# Raymond Lam

Raymond Lam (Chinese: 林峯; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm-hong; Jyutping: lam4 fung1; born 8 December 1979) is a Hong Kong actor and singer who is best known for roles in the television dramas A Step into the Past, Twin of Brothers, Moonlight Resonance, Highs and Lows and Line Walker and was dubbed the King of Chok after his role in The Mysteries of Love.

## Early years

Raymond Lam was born in Xiamen, China, on 8 December 1979, but moved to Hong Kong at the age of 2. His father, Lam Kwok-Wah (林國華), is a real-estate property developer in the mainland referred to as "Xiamen's Li Ka-shing" (廈門李嘉誠; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ē-mn̂g Lí Ka-sêng) who sits on the board of seven real estate and construction companies.
While his first languages are Cantonese and Hokkien, Lam studied in Kiangsu and Chekiang Primary School, a primarily Mandarin-speaking primary school in pre-Handover Hong Kong and is thus also fluent in Mandarin and English. Raymond Lam's childhood dream was to become a professional singer and dancer. He studied in St. Paul's College, Hong Kong for Secondary School. Following that, he studied architecture in Xiamen University for 1st Year, and then completed the rest at University of Southern California, majoring in architecture and minoring in music.

## Career
### Success in Hong Kong

Lam attended the 13th TVB artists training class in 1998 as an auditing student and was offered a contract with TVB upon graduation in September 1998. In the earlier part of his career, Lam appeared as a walk-on in numerous television series and as a host for TVB8.
Lam rose to fame for his portrayal of the ruthless Qin Shi Huang in the historical/science fiction drama A Step into the Past (2001). He was then offered his first lead role in Eternal Happiness (2002). In 2003, Lam won the TVB Anniversary Award for "Most Improved Male Artiste" for his performance in the legal drama, Survivor's Law.
In 2004, Lam gained fame in China for his role as Kou Chong in Twin of Brothers, and won several awards.
After a one-year hiatus in 2005 due to inner conflicts in TVB, Lam made his comeback in La Femme Desperado (2006), which became the highest rated drama of the year.
In 2007, Lam was cast in The Drive of Life, a grand production by TVB to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong reunification.
The following year, Lam returned to star in the Moonlight Resonance, the sequel to Heart of Greed. The series was met with critical acclaim, and subsequently became the highest rated Hong Kong drama since 1991.
Also in 2008, Lam starred in the wuxia drama The Four. His portrayal of the character "Wu Qing" was met with critical acclaim from fans of the original novel by Woon Swee Oan. This was followed by a starring role in the martial arts series The Master of Tai Chi, for which he won "Best Actor" at the Asian Television Awards.
In 2010, Lam starred in The Mysteries of Love, where he portrayed a genius physics professor. Lam's portrayal of a professor was described by audience using the slang word "Chok", which means "cool or handsome, to the point of electrifying". Lam stated that he thinks the word means "professional/serious" instead. Subsequently, the term went viral and Lam was named as the "King of Chok". The same year, Lam also made his foray into films, starring in Perfect Wedding with Miriam Yeung and The Jade and the Pearl with Charlene Choi.

