Raymond Lam to Sign With Another Hong Kong Company
Although Raymond Lam (林峯) has officially left TVB, he has still been attending the promotional events for Line Walker <使徒行者>, which is slated to premiere on August 25. Raymond said he will continue to help promote the series as best as he can.
Speaking about his future endeavors, Raymond expressed that he is looking forward to more developments in his singing and film career. He stressed that he has no plans in establishing his own company and that it is better to work with an organization that already has a good foundation in the industry.
He also added that he will not sign with a mainland Chinese company, indicating that he is a Hong Kong actor and wants to be based in Hong Kong. Rumors say that Raymond plans to sign a management contract with EEG, his former record label, as he was photographed meeting with EEG executives recently. Raymond clarified, “We just met for a meal. I am thankful to the EEG staff and the support they have given me in my career over the years. I wouldn’t talk about contracts with a large group of people, though.”
Has EEG, Sun Entertainment Culture, or Pegasus Entertainment approached Raymond about possible collaborations in the future? Raymond admitted, “One of those companies approached me. There will definitely be a chance for collaboration, but it depends on the situation. We have not discussed about it in detail yet.”
Raymond added that he hopes he will be able to sign with a new company at the end of the year. “Everyone will know when the time comes. It’s not like it’s a secret.”
Tabloids reported that Raymond’s parents were unhappy with his decision to leave TVB. The report added that Raymond’s girlfriend, Karena Ng (吳千語), was the one who persuaded Raymond to leave TVB and put more emphasis on his singing and film careers instead of dramas. Raymond denied the report. “We do not talk about our work and she has never hindered my career. I have my own ideas.”
Raymond emphasized that parents had never interfered with his career before. “They tell me that they will always support my decisions. That’s why I found that report funny.” It was reported that one of Raymond’s requirements in his new contract is that he has to get married. “What era are we in? Having good career developments is what I’m looking for.”
Source: Ming Pao
This article is written by Addy for JayneStars.com.
This is probably the best picture I’ve seen of RL. Sorry, he just looks very cheesy in most of his pics.
Let me remind you this photo was filmed in 2013…..
He does look better than Wayne though lol.
In fact it was in 2012 :D.
Hahaha, even longer ago LMAO! No wonder he looks so haggard now.
I think now he looks better than 2012 period, younger and relaxed.
Up to the chosen picture. He isnt photogenic at all.
For example, here is a good picture:
http://ww4.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/5938e15djw1ejar421np7j20rs15mnae.jpg
Wrinkles means botox free. Lolz.
Your eyes work differently. No doubt.
Is this one close enough?
http://ww2.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/67fb52b0jw1ejac7mtcevj21ct1gyk8y.jpg
Both aren’t good pictures. His profile looks like a crescent moon. Just my opinion.
@omg,
LOL
Totally agree!!!
Botched PS chin.
I think he’s aged a lot recently (probably from all the handbag shopping with his bb)
Haha, she’s too young and energetic for him. 希望他不會馬上風 LOL
don’t guess me wrong but i found out his singing is not great, that is just my own opinion.
Of course no one will, o should get you wrong. There are just a handful of Chinese actors who can actually sing, or singers who can really act. They become popular from acting and decide they want to sing, or become popular from singing and decide they want to act. They are no good at one, and mediocre at best at the other. They are few who are good at singing, and few who are good at acting. As for the ones who are great at both, they are very, very few. Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, although these two focus more on only one career, Ming Dao, although he is more a group singer, and maestro of them all, the late Leslie Cheung. If I forgot anyone, someone can add to the list.
Tony Leung is superb in acting but for singing, I don’t think so. The other way round for Jacky Cheung. As for master in both, besides than Leslie, there is also Anita Mui. But both passed away dy. So, left Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng,Miriam Yeung. just my point of view.
Yeah, Tony all the way for acting but for singing, I dont think so.
Trini
I love LF acting and singing I buy all the cd tho. And remember he want Asia most popular male singer
Jacky Cheung is great in both acting and singing. I would include him in the master in both list.
