Translated by: Fung4eva @ AsianFanatics.net

Reporter: Hello Fung!
Fung: Oh Hello!
Reporter: What’s your character like this time? Can you give us some information?
Fung: This time it’s going to be a challenging one because I have to be an associate physics professor. And my own knowledge of physics, is limited. So this time, when I’m looking at the scripts, its like revising homework because there are a lot of physics related things that I will have to interpret in the series so a lot of the formulas and things like that, I will know have to know very well.

Reporter: Your identity in this series is a high classed one.
Fung: Yes, I come from a highly respected family and will have to look the part and be looking a bit more classy but the weather is quite hot right now and to look classy, you will have to be wearing a lot of layers so it will be a bit tougher and will tend to wear suits more often and this professor isn’t just going to be in the lab and be at the university giving lectures but will also have to be going to different locations.
Reporter: To investigate cases?
Fung: I don’t even know why he has to work so hard, this professor. But it will be quite fun because this time there will be Kenneth Ma and his role and my role will have quite a big difference so the effect it will have will be quite funny and with Tavia….it’s been many years since we have acted as a couple and I think this time will have some new chemistry.

Reporter: Is there any scene you’re looking forward to? Like how Kenneth is looking forward to the bed scenes?
Fung: But there’s a lot of those! (referring to Kenneth’s bed scenes). He will be looking forward to them from the beginning to the end.
Reporter: So are there any ones in particular that you’re looking forward to?
Fung: Ummm…the scene I look forward to the most? Ummmm…. The scene I look forward most is….well you can’t really say look forward to but, this time there will be some crime investigations so we will be filming a modern series but use the scenery of an ancient series to film like forests and stuff so it should be quite funny.

Reporter: Don’t you look forward to the affectionate scenes with Tavia?
Fung: Me and her…from what I’ve scene of the script, there aren’t too many affectionate scenes
Reporter: So your relationship will steadily grow throughout the series… (exact words were: “like the small water flowing for a long time”)
Fung: Should be towards the end because in the beginning, we aren’t too compatible with each other because I’m a person of reasoning and she’s more the emotional type, and hyperactive where as I am always calm and collected so I usually give a feeling of protection.

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OMG finally!!!

Yesasia has the Let’s Get Wet concert CD & DVD available for preorder! There’re a few different editions:

• Let’s Get Wet Live (2 CD) (to be released on July 31st – US$15.99)
• Let’s Get Wet Live Karaoke (2 DVD) (to be released on August 1st – $20.99)
• Let’s Get Wet Live Karaoke (2 DVD) Special Edition with 84 page photobook (to be released on August 3rd – US$34.99)
• Let’s Get Wet Live (2 CD & 2 Karaoke DVD) (to be released on August 3rd – US$33.99)
• Let’s Get Wet Live (2 CD & 2 Karaoke DVD Special Edition with 84 page photobook) (to be released on August 3rd – US$47.99)

Phew! *runs off to preorder it*

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As you may or may not know, RaymondLam.org had been running a competition here and visitors had been sending in their “wishlist” for the site, and a few of you have suggested we add a forum.

The wonderful Fox (from RLzoo & The Honeypot) and I had been discussing this a few months ago (before getting caught up in his concert stuff!) and after reading your comments, I thought I’d push this forum along and see how we go.

I had been reluctant to start a forum in the past because there is already an active English forum around, and I’ve never run a forum on my own hosting account before so I’m not sure how much resources it will take up.

For now, the forum will start at a minimum to keep things going. So things like uploading to server etc are not available as yet. However, we will review this as the forum settles down.

So in the meantime, please report any errors, request any new features you would like to see and hope you enjoy your stay!

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According to kakaka @ RaymondForest.com, ah Fung sang 16 songs during the concert, including:
Tonight, Love to search for you in memories, If the time has arrived, Illusion (music only), Realise (start of music only), Turning Point, Love without regrets, Original Sin, Change to another way of loving you, Friend, please don’t be sad, Remember to forget (duet with fans), Forget Pain, Lover and Sea, Let’s Get Wet, Please take care of yourself (clips shown on screen) and Love to search for you in memories (again).

I’m glad he revived that outfit with the butterfly, because that was my favourite from the HK concerts.

News Source: Zing.vn
Translated by: Blu.monkee

Raymond was moved to tears by Viet fans
(Zing) The Hong Kong star was very touched when some of the fans went on stage to sing along with him; he spread open his arms to give them a big hug.

With his good look image and the gentle songs, the handsome singer from Hong Kong had a memorable night on July 22, 2009 with an audience of nearly 4,000 people.

The Saigon Exhibition Convention Center, for the first time, had become a place for an ideal performance for a particular program – a performance that was not as energetic and loud as Rain Bi’s nor was it as calm as Louis Koo’s performance at Lan Anh Center a few years back. Raymond Lam has characteristics that no other star can match, and that is his friendliness towards the fans. Although his voice when singing was not as sweet (directly translated; it could mean nothing special probably because of the sentimental songs that he sang only and there were no upbeat songs for him to change the way he sings or tone of voice), and his songs were gentle melodies, therefore, dancing was not an option. However, he always smiled when he appeared on stage. Raymond is the only star who is “bold” enough to approach and make contact with the fans, and it was the first time that the audience had seen such an event that is the only one of a kind: the director was “bold” enough to let the fans who wore uniforms to get on stage and sing a whole song with Raymond (Remember to Forget). It was more touching than seeing Raymond wiping his tears because at the end of the song he spread his arms apart and embraced the fans. That particular scene was the most touching and emotional moment ever from a foreign star who came to Vietnam to perform.

