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    Jack Neo

    Jack Neo

    Awards & Honours

    13

    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Jack Neo stands as a titan of Singaporean cinema, having received the nation's highest artistic honor, the Cultural Medallion, in 2005. His film Ah Boys to Men is not just a box office hit but a cultural phenomenon that redefined the local film industry's potential. He has successfully sustained a franchise spanning over a decade, a rare feat in the region. His ability to blend social commentary with mainstream appeal has earned him the respect of both critics and audiences alike.

    Jack Neo receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Cultural Medallion

    National Arts Council·2005

    Highest accolade given to artists in Singapore for lifetime contribution to the arts.

    Medal of Achievement

    Mediacorp·2004

    Recognized for outstanding service in the entertainment industry.

    Honorary Degree

    Nanyang Technological University·2013

    Awarded for promoting Singaporean culture and identity through film.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Most Influential Singaporean Filmmakers

    The Straits Times·2020
    #8

    Top 10 Asian Directors

    Asian Film Awards·2019

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue Singapore

    March 2012

    The King of Local Cinema

    Harper's Bazaar

    November 2018

    Jack Neo: A Decade of Ah Boys

    Records & Feats

    Highest Grossing Local Film (Initial Release)

    Box Office·2012

    Ah Boys to Men became the highest-grossing local film in Singapore upon its release in 2012.

    Longest Running Franchise

    Career Milestone·2022

    The Ah Boys to Men franchise is the longest-running local film series in Singapore history.

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