I’m not a fan of Jacky as a singer because his voice is not to my taste. But, can’t deny that the man has skills. I am a fan of his as an actor though. He can act in a wide range of roles convincingly.
As for Tony Leung, he is a superb actor and a good singer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHIqOdSddug
Disregarding his cantonese accented mandarin, you can hear that his singing is smooth and he reaches all the notes quite effortless. I also like that you can’t hear breathing sound in between phrases. Even Eason Chan, I can hear him taking his breath during intervals.
Chi lam and linda chung are good in acting and singing
“As for Tony Leung, he is a superb actor and a good singer.”
He is a good actor but not a good singer. Put on your listening ears. 😀 🙁 LOL!
Tony is a decent enough singer just that he didn’t pursue his career in singing so we’ll never find out if he can really sing or not. Perhaps those few songs that we heard weren’t particularly difficult to sing? I’ll sit on the fence.
Linda Chung is not good in either acting or singing (worse in singing). Chilam is okay in both, but not great.
Tony Leung is a good actor, but not good in singing, at least not yet.
Agree that Jacky Cheung may be the only one good in singing and acting (still better in singing than acting).
Funny, how do you judge who is better than who? if you look at Jade solid gold results from 1990 till 1999, the peak for cantanose songs. But u see Andy Lau grabbed most of the awards ,most popular singer even in 1990. But definitely Jacky cheung sings better than andy lau by super alot but jacky cheung only got once HK most popular singer in 1996. So its about the popularity to get award. And maybe award a good indication to judge ? U can agree or disagree. So its all about perception. I like raymond and thats it. I like him so i will feel he is the best. There is no right or wrong. Although andy got the highest song awards in history of Hong kong, but it doesnt means his singing is that good and like god. Leslie, jacky, alan tam are much better.
Raymond Lam does look better in the above photo. His face does not look that long as in other photos.
you are right that he has a long face, therefor i think long style hair fits him better,some hairstyle like what ekin also have. i could not remember that raymond have ever had long hair before but i think it will give him a more stylish look.
Vince, have you not heard Tony Leung CW sing????. If you have not , you should listen to his cds or catch him singing live on on the net. The man can sing, hit the high note with a smooth melodious voice on cd and in person. Tony prefers to concentrate more on his acting.
Jacky Cheung can really act, but he prefers to put his energy into his singing. The man has won awards for acting. Anyone who has a good ear for singing will admit that Tony can sing, and sing well. Anyone who knows good acting can see that Jackie Cheung is not a McDonald cheeseburger actor.
@liivvyy
Raymond is not a bad singer, not at all. I just think he should stick to his acting more. He became more relaxed in recent years and did not deliver the great performances that he is very capable of,maybe because he knew he was a darling of the powers that be at TVB. He knew they had his back no matter how he performed, so he relaxed and robbed viewers of his superb style of acting.
However, with him going to a new company, we may get to see the old Raymond again, as he might want to prove his worth of salt to his new bosses.
He does in the above photo with the chin dimple. However he would look much better if he decides to go with the elf ears because it’s the “in” thing. He also needs the eyebrows adjusted to fit his eyes because they are not symmetrical. 😀 🙁 LOL!
Don’t forget the pouty lips as well. 😀
lol!
@liivvyy
I totally agree. I forgot to add Chi lam and Linda Chung. Thanks for adding them.
OKAY….that’s interesting!!!! 🙂
I dont know what ppl are talking about when they say RL cant sing. I definitely think he can sing – maybe not to Jacky Cheung standards but he can belt out a tune with technique and make a song sound good. Very few HK pop stars can sing to RL standards for godsakes, so I dont know what ppl are complaining about.
Agree
To me, he sounds so fake when he sings. It’s like he suppresses his vocal to sounds emo-y; like he does with his look, to look all chok. Even in his acting now, his voice sounds unnatural and forced.
With that being said, I do like a few of his TVB theme songs (You light up my life something) and his older TVB series (from Moonlight back).
