Raymond Lam Sees Karena Ng as His Family
On March 3, Raymond Lam (林峯) held his A Time 4 You autograph fan signing in Ma On Shan. Attended by over 700 fans, Raymond performed his two hit singles, “Nice” and “The Same Forest” <同林>, and played some interactive games with a few lucky fans.
Having recently returned from a “honeymoon” trip to Milan with girlfriend Karena Ng (吳千語), Raymond appeared to be in energetic spirits at the fan signing. In an interview with the press after the event, Raymond expressed that he had a great vacation, and thanked the press for their concerns.
During the interview, Raymond revealed that Karena calls him “Ah Man” instead of “Ah Fung” like most of his friends and colleagues. “Only family calls me by that name,” Raymond said.
Asked if Raymond considers Karena as part of his family, Raymond looked embarrassed, but nodded.
In the past 19 days, Raymond and Karena traveled to Tokyo, Okinawa, and Milan. Rumor has it that Raymond spent over $500,000 HKD for the trips. As Raymond’s work schedule will be busier in the coming months, the singer-actor expressed that he will not go on vacation with Karena again anytime soon. Raymond also refused to disclose the actual vacation fees, stating, “I will not respond to such private matters.”
In order to spend time with Karena, it was reported that Raymond had to reject some high-paying job offers, and also declined to participate in the promotional tour for his upcoming war epic, Saving General Yang <忠烈楊家將>. To this, Raymond clarified, “I didn’t know about the promotional tour when I requested for my vacation.” Raymond also stressed that he would always spend some time off during the Lunar New Year holidays in order to spend some time with his family and friends.
Raymond, who arrived on time at the autograph signing, was asked if Karena had told him to do so. Raymond laughed and said, “Yes. Thank you.” Is he improving? “I have always been working on it.” Was this improvement influenced by Karena? “We both influence each other, and we are both improving.”
Asked if Raymond sees Karena as his marriage partner, Raymond said, “I will be serious.”
Source: skypost.hk, On.cc, Singpao.com
This article is written by Addy for JayneStars.com.
I think many women who used to have rumors or relationship with LF will be jealous reading this report. Karena is so far the only woman whom he has acknowledge as gf right? and he seems pretty open to their relationship. I bet those women will say what’s a lucky b!tch is she?LOL>…
I agree with you Veejay and I guess Karena is luckier than all of the others because she seemed to have met him at the right time in his life where he is now more mature and serious. I bet he hopes to settle down soon, but it is a matter of whether she is or not since she is still very young. In Rain Li’s case, I think she met him too early in life so the timing was not right. Timing is so important…
I totally agree with you guys,right time and hope for right person….
He was forced to acknowledge and I suppose he wants to marry, maybe her, maybe someone else and so this is the first step towards prepping his fans on his intention. except his intention is mature but his choice of girls are not. She is way too young for marriage in today’s world. But of course there are those who marry young. Timing is important, for him. He is at the right age for marriage and fatherhood but his choice of potential bride tells me he is still immature or rather he prefers young women. Believe me, if he doesn’t marry this one, the next one is probably around the same age. He has a preference and it is at this moment sorta either as shallow as any hot blooded young men out there or quite simply disturbing.
Ok, you can all red arrow me.
I also think if he does not marry Karena, then his nex girlfriend may be around his age or maybe even be older…
@Funn Lim: Very curious, why you think he is forced to acknowledge Karena? Key word is “Forced”. I wonder what force him in your opinion.
Funn,
I think all celebrities especially women wants to marry young. Of course to us commoners, it is the norm to marry around late 20s to early 30s. However for them, marrying a younger person doesnt really equate to maturity level. I think its all preferences ar the end of the day.
Forced as in exposed by the media, forced as in pushed to a corner to acknowledge the existence of a fact, forced as in he did not hold a press con willingly or release a statement prior to exposure.
These stuffs, if wanna hide, still can hide. The media hasn’t exposed any pic of them together so there is no corner. And he dun hold a press conference (it’s so laughable if there is a press conference just for things like that) but he grabbed the chance to tell the reporters willingly.
So I disagree with the word “force” from you.
My personal opinion, I don’t really like Karena. She is not pretty as everyone claim she is.
