Jack Neo

Filmmaker, director of Ah Boys to Men

Jack Neo - Filmmaker, director of Ah Boys to Men
Born

January 24th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Singapore

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A filmmaker, director, and actor from Singapore. Directed and produced numerous films, with significant success in the local film industry. Gained popularity with the 'Ah Boys to Men' series, which portrayed the lives of national servicemen in Singapore. Also involved in theater productions and television, and received recognition for contributions to the entertainment sector.

Directed the 'Ah Boys to Men' film series

Produced and starred in various local films

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