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For many Singaporeans, Jack Neo\u2019s films are more than box-office successes \u2013 <\/span>they are cultural memory. From the biting wit of Money No Enough to the tender coming-of-age lessons in I Not Stupid, Neo\u2019s work has captured the quirks, frustrations and heart of Singapore life for five decades.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, the Singapore Film Society (SFS) is honouring the filmmaker with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala celebration on Jan 2, 2026.<\/p>\n Titled \u201cAh Boy To Director Liang\u201d, a playful nod to one of his most successful film franchises and to Neo\u2019s longstanding moniker, the event will take place at Golden Village VivoCity, GV Max, followed by a special screening of his 2003 film Homerun. SFS is also giving away 100 tickets to fans who want to attend the celebration in person.<\/p>\n Neo\u2019s entertainment journey began in the 1970s, when he first made a name for himself as one of Channel 8\u2019s most memorable comedic talents. Long before social media and streaming platforms, he developed a reputation for holding up a light to everyday Singaporeans through characters that mixed humour with pointed social commentary.\u00a0<\/p>\n One of them is Liang Po Po, who is so iconic that Neo is even bringing her back for a new movie titled Liang Po Po: The Comeback, slated for a Chinese New Year release.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n