Do she and Raymond really have that much commons, same interests, same outviews and goals in life?
Roger and Cindy is different, they both born, grown up in Hong Kong, their culture is same.
And I can said after being married, that culture, viewpoints, interests, goals, are all important things that hold a relationship together. Sure, there are lust, but after the lust if you don’t even have same culture, you will be argue all day.
And being Chinese, I can said that someone who is Guangdong, Hong Kong people DO NOT, DO NOT have the same culture and even the same style of food compared with someone who is Beijing or Shanghai.
I feel they won’t last, even if they get married, I think they won’t last too. Just my 2 cents.
Karena is a HK girl, Leilafan. You think she is a China girl? Nope, she is HK girl. Nothing different to Roger and Cindy who are also HK couple.
Since theyre HKers both, now do you think they will last longer?
LeilaFan, ‘pretty’ is relative. As long as Lam Fung think she’s pretty, then that’s enough. (And there’s nothing to say Lam Fung is handsome either, not that it matters.) As for same culture, same outlook in life, same interests, etc., differences attract. If they’re the same, then that leaves no room for development. Perhaps their differences will be what makes them work. If they get married but it doesn’t last, who cares? Enjoy the ride, live life, and move on.
Oh Karena born and grown up in HK? I didn’t know that, I thought she a new actress that just come bak to Hong Kong from like oversea.
To be honest, I don’t like Raymond, I don’t think he is handsome. I don’t follow his news, nor care enough to follow Karena news, so I don’t know that she was a HK girl, LOL!
If they last, good for them.
And “MT”, I can tell you that if 2 people are very different from characters, to personality, to goals, and outlooks on life. There won’t be anything to develope as they won’t even have a common interest or common topic to talk about. It is hard to get to know, or developement with someone who you talk to them and they have totally opposite views and outlooks as you.
And most couples divorce becasue of “differences” in their marriage.
“Mt” wait till you get married then you know. And different cultures are one of the reason why in laws hard to get along.
I know that you don’t follow so you don’t know she is a HK girl :). That’s why I told you that she is a HK girl. It means your different culture dun work on them, I guess so.
lol, I’m not Raymond’s fan so I don’t care who he with. As long as she over 18, and not underage, it is fine. Wish them the best.
If underage his career is gone! 18 is already a bit pushing it but yes yes some older guys like younger girls.
The legal age in HK for girl is 16, so she is over legal age for 4 years already. She is 20 this year, not 18 or 19.
@Funn Lim~. You are absolutely spot on right! His taste in women is immature as she is so young. He needs to get with someone who has the same view currently… ex. Family, kids, seen the world, experienced…
The only thing that makes it hard is that he is so damn rich that she may just settle for him. Think about it, will there be someone else who is richer than LF that will date her? It’s like a risky chance. Honestly for Karena as she is a nobody (kelefe) it doesn’t get any better than LF… Sorry that’s the truth.
I agree with Funn in that RL was forced to acknowledge the relationship. Unless the “leaks”, expose, and rumours leading to the acknowledgement was intentional, he was forced.
It is about time for Raymond Lam to get matured.
I agree with you.
But I think both Karena and Raymond seems serious about this!
But then again.. time will say everything!
$500,000 HKD for the trips and an unspecified amount for shopping.
Anyway do I hear wedding bells soon?
Funn,
I don’t think Raymond is ready to get married yet. The vacations and choosing a young girlfriend indicates that he would like to date for some time and have fun, chase back some excitement for lost youth. Dating someone much younger can re-energize your perspective.
Jayne, you said it! exactly my thoughts. Sorta jerk you know?
@Funn @HieTieShou
It depends on the age of the woman. My personal perspective is that a woman past 25 years old will naturally start thinking about marriage and the future of the relationship, no matter how long she may have been dating her boyfriend.
Someone young such as Karena has a lot of youth. At the age of 19, life is just beginning so to speak. Many new experiences socially and careerwise makes life very exciting, following years of being in school. Marriage will not be on the mind of a girl her age, but rather just exploring life.
