Karena Ng First Public Appearance as Raymond Lam's Girlfriend: He's Attentive & Responsible

 

Yesterday Karena Ng attended a fashion event after her trip to Tokyo with boyfriend Raymond Lam. This is her first public appearance since Raymond announced their relationship. When Raymond was mentioned, Karena appeared nervous the whole time and stuttered. When asked about her first Valentine's Day with Raymond, she revealed they had dinner in Causeway Bay, "There were other friends too, we had a great time together. It feels kinda boring with just the two of us. (What kind of gift did you get?) Didn't get one yet." Earlier Raymond mentioned he wanted to publicly hold his girlfriend's hand and walk down Causeway Bay, asked if they held hands on Valentine's Day? Sh said: "No, want to keep a low-profile relationship."

In regards to their Tokyo trip, Karena expressed she told her parents about it beforehand and she had a pleasant several day trip. Asked if she minds the trip being called their 'honeymoon'? Karena said: "Actually, there were a few other friends that went with us, but we departed from different locations." Asked who stayed with her in the hotel room? She stuttered: "There were men and women, this is too personal, I don't want to talk about it, but we stayed in separate rooms." When asked if she and Raymond stayed in separate rooms? She nodded implying yes. She added: "This time, our trip primarily revolved around eating. (Paid separately?) Friends eating together, each took turns to pay for the bill."

Fans tracked them throughout their trip, Raymond's boarding pass was even posted on the internet. Karena defended her boyfriend: "That is too personal, that is not the right thing to do. It's fine to take pictures." Also, she denied she visited Raymond's family in Xiamen, but admitted she did send new year greetings to them through the phone, she said: "Let nature take its course, no rush at all."

Raymond said its because of his girlfriend and family that he decided to announce the relationship without notifying anyone. Karena frankly expressed she did not know Raymond would make their relationship public, but she is grateful that he defended and clarified for her. She said: "I really admire him because of this. I never thought he would say such thing, so I was surprised when I heard about it, but I'm happy. (Raymond's fans complained?) In anything, there will always be people that like and dislike. There are times for work and times to relax, that is very normal. (You are the first girlfriend Raymond announced while still in the relationship?) I'm happy. (He's responsible?) He has always been, really has the sense of responsibility. He takes good care of his friends." When asked if the love sparked while they were filming together? She emphasized from the time they met to when they started dating, it was all taken one step at a time, it was not sudden and unexpected. What about Raymond's pursuit tactics? She said: "I'll keep this to myself, a small secret." What kind of strengths does Raymond have? Karena sweetly smiled: "He's attentive, treats his friends well and most importantly, a man should have a sense of responsibility." When speaking of their large age gap, Karena expressed she has no problem communicating with Raymond, "His personality is a lot like a child, he loves toys and games. The things he likes and topics, we can communicate. (Filming together as a couple team?) I don't know, let my company make the arrangements."

Source: http://tvbnewsworld.blogspot.com/

Raymond Lam's Macau concert - extremely Chok showing off muscular arms

EEG singer Raymond Lam kicked off his Light Up My Life Concert 2012 - Macau Stop last night at the Cotai Strip CotaiArena. His junior Mag Lam was his guest performer and his cousin Lin Xiawei and younger brother were in the audience to support him. Raymond didn't lose his 'King of Chok' character as he had everything including a hot wink while blowing a kiss and showed off his muscular arms. He even went off stage to shake hands with fans and take pictures. This attracted continuous screams from the 15,000 people from the audience.

Raymond expressed he has been busy shooting for new series Highs and Lows, and is fortunate to have many action scenes to help him keep fit. "Many of my concert costumes show the arms, so I have to concentrate on training my little 'mice'. (Filming so much, your losing your voice?) My voice was a little hoarse tonight. When the director was sick, I told him not to get too close." Asked if he pushed out all his Chok power? He laughed: "More like 'Chok hei' (frustration), I've been working over 10 hours in the last 10 days, I haven't had any time to sleep. It's already really good that I didn't pass out on stage!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Mavis Pan experienced earthquake in Thailand, Raymond Lam expresses concern

Raymond Lam and Bosco Wong were invited as guest performers for known TVB music producer Tang Chi Wai's concert in May. Yesterday they were rehearsing for the concert. Last year, Raymond was troubled by the exposure of bed photos with Mainland actress Mavis Pan. While Mavis was shooting in Thailand for web series 貓人女王, they were affected by the strong earthquake in Indonesia and had to be like refuges on the run due to the tsunami warning. Regarding this, Raymond expressed his concern: "I know there was an 8.9 magnitude earthquake there, the crew should be fine." Tang Chi Wai, standing besides Raymond, expressed the tsunami warning was cancelled already, Raymond continued: "Then everything's ok!" However, when asked if he sent a SMS to Mavis? He said: "We don't keep in touch."

Aside from Raymond, Bosco, Ron Ng and Alfred Hui being the key figures in Tang's concert, Kevin Cheng, Susanna Kwan, Mag Lam, FAMA, HotCha, Stephanie Cheng, Cilla Kung and Benedict Chong (Deal) will also be participating as guest performers. As for Tang himself, he has not decided if he will perform a song or not. Bosco laughed: "If he's willing to sing, we will immediately be his dancers. At most, we'll just sing together." Raymond looks forward to seeing Tang's most true side and said in advance that he will expose things about Tang. When speaking of CTI's Ricky Wong continuing poaching artists, Raymond believed this is a good thing for artists: "We will all cherish the artists, the resources and the value of artists will be higher.

