Raymond Lam and Karena Ng Return from Milan Trip
Raymond Lam (林峯) and girlfriend, Karena Ng (吳千語), have been on an extended “honeyoon”, taking 3 vacations in one month! The added privacy allowed the couple’s relationship to grow by leaps and bounds, as signified by a “commitment” ring found on Karena’s finger.
After Lunar New Year, Raymond cleared his work calendar, even turning down some film offers and promotional events, to spend time with Karena. After Tokyo and Okinawa, the couple recently traveled to Milan, Italy to escape the intrusive Hong Kong paparazzi and soak in the international sights.
On the morning of February 28, Raymond and Karena arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport after their Milan trip. The couple appeared at the arrival hall separately. Raymond was seen pushing 3 large suitcases. He smiled at the press, but declined to accept interviews. “I’m on vacation now; there’s no need to give you a daily schedule of activities!” Raymond said before he stepped away.
Ten minutes later, Karena emerged. Karena was asked if she and Raymond had slept in separate rooms in Milan. Although she refused to respond, it was observed that Karena wore a ring on her finger; was it a token of Raymond’s love commitment?
Karena Refuses to Comment on Sleeping Arrangements
At an evening film celebratory event, Karena was once again asked about her sleeping arrangements while traveling in Milan. “Let’s not talk about such private matters,” Karena said and clarified that the ring she was wearing was purchased by herself.
Karena further explained why she and Raymond went on multiple trips. “We went on 3 trips within one month because there were work assignments interspersed throughout. The trips earlier were too short. I had filmed a drama for 3 months and wished to take a long vacation. There were friends accompanying us.”
Spending an extended period of time together, Raymond and Karena’s relationship only improved. “He’s very attentive. I understood a lot more about him after the trip. He normally has a habit of being late, so I reminded him.”
Karena also said that she will not become pregnant before marriage, a milestone in life which requires careful planning.
Since Raymond has been on vacation, he has been unable to join the cast of Saving General Yang <忠烈楊家將> in its Taiwan promotional tour this week. Producer Raymond Wong (黃百鳴), who had signed Karena under his management company, did not seem to mind the couple taking a long break, as long as they knew when to prioritize work, while dating in their leisure time.
Following Love is…Pyjamas <男人如衣服>, in which they met and fell in love, Raymond and Karena will once again appear together in new horror film Baby Blues 3D <詭眼3D>, which is scheduled to open summer 2013.
Source: On.cc, On.cc ; Ming Pao
Note: This article was updated on February 28, 2013 at 4:49 PM after additional details emerged in the evening news edition.
This morning, I commented that Raymond Lam and Karena Ng must be vacationing at an international location where few Asians are, since they have not been spotted on dates in the last few days.
Then I come across today’s news which revealed that my guess was indeed correct. They chose Milan likely because of the low Asian population, as opposed to Japan where Hong Kongers frequently vacation there.
Italy is very romantic…. There should still be several days before Raymond and Karena start working again in mid-March.
Where do you think they will vacation next? They’ve gone north already, maybe a private resort in Thailand would add a nice mix.
Raymond sure doesn’t skimp on the costs when going on the date, which involves airplane tickets and world class destinations. 🙂
No wonder Raymond was not at the Yang’s promotional event. I had a feeling that he was still on vacation. I guess he has reached a point in his life that he is starting to prioritize his love life and starting a family rather than just his showbiz career since he will eventually leave…. Also, I think he is tired of working non stop which has affected his health too. He deserves a long break…
I dun think they will have another trip any soon in March because the beginning of March he is full packed with functions.
wow, he certainly does NOT waste any time w/this one….haha…getting so public ever since that ex bed photo incident probably taught him a good lesson, let it all hang out?? hahah LOL……
Michaelscotfield,
Raymond seems to be head-over-heels in love. Or rather he’s reached the point in his career where he is tired of working relentlessly over the years and wishes to simply enjoy some snuggling and being in love.
When you’re Raymond Lam, work offers will always be there.
-Jayne,
Yup, w/his mainland rich dad’s fortune, he certainly does NOT need TVB or the music world profits. He can just up n wave goodbye and live happily ever after haha…That g/f looks pretty in the above pic…
Raymond might not have easy access to his dad’s wealth, also his brother and his sister factors in. Plus there is less freedom if he uses his father’s money (doubt papa will approve overzealous mindless spending on his credit.) Its better if he works, then daddy wont have a say if he is paying for his gf’s material expenses or not.
Raymond does not have access to his dad’s wealth? You’re funny. He is the eldest child/son of a Chinese family. That money he definintely has access to. Not to mention, the father may not lend him all the cash he wants, but I guarantee you that he will give Raymond assets. That alone is enough.
Why don’t you read before you jump? If you don’t understand what someone said, then dont comment further.
