s remarkable talents and creativity.

The unprecedented scope of Director Jack Neo’s talent encompasses all the major disciplines – acting, directing, singing, lyrics composing, producing and scriptwriting. To excel in just one area is rare; to excel at the lot is nothing less than extraordinary. In recognition for his dedication and success, Jack Neo was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in Star Awards 1999 and “Multi-Talent Award” in Star Awards 2004.

Following his success in television productions, Director Neo took on new challenges and ventured into the film industry in 1998 with "Money No Enough", Singapore’s highest grossing feature film to-date. Consequently, he scripted, directed and produced a successful strings of coveted movies namely, "I Not Stupid" 《 小< 孩 不 笨 》, "Homerun" 《 跑 吧！ 孩 子 》, "The Best Bet" 《 突 然 发 财 》 and the upcoming romantic comedy “I Do I Do” 《 爱 都 爱 都 》.

Director Neo’s movies wrote a new milestone for the local film industry. Besides garnering record high box office earnings, his later works drew much regional and international attention. Among his well-commented works, "Homerun" 《 跑 吧！ 孩 子 》 won the first international movie award for Singapore. A total of six international awards were honoured to the movie including the International Kids Film Festival Of Home Iran 2003’s “Best Director" title.

Today, Director Jack Neo is one of the most prolific filmmakers in Singapore. His contributions to the local film industry have earned him honourable mentions from former Prime Minister Mr. Goh Chok Tong’s national address in 1998 and 2003.

In recognition of his achievements and contributions towards Singapore ’s media industry. Director Jack Neo was awarded the Public Service Medal in August 2004.

The legendary footprints of Director Jack Neo
His Accomplishments I n T elevision P rogrammes:

• Tuesday Night Show (Talkshow Format)
• Comedy News (Humourous Parody of Current News)
• Liang Po Po (The highest-rated local Comedy Drama series)
• Office Politics (A Satirical Drama on office rivalry and politics)
• School Politics (A Satirical Dramedy on teacher-student relationships)
• Silverscreen Expose (A Satirical Dramedy on the entertainment circle)
• Viva My Neighbours (A Family Centred Comedy)
• Crazy Court (A Court-Case Based Comedy)
• Liang Xi Mei (A Family Centred Satirical Dramedy)
• Top Fun Series 1 to 7 (One of the highest-rated local variety show
• Creatively Mine (“Best Variety Programme” – Star Awards 2004 A variety showcase of innovative inventions)

His Hosting Experience In Prime-Time Shows:

He is the designated compere for "NKF Charity Show"(a national fund-raising programme) for the past years.

His Extensive Filmography: 

(Director/Scriptwriter) 

• 1999 - That One No Enough (Box Office Earnings Hit $ 1 . 02 million)
• 2002 - I Not Stupid (Box Office Earnings Hit $3. 8 million)
• 2003 - Homerun (Box Office Earnings Hit $ 2 . 35 million)
• 2004 – The Best Bet （ No Statistic on Box Office Earnings from Singapore Film Commission yet)
• 2005 – I Do I Do

(Scriptwriter) 

• 199 8 - Money No Enough
• 1999 - Liang PoPo The Movie

(Acted) 

• 1990 - Conmen (Hong Kong)
• 1991 - War Dogs (Taiwan)
• 1996 - 12 Storeys (Singapore)
• 199 8 - Money No Enough (Singapore)
• 199 9 - Liang PoPo (Singapore)
• 1999 - That One No Enough (Singapore)
• 1999 - The Mirror (Hong Kong)
• 1999 - Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Hong Kong>
• 2001 - One Leg Kicking (Singapore)
• 2002 - I Not Stupid (Singapore)

His Theatrical Performing Experience:

Jack Neo has also accepted National Arts Council invitation to perform in the arts scene. His 2-hr monologue performance of local drama scripts "Coffin Too Big, Hole Too Small" and "No Parking on Odd Days" enjoyed critical acclaims and reviews. All of his four performances were fully booked!

 His Album & Video Records:

Jack Neo has recorded 17 singing albums and 5 videodiscs albums over his entertainment career.

His Comic Books:

• One of Jack Neo's most popular comic series (1998-1999) is a caricature of himself as an Army Lieutenant.
• 1998 - Story & Script Written for "LTA Neo In The Wrong Camp Training (Part One)"
• 1999 - Story & Script Written for "LTA Neo In The Wrong Camp Training (Part Two)"
• 1999 - Comic Adaptation for "The Mirror"
• 2002 - Story for "I Not Stupid"

Director Lim Boon Hwee

Boon Hwee has an impressive 13 years experience in MediaCorp. He was previously the executive producer and director for numerous well-known local sitcom and dramas. In attempt to endeavour new challenges in his career pursuit, Boon Hwee decided to work as freelance director.

For the one-year, he has directed several productions of different genres.

Some his recent fine works includes:

• 2004 The Champion 《 任 我 遨 游 》 Episode 9 to 13, 19 and 20 － Director
• 2003 A Child’s Hope 2 《 孩 有 明 天 II 》 Episode 14 to 20 － Director
• 2003 《 一 线 之 间 》 Episode 1 to 4 － Executive Producer/ Director
• 2003 Always On My Mind 《 无 炎 的 爱 》 Episode 14 to 20 － Director
• 2003 I Not Stupid 《 小 孩 不 笨 》 Sitcom － Executive Producer/ Director