### Breaking into China

In 2011, Lam starred in the Chinese film The Sorcerer and the White Snake, portraying Xu Xian. The film was one of the top 5 grossing Chinese films of the year, and Lam was ranked on Forbes China Celebrity List for the first time.
In 2012, Lam played a policeman for the first time in Highs and Lows. High and Lows was the most watched Hong Kong drama in China that year, and Lam won "Best Actor" at the Huading Awards. The same year, Lam starred in the comedy film, Love Is...Pyjamas. The same year, he took on the role of Zhuge Liang in the time-travel historical drama, Three Kingdoms RPG.
In 2013, Lam starred in Saving General Yang, portraying the fifth son Yang Yande. He also headlined the horror film, Baby Blues. On the small screen, he starred in historical drama, Loved in the Purple.
In 2014, he portrayed Han Wudi in the drama The Virtuous Queen of Han, which won him the "Top 10 Most Popular Actor" award at the 9th Chinese TV Audience Festival. He also starred in the hit Hong Kong drama, Line Walker (使徒行者). His character Sit Ka-keung "Bao Seed" was praised by critics for being the "soul/essence" of the drama. His onscreen partnership with Charmaine Sheh was also favoured by viewers. He became a stronger contender for "Best Actor" award in 2014 TVB Anniversary Awards. Lam won the "Best Actor" award at the 15th Huading Awards for his performance in both dramas.
In 2015, Lam portrayed Lu Xiaofeng in the wuxia drama, Detectives and Doctors. He is the fourth Chinese actor to portray the character, and was praised by critics for being the most outstanding Lu Xiaofeng.
In 2016, Lam starred in the wuxia drama, Six Doors, acting as a constable detective. In 2017, Lam starred in the palace drama, Rule The World, playing Huang Taiji.
In 2018, Lam is set to star in The Legends of Monkey King, playing the titular Sun Wukong. He was also cast in the police procedural drama, Police Tactical Unit.
In 2021, Lam starred as the main lead in Female-centered business drama, Star of Ocean.

### Return to TVB

In 2018, Lam signed with Louis Koo’s (古天樂) management agency Sky High Entertainment.
In 2019, Raymond Lam announced he would be working with TVB and The Voice Entertainment Group (星夢娛樂) during the press conference of TVB Homecoming on 17 March 2019.
In 2020, Lam reprised his role as "Bao Seed" Sit Ka-keung in Line Walker: Bull Fight (使徒行者3).

## Music

Apart from his acting career, Lam also performed some of the theme songs for the television series he acted in. In 2007, Lam signed on with EEG under its Music Plus Label, and released his debut album, Finding Love in Memories, on 23 November. The title track of the album served as one of the theme songs for TVB's The Drive of Life.
On 10 September 2008, Lam released his second album Your Love. The album secured a double IFPI Platinum Award. A song from the album, Love With No Regrets, became the theme song of Moonlight Resonance, and won many awards including the Gold Song award at the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award and Jade Solid Gold Awards Presentation.
In 2009, Lam released his third album Let's Get Wet and stepped on the Hong Kong Coliseum for his first concert, held on 17 and 18 June.
On 17 July 2010, Lam released his fourth album Come 2 Me.
On 4 March 2011, Lam released his first Mandarin album First. On 22 July 2011, Lam released his sixth album LF, which includes the hit single "CHOK". The same year, Lam held his third concert, Light Up My Live, which was also his first world tour.
In 2012, Lam continued his Light up my Live World Tour at other countries such as Macau and several cities in America. On 17 August 2012, Lam released his seventh album Self-Portrait.
On 26 January 2013, Lam held his fourth concert and world tour, A Time 4 You, with his eighth album of the same name released one day before the concert.
In 2016, Lam released his ninth album, Trap. From 29 April until 1 May 2016, Lam held his fifth concert, Heart Attack LF Live In HK.
Lam left EEG in 2017 after contract expired.
Lam has signed with TVB’s record label, Voice Entertainment on 17 March 2019. Also, in 2020 will be Lam’s 20th debut anniversary, and he plans on doing a concert tour to commemorate it
On 20 May 2021, Weibo Starlight Awards 2020 ceremony was held online. The winners were all over the world, including Lam, Louis Koo, Takuya Kimura and his two daughters, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, etc.
In 2021, Lam has signed with Warner Music.
In 2022, Lam joined the cast of reality tv show Call Me by Fire (season 2) as a contestant.