Nope, I’m only exerting karma on you. Remember those articles with Joe and Nancy? Remember how everyone was trying to voice out their opinions as well, yet you disregarded them because you think you’re right? It’s karma.
Be my guest. You’re wasting your time while I’m enjoying mine reading and commenting on news just the same. Thanks for your attention.
Also you don’t seem to have any opinions outside of mine. If there is any karma, you would enjoy it too.
I believe I only object to your dictatorship of ‘opinion’. You don’t see me attacking anyone else for their opinions. Why? Cause it’s an opinion. But good day to you. It was enjoyable while it lasted.
If you are still bothered with my comments on Nancy and Joe, this shows you have some mental issues to care too much about what I say. My problem is why you are following me everywhere as if obsessed with my comments? I am like everyone else here, I come here to read news and comment, you will not like everyone’s opinion but they will have it regardless. I didnt say you cant have yours but can you actually have one without spinning it off of mine?
LOL. I was done a long time ago. If I’m mental, you’re mental too for replying to mental person. We can be mental buddies? No, really, I was done.
Oh em gee thanks, maybe I can post without harassment from you next time.
Raymond has been dry for long time and work day and night for long time…I wish that girl will not break his heart…hope they can be happy ever after 🙂 support LF
They’re definitely cherishing every free moment to be with each other and I’m sure their love has grown even stronger after these vacations. Hope she is the one for him and is not riding on his wealth and fame.
Well, you never know if she is riding on his wealth and fame since i don’t watch asian movies, only tv series so i don’t really know who she is. She is young, not as popular so who knows for sure if she is riding on his wealth. But then we shouldn’t be surprised if she is. I mean, look at some of the celebs who married rich and most of them are old and ugly too. At least Raymond Lam is not ugly n he is older compares to her but he is certainly not in the OLD OLD stage yet so what’s not to like at this point in her life….
true
Good luck to Raymond
very interesting that they are back iam asking myself what the next step what they shall do.
I also guessed that Raymond probably were on vacation with Karena since he was absent in the promotion for Saving General Yang in Taiwan.
That is a lot of vacation in one month, but Raymond can afford it. The above picture is the best picture that I’ve seen for Karena.
agree…and a very good pic for Raymond too…
Of course they are going to grow together. Just think about it…if i put you and a girl/guy together in a very relaxed, care-free. and romantic environment, chances are you are going to develop a romantic interest towards one another. In my opinion though let’s wait and see if this girl can ride out some of the waves and hard times that the relationship will bring. Now that’s the true love test.
I doubt she can ride the hard times with him. Or else she wouldn’t cut loose her ex for bigger fish.
At this rate, Raymond will spend his fortune into the ground on these high profiled “dates”. Already in one month, they are taking many consecutive frivolous vacations. Like the Tokyo trip didn’t satisfy and wasn’t decadent enough. I now believe he probably is foolishly forking over for her and her parent’s luxury pads. To be honest, if a girl really liked you, she wouldn’t mind being at home watching a movie with you and not always out and about in a million luxury places. Over indulgence will drive him fast to bankruptcy and a bad rep if he is skipping promos and work related commitments. At least do your part before having personal time. Most actors sign on to do all the promotional activities for their films as part of their agreement.
I doubt he will have any mind to return to work nor will he be focused. Love is a crazy thing. He’ll probably turn into a Mavis Pan himself giving all for love and end up with nothing.
Raymond is probably a millionaire himself. His father is a billionaire. So, put that together, no matter how many expensive dates hes willing to give his girlfriend, it’s similar to throwing a couple of pennies.
“To be honest, if a girl really liked you, she wouldn’t mind being at home watching a movie with you and not always out and about in a million luxury places.”
LOL. You can’t put low socioeconomic status people with the high socioeconomic status. Their mentalities are completely separate.
As for his work, who are you to say what he should do? Most people hate this guy because he is rich and popular. Now, we got the ‘he’s so dumb for spending money like that’. Get a grip girl, boy, it, he is rich. What don’t you understand? He’s not the kind of rich you see in the states or Canada where a couple 100 grand is considered ‘rich’. He’s in the millionaire/billionaire category. Royalty. Duh.
Who are you to tell me what I can or can’t comment on? Just as you are chiming in after me where ever I post, I can offer my perspective to whatever I like.
I believe it when they say his fans are crazy, they don’t like anyone ever having an opinion on him esp an honest one.
Fan of Raymond? Nope, not one bit. But then again you presumably think everyone who takes the other side of the argument is a fan. Just like you don’t like what people say and don’t respect others, I don’t see why I need to take your opinions into any kind consideration.