Source: tvbnewsworld.blogspot.com

Prioritizing handsome image, Raymond Lam fails to cooperate

After receiving the Jade Solid Golid “Golden Melody Gold Award” for his song, Chok, in early January, Raymond Lam became the object of severe criticism. Despite this, Raymond remained the #1 Brother at TVB. In his new series, Fight Crime, Raymond will sport an unshaven appearance to fit his rough cop role.

Despite growing a beard for two weeks, Raymond only had a bit of facial hair growth above his upper lip. In addition, Raymond had to exercise at the gym daily to a achieve a better body for his role in Fight Crime. Last week, while filming in an outdoor scene, Fight Crime producer, Lam Chi Wah, who requested that more hair growth was necessitated. However, Raymond replied, “I’m afraid it would get dirty!” Producer Lam immediately let the issue go, “Then that’s okay!” Afterward, Raymond revealed, “The producer asked me to grow out my beard longer, but the facial hair on the sides of my jaw are not dense! I can’t help it!”

In Fight Crime, Michael Miu will portray the main villain. The female lead will be Elaine Ng . Kate Tsui and Ella Koon will fight over Raymond’s love. The cast was appealing and the production may even turn out to be this year’s Anniversary series! Ella will portray Raymond Lam’s subordinate; the pair will be involved in a romantic arc. To fit her policewoman role, Ella wore neutral makeup, risking the possibility that she may appear tired in the HD footage.

Chok Idol Image Mesmerizes Millions

Since 32-year-old Raymond Lam entered the entertainment industry, he has always possessed a handsome, idol image in series such as Moonlight Resonance and Men With No Shadows. In each drama, Raymond retained his handsome, well-kept image. It was not until Fight Crime in which Raymond was requested to grow a beard in order to fit his rough character. For Raymond, this may be considered a breakthrough.

Source: Excerpt from Face Magazine #246
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStar

Raymond Lam Will Only Kiss Kate Tsui in “Fight Crime”

Raymond Lam (林峯), Kate Tsui (徐子珊), and Ella Koon (官恩娜) filmed in Sheung Wan for their new TVB drama, Fight Crime "雷霆掃毒", yesterday. Raymond attracted a large crowd of fans requesting autographs and photos. A bakery proprietress smiled widely upon recognizing Raymond at her store. She offered to treat Raymond to free bread, but he refused, “No, business is still business.” Their disagreement over money went back and forth. Finally, Raymond succeeded in paying for his bread.

After completing their outdoor scene for Fight Crime, Ella and Kate boarded the TVB van to change into another set of costumes. Despite being criticized for his “undeserved” wins of Jade Solid Gold’s “Asia-Pacific Most Popular Male Singer Award” and the JSG “Golden Melody Gold Award” in January, Raymond was surrounded by a large group of fans. Raymond complied with their requests for photos and autographs in a friendly manner. It appeared that his popularity was not impacted his recent negative rumors.

Ella Unafraid of Encountering Ex-Flame Again

Recording for the Jade Solid Gold program earlier, Ella was asked whether she was afraid that she will run into ex-flame, Ron Ng (吳卓羲), at TVB City. Ella immediately changed the topic, “Aside from work, I rarely pay attention to anything else.” (Will you greet Ron Ng?) “I will say hello to everyone I know upon seeing them.”

Despite sharing numerous scenes with Raymond Lam in Fight Crime, Ella was unafraid of generating romantic rumors. Ella revealed, “In the drama, Raymond will only kiss Kate Tsui and not me!” (Is your boyfriend afraid of you encountering Ron Ng again?) “My actions are upright and I have nothing to be afraid of! My boyfriend will not ask me about my work.”

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Raymond Lam & Kate Tsui Choks away rotten peach blossoms in the Dragon year

Raymond Lam and Kate Tsui's careers sailed smoothly last year with their wallets swelling up. However, they haven't gotten anywhere in their love lives. Although Raymond did have a girlfriend, the relationship failed to blossom. As for Kate, she suffered from several rumors and has been troubled endlessly. It looks like these two 'siblings' are stuck with a bitter fate and hope the upcoming Dragon year can bring peach blossoms. The two will have to work at posing their Chok looks in hope to Chok away the rotten peach blossoms!

Having both love and career is easier said than done, but when it actually does happen, not everyone can maintain both areas. Raymond and Kate had a smooth sailing career last year. The former developed in all three areas - TV, film and music and even won many big and small awards including the Gold Song Gold Award. Kate had five series release within one year, which has helped increase her popularity. She has been accepting advertisement and stage performance jobs nonstop.

However, the two have not been so successfully in their love lives. Early last year, Raymond suffered from love injuries, while Kate's rumors with Ron Ng never ended. Later, she was even involved in Ron and Viann Zhang's relationship. Although Kate clarified several times, the rumor still is still heated as ever, giving her a huge headache.

In order to escape from the rotten peach blossoms, Raymond and Kate set out together as 'brother-sister' on a several hour ride to a peach blossom garden in Yuen Long in hope to turn their peach blossom fate around. When the two showed up at the garden, they were chatting up a storm and when they saw several hundred patches of peach blossoms, wide smiles were seen across their faces. They each chose their favorite peach blossom tree and did several clockwise runs around the tree, then they embraced the tree and enjoyed the lovely scent from the peach blossoms.

