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    Raymond Lam prioritises vanity

    8 Feb – Hong Kong superstar Raymond Lam might be a popular actor and the "Golden Melody Gold Award" winner for his song, "Chok", but the highly rated actor at TVB has become the object of severe criticism upon being unable to accommodate with requests from producers; reported TVB News World.

    In "Fight Crime", the 32-year-old star sports an unshaven appearance to measure up to his role as a rough cop, but that has apparently caused some friction between the actor and producers.

    Producer of the series, Lam Chi Wah brought to Raymond's attention that more facial hair growth was needed to achieve a gruff look suited to his role, to which the "Chok" singer made a fuss and responded, "I'm afraid it would get dirty!".

    Raymond then revealed, "The producer asked me to grow out my beard longer, but the facial hair on the sides of my jaw are not dense! I can't help it!"

    In each drama, Raymond is observed to retain his handsome, well-kept image. It was not until "Fight Crime" in which Raymond was requested to grow a beard in order to fit his rough character for which he refused to do.

    Aside from Raymond, there are many actors who also fall prey when it comes to their vanity, Leon Lai refused the request of "Fallen Angel" director Wong Kar Wai of wearing sandals, as the star revealed that his toes were considered unattractive. Andy Lau eventually sported a skinhead-look in the 2006 film, "The Warlord", though media revealed that he had a small fall-out with the director, Peter Chan about the matter. For "A Fistful of Stances" in 2009, Kevin Cheng had refused to wear a fake moustache onscreen, wishing to appear "more handsome".

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    • Robin  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      Vain ass - Raymond Lam.
    • ROCKEE !  •  3 months ago
      Actors and actresses must do what the director wants unless it is obscene and illegal.
      If not, change the actor/actresses !
    • dizzy monkey  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      Handsome no,but pretty perhaps.
    • Juz  •  3 months ago
      hmm.. they are also human. can't they stop being puppets at times? as long as what they did does not affect the whole show, why pick on them?
    • chan  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      We will never know what goes behind the filming set. For all you know, the PD might be a douchebag that demands all kinds of things and the only revenge an actor can commit is disagreement in the role.

      I quote, accepting whatever role given is not definitive of a good actor/actress but only means he/she does not know if he can deliver. Accepting a role after consideration and doing his best to deliver defines a professional actor apart from the mediocre actors.

      Sometimes, Director may not be correct. In summary, commenting him being a lousy actor in view of this article makes those commentors idiotic and irrelevant.
    • Jennifer  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      If these actors wanna remain looking good, then they should be singers or models. Why act when they just refused to cooperate & immerse themselves into the character...?
      • Juz 3 months ago
        oops, i didn't meant to vote a thumb up for you.
      • ManDom 3 months ago
        Jennifer - wrong he shld be just a model. Singers who looked good but can't shing are loads of shits!
      • anthony 3 months ago
        wrong, he has multi tasking roles to take care of many interest party!!
        actors, singer or model
    • yeepi  •  3 months ago
      he's not a good actor, for heaven's sake. just like Zhao Wei who says she dont want to become a comedy actress cos she looked stupid.. an good actor/actress will accept whatever role given. look at Donnie Yen, from Martial arts, now became comedian...
    • Susan Sim  •  3 months ago
      his acting sucks big time and he's not handsome for goodness' sake!
      • Frank 3 months ago
        yes ! you are right !
      • anthony 3 months ago
        dont simply comments what you dont know, if you cant act as good as him
      • Robin 3 months ago
        Anthony, we are free to give any comments we like, provided its not obscene or vulgar! You know him very well meh? You are his good friend, is it? Only those who knows about him than can comment is it?
        Whether you like it or not, anyone can voice out. Its only whether you agree or disagree to the comments. Who are you to stop us????
    • Jay  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      HAHA, i think he's being dua pai...
      • Robin 3 months ago
        Well said! He thinks he is so famous meh? On tvb only mah, no big deal! Heard that got some big shot in tvb helping him, thats why he could become one of the popular actors on tvb.
    • Dobie  •  3 months ago
      Maybe he's really Gay....
    • Little Miss Keeping it Re ...  •  3 months ago
      Maybe they have a different idea of what encompasses 'handsome' in Asia. I certainly don't see it, that's for sure, but more importantly what a blo**dy vainhead! And for what reason exactly? He doesn't have anything to show for it! He just helps make men in that part of the world seem somewhat less than a proper man; the sort who never bother themselves with such aesthetic tribulations. I mean, what European guy would ever worry about having facial hair? They effortlessly look much better both with or without it in all parts of Europe and the West. Most importantly, the art of looking handsome in a masculine way is in demonstrating that you don't give a d**n what you look like - isn't that the essence of a man? The not-trying-too-hard way. Sadly, Asia tries too hard with everything materialistic (including looks, real or fake) - just look at those artificial shopping malls they build catering for the eager feminine male client (tight trousers anyone?), as much as the usual women shoppers from Tokyo to Singapore. Isn't there a real man out there (think Bruce Lee)...*sigh*...
    • Justfan  •  3 months ago
      He is one of the lousiest actors in Hong Kong.
      • Frank 3 months ago
        yes ! agreed !
      • WEI-LING 3 months ago
        totally agree. Not handsome and lousy acting skills.
    • francis  •  Singapore, Singapore  •  3 months ago
      You call this shit faced man handsome ,LOL '
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