## Personal life

Lam married Carina Zhang, a Chinese model, in December 2019. They had a daughter in September 2020.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Stolen Love | Rick Kwok | |
| 2008 | Storm Rider Clash of the Evils | Striding Cloud | Voice-dubbed |
| 2009 | Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf | Xi Yangyang | Voice-dubbed |
| 2010 | 72 Tenants of Prosperity | young Shek Kin | |
| 2010 | The Jade and the Pearl | General Ching Hin | |
| 2010 | Perfect Wedding | Ling Yu-fung | |
| 2011 | The Sorcerer and the White Snake | Xu Xian | |
| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong | Electrical shopkeeper | |
| 2012 | Love Is...Pyjamas | Owen | |
| 2012 | Give Me 1 Minute to Say I Love You | Zi Jin | Short film |
| 2013 | Saving General Yang | Yang Wulang | |
| 2013 | Badges of Fury | Gao Min | Cameo |
| 2013 | Baby Blues | Yip Tou/Hao | |
| 2014 | Hello Babies | Hospital director | Cameo |
| 2019 | P Storm | Tso Yuen-Yuen | |
| 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master 1 | Cheung Mo-kei | |
| 2022 | New Kung Fu Cult Master 2 | Cheung Mo-kei | |
| 2022 | Detective vs Sleuths | Fong Lai Sun | |
| 2024 | Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | Chan Lok Kwan | |
| TBA | Back to the Past | Ying Ching (嬴政) | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | At the Threshold of an Era | Prison officer | extra |
| 1999 | A Kindred Spirit | Waiter | extra |
| 1999 | Plain Love | Tea Brewing Staff | extra |
| 1999 | Side Beat | Receptionist | extra |
| 2000 | Crimson Sabre | Intruder | extra |
| 2000 | Incurable Traits | Soldier | extra |
| 2001 | A Taste of Love | Kong Sheung-yau | |
| 2001 | A Step Into The Past | Chiu Poon / Ying Ching | |
| 2002 | Eternal Happiness | Wongpo Siu-wah | |
| 2002 | Golden Faith | Oscar Ting Sin Hang | |
| 2002 | Lofty Waters Verdant Bow | Kam Sai-wai | |
| 2003 | Survivor's Law | Ben Lok Bun | |
| 2004 | Blade Heart | Mang Lui / Captain Cho Ngan | |
| 2004 | Twin of Brothers | Kou Chung | |
| 2004 | The Last Breakthrough | Dr. Ken Tsai | |
| 2005 | Yummy Yummy | Daniel Yau | |
| 2006 | Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion | Fung Hang-lit | |
| 2006 | La Femme Desperado | Chai Foon | |
| 2007 | Face to Fate | Lai Yeuk-yee | |
| 2007 | Heart of Greed | Alfred Ching | |
| 2007 | Love Multiplication | Xu Kai | |
| 2007 | The Drive of Life | Wah Jun-bong | |
| 2008 | The Master of Tai Chi | Tuen Hiu-sing | |
| 2008 | The Four | Heartless / Shing Ngai-yue | |
| 2008 | Moonlight Resonance | Gam Wing-ho | |
| 2010 | The Mysteries of Love | Prof. Kingsley King | |
| 2010 | Growing Through Life | Hanson Hoi Sing | |
| 2011 | My Sister of Eternal Flower | Hugo Chiang | |
| 2011 | Men with No Shadows | Toi Fung (Typhoon) | |
| 2011 | Ad Mania | Long Tianjue | |
| 2012 | Three Kingdoms RPG | Zhuge Liang | |
| 2012 | Highs and Lows | Wai Sai-lok (Happy Sir) | |
| 2013 | The Purple Hairpin | Nalan Dong | |
| 2014 | The Virtuous Queen of Han | Han Wudi | |
| 2014 | Line Walker | Sit Ka-keung (Bao Seed) | |
| 2015 | Detectives and Doctors | Lu Xiaofeng | |
| 2015 | The Door | Shen Lixing | |
| 2017 | Rule The World | Huang Taiji | Web series |
| 2019 | Police Tatical Unit | Gao Jiasheng | Web series |
| 2020 | Line Walker: Bull Fight | Sit Ka-keung (Bao Seed) | |
| 2021 | Star of Ocean | Lin Heng Zhi | |
| 2021 | The Mask | Ji Ping | |
| 2022 | In the Storm | Wai King-sing | |
| 2023 | The Legends of Changing Destiny | Sun Wukong | Web series |