Raymond frankly expressed he hopes to continue developing in the three areas (TV, film and music) in the Dragon year. Because his Gold Song Gold Award stirred up a lot of noise, he will have to put in double the effort to do better. He said: "I will soon be releasing a new Cantonese album, this time I will be collaborating with different musicians and hope to bring new sparks to my fans. Also, I will be starting a new series with my 'sister' (Kate). As for films, I am still looking at the scripts. (What about relationships?) I will let nature take its course. I believe when it comes, it will come and by then I won't be able to avoid it, even if I wanted to."

Kate said: "I am very happy to be able to work with my big brother (Raymond). Later I will be going to Australia with him to be the guest performer at his concert. I have a lot of jobs lined up for the approaching Dragon year. It is necessary that I date someone, but I will have to first choose the right partner, there is no rush."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Raymond Lam's award for CHOK controversy continues

Yesterday TVB Executive Chairman, Dr. Norman Leung led TVB Resource Director Virgina Lok, Siu Sang Raymond Lam and the 28 Miss Chinese International Pageant (MCI) contestants for the opening ceremony of the newly constructed SKY ZONE. Depending on CHOK, Raymond Lam won the 'Gold Song Gold Award' earlier at the JSG Best Ten Music Awards, which has been controversial. Eason Chan even joked about it, yesterday Raymond expressed during an interview: "Actually in private, I am pretty good friends with him (Eason). Basically it is nothing, don't make it a big deal."

This year Raymond will be a guest performer at the MCI and will be doing hot dances with the contestants. Asked if Raymond has a contestant that he supports? He said: "Today is the first day I've seen them, haven't looked clearly. However, many of them are tall. The dance instructor asked me if it was necessarily for me to wear heels, so I can look taller."

Responses to the CHOK controversy

Virgina Lok was asked about her favorite 'son' Raymond Lam's award controversy, she said: "Perhaps this is related to his management contract with TVB, but according to the votes, he is among the best ranked. If we fear of gossips and don't give him the award, then that is unfair to Raymond. We have to safeguard JSG's system."

Regarding Raymond's CHOK, good friend Kate Tsui attended another event yesterday and expressed the song is good. She said: "I was there while he was shooting the MV, the song is pretty good."

'Fuk Luk Sau' member Johnson Lee was asked about 'Sober Band' Moses Chan, Bowie Lam and Kenny Wong's When Heaven Burns' sub theme Youth Ignorance charging up on the JSG charts, becoming their opponent, Johnson blurted out: "If we are forced to win an award, then I rather not get it." Johnson's comment seems as if he's indirectly criticizing Raymond Lam. He later fixed what he said: "If we beat Sober Band, then that wouldn't be too good! They are our seniors."

Jacky Cheung: Award must be deserved

As for Raymond's idol, Jacky Cheung, when asked about CHOK, he admitted he's out: "This year, I haven't listened to that many songs, so I don't know this song. I already said many times, the most important thing in the music scene is the music. The awards are not just presented to the people of Hong Kong, but also to other people in other areas, they can watch too. Therefore for each award ceremony, people must feel convinced, otherwise that award ceremony will less likely be accepted. I also want to correct the thoughts of some singers, thinking it's good to get awards, but the award must be deserved, otherwise it is meaningless. If each person finishes listening to the winning song, and have doubts that something is wrong with their ears, but don't go make changes, the feeling is strange. I am still in the music scene, so I hope one day the sorrows will turn into joy and we all can think back over it."

TVB's big plans revealed

Also, at the event Norman Leung revealed TVB's big plans. He expressed TVB will be purchasing 15,000 square meters of land in Tseung Kwan O in preparation for the construction of a new building in 2015. The building will be able to hold several thousand people and large-scale Variety Shows can be performed in there. The investment reaches HK$1 billion.

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Raymond Lam prevents entry to EEG, Kevin Cheng asks Myolie Wu for help into Neway Star

Last year, Kevin Cheng rose to popularly in Mainland after the drama Startling Step by Step and was the 3 award winner TV King in both HK and Mainland. A few days ago, Kevin was spotted in a secret meeting with EEG executive Ng Yue and Virgina Lok. Unfortunately, things may not work out as expected. It was said earlier Raymond Lam, who finally managed to take a stable position in EEG, wanted to stop Kevin from stealing his spot, so he started putting pressure on Virgina. To fulfill his singing dream, it's not surprising Kevin would take more initiative to make it happen. Kevin heard the news that Raymond was trying to prevent him to enter EEG, so he quickly asked his partner Myolie Wu to help him get into Neway.

After all those years of hard work, it finally paid off. The clever Kevin Cheng took the good opportunity and went to talk to Virgina in hope to get assistance to sign with a record company. It was said Kevin had always wanted to release another album. Seeing his 'junior' Raymond Lam doing so well in the music industry, already holding three HK Colisuem concerts and won the 'Asia-Pacific Most Popular Male Singer Award' twice, it is hard for him to not be jealous.

Jealous of Raymond Lam got HK Coliseum concerts

Kevin had been Virgina Lok's favorite all along, so a few days ago she personally went out to discuss an EEG contract with Ng Yue, the executive of EEG. During the time, Kevin voiced out two conditions that he wanted in the contract. First, his debut album must include Mandarin songs to help him break into the Mainland market. Secondly, he wants to open a HK Coliseum concert to fulfill a wish he had for many years.