Bao Thy did not make the first stage appearance for the opening of the concert as planned, but Raymond made the first appearance. The cute, Luong Bich Huu, appeared singing the song “Co Gai Trung Hoa” ["The Chinese Girl"] and gave Raymond the Vietnamese bamboo hats, which caused the audience to become fascinated by the scene. Ho Ngoc Ha did not disappoint the audience with her vibrant style.

When the night came to an end, the organizer had a surprise for some lucky fans – that is to meet and dine together with Raymond on the upper floor of the exhibition center.

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News Source: SGGP English Edition (Saigon Daily)
Hong Kong star opens heart to local audiences
Hong Kong star Raymond Lam hosted a press conference on July 20 at Caravelle Hotel before his live concert on July 22. Taking the opportunity, SGGP caught up with the singer.

SGGP: Being a star in both acting and singing, you probably do not have not much free time.
Raymond Lam: I can manage my time schedule quite well. I also receive a lot of encouragement from my family. My family works in business and they don’t have much time for each other. But we all understand that, and we still encourage and take care of each other in other ways.

SGGP: People believe that a good appearance helps an actor or singer a lot in their career. What do you think?
RL: Generally, I think to be either an actor or a singer, the most important thing is performance. You need to study a lot from each other and keep training yourself. That would be a very helpful factor to help you gain success.

But, I also agree that good appearance somehow will help you. Thanks to a good appearance, more people will notice you and you will have more opportunities to work.

SGGP: When deciding to join both the acting and singing fields, did you ever worry that you could not finish all your work perfectly?
RL: At first, I thought people can do a lot more than they can think. A few years ago, I tried my best in acting. This year, I focus on singing. I’m so thankful to TVB [Hong Kong-based TV channel] for their understanding and arranging the time schedule for me to be able to visit and perform in Vietnam. So, I think what you need is support and good teamwork.

SGGP: Three days is quite short for all the preparations of a live concert.
RL: As I said, I had a live concert in Hong Kong in June and learnt a lot of experiences from that. In Vietnam, some of my songs from TVB’s series became popular and, probably, I will perform them in the upcoming concert. I always tell myself that I have to do my best for the concert on July 22. Please keep encouraging and supporting me. Thanks.

SGGP: A personal question: there is rumor that you’re in love with Linda Chung.
RL: It’s very common that there are some rumors that love appears between the actor and actress in a series or movie. I had an opportunity to work with Linda in two series, “Heart of Greed” in 2007 and “Moonlight Resonance” in 2008.

But, I cannot understand why, as the series finished long ago, but the rumors still keep spreading more and more. Maybe our characters from two series really impressed the viewers. However, rumors are only rumors. On behalf of myself, I really expect another chance to work with Linda in the coming time.

SGGP: Your discography noted that besides many TV series, you have only been in one movie, “Stolen Love”. Why? Will you consider more movies in the future?
RL: I have received lots of invitations from various movie directors, but, due to a current busy schedule, I barely find free time for those. At present, I’m joining a new series by TVB. After the concert in Vietnam, I will go back to Hong Kong on July 24 to continue shooting the film. Possibly I will reconsider the invitations, but not until at least October.

News Source: Takungpao
Translated by: R.E.D @ http://www.asianvn.com

Raymond Lam performing in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
Raymond Lam attended a press conference in Vietnam the other night. He will be performing his concert at Ho Chi Minh city tonight. This is Raymond’s first time in Vietnam, a few hundred fans were already waiting for him in the airport. When Raymond arrived at the airport, he was swamped by them. Although he was surrounded by many security guards, he was happy to see the fans.

Raymond told the reporter he is very happy to hold his concert in Vietnam. This is because after his concert in Hong Kong, his got invited to hold his concert in Vietnam. He reckoned this is his chance to perform outside Hong Kong. The local TV station is broadcasting one of his TV series, therefore, his fans are watching him too. Raymond spent some time with his fans yesterday, among his 2-300 fans, some are from Singapore, Shanghai and Beijing. Many of them called him “housekeeper guy”, even though some of the fans who don’t understand Cantonese are very excited when they saw Raymond looking so happy.

Raymond played games with his fans and one of them was so excited that she burst out crying. The fans had prepared 50 questions for him to answer. Many fans asked him when is he going to start dating? Raymond responded “I want to date too, but I don’t have time right now. When I returned to Hong Kong, I have to start working on a TV series.” Raymond said he was very happy to meet his fans in Vietnam. He added “Now, I have one more place to chose from”(meaning more place to chose a girl friend). That remark had created a stir among the fans, some even scream! He was also asked about his relationship with Linda Chung, Raymond clarified that they are not a couple, only friend and colleague. Raymond had received many presents from the fans too, including many local cuisine.

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