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- News Interview: Raymond Lam's Under Stress -
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Friday, January 19, 2007
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Grew Up In A Rich Family; Raymond Lam's Under Stress
source: SingTao
credits: Raymondforest
Translated by: Vickie@The Beehive
In 1998, Raymond Lam was in USA studying architecture, and went back to Hong Kong for the summer.That day he was eating dinner with his father and friends, because of Chan Kwoon Ming's words, he gave up on achitecture, joined TVB and started out with extras in many series.
Raymond joined the industry when he was 18, and in 2003, he got the "Most Improved Actor" Award because of "Survivor's Law". Even though there's still a great distance before getting the "Best Actor" Award, but he knows that he's improving year by year and hopefully someday, the audience will agree with his acting and his position.
There had been rumors saying that he's Li Hau Wor (one of the TVB owners)'s godson, Raymond honestly replied, "Actually, my father knows Chan Kwoon Ming, who was one of the actor managers in the past. In 1998, we had a dinner together, and Mr. Chan asked me if I have any interest in being an actor. I've always knew that I'm not the type to do business, and since Mr. Chan thought I have the protential, I decided to join the training class. I worked hard by myself, without any help from others. Acting is my first job, and the one I'm most familar with, if I don't act, I don't know what else I can do, and I know that I still have a lot to learn."
Raymond Lam is from a big family, and is the eldest son and grandson, so the family has high hopes on him. He has more stress than any normal person, but he never gives up, and worked hard through these 8 years.
Lately, Raymond's busy filming "The Legendary Era" which is 60 episodes. His character is to act as a spoiled brat, and it's his first time working with Damien Lau, and second time working with Gigi Wong. On the first day of work, Damien already had a talk with him, hoping that they can bring out a "father-and-son" feeling, and Gigi became the mother, cooking food and soup for others. Gigi had officially became the crew's special cook, and since Raymond lives himself, he has to rely on Gigi. He praises that Gigi's chicken and clam soup are delicious!
Raymond was originally from a large family, even larger than the family in "The Legendary Era". He describes his family as internationally, because often times when he works overseas, he meet with his relatives. This time portraying a rich boy must be easy for him. He says, in reality, he can't choose his own family, and it's totally different from his character. A spoiled brat doesn't have pressure and would only ask his parents for money to enjoy life and not work. However, in real life, Raymond's under a lot of stress, because he's the eldest son, so he has to establish an example. Also his family has high hopes on him, causing him to have more pressure than others.
Ways To Relax Himself
Family gives pressure....job gives pressure....being an older brother is a pressure..how does Raymond relax himself?
"That's easy! Eating, and playing video games. I love to eat seafood, maybe because Xiamen has lots of seafood due to its location near the sea. Oysters are my favorite, my grandmother is already 80 something, so I visit her every year. My relationship with my family is very close, when my parents were not in Hong Kong, I always join other family reunions."
"Eating oysters are good for men?"
"I don't know, I just know I love it; oysters with white wine are the best combination. I have friends who open oyster bars, however I get sick everytime I eat it. Also, lately the oysters from USA have many bacteria in them, so I don't eat it as much. Also, I love to eat hot pot because you can eat while you talk."
Raymond is a guy who never gives up. The pressure has become his motivation to work, plus his competitve personality is why he chose this road. Since the decision is made, he tried his best to accomplish something, to prove that he can support himself. In these recent years, he haven't asked his parents for money anymore, and has set a good example for his younger siblings.
Wants To Date...
"Do I have responsibilities to marry first and have kids?"
"My mother has been asking me when I would find a girlfriend, but I don't have time, so how can I date? During the past 8 years, I have never stopped filming, and my career is still in the rising point."
"Do I want to date?"
"Of course! Except, I don't have the chance. Just talking for a little while, reporters are already taking pictures. Maybe I haven't met a person who doesn't care about the paparazzi, so I'll continue to work hard first!"
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