When the rumor broke out that Kevin might become an EEG artist, Raymond heard the news and had an opinion. An insider reveals: "Of course Ah Fung (Raymond) doesn't want Kevin in EEG, because he'll weaken his current status in the company! He even met up with Miss Lok and was very concerned if Kevin's discussion with EEG went well or not. Ah Fung was so anxious, and there isn't any reason why Miss Lok didn't know what he's thinking? So, Miss Lok is feeling very 15/16 now."

Kevin heard the news that Raymond went to talk to Virgina and quickly went for plan B. He went to ask his good partner, Myolie Wu, to help him make a connection to talk to her record company Neway Star. Currently, Chilam Cheung is the only first line singer under Neway, so if Kevin successfully enters the company too, it is much easier for him to become the Big Brother.

The other day, [Sudden Weekly] contacted Myolie about her getting Kevin a connection with Neway. She smiled: "Why don't .... you ask Kevin! Its better if he responds himself!"

In regards to the news about the comparisons with Raymond and how Myolie helped him? Kevin said impatiently: "Why are you all comparing Raymond and I?! TVB will help me handle all the discussions and with which companies. We don't have to worry about this. After all, if there is news we will announce, ok?" Kevin kept his mouth shut, but Virgina admitted they are in the discussion stages: "Kevin had always wanted to sing again. After all, in many of his series, we make arrangements for him to sing the theme song, just like the recent new series The King of Boxing. As for a new album, I'm not sure if he'll be able to release one this year because he's just so busy, he doesn't even have the time to record. However, I cannot say which company he's going to sign with yet."

Neway Star Chairman (Wong Kin Ho) directly admitted he is interested in Kevin: "He is so popular now, Neway Star is interested in him, but he's very busy. The details cannot be discussed in just 1 or 2 times."

Source: Sudden Weekly Issue #858 , TVB Channel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Raymond Lam Goes In-Depth On Previous Relationship

Raymond Lam has been replying reporters' questions related to his bed photos leak lately. Here he discloses the inside story of his relationship with former girlfriend Pan Shuang Shuang.

The only girlfriend Raymond ever admitted is Rain Li back in 2001. Now 10 years have passed, a set of photos taken on the bed when he was with his ex are leaked and he never imagined he would have to confirm who he dated this way. This is the biggest difficulty he ever faced in the showbiz. But he feels blessed from receiving support from others.

"I get upset every time reading related reports. But I feel blessed. Many friends, including colleagues who I'm not close with sent SMS to me, leaving me encouraging messages. I feel better when I got a message from my dad. Family is number one to me."

Raymond met Pan on the set of movie "The Emerald and the Pearl" last year. They finally got together sometime after they were done filming. But because of their busy work schedule plus personality difference, the relationship ended shortly in January this year. Although it was only a short one, but Raymond was actually serious about her, even brought her to see his parents.

"Although I didn't know what would happen between us, but I wanted to develop a good relationship. My parents' impression on her? It was okay in the beginning. But because I would be affected by my partner easily, when I was in relationship with her, I wasn't focused enough at work. Like after I worked the entire day, when we were on the phone, she might not be happy. If her attitudes or emotions are a little different, I would feel down, my mood would be affected. People around me know. My parents would say things about it. But it's my problem that I can't balance my relationship and work."

Although the relationship ended shortly, but Raymond expressed he won't mind dating people in the showbiz. He believes then they could understand and encourage each other. This incident won't leave a bad experience for him when it comes to dating.

"Things are different. I don't feel like I was used. Taking photos...I'm those who rarely take photos even with friends. But she loves taking photos, I don't mind, I just didn't know...She did send SMS to me after the report came out. But I don't want to talk about it."

He might be used this time, but Raymond still praises Pan a good girl.

"I didn't give her a card to buy things. Instead she bought many things for me. She kept buying things for me when she was out. She was very caring. I could hardly take time off to be with her. Many times we could hardly meet up. I have to make a decision, family and career, then love, how should I choose? What is missing? Maybe the right time."

Most people are accusing Pan for leaking these photos on purpose and using Raymond for fame. Pan herself once expressed the photos could be leak when she lost her phone in the hair salon. She has turned off her cellphone and keeps herself quiet these days. Her manager disclosed they are still investigating how the photos leaked, and they have a suspect in mind.

"Shuang Shaung and her assistant had some argument earlier. The assistant knows the password of Shuang Shuang's computer. We are still investigating. Shuang Shuang is very upset. She was supposed to film a movie in early April, but it looks like we would have to see. She doesn't want to speak out right now because we are being bombard."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Raymond Lam popularity over popularity in the year of Rabbit

It's the start of the Rabbit year, Raymond Lam continues being busy in the three industries - TV, music and film. Along with Ads and his concert, he is a strong gold absorber. He's income is estimated to have reached 10 million. In the new year, Raymond is filled with confidence and also did not forget to write a word of blessing to the [Mingpao] readers. He hopes that everyone will have 'Sufficient Fung Clothing and Food' (峰衣足食) and is 'Fung Prosperous' (峰生水起). (TN: Raymond used his name (峰 'Fung') in the Chinese idioms '丰衣足食' and '風生水起' meaning 'well fed and clothed' and 'being prosperous' respectively. The characters (丰) and (風) in both idioms are also pronounced as 'Fung')

Raymond has been busy from the Tiger year and into the Rabbit year. Asked if he has time to meet a 'Rabbit Girl' girlfriend? He laughed: "Girlfriend born in the year of Rabbit is fine, but what happens if she's a Tiger? Won't that mean a lion? Relationships, leave it to fate! Perhaps I have to find someone older to fit me. It's more like I need her to look after me instead. I told Ron Ng before, perhaps we need to find an 'Ah Sei' (maid) to be our girlfriends because we have no time to take care of her!" The topic then changed to Linda Chung, Raymond expressed that it's just rumors, he rather rumor something that is more real, but first have to bear with his career. He really admires Carol Zhu giving behind the scenes support to her husband Andy Lau and for so many years too, it is not easy.