### Variety show

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2011 | All Star Glam Exam | Episode 16-17: Guest member |
| 2015 | Chef Nic | Season 2, Episode 12: Guest member |
| 2019 | Keep Running | Season 7, Episode 11: Guest member |
| 2021 | Viva La Romance | Season 5 |
| 2022 | Call Me by Fire | Season 2 |
| 2022 | Hello, Saturday 2022 | Episode 45: Guest member |
| 2022 | Braving Life | Season 2, Episode 3-5: Guest member |
| 2022 | It Sounds Incredible | Season 2, Episode 12: Guest member |
| 2022 | Memories Beyond Horizon | Episode 12: Guest member |
| 2023 | Our Inn | Episode 8: Guest member |
| 2023 | Star Chaser | Season 3: Regular member |
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## Discography
### Albums

| Year | Album Title | Album information |
| 2007 | Searching For You In Loving Memories | Release Date: 23 November 2007 Label: EEG |
| 2008 | Your Love | Release Date: 10 September 2008 Label: EEG |
| 2008 | Your Love 2nd Edition | Release Date: 24 September 2008 Label: EEG |
| 2009 | Let's Get Wet | Release Date: 15 June 2009 Label: EEG |
| 2010 | Come 2 Me | Release Date: 17 July 2010 Label: EEG |
| 2011 | First | Release Date: 4 March 2011 Label: EEG |
| 2011 | LF | Release Date: 22 July 2011 Label: EEG |
| 2012 | Self-Portrait | Release Date: 17 August 2012 Label: EEG |
| 2013 | A Time 4 You | Release Date: 25 January 2013 Label: EEG |
| 2016 | TRAP | Release Date: 20 March 2016 Label: EEG |

### Soundtracks

| Year | Title | Series | Notes |
| 2002 | 記得忘記 | Eternal Happiness | Sub-theme song |
| 2002 | 真愛難共 | Lofty Waters Verdant Bow | Theme song |
| 2003 | 忘記傷害 | Survivor's Law | Theme song |
| 2004 | 雙子龍 | Twin of Brothers | Theme song |
| 2004 | 心呼吸 | The Last Breakthrough | Theme song |
| 2005 | 與朋友共 | Yummy Yummy | Theme song |
| 2006 | 出鞘 | Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion | Theme song |
| 2006 | 領會 | Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion | Sub-theme song |
| 2006 | 游劍江湖 | Vagabond Vigilante | Theme song |
| 2006 | 披荊斬刺 | Face to Fate | Theme song |
| 2007 | 心領 | Heart of Greed | Sub-theme song, performed with Linda Chung |
| 2007 | 愛在記憶中找你 | Drive of Life | Sub-theme song |
| 2008 | 浮生若水 | The Master of Tai Chi | Sub-theme song |
| 2008 | 愛不疚 | Moonlight Resonance | Sub-theme song |
| 2008 | 風暴 | The Four | Theme song, performed with Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Kenneth Ma |
| 2009 | 值得流淚 | Justice Bao | Theme song for TVB version |
| 2010 | 直到你不找我 | The Mysteries of Love | Theme song |
| 2010 | 所謂理想 | Growing Through Life | Theme song |
| 2010 | 我們很好 | Growing Through Life | Sub-theme song |
| 2010 | 不想讓你失望 | Growing Through Life | Theme song (Mandarin version) |
| 2010 | 我們很好 | Growing Through Life | Sub-theme song (Mandarin version) |
| 2011 | Light Up My Life | My Sister of Eternal Flower | Theme song |
| 2011 | 似是而非 | Ad Mania | Theme song (In Mandarin) |
| 2011 | 試煉 | Men with No Shadows | Theme song |
| 2012 | 等你回来 | Three Kingdoms RPG | Theme song |
| 2012 | 幼稚完 | Highs and Lows | Theme song |
| 2012 | 同林 | Love Charm to 1 Minute | Theme song |
| 2013 | On My Way | Triumph in the Skies 2 | Sub-theme song |
| 2014 | Behind the Glory | The Virtuous Queen of Han | Theme song |
| 2014 | Guardianship | The Virtuous Queen of Han | Ending theme song |
| 2015 | Interlinked hearts | Detectives and Doctors | Theme song |
| 2016 | I do not believe anymore | The Six Door | Theme song |
| 2020 | Oblivious | Line Walker: Bull Fight | Theme song |
| 2020 | Feels Like Heaven | Line Walker: Bull Fight | Interlude, performed with Hana Kuk |
| 2022 | 幼稚未完 | The Storm | Theme Song |