Agree with jj
Funny, how do you judge who is better than who? if you look at Jade solid gold results from 1990 till 1999, the peak for cantanose songs. But u see Andy Lau grabbed most of the awards ,most popular singer even in 1990. But definitely Jacky cheung sings better than andy lau by super alot but jacky cheung only got once HK most popular singer in 1996. So its about the popularity to get award. And maybe award a good indication to judge ? U can agree or disagree. So its all about perception. I like raymond and thats it. I like him so i will feel he is the best. There is no right or wrong. Although andy got the highest song awards in history of Hong kong, but it doesnt means his singing is that good and like god. Leslie, jacky, alan tam are much better.
I think Raymond’s singing is much better than his acting. I enjoyed his earlier acting when he was more raw. Now he is way over exaggerated.
@Vince, Andy Lau is not known as a geat actor or singer. He is mediocre at best in both acting and singing. I know I will get crucified for saying that, but the truth is the truth. Andy is a good business man and a super entertainer at his concerts. Although he has a rough, choppy croaky voice, he knows how to mesmerize the audience with his charisma and wonderful dancing and stage props. I do not like the man but he spends money on his stage props and his concerts are entertaining and well planned. His singing is not so so, but audience is being entertained and that is all that matters to them.
Like Mick Jagger, the voice is not the greatest, but the entertainment is superb.
This coming from someone who agreed that with another that Linda Chung was good in both acting and singing. She is easily the worst actress at TVB. There aren’t enough negative words in the English language to describe her level of acting. Same goes for her singing and horrible voice. I think the worse is that she thinks she’s actually good at both.
Chi Lam can sing but hells no to his acting. He was so bad (maybe it was his character) in that pretentious flying airplanes series.
Linda Chung can barely pass in her acting, but not in singing.
Chilam is a bit more than okay in both acting and singing, but not great.
I meant to say AL’s singing is so so.
@Cheung Wing Hong
You are entitled to your opinion, that is cool. Myself and millions of other Asians will agree about Linda Chung, just as millions more will disagree. At the end of the day, we are free to voice our opinions in a mature, respectful manner. I appreciate your opinion, cheers
@ Trini: I disagree. Andy Lau is a great singer and actor. I enjoyed his films back in 90s and early 2000s. He’s a versatile actor. I like his singing voice. Yes, his voice is mesmerizing; and he can belch a note. Of course, you’re entitled to your opinion, just like I am to mine; but you hat doesn’t mean what you said is the “truth.” Judging someone’s talents are so subjective. So saying your view is the truth is like an oxymoron. So let’s just agree to disagree.
Nope, not trying to pick fight. Just simply point out that it’s hard to say one’s view is the truth when it’s subjective. I’m not trying to offend anyone. When you claimed your view (AL is not a great singer or actor) is the truth, it might be to you bc you feel that way but it’shardly the truth. I respect other ppeople’s opinion as I like other to respect mine. But to say one’s opinion is the truth, I disagree.
Acting can be a bit subjective, but not singing. Everyone can tell who is good in singing or not, unless he/she is almost tone-deaf.
Raymond Lam is okay in both, but not great. Linda Chung can barely pass in her acting, but not in singing.
Funny, how do you judge who is better than who? if you look at Jade solid gold results from 1990 till 1999, the peak for cantanose songs. But u see Andy Lau grabbed most of the awards ,most popular singer even in 1990. But definitely Jacky cheung sings better than andy lau by super alot but jacky cheung only got once HK most popular singer in 1996. So its about the popularity to get award. And maybe award a good indication to judge ? U can agree or disagree. So its all about perception. I like raymond and thats it. I like him so i will feel he is the best. There is no right or wrong. Although andy got the highest song awards in history of Hong kong, but it doesnt means his singing is that good and like god. Leslie, jacky, alan tam are much better.
I never said AL’s voice is mesmerizing, cause it is not. I said as an entertainer, he mesmerizes the audience with his charisma. Why are you emphasizing the word ‘truth’. I never said I want you guys to accept and believe my comments because they are the ‘truth’. You come across like you want to start a defensive fight with me. Defensive much?