Raymond probably fell for the type of girl, or rather wanted to pursue a certain feeling from dating. Based on her press interview clips, Karena seems pretty straightforward and still doesn’t have the facade of an actress who has been in the industry for a long time. She seems fresh, cheerful, and without pretense. They seem like excitable young lovers, and it’ll be interesting to see where this goes.
I wouldn’t be too negative about the outcome of their relationship. My impression is that Raymond wouldn’t marry someone his family doesn’t like, as he is too respectful towards his family.
Unless 5 years down the road he marries the same girl. Then not jerk.
Anyway Raymond!! Be careful, if not you get 1 + 1 for your wedding!
Jayne,
I was going to respond to Funn’s comments up there about choosing a young girl and was going to say what you just said.I think Ray is trying to re live his old days again since he spent most of it working and building his career. About marriage, I have a feeling that he may be ready but not sure if Karena is since she is hardly an adult and is too young. Therefore, at the moment they may seem to really be in love and enjoy each other’s company as a dating couple. However, marriage may be different because they both don’t seem to be on the same page. I heard that Jay Zhou just broke up with Hannah. She is around the same age as Karena and Jay and Ray are both the same age too… Time will tell all…
Jayne, I personally feel the age is a factor. Let’s see if a pattern emerges.
Anyway there are girls as young as Karena who makes marriage their career objective and lifetime ambition. And since she snagged Raymond, who is considered the top of those bachelor hierarchy, perhaps it is her dearest ambition to be Mrs Lam. I know it may sound shallow but there are girls like that. Won’t begrudge them but I just feel the problem lies more with Raymond.
Funn,
Well it is dependent on what a person wishes to get out of dating.
Myolie said recently that she hopes to date with marriage in mind, as she hopes to get married and she is already a certain age. She would rather date for the sake of a quality relationship rather than for companionship reasons. Kenneth Ma also has the future in mind when dating, as his requirements involve mainly compatibility and getting along with his family.
Myolie and Kenneth’s personalities come across as risk-aversive in their choice of a dating partner. They see their choices as leading to the traditional route of marriage and kids.
Raymond’s choice in recent girlfriends, based on the impression of Mavis Pan and Karena Ng, is that he chasing a certain excitement/fun factor in the relationship. Mavis and Karena are different types as well, so Raymond seems to be still exploring his preferences.
Mavis seemed to have wild streak that didn’t mash with his traditional family, and Karena is young and just making her footsteps in the entertainment industry. Raymond’s dating intentions may be focused on the present and to enjoy each other’s company, allowing the future path of the relationship to unfold by itself. Raymond seems more impulsive and follows his heart rather than regard dating as in finding a future marriage partner. As long as his girlfriends have the same expectation in the relationship and he doesn’t make promises that can’t be fulfilled, then that’s fine.
They dated 8 months, if it’s for fun, it’s such a long fun.
I wonder is Cindy Au falls to the type of girls just for fun to Roger in the beginning when they started to date when she was 18 and he was 33. Now with a happy family, the 18 time of Cindy is considered as “for fun”?
Fox,
8 months together in a long-distance relationship is not equivalent to a non-long-distance relationship.
When I refer to a relationship that is mainly “for fun”, it is to enjoy each other’s companionship rather than to date for the sake of getting married. Someone who may share your interests and you’re attracted to, with marriage criteria not particularly important. It’s a relationship focused on the present and more explorative, rather than a very targeted goal of dating to ultimately get married.
When Roger dated Cindy, it would have been “for fun” if applying the above criteria. Doubt he saw Cindy as potential marriage material in the beginning. Or rather he may not have had money to get married, as he wished to still revive his career. However, as they lived together and Cindy stuck by Roger through some of his lowest points in his careers also made Roger appreciate her more. They lasted because their relationship was able to grow through time.
Btw, I think you (Jayne) dun see much about LF as me. LF strikes me out as a guy that wanna have a marriage a lot. He wants to have kids and if he has the right person, he will think of a marriage. And he seems to treat his wife like a empress but she has the “duty” to have children. Too traditional guy for that wish. So whoever dun like children or dun want to have children, he’ll give a pass.
But even if he dun feel the girl is right for him, he won’t be the one who say “goodbye” first to the girl but wait until the love fades to consider as a silent breakup. His horoscope sign is correct on that part.