## Awards
### Acting awards
#### TVB Anniversary Awards

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2003 | Most Improved Male Artiste | Survivor's Law |
| 2004 | Most Popular Male Character | Twin of Brothers |
| 2007 | Mainland China's Favourite TVB Actor | — |
| 2008 | TVB Most Popular Artiste | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2010 | TVB Most Popular Artiste | The Mysteries of Love |
| 2010 | Most Popular Male Character | The Mysteries of Love |

#### TVB Star Awards Malaysia

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2003 | Favorite Drama Theme Song | 記得忘記 |
| 2006 | Favorite Actor | Twin of Brothers |
| 2006 | Favorite Drama Character | Twin of Brothers |
| 2007 | Favorite Drama Character | Food For Life |
| 2007 | Favorite Drama Theme Song | 心呼吸 |
| 2008 | Favorite Drama Character | La Femme Desperado |
| 2009 | Favorite Drama Character | The Drive of Life |
| 2009 | Most Unforgettable Kiss | The Drive of Life |
| 2010 | Favorite Actor | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2010 | Favorite Drama Character | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2010 | Favorite On Screen Couple | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2011 | Favorite Drama Character | The Mysteries of Love |
| 2012 | Favorite Drama Character | Men with No Shadows |
| 2013 | Favorite Drama Character | Highs and Lows |
| 2013 | Favorite Drama Theme Song | 幼稚完 |
| 2014 | Favorite Drama Character | Line Walker |

#### StarHub TVB Awards

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2010 | My Favourite TVB Actor | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2010 | My Favourite TVB Male TV Character | Moonlight Resonance |
| 2011 | My Favourite TVB Male TV Character | The Mysteries of Love |
| 2011 | My Favourite TVB Theme Song | 我們很好 |
| 2013 | My Favourite TVB Male TV Character | Highs and Lows |
| 2013 | Star of Perfect Poise Award | — |

#### Huading Awards

| Bout | Year | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
| 10th | 2013 | Best TV Actor (China) | — | |
| 15th | 2015 | Best TV Actor (China) | Line Walker, The Virtuous Queen of Han | |

#### "Next" Magazine TV Awards

| Year | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
| 2002 | Most Promising Newcomer | A Step into the Past | |
| 2009 | Top Ten Artists | Moonlight Resonance | |

### Music awards
#### Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2008 | Most Popular New Male Artist | — |
| 2009 | Top 10 Songs | 愛不疚 |
| 2010 | Most Popular Hong Kong Male Artist | — |
| 2010 | Top 10 Songs | 如果時間來到 |
| 2010 | Most Popular Mandarin Song (Bronze) | 明天以後 |
| 2011 | Most Popular Hong Kong Male Artist | — |
| 2011 | Top 10 Songs | 直到你不找我 |
| 2011 | Most Popular Mandarin Song (Silver) | 信今生愛過 |
| 2011 | Most Popular Duet Song (Gold) | 初見 |
| 2011 | Most Popular Duet Song (Silver) | 一直都在 |
| 2012 | Most Popular Hong Kong Male Artist | — |
| 2012 | Gold Song Award | Chok |
| 2012 | Top 10 Songs | Chok |
| 2012 | Most Popular Mandarin Song (Silver) | 讓我愛你一小時 |
| 2013 | Most Popular Male Artist | — |
| 2013 | Most Popular Mandarin Song (Bronze) | 頑石點頭 |
| 2013 | Top 10 Songs | 幼稚完 |
| 2014 | Most Popular Male Artist | — |
| 2014 | Gold Song Award | 同林 |
| 2014 | Gold Song Award | "Nice" |

#### RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards

| Bout | Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 31st | 2009 | Top 10 Songs | 爱不疚 |
| 32nd | 2010 | Outstanding Singer Award | — |
| 34th | 2012 | Weibo Popular Singer | — |
| 35th | 2013 | Weibo Popular Singer | — |
| 35th | 2013 | Trendy Singer Award | — |

#### IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Music Award

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2009 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2009 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | Your Love |
| 2009 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | 爱在记忆中找你 |
| 2010 | Best Selling Local Male Artist | — |
| 2010 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2010 | Best Selling Local DVD | 峯情无限演唱会DVD |
| 2011 | Best Selling Local Male Artist | — |
| 2011 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2011 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | COME 2 ME |
| 2011 | Best Selling Local DVD | Come 2 Me红馆演唱会DVD |
| 2011 | Top 10 Online Broadcast Songs | 我们很好 |
| 2012 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2012 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | LF |
| 2012 | Top 10 Best-Selling Mandarin Albums | 第一次 |
| 2013 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | Self Portrait |
| 2014 | Best Selling Local Male Artist | — |
| 2014 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2014 | Top 10 Best-Selling Cantonese Albums | A Time 4 You 新曲+精选 |
| 2014 | Best Selling Local DVD | A Time 4 You林峯演唱会 |
| 2017 | Best Selling Local Male Artist | — |
| 2017 | Top 10 Best-Selling Local Artists | — |
| 2017 | Best Selling Local DVD | Heart Attack LF Live in Hong Kong |

#### Global Chinese Music Awards

| Bout | Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 11th | 2011 | Best All=Rounded Artist | — |
| 11th | 2011 | Best Stage Interpretation | — |
| 13th | 2013 | All-Rounded Artist of the Year | — |
| 13th | 2013 | Top 5 Most Popular Male Singer | — |
| 13th | 2013 | Top 20 Most Popular Songs | 顽石点头 |
| 13th | 2013 | Media Recommendation Award | — |
| 16th | 2016 | Outstanding Singer Award (Hong Kong) | — |

#### China Music Awards

| Bout | Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 17th | 2013 | Most Popular Male Artist (Hong Kong) | — |
| 17th | 2013 | Song of the Year | 情歌金曲 |
| 20th | 2016 | Most Popular Male Artist (Hong Kong) | — |
| 20th | 2016 | Asian Influence - Best Breakthrough Artist | — |

#### 9+2 Music Pioneer Awards

| Year | Category | Nominated work |
| 2007 | Newcomer of the Year (Hong Kong/Taiwan) | — |
| 2008 | Best Film Singer | — |
| 2008 | Industry Improvement Award | — |
| 2011 | Best Male Singer | — |
| 2011 | Most Popular Singer | — |
| 2011 | Best Film Singer | — |
| 2011 | Most Popular Duet Song | 一直都在 |
| 2012 | All-Rounded Artist Award | — |
| 2012 | Best Film Singer | — |
| 2013 | Top 5 Most Popular Singer | — |
| 2013 | Top 10 Songs (Hong Kong/Taiwan) | 同林 |
| 2013 | Media Award | |
| 2014 | 全国歌影视至尊艺人 | — |
| 2015 | 全国歌影视至尊艺人大奖 | — |
| 2015 | Best Global Song | "Heart Attack" |
| 2015 | Media Award | — |