Singapore's Most succesful Film maker Jack Neo Press Conference

SINGAPORE: The man who is in the spotlight over the recent revelations of his extra-marital affairs has finally spoken.

Jack Neo, Singapore’s most successful filmmaker, held a press conference early yesterday.

Fifty or more members of the press had gathered at an auditorium in the Scorpio East Building on Tai Sing Avenue, where Neo’s production house is based.

The press conference started with Neo’s manager Tang Wing Fai, who said he hoped the press conference would allow the matter to settle down.

He also told the media that there would not be a question-and-answer session.

After addressing those present, Neo and his wife Irene Kng walked in. They were holding hands as they entered the auditorium.

Neo pulled a chair out for her to sit before he sat down next to her.

Both looked glum, with Kng visibly exhausted. She kept her gaze fixed on her lap all the time.

Speaking in Mandarin, Neo started: “Thanks for coming. The past few days have not been pleasant. I know I am the one at fault, completely.”

He said: “I’m fortunate that my wife has forgiven me.”

At this point, he broke down in tears.

Neo continued: “My wife has endured what most people wouldn’t, but she has forgiven me.”

“She doesn’t know how to face the media, and I hope this is the last time we have to speak to the media,” said Neo.

Kng had tears in her eyes as he spoke. He then turned around to his wife, squeezed her hand and spoke to her softly before he handed her the microphone.

It was Kng’s turn to speak.

“I’m not an artiste, so I don’t know how to face such situations,” she started.

“I love Jack. I love my marriage and I love my family,” said a sad-looking Kng, dressed in a purple top and jeans.

She then asked that people “let us off”.

“I need your support. I really need your blessings,” she added.

She then broke down, crying inconsolably, and had to be helped off the stage by friends.

When her knees gave way slightly, the pack of photographers rushed forward.

Neo quickly dashed to his wife’s side and shouted: “Get away!”

Neo cried as his wife fainted in his arms.

Artiste and comedian Mark Lee went on stage to help. Ah Nan, one of the J-Team artistes, yelled at photographers to back off.

A commotion ensued as he screamed at them while raising his arms to bar them from getting closer.

The whole press conference was over in just five minutes. — Singapore Straits Times/Asia News Network