Declines job for family

Each year, Raymond gets busier and busier, but he insists on taking the Lunar New Year off to spend with his family. "This New Year, depending on where my grandmother is in Hong Kong or Xiamen, I will definitely be with her because in the last few years, she did not have good health. I want to have more time to spend with her. I declined all of my Lunar New Year jobs, even the large-scale Lunar New Year's Eve show in Mainland, I didn't do." In fact, since last year Raymond started not to accept jobs on Lunar New Year's Eve, he hopes to be able to countdown to the new year with his family, so he wants to be in his hometown Xiamen, convenient for seeing his family.

When speaking of his Rabbit year wish? Raymond said: "I am very pleased with the development I had last year, feels very rich. TV, music and film, I was developing in all three at the same time, including Mainland series and films, music album and concert. Recently, I completed the recording of my Mandarin album, it's work that I really want to be able to do this year. I hope I will have more jobs and no less, as well as new breakthroughs in the new year. In the new film Tale of the White Snake, a new frontier starts, taking in a new type of audience."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Linda Chung supports Raymond Lam : Still young

Earlier before this TVB's "biological son" Raymond Lam received negative comments and Virginia Lok, Mrs. Fong immediately stood up to give him support. As a rumoured girlfriend, Linda Chung said that no matter how bad is Raymond's ticket sales, she would still support him and said that Raymond is still young, just do his best in his part is enough.


Yesterday TVB's fa dan Linda Chung, Jennifer Tse, Jacqueline Chong and Wong Yuen Yuen were at a household event organised by HomeSquare, wearing dresses based on household theme. Linda Chung appeared with her crystal lighting dress, Jennifer wore a sexy dress, and Wong Yuen Yuen who did breast enlargement wore a "bed" themed dress on stage.


Earlier before this Lawrence Wong pointed that Raymond was the cause of the poor box office. After that Virginia Lok brought Mrs. Fong's letter with words of encouragement to give support to Raymond Lam making Raymond to get teary. Linda Chung said, "It is very touching for Mrs. Fong to write letter to any artist, she always love us. As an artist, the most important is to do our best, the rest we can't control." Linda continued saying, "A film cannot represent everything, Raymond is still young, I'm not professional and I don't know how to differentiate, I only know how to do my best, definitely there would still be people who would appreciate and don't appreciate me." She also expressed that although she was very busy and didn't have the time to watch Raymond's new film, but she would still buy the disc to watch to support.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Raymond Lam teary eyes after getting note of encouragement from Mrs. Fong

Since producer Lawrence Wong said Raymond Lam led the box office to do poorly and basically said that he can't support the market, Raymond has not responded because he's been working in Mainland. Last night, Raymond was one of the guest performers at the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2010 held in Tianjin. Accompanied by TVB executive Virgina Lok, Raymond meets the media and responded to the news for the first time.

Raymond said that he has not seen the reports, but it was only this year that he stepped into the film scene, so he is willing to accept all comments and promises to continue his hard work. He said: "I was never upset. I found out about the news because someone told me, but comments and evaluations from my seniors will help me think where I need to improve." Later, Miss Lok handed Raymond a book, where there was a note personally written by 6th Aunt (Mona Fong) attached inside. The note read: "Have no fear of gossips, favorable criticisms are acclaimed, continue to achieve better results." Seeing his boss's support for him, Raymond had teary eyes on the spot.

Speaking of this year's popular discussions on Moses Chan and Wayne Lai battling for TV King, Raymond frankly said that every year he looks at it like something normal. Though he has been in the industry for more than 10 years, but there are many TVB seniors around, as a junior he only needs to focus on his own part. He said: "Mrs. Fong sent me a note of encouragement, I really felt surprised, didn't know how to react, I couldn't believe that she notices my work. Before many seniors said they bleed TVB's blood, now I finally understand, having such a good boss watching over me and being so understanding, my competitive heart really came back! Ask me if I have confidence to win the award? I say yes I do!"

Miss Lok expressed that she intends to urge her artists and colleagues to quit drinking. As for Lawrence Wong exposing the inside story within the company while drunk, she said: "It's only called the inside story if it's true. (The truth comes out after drinking!) It's not true. (Was Mrs. Fong upset?) I report everything that happens in the company to her weekly, she understands what's going on. The incident that happened that day I only knew after reading the paper. I had to calm down and look at it a second time, not emotional, not angered, just felt that it's a huge problem."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Director: Raymond Lam has potential to be Tony Leung's successor

Raymond Lam and Miriam Yeung starred in "Perfect Wedding", a romantic movie directed by Wong Zhen Zhen. Reported earlier made a distance phone interview with the famous female director.

Wong Zhen Zhen gives people the impression of being hearty, straight forward. There were people from the industry who pointed that Raymond in (Perfect Wedding) has successfully brought out the charm in him. Towards this, Wong Zhen Zhen did not hesitate and laughingly said, "I think that Raymond Lam has the potential to be Tony Leung Chiu Wai's successor, but he needs to take it slowly, he has just officially started this year, my job is to bring out the charm in him, if he is willing to put in more effort, open up himself, it's might be possible.