So I won’t feel surprise if there is a flash wedding for LF and Karena. I think they will last long.
Fox,
Just different perspective on LF. You do follow his news more closely than I do, but I have the impression that Raymond has been work weary for many years. After dating Karena, he seems to have spark not seen in recent years.
Not saying he’s not eager to have a family one day. Most people do envision having a family down the road, as it offers a feeling of belonging and a home filled with a spouse of our own choice and kids of our own making. But it’s a matter of how far down the road. It may be 5 years, or even 10 years.
As for Karena and Raymond, I don’t see them getting married in the next 3 years. He will take out time to spend with her and have good work/life balance. If this is enjoyable, they may date in such manner for several years, and allow them to focus on careers and put marriage as lower priority for now.
Growing through difficulties together to make the relationship tight, it happens to any age, not 18 or 25. I dun see why a 18 year old girl only can get married with an older guy just because of this reason.
8 months maybe isn’t long as a life time relationship, but to a “just for fun” relationship, it’s too long :). Maybe they dun end up with a marriage, but I kinda doubt that this time he has a love with Karena only “for fun”.
“For fun” relationship doesn’t mean date and dump lah in my terms. People have different meanings for a “for fun” relationship. I don’t see it as playing around or rather simply sleeping around. There may be real feelings of caring, but just not a relationship with high long-term possibilities/ outcome.
I know of couples who are engaged in “for fun” relationships for years. They just enjoy each other in the present tense. The younger the couple, the greater tendency.
Oh in 2011 he was really dry, I agree with you :P. The scandal made him tired, I can see. But from 2012, he looks younger and more fresh. Before I always have the feeling that he tried too hard to restrain himself but after the scandal, he starts to live for himself more. I guess it’s one of the reasons why he admits the love to the public. It’s wat I feel.
Wonder if Raymond had dated anyone after Mavis Pan? Rose Chan came after he was with Mavis, but not sure how far they advanced aside from Rose allegedly having some pet dates together at his house.
For the 3 years plan you’ve said, personally I hope it won’t happen haha as I hope he will get married and have children ASAP. But maybe he will do so just in order to fulfill the criticism that Karena is too young blah blah. I still think they will last long. The answers of both to the questions about relationship lead me so.
Rose Chan har? The pet pix taken during the MV filming time if I rmb rite. I think they haven’t started officially, maybe just in the first stage but PSS, due to his unclear breakup, made a scandal and hence, both of him and Rose dun dare to continue later on, then the relationship ended there.
Just correction Jayne.
Cindy Au was born in 1979. She married to Roger Kwok in 2006. That make her 27 year olds when she married Roger.
And Roger said they dated 7 years (1999-2006) and then married. That means when she dated him she was 20 year olds, not 18.
Two age difference not much, but certainly was not 18.
LeilaFan,
Thanks, I don’t remember how old Cindy was when she dated Roger, just that she was very young.
Cindy stated in an article that she met Roger when she was 18 and they started a date after that.
Fox, can I please the article?
Because this is what I read “Roger Kwok and his wife, Cindy Au started dating when he was 35 and she, 20. They married 2006.”
Cindy born in 1979, get married in 2006. Roger said it himself they dated 7 years. You can do the math. And I want to read the articles that you mentioned, Thanks.
Roger and Cindy is different. They married. So let’s see if that’s what it is for Ray.
I read it in HKchannel but I dun save the link. If I can find it for you, will give you the link. Its an interview of Cindy about love, life, etc.
Funn Lim, I can see that you are having a tendency to accuse LF as a jerk in all the cases related to his love life. Even if he gets married with Karena, I sense you will still have something to say. So just keep saying he is a jerk as you want, dont need to explain anymore.
I referred to Cindy to reply Jayne about dating for fun isnt happening in all cases of 18 or 19 or 20 as well as can happen in any age. But to a 8 months relationship, it hardly can be a date for fun. Tie a knot can happen or not, its up to many factors. However I blv they are serious with the love at this moment. A bell can ring and I hope it can ring like wat happened to Roger and Cindy.
Lets see because time will tell all..
“Funn Lim, I can see that you are having a tendency to accuse LF as a jerk in all the cases related to his love life. Even if he gets married with Karena, I sense you will still have something to say. So just keep saying he is a jerk as you want, dont need to explain anymore.”