Funny that you consider watching a movie a low socioeconomic activity, what bg did Karena’s family start out with? Low to middle class. Also when did a leisure activity like that start to be confined to class, don’t be a sneering idiot esp if you are not rich yourself, you talk so boastfully about your idol and wonder why he and his fans are disliked all over. Don’t talk about money as if you know anything. Their net worth is definitely not a billion, it is a gross exageration on your part to make sneering comments from.
Millionaires can go bankrupt despite their fortune because they were over decadent and made bad decisions, its amusing that you think he doesn’t need to care since he has “alot”. There is no logic in what you say. As if being rich means they don’t have to manage their money. Financial advisors will tell you that being rich IS about managing your money. That is advice that is given in the real world.
I’m the sneering idiot? You’re the one who spoke as if you knew his financial background in depth. Let me repeat what you said “Raymond will spend his fortune into the ground on these high profiled ‘dates’…” His fortune? That just tells me you know the guy is rich but you don’t know to what extent. Well if you hate on the guy enough, you’ll know the revenues he’s been making off of his concerts, his movie incomes etc etc. It is in the millions put together. His father IS ON FORBES. PLEASE GO LOOK AT IT YOURSELF. He is a multi-billionaire. LOL. So therefore your opinion on his wealth is invalid. You’re basically saying ‘he’s gonna go broke on these less than half a million dollar vacation’. Whos the idiot? Me? Nah. You. Yup.
Don’t speak of the real world, like you’re actually in it. Physically maybe, mentally you’re stuck in some wonderland. It shows in your premature judgmental skills. Failure to understand other people’s opinions is what causes people to fail in their lives.
Of course millionaires can go bankrupt but you have once again failed to understand that GOING ON VACATIONS DOES NOT MAKE A MILLIONAIRE BANKRUPT. To add, his family is rich. Bankrupt how? Unless the family’s real estate monopoly crumbles. Highly doubt it.
“Funny that you consider watching a movie a low socioeconomic activity…”
I don’t know where I said anything about a movie. Hallucinated? I see.
Its just normal everyday advice anyone would give your idol, I’m not sure why you are jumping up and down about it. HK dollars < US dollars. HK billionaire doesn't not equate to US billionaire. Why don't you post the article since you love bragging about him. Why should I have to look for it when I'm not his superfan?
When I suggested he doesn't need to spend alot of money to woo her, someone replied and sneered "You can’t put low socioeconomic status people with the high socioeconomic status. Their mentalities are completely separate." Implying poor ppl like myself and others would enjoy poor leisure activities while rich ppl like your idol are of high socioeconomic status shouldn't be subject to "low socioeconomic" activities.
You make equally if not more personally offensive comments that are off topic, at least I am talking about the idols, not following one poster each time. Do yourself a favor and stop the stalker act.
1) I never clarified in what currency when I said billionaire.
2) I never pinpointed you as low socioeconomic status, but you just came out and admit it yourself?
I’m going to say one last thing to you. Millionaires who went bankrupt are generally in the pool of low/middle socioeconomic statuses shot up to high due to external factors i.e. winning the lottery, stock market and the sorts. People who were born in a well established type of business and are extremely wealthy , do not go bankrupt easily. They might in the future because of how the market develops or doesn’t develop, but I’m telling you, RARELY, is it because of their awful financial decisions. Unless its gambling ALL their assets away which I highly doubt a couple hundred million dollar setting family would do. It is also true that the rich, who are not that rich, as in those who are a couple of million dollars in all assets, who does the gambling. Why? Because in terms of the even more wealthy, they are seen as scrubs.
I thought we came to the conclusion, we part ways. Well, good day now.
LOL you are still at. Why is there no moderation on these forums, no one can post without some immature brat whining about it.
I don’t mind what you think of my socioeconomic class, it was implied that you assume anyone else enjoying a movie would be some poor thing since we all are not rich like your King.
Yadah yadah, go take a nap.
Actually no, you should look at the time. That was there before I said bye. LOL.
The whole 3 trips only cost nearly 1 eps of series he films in China aka 500k HKD, isn’t that much for him to consider.
Which series did he film that paid him that much money?
Legend of Purple Hairpin paid him 400k RMB/eps, equal to about 520k HKD/eps. The next one Lu Xiao Feng will pay him 500k RMB/eps, equal to about 630k HKD/eps.
Producer Raymond Wong (黃百鳴), who had signed Karena under his management company, did not seem to mind the couple taking a long break, as long as they knew when to prioritize work, while dating in their leisure time.
Maybe Raymond still know his priority! I hope Raymond still focus on his career!!! Support you… Raymond
Who started asking about artists’ sleeping arrangements? Didn’t think HK paparazzi could get any worse.
Golly, after so many years he is only on a month or two’s vacation. Give him a break. Good for him. When I am on leave I hate the office calling me for whatever matters. Guess much as he is forgoing the promotional trips and IFPI awards while he is on vacation, he is clear he is on vacation.