And for the record,I said Raymond is a superb actor. It is just that there are few in the Chinese community who are A or A+ impressive at both singing and acting. Learn to read and understand before you grow a hernia from attacking others.
@ Trini: again, not trying to pick any fight. Just stated my opinion and disagreement with yours. I don’t mean to be offensive and can’t help if you feel that way. I’m moving on now. Enjoy!
@jj
I have no problem with you stating your opinion, that is what makes the thread interesting, we can, and do have different opinions about different articles. What I find disrespectful of you is when you accuse me of trying to make others accept my view as the righteous truth, when you accuse me of things that I am not stating or even thinking about. That is mean, vicious, childish and in bad taste. That is all I have to say to you now.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Karena Ng convinced him to leaving TVB.
The media has been very accurate in making some predictions. They predicted he wouldn’t renew his contract last year and indeed he didn’t.
They also predicted he was going out with Ng in 2012 and while both denied and covered up such accusations, the report came to be true in the end.
Therefore, she did convince him into leaving and will sign with the horse company this year. I see it happening because he’s too blinded right now lol.
Let me add, if some readers believe this news is false, why are the reporters constantly writing down Karena Ng? Shouldn’t they be afraid she’ll sue them?
To me I see such reports with some truth (even if it’s not 100% accurate) because there’s no reason why so many newspapers and magazines would collude and write down on her.
This girl is indeed not simple, much more than a gold digger.
Im sorry but I cant hold the laughter on this? LMAO~, the fact that nobody have ever sue a tabloid in reality. Not even the flash press conferences we have seen last time. The tabloids do not have to worry as well because those sues, even can come true, wont give them a dent. They only need to publicly sorry and then, continue.
Next media was caught to fabricated economic information about the stock, but they ended up with some sorries. The sue fades away, Next media stay still.
Yes, they do the press conferences, etc. and sent lawsuit letters, all. Then the cases fade away. There was no court held.
Okay, FYI, only when the victim files the claim to a court and the court agrees to start the sue, the sue starts. If the victim only talks that they will file the claim or the court doesnt accept the claim, there is no sue. And only when the judgment is issued, the implementation will come to affect.
The word sue is used many times but not everyone understand how to do that. It isnt like you say you will sue and then a sue happens. Nobody has ever brought the case to the court. They only ended at public statement or press conference or lawsuit letter. That is all.
Since you and Trini both dont know how the court works, I can understand for your misunderstanding. Just remember to check carefully next time before jumping into a hole.
In the end, the artists and media both understand that the sue is only something to threaten, not to do in reality.
Actually Im exactly a lawyer, fully certificated.
You surely havent read the description you brought here? It tells exactly the same with what I told you. Wording might be diifferent, but the procedure is the same.
Sending a lawsuit letter doesnt mean the sue starts. It will be started only when the court accepts the claim. A lawsuit letter merely means an action to threaten of a possiblity to sue. In other word, when a lawsuit letter is sent, that person warn the other party that he may sue but he can decide to start the sue or not later.
Ok, you can laugh at yourself now.
Wrong at what? Can you point out? Obviously you cant because you was the one who doesnt understand the word before using it.
Again, lawsuit letter can lead to a sue but itself doesnt start a sue. Hence sending lawsuit letters doesnt mean the sue procedure started. Let me repeat it: If you say that they threaten the media that they would sue, it is correct. But they have not sued in reality. They only stop at threatening as I said in the first posts.
You can try to react like an adult to admit that you were wrong now.
For my lawyer certificate, when you send me an alarm, I will show you in person. I dont mind to show it, but I dont really like my private information are revealed. I dont need to lie about my job because anyone know me in person in this forum know that Im a fully cerificated lawyer.
Okay, I will point your mistake:
– I said that nobody ever SUE a tabloid and you and Trini said that some SUED. However in fact they only opened press conferences and send lawsuit letter to threaten the media.
– I explained to you that lawsuit letter and press conference are merely a method to threaten the media and the artists can START THE SUE later or not. And only when they file the claim to court and the court accept, the SUE will start. Anything unclear to you?