Fox, I see you have a tendency to defend LF whatever he may be, however things are. I am doing no more than what you do.
I think youre both pretty bad. One wont ever stop judging. The other wont ever stop defending. Pretty much the same.
@Funn Lim: I rmb that you have a colder head so I tested, and the result is awesome. Its good, now you are showing as a normal fan, also biased. I start like to discuss with you. Nothing wrong to be true to yourself.
Sorry is it just me or is it a challenge to understand Fox’s English?
Fox, what on earth are you trying to say? You sound drunk! I know Raymond has that effect on women but surely you can type clearly?!
No one knows for sure the future of this relationship so lets see… Also, none of us know Ray or Karena personally so it’s like a neverending debate… Once again, time will reveal all.
On cellphone so I must save time. But Funn Lim, I bet you understand perfectly. You passed my test given to you ytd. Now I can confirm that you are a normal fan, not a cold headed fan like you showed in the past. You are also biased, prejudicial and hot bloody. Isnt it awesome? Be true to yourself. I like this current you than the previous one.
Hot bloody! Haha…
He’s probably going to get married when he’s pushing 40. It’ll give her time to grow nicely and become ready for marriage.
My family is full of such marriages (much older husbands) so I guess I’m much more optimistic about this potentially working out.
No offense but you sound like he is grooming Karena or rather nurturing her like she is a plant or something.
I think Lee is replying to what people been saying how Karena is young. Well young people does need some grooming and nurturing. Then again, even old people needs grooming and nurturing in the mental department. Shame.
Caption: Heil hitler!
Seriously… what’s with the pose?
Hitler would be straighter to the front. That is more like some superman pose, manga style.
jayne talks like a pro, dat’s why I follow Jaynestars.com 24/7
Yeungforlife,
Ah thanks, but just talking from my gut instincts as a woman and my own life experiences and what I hear about others’ relationships.
What is the next step for Raymond: luxury private Jets http://translate.google.com.vn/translate?hl=vi&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihktv.com%2F
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My concern is that Karena is still young and should really meet and mix with more men before making a decision. A young lady going on a “honeymoon”…..is that the normal trend these days? That girls should be so “easy” these days beats me. Maybe I’m oldfashioned! Is she really seious over her relationship or just enjoying being in the limelight with a super star and later regretting it when she meets another man whom she may prefer to Raymond? I know, Roger’s wife, Cindy was only 18 too when he met her. But I should think her case is not the norm.
Didnt know that Cindy was 18 yrs old when she met Roger! Still think its too early for this pair to be prove this is real for them. Time will tell…..
Correction, she was not 18, she was 20.
Cindy Au was born in 1979. She married to Roger Kwok in 2006. That make her 27 year olds when she married Roger.
And Roger said they dated 7 years (1999-2006) and then married. That means when she dated him she was 20 year olds, not 18.
Two age difference not much, but certainly was not 18.
is RL playing Hitler in his next series? lol…
LF’s 500K HKD for the two trips as Tokyo and Okinawa can be combined as one along with the Milan trip is a lot of serious cash for just a short time. I guess he is spending it to win her “heart, body and soul”. Why not, do it while he can still earn that amount quickly.
Atleast this Girlfriend does something good for Ray unlike his ex.
Why is RL and KN hogging the news!! seriously it is getting boring. At the end of the day, KN will leech herself to RL because he is rich and more famous than her. so good catch for her. set for life if she marry him!!
can’t stand this everyday coverage of raymond and karena too. wonder if this is to promote for his songs and promoting karena. they’re becoming the next aimee and moses!
Wanna read more about the new Casanova and girls?
Because their names can sell news and news can bring money to reporters. In other word, because they are famous and ppl concern with their private life. Look, in this forum, which article with their names dun have many comments? Gossip rules!
Okay peeps, I don’t follow HK celebrities but after watching Highs and Lows, Raymond Lam is a hottie!
Honestly Karena is a nobody so of course she would jump to be with Raymond. He’s a hottie and she is not. Plus he is rich and good looking. I doubt she can get any better than that in her lifetime do why not settle???