"The current Raymond Lam that we see has only shown 30% of his ability, he has more than this."

Wong Zhen Zhen frankly said, everytime when she films, she would look for the lead roles for a drink and chit chat, getting more familiar with each other is easier to understand their inner thoughts. She did not feel that Raymond Lam has "prince disease", whereas Miriam, she worked even harder to bring out the 3D (different personalities) in the role.

"Perfect Wedding talks about sister-brother love. Miriam Yeung who married Real Ding in reality who is 5 years younger than her, when she received the script she immediately asked me ' is this writing about me' ?"

While talking, Wong Zhen Zhen told the reporter something hilarious, "Before filming intimate scenes Raymond and Miriam hesitated, because he is very close with Miriam's husband, Real Ding, saying that when filming the intimate scenes would be very awkward, so I suggested him: " Why not you give a call to her husband and talk for a bit, couldn't believe he said "okay", don't know if the two guys did successfully "discuss" in the end, haha..."

Asking about "sister-brother" love, Wong Zhen Zhen who has attractive appearance expressed, if this year she is only 18 years old she would definitely reject this type of relationship, her target must definitely be more matured than her, can provide her material things, but at this stage she feels that being happy is enough, elder or younger isn't a problem at all.

"A lady also hopes to find a man who is energetic and lively, and not a man who would just stay home and watch the TV, wouldn't that be boring?"

Model Chrissie Chau highly praised Raymond Lam for his soft lips, it's very comfortable when kissing him!

According to Hong Kong's news, Chrissie Chau, Raymond Lam and Miriam Yeung appeared at press conference for the movie yesterday, Chrissie Chau frankly said that she deeply missed the kissing scene with Raymond Lam and also praised Raymond, "nice to kiss", and exposed that when she was filming she fell in love with him!

Chrissie Chau said in the cinema when she was watching her intimate scenes with Raymond Lam she felt abit choked: "He's nice to kiss, when filming I also fell for him abit."

The magazine's reporter asked "Perfect Wedding's" director Wong Zhen Zhen, when she accepted the interview she pointed, "Chrissie Chau is currently very hot(high popularity) in Hong Kong, previously I bumped into her in a public event, I felt that she is just a model, she has her own character, after working together only I realised that she's very smart!"


Source: UDN news
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Raymond Lam breaks the "good person" image for new drama "Ad Mania"

Yesterday afternoon, modern drama Ad Mania an inspirational drama about the life of advertisements in the workplace held a press conference hosted by COSTA Cruise in Huangpu River. The drama is directed by Hong Kong director Yip Chiu Yi and stars TVB popular Siu Sang Raymond Lam, Joe Ma, Tang Yan and Ran Chen. Recently, the "flying in space" Raymond has been appearing in Shanghai very often for work purposes, he frankly said that this time in Ad Mania, he'll be turning his on-screen 'good person' image into a 'half good half evil', a whole new role.


Filming will split into three seasons with a total of 80 episodes. Hong Kong golden director (Yip Chiu Yi) has made many classic films and series, like Looking Back In Anger and the The Greed Man. This time Directr Yip will personally do the work, compared to other simple workplace idol dramas, Ad Mania is a rare drama that mirrors the reality of the selling and advertising market.


As TVB's popular Siu Sang, Raymond has in fact been long promoted for TVB's new generation "First Brother". But, Raymond expressed: "TVB has never had the so-called first or second brother. We are a big family." Recently, Raymond's Growing Through Life broadcast in both Mainland and Hong Kong, but the TV ratings were not too satisfying. Initially hoping to take the TVB's TV King title, looks like Raymond's been affected by the series. Raymond expressed: "The theme of this drama is more serious and heavy. Not everyone is interested in that particular subject matter, but this cannot be controlled by the artists. I am just doing my best on my own part. Also not all series that artists film are going to be trendy or have good response. It is more important to learn something new and be able to develop yourself through acting."


As to accepting this drama Ad Mania, Raymond had only looked at the story outline, he frankly said that his role this time is very different from before. His "good person" image will change into "half good, half evil", he said: "My character is very career-minded, he has strong principles, but sometimes in order to reach his goal, he will use some tactics, a little selfish, is very realistic A very realistic role." Raymond also reveals that actually he really hopes to portray someone who is so evil that people will clincg their teeth, even someone that is a slight psychopath. But unfortunately, until now no one has asked him to portray this type of role.

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Source: Shanghai Evening Post
Translator: aZnangel@asianuniverse

Raymond Lam massages Miriam Yeung's feet

Raymond Lam and Miriam Yeung collaborate in their new film, Perfect Wedding. In the film, Raymond playa the role of a lawyer. He who grew up in a single-parent family does not believe in love, only has one night stand with girls. Miriam on the other hand is a "Wedding Devil" and calls herself a wedding advisor. The both of them go through a night together and think that they wouldn't meet again, but after a wedding ceremony, the both of them bump into each other again. In the film, there's a scene that Raymond massages Miriam's feet and Miriam's expression shows that she's in pain. This scene shows that her heart is captured by the sincere and warm-hearted Raymond Lam.


This film has many other casts included Chrissie Chau, Pierre Ngo, Ken Hung and others. Chrissie wears a low cut dress and appears cute and lovable in the film. She only believes the person that would only give her happiness is Raymond Lam.


Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Raymond Lam admitted to hospital

Raymond Lam who has been busy with filming was admitted to the hospital yesterday. He was accompanied by his father to receive further treatment. The doctor diagnosed that he has cervical displacement. His bones were protruding his nerves, therefore he needed to stay in the hospital to get a detailed check-up. Because of this, he also missed the selection for Jade Solid Gold.

After his concert, Raymond has been working non-stop. Recently, he's collaborating with Charmaine Sheh to film their new series, "Colorful World of Sister Fa". Maybe it was because previously when he was training in his dance, he was hurt but did not receive proper treatment, and he overworked himself, finally his body could not take it. Raymond felt dizzy when he got up but he still wanted to continue working. At about noon, he couldn't move his neck and was sent to hospital, accompanied by his father.

Doctor said that Raymond has cervical displacement, causing his bones protruding his nerves, therefore it affected his neck's movements. Doctor advised him to stay in the hospital for further observation for 2 days. He was supposed to attend selection for Jade Solid Gold and was expected to get 1 and a half awards. In the end, he had to miss the event. An executive revealed that Raymond was injured and expressed that he's resting in the hospital now. The inital plan for him to duet live with Ah Sa had to be canceled. However, during the show, Raymond who was bedridden talked about his condition through the phone, he said, " I'm sorry I couldn't make it to come, but now my neck can move a little bit, maybe because recently my work has affected my old injury, I promise everyone that I'll recover soon."

Joey Yung, Miriam Yeung and Ah Sa attended the event and expressed that they were worried about Raymond Lam, Joey said, " I haven't asked about him yet, I just knew about it, hopefully he'll love his fans more, don't let them get worried of him." (Do you feel it's a price to pay for popularity?) "Everyone knows he's the most famous, it's the price to pay for the most famous." A Ah Sa said, " Ya, that's why we won't duet." Miriam expressed that she would call to ask him about his condition and would also introduce a good doctor to him.


Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Prince Fung collaborates with 10 years old mental disable Ah Sheh

Almost every Siu Sang that has collaborated with Charmaine Sheh has got rumours with her, but she seemed to have no fate with Raymond Lam. The both of them would collaborate again in their new series and Raymond Lam hoped that the rumours would help to prove his charm. Ah Sheh said that she doesn't dare to dislike Raymond.


Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, and Toby Leung attended the praying ceremony for Colorful Life of Sister Fa yesterday. In the series, Ah Sheh plays the role of a 10 years old mental disabled person. She had to cut her hair short and looked like she was mentally disabled. She also went to the school for mental disabled kids to interact with the children to learn more. In every series that Ah Sheh films, there would be rumours with the actor, however in her previous collaboration with Raymond Lam in Drive of Life, there was no rumours about them. Raymond joked and said, " Before this I collaborated with her, but she was rumoured with someone else, I really need to examine myself again, maybe I'm not charming enough, there should be rumours in this series la!" Ah Sheh explained that it was the media's problem that she and Raymond did not have rumours, "It's good that there wasn't any rumours!" (Are you afraid that there will be rumours saying you dislike Raymond?) "Why would I dislike Prince Fung? We have collaborated a lot and knew each other for a long time, most important is we collaborated well."


There was hope for Raymond Lam to get the TV King award, but unfortunately his new series ( Growing Through Life) did not receive good ratings, he expressed that he was abit disappointed, " Disappointed of course, I took 5 months to film this series, I also had to prepare for concert, it was quite tough filming it, I feel there's unfamiliar Mainland artists, Mainland also broadcasted the series earlier than us so it affects the ratings as well." ( Affecting you in competing for TV King?) "Don't start this too fast la! Don't start this on me again. Every year I don't know what should I say, I really want to concentrate on my own work." (Feel pressured?) "Concentrate too much on TV King I'm afraid you all would be bored."


Besides this, although Can't Buy Me love received good ratings, Ah Sheh said that because of the Manila's incident, everyone was not in the mood to celebrate, and Phillipine's mourning cannot compensate anything! She hopes that Can't Buy me Love would bring joy and comfort to audiences.


Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Raymond Lam discovers he fell for 'retarded' Charmain Sheh and couldn't accept

Raymond Lam, Charmaine Sheh and Yoyo Chen stars in TVB new series Colourful World of Sister Fa. Yesterday Raymond and Yoyo were in Queen filming a scene where Raymond discovers that he fell for the mentally challenged Charmaine and couldn't accept it. So he ran out into the rain and coincidentally met his ex-girlfriend Yoyo. Caught in his emotions, Raymond immediately embraces Yoyo.

Last night before filming, Raymond laughed and said once he found out that he had get wet in the rain, he immediately went back home to grab under clothing for protection. He said he was in the rain for a little more than an hour.


Source: 21CN.com

Translator: aZnangel@asianuniverse

Ah Sa Once Bitten Twice Shy, Raymond Lam rather get a "Ah Sei" (maid)

Recently, in EEG and Shaw Brothers' joint collaborated film The Jade and the Pearl starring Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) and Raymond Lam are involved in a square of love, but in real life both expressed that they absolutely cannot accept it. Ah Sa frankly said a friend of hers experienced this type of relationship and eventually had to accept 'as long as the man knows where home is', making Ah Sa feel helpless. She said: "In this kind of situation, no matter how much I love the man, I will still immediately leave heartlessly. Perhaps because I'm a Scorpio, when I love someone I will give my whole self to love him, but at the same time I hold a strong strength. I want to be my other half's only one and I have to be his only one."