It means there was no SUE happened since the SUE hasnt been started.
It is the matter of fact. However I did mention that I know you have no idea about the legal system so I was there to explain to you.
Hahaha, you must watch TV series too much to think that lawyer must be on court all the time and having no life. And obviously, you havent started working :p. When you start your office life, you will see the world differently.
Alluka,
Just curious. Are you working in litigation specializing in media law?
@qwerty: Nope, I mostly deal with the litigations regarding enterprise and investment.
Dear Alluka/Fox/whatever, if you’re really a lawyer, why is your English so pidgin-like? It does undermine your credibility, if you don’t mind me saying so.
When someone states a fact, shouldn’t one have some sort of proof behind it? Or else I can state the sky is really green and those who say it’s blue are just colorblind 😛 And isn’t it true that not all lawsuits need to settle in court? There’s arbitration where two parties negotiate an agreement or settlement before the suit reaches a judge.
@B: Because I dont use English as my first language. I have my legal knowledge to advise my clients.
@JJ: Arbitration and Litigation are TWO DIFFERENT procedures which cant be used together. I think you are referring to Mediation. The procedure is: Two parties has Discussion. If they cant have mutual agreement, they will choose a third party to start the Mediation. If the Mediation doesnt work, they will file the case to either court (litigation) or arbitrators (arbitration). Based on what you are describing, I think you are referring to Mediation.
And mediation is NOT the start of a sue (litigation procedure).
Moreover, arbitration only can be used for economic/trade field. Entertainment claim are not listed as economic/trade claim, hence it cant be filed to arbitrators. It will only be settled in court through litigation.
It is VERY true that not all lawsuits will start a sue. I want to bold this: A SUE will start when the claim is filed and the court accept. Sending a lawsuit leter doesnt mean you have start a SUE.
Agree
The golden hk movie star reincarnation had returned with new replacements:
chow yuen fatt= louise koo
andy lau = raymond lam
tony leung = bosco wong
sean lau = ron ng
dodo cheng = kate tsui
maggie cheung = angelababy
ekin cheng = him law
Maggie siu=tavia yeung
I said enough to the people who are not in the same page. I cant talk to you when you start to have personal attack. Please respect other people and have the right behavior or you will become nothing but an internet troll.
I have different set
CYF – Eddie Peng / HXM
Andy Lau – Raymond Lam
Leslie Cheung – ????
Tony Leung CW – Nic Tse
Tony Leung KF – Shawn Yu
Nick Cheung – Bosco Wong
Bobby Au Yeung – Kenneth Ma
Kwong Wah – Ruco Chan
Gallen Lo – Ron Ng
Michael Miu – Kevin Cheng
Maggie Cheung MY – Angelababy / (Cecilia before scandal)
Michelle Yeoh – ???
Sammi Cheng – ???
Miriam Yeung – Fiona Sit
Charmaine Sheh – Myolie Wu
Sheren Tang – Nancy Wu
Jessica Hsuan – Tavia Yeung
Agreeable
What about Kevin Cheng? Is he considered decent in singing and acting?
Or Steven Ma?
Funny, how do you judge who is better than who? if you look at Jade solid gold results from 1990 till 1999, the peak for cantanose songs. But u see Andy Lau grabbed most of the awards ,most popular singer even in 1990. But definitely Jacky cheung sings better than andy lau by super alot but jacky cheung only got once HK most popular singer in 1996. So its about the popularity to get award. And maybe award a good indication to judge ? U can agree or disagree. So its all about perception. I like raymond and thats it. I like him so i will feel he is the best. There is no right or wrong. Although andy got the highest song awards in history of Hong kong, but it doesnt means his singing is that good and like god. Leslie, jacky, alan tam are much better.
