Jack Neo: I am so sorry
Irene Kng (left) and Jack Neo break down in tears during the press conference
A contrite Jack Neo faced the media briefly on Thursday morning and apologised for his affairs with several young women, which have hogged the headlines for over five days after his mistress went public.
"It's all my fault," Singapore's most successful film-maker, 50, told a packed press conference held at an auditorium in Scorpio East building on Paya Lebar Road, where his production house is based.
Dressed in a black and white checked shirt, a grim-looking Neo, with his wife Irene Kng, 46, by his side, said in Mandarin: "I want to stress that all that has happened does not involve anybody else."
Jack Neo and wife fell backstage
"I feel very fortunate that my wife has forgiven me. My wife has suffered more pain than any woman in this world. I am very sorry for what has happened," he then broke down and cried, with his head down.
When he regained his composure, he urged the media to give him "a second chance," adding: "I hope this is the last time I am speaking to the media." His wife then spoke up.
Her voice cracking, she said: "I do not know how to handle the media...I just want to say is that I have forgiven Jack. I love Jack, my marriage and my children. I have been hurt a lot. I ask the media to let us off and give us some space and your blessings."
She, too, broke down and had to be helped off the stage by friends. When her knees gave way slightly while walking away, the pack of photographers rushed forward. Neo quickly dashed to his wife's side and shouted: "Get away!"
The press conference was over in just five minutes.
- The Straits Times/ANN
Published March 11 2010
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