A Listener is enough

Raymond has not been in a relationship since college, he basically expressed he won't start a confusing relationship. Although he has always hoped for a romantic relationship, when he thinks about his tight work schedule then he will naturally take a step back and does not have to the courage to start. He joked: "Before I talked about girlfriends with Ron Ng and we joked that in this industry, we want a 'maid' (Ah Sei) more than a girlfriend!"

After Ah Sa's 4 year marriage with Ronald Cheng ended, she began to have a new view on love. She expressed that she is currently living comfortably and is not forcing anything or causing tensions. However when asked about starting a family, Ah Sa said with hesitation: "I don't know either, after one marriage experience, both of us has learned mutual trust and to keep a promise, but in reality that really caused a lot of problems. So I will not deliberately wish for it anymore. (Do you really enjoy the single life now?) I enjoy everything, now I am not afraid that anything will affect me because I'll go talk to someone about it, but do not need any comfort. It is enough to have a listener, I know I can get better slowly because I have never forced myself into a death path, commiting suicide that kind."

Body like an old granny

Raymond and Ah Sa have been in the industry for more than 10 years, though they do have the fame and wealth, but behind the scenes they really sacrificed a lot. Raymond said: "Actually I'm quite contradictory. Before I really wanted to earn more money, so my family won't have any worries or burdens in life, but eventually I discovered that I missed a lot of time!" As for Ah Sa's health getting weaker in the past year, she said: "For my current illness, it is hard to get better, before I would never miss any public events that I attend alone. But there was one time I was going to fly to Shanghai for an event, when I reached the airport, I really couldn't hold it anymore and had turn around, singing and filming are my ideals, but if my health is not good then I can't do anything. Now, my body is like an old granny, so now I do want to rest more."

Although some people say how many ten years are there in life, to the entertainment circle artists like Raymond and Ah Sa, money is not what they currently want to pursue in life, Raymond said: "These days, my work schedule is allocated well, I hope to have more time to spend with my family. Daddy and Mommy are starting to get older, I really hope to take them on a trip around the world next year." Turns out that since Raymond's entry into the industry, the further family vacation they have been on is Shantou. If his parents wants to see him, they will just have to fly to the location of where Raymond is doing stage work, their time spent together is just limited to a having a meal.

Having said that, Raymond could not help but blame himself, he said: "My parents don't need my money, it is not money that will satisfy them, so I want to take Mom out for clothes shopping because when we were young it is Mom who bought us clothes, although it is something small, I believe that will make her really happy! (So little time to see each other, tell your parents to live with you?) Because my parents have business in Mainland, can't come back to Hong Kong to live, but we do have family meetings, talk about some of our big plans, it is not that we don't have communication."

Give up on pursing fame and fortune

Ah Sa said she has intentions of letting go of fame and fortune, taking a year off to rest and recover her health. Although a year time can really change a lot, Ah Sa frankly said 'can't worry too much': "Well fate destined me this occupation, I am dedicated to giving to performing arts, even if I'm done resting, I will continue. I remember last year the most serious was when I collapsed on the ground, it is frighten. I am personally low on blood sugar and often get stomach cramps. Before I faint, I usually know it's coming, but that time I really couldn't have guessed. The doctor said that there is no medicine to prevent this too!"

Madly spending money all in one go

Raymond was born to a wealthy family, Ah Sa grew up in a well-off family. Towards money, both of them have the same opinions. Ah Sa exposed that a colleague teased that she's stingy, she said: "Besides the great cost of buying house and car, I feel that using 10 dollars to buy something is already really expensive to me. Mani always tells me to buy a diamond to hold value, saying that within a year the diamond will be greater in value, but I feel that it's not necessity!"

But someone who loves her family, Ah Sa frankly said she spends a lot on her family and is absolutely willing to. Earlier Ah Sa's grandfather was seriously ill, while she was busy with work and couldn't go see him. So to take advantage of time, she broke off her stingy personality and went on a direct flight on a helicopter to Macau hospital to see her beloved grandfather. She said: "Not even a week I spent 50,000 dollars, but my family did not mind! Because I am very close with my family, even if we don't see ach other, we often talk on the phone. My dad recently even started playing with Weibo, so we can communicate through that network."

Have always lived in luxury provided by his parents, Raymond recently used his 10 year savings to purchase a 20 million, more than 1000 sq ft luxury home in the Western District and then bought a Maserati sports car for over a million dollars as a way to reward himself. Raymond said: "Haha! Usually I don't really have the opportunity to spend money, this time I emptying my pockets all in one go, have to start saving all over again!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Raymond Lam is Treated Like A VIP at the Shanghai Expo

Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Toby Leung, and Mainland actresses Zhao Zi Qi and Song Wen Fei attended to the press conference of "Growing Through Life" in Shanghai. Almost hundreds of media came to interview. The actors talked about things during filming. Zhao and Song, who link to Raymond and Bosco romantically, greatly praised the two are professional and amiable. The girls even joked when they were rehearsing with Raymond and Bosco, they were attracted by the two's handsome faces and almost couldn't resist.

Toby frankly said after working with Mainland teams, her Mandarin improved a lot and likes to film Mainland drama more and more. In addition, the actors also took this opportunity to visit the HK pavilion and received VIP treatment. During their visit, many visitors fought to take pictures with them.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: Kay's Entertainment