Raymond Wong With Wife & Son Kayden

The baby photo is here!

Raymond Wong welcomed a baby son earlier this week and he named the new born Kayden. He disclosed he was in the delivery room with wife that day and it was a very memorable moment.

"I almost cried along with her," he said. "My wife was had a c-section for me. Really is unforgettable."

The new dad expressed the new life motivates him to have new goals and earn more money. Although he is quite prepared for the baby, but he has been busy these days.

"I haven't slept for two days!"

By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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[Correction] Raymond Wong Welcomes Son Kayden

Congratulations!

Since Raymond Wong announced he is a dad-to-be at last December's TVB Anniversary Awards, people have been guessing the gender of his first child. Most people guessed it would be a boy because of the masculine English name Kayden. And they're right.

The actor's wife gave birth to a 7lb baby boy on March 23. Other TVB colleagues have been giving their blessings to the new dad, including TVB high executive Virginia Lok. His good friend Raymond Cho also knew about the news and expressed he already gave the newborn a present already.

Currently filming a new drama with Niki Chow, the 35-year-old daddy persisted in announcing this good news next week. He didn't confirm it today but sounded happy over the phone.

"I will accept your congratulation!"

Because it's mistaken he welcomed a daughter yesterday, Raymond confirmed it today his wife actually gave birth to a son.

"I don't want to bother my wife, so I didn't want to talk about it and didn't say whether it's a boy or a girl. I really don't mind actually."

He said he will be releasing the baby photos to the media by next week.

Source: Oriental Daily / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Raymond Wong Practices Being a Dad

Raymond Wong attended to a baby products exhibit as guest yesterday. He was arranged to hold a 3-months-old baby girl. The dad-to-be seems to have been practicing a lot, the baby behaved well and fell asleep quickly. As for the sex of his baby and due date, he is still keeping it a secret: "I'll film until July. Then I'll prepare to be a dad."

He said his wife likes girls better because it's enough to take care of a boy like him; she'll go 'crazy' if their kid is a boy. He also said good friend Jack Wu taught him