Lucky. I always wanted to visit Milan, lol 🙂
Glad to see that he’s relaxing (hopefully!)
If I were him I wouldn’t care about what other’s think as long as she’s in love with me and I love her. Money is not a problem in fact it isn’t. So when money is not a problem…I don’t need to work as hard unless I see something I wanted to work on with a good script and good cash.
If I am her. I don’t care what other’s think of me as a gold digger or not. Ray is hot, rich,famous and his mind is still young. As long as he love me and I love him. I don’t care!
Just let them be…time will show if they’re meant to be. I do think they jump the gun too fast. They just met and has already gone on mutiple vacations. Ummm too fast even if you’re Raymond Lam!
They met 8 months ago :P.
Wow! Trip after trip after trip!
hahha yeah right, thats how a 2nd generation rich son will and should do right? Lucky girl or should we say LUCKY RAYMOND? hahaa lol…
The whole 3 trips only cost nearly 1 eps of series he films in China aka 500k HKD, isn’t that much for him to consider.
I am not surprise with the trip to japan and italy because this is LF’s favourite destination
I am not surprised about the cost. I am surprised at the amount of getaway trips with his newfound love and how much he is indulging her. High maintenance girl but I suppose you must pay for what you seek. Don’t tell me they went sightseeing only.
So what do you want to see to make you unsurprised?
Which series paid him that much money?
Answered above.
I feel it’s kinda funny that ppl has the tendency to think that these trips can make a big hole on his budget. Come on, it only took him 1 eps of series for the whole 3 trips, in 20 days, with everything from flight, hotel, expenses, etc. I assume that last year he earned at least 20 mil HKD (after reduce tax, payment to Txb, payment to manager, other expenses), so 500k is only 1/40 of the saving for last year. Too cheap for him to think much. Imagine that you only have to spend the money earned from few working days to have 20 days vacation, is it that much or it can create any trouble to your saving? Probably no. He worked with only max 3 days vacations in years, so with that price for 20 days vacation, no need to think a second. Too worthy.
Happy for Raymond he is so in love..”love is the air.”.congrats to this love bird..flying here and there..
Who says you can’t be a bird without legs/feet (the chinese saying) after being in a relationship with someone. Look at Ray! As apple says, a “bird…flying here and there…”
Sounds like the previous rumors of Raymond lam always being late on set is actually true. Karena confirmed it.
i thought raymond has a really busy schedule. looks like his cutting his workload and fan time to cater for his special girl. he didn’t used to have time to go to dinner with work colleagues and friends, and he had to used to fly from china to hk and back in the same day – now he has time to go to bars and karaoke with his gf??
this girl really can moves him…….
Everyone knows Raymond is one of the busiest man on earth. His schedules are always jam packed since he has to fit work for all “3” of his careers (drama, film, and music) into one year. I guess he’s gotten so use to this way of life he even tries to fit “3” different vacations into one month. LOLS
don’t know what karena has done to him but no matter how much money he has, still bewildering to see a guy put too much money in a short time just for a barely legal girl who isn’t entirely sure would be his miss right. not sure if he’s just dumbed by his lust. i have more respect for those more mature guys who knew how to spend their money wisely, it’s not about how much money you have but how you spend it. there are lots of other ways to show ‘love’.
Only your opinion, some girls see it as, ‘if my rich bf wont spend money on me, then theres something up’. It is much easier to say that you will be fine with whatever amount since you probably know your odds of dating a rich guy is low.
are you implying that karena ng is only after raymond’s money? i know there are girls who only cares about receiving lots of money from their other half, but seriously, what does that makes you as a woman? 🙂
The legal age for marriage in HK is 16 so she is in legal age for 4 years already :P.
And how to spend money wisely? On being FA and watch soccer or AV all night because there is nothing else to do or no friend to hangout?
Lolz, she is his Miss Right or not, you really know?
I feel sorry for Ray’s dog now! LOLS Wonder if she lives with Ray anymore since you don’t hear him mention her anymore. Maybe he sent her away to be taken care of by family. Poor dog. Has to share Ray with not just work, but also fans, girlfriend and family
I swear that I truly laughed out loud when reading this.
What’s so funny? A dog has feelings too and if you plan to have a pet dog, you should make sure you have time to take care of it. Plus I really like his dog cause it’s so cute and fresh looking and those eyes of hers is so special!
Don’t be worried, in his wallet the picture of Mimi (the dog) is still there :).
It’s so funny because of the way you spread the love to Mimi. You expect what? He, to bring Mimi on newspaper everyday? Let me guess, you want to hug Mimi and then give it to reporters :P? But Mimi is quite old (Nearly 10 years old), shouldn’t take her out for a run much. And his house has maids.
I laughed as well but I nearly forgot about his poor dog. I wonder who is taking care of him/her??