@Raymond
Finally someone who is honest and sensible. Of course if you like an idol, you will be biased towards him/her and feel that he/she is the best. I like your honesty. The experts and critics have said that Andy Lau and others are not that good at singing or acting, but popularity gets you roles, sold out concerts, packed movie theatres, millions of sales in movie discs, cds, and countless awards. All this leads to great publicity which brings in endorsements. It is not all about the talent anymore. I don’t care how much awards and good looks someone has, I want to see method acting, and listen to good singing. If Andy was not good looking and had the charisma he had, he would be not where he is, or had those awards. Look at the fickle world we live in.
Good examples, There are two men in Taiwan who have more talent in their little fingers than all the other Taiwanese musicians put together, yet they are not given the credit they deserve. Along with Jacky Cheung and Leslie ,these two have the most melodious voices you will ever hear, both are geniuses at song writing, and one (Zhou Chuan xiong) is one of the most talented producer in Chinese music history. I am talking about Jeff Chang and Zhou Chuan xiong. These men are so underrated because they are not good looking, according to our vain, misguided society. Mike He and Joe Cheng cannot really act that well, but are given countless leading roles because of their looks. They are two of the prettiest actors in Taiwan
Ekin Cheng has sold out concerts and given lots of plum roles and the man can’t sing, period, and his acting is so so. He gets these roles because of his looks, which are fading by the way. And don’t even get me started on the singers and actors in North America.
Like @Raymond said, and what I said on Jaynestars a year ago, it is all about the looks and glamour, and nothing about the talent nowadays.
Like beauty contests the overall package is what really counts.
Check above answer. Can re-check with your lawyer.
Let me remind you that you have referred to real court, not the sue term in general meaning.
Because you have no idea about it, I told you.
Lolz, since day 1 I like him, I know he is imperfect. He has tons of mistakes.
The one who is always a day-dreamer is you. I think those debates will help you to realize that real world is not what you are expecting, therefore I continue with you. It would help you. Other than that, to discuss with you is such a bore.
Look like you are still too stubborn. I want to teach you something about life but you cant learn to listen to adult. Ok, it is an end to you since I find you are making me repeating myself.
Well Raymond going is no loss for TVB who have Ruco and Louis who look great for their ages which is older than Raymond. Raymond’s acting is not up to these two level, and sad to see Raymond looking old for his age lately even when he donned the youth mushroom hairstyle in LW to make himself look ‘young’. It’s time to see new faces in TVB.
“That is for @Foxx, oops, my bad, I mean @loooooooooo.”
Yet another NameID? And, talks to itself too? OMGoodness!!!
I’m a little confused too. Maybe a little misunderstanding? If so, sorry for the confusion.
@Trini: I dont recall I have ever called someone moron but if I did, I believe it was for Andrew for the way she behaves. I have no idea why you are thinking you are called moron by me unless you think you are Andrew. I respect Andrew and replied her with polites until being attacked continuously by smears and other vulgar personal attacks from the usernames like MW, lol, Andrew, kiwi. It excesses my limit. I tried to be polite with you guys and you hardly can find I use B-words to anyone but Im sufffering serious internet bullies. However, knowing that they are nothing but internet trolls, I only can feel pity for their lives and laugh at their faces.
If you want, you can ask Jayne to track for my login record in this site and see if I used more than one accounts here or not. Im clean, I have nothing to fear.
On the other hand, you even cant type my name properly and keep attacking me when I do nothing wrong to you. I really think that you are double standard.
@All Internet trolls: As for my professional job, there is no reason for me to hide or lie. I wont post my certificate here because I dont like my private information is publicized. Therefore I leave my address for anyone who want to see my certificate in person can go and see. It is crystal clear of my good intention. However it becomes another personal attack.
This is the last time I will talk to you and the other internet trolls. You guys can keep the current behaviors if want, but it wont bring you to anywhere. Frankly, the current attacks do not leave any affection on me. It only shows your ugly sides.
As for looooooo, I have no idea who s/he is and I dont undertake any responsibilites for her/his actions. If you want to think loooooo is me, fine, ask Jayne to check for the IP.
Im done, for the last time. Im on vacation so Im free enough to teach you laws. If anyone who cant differ Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation and Sue procedures, can contact with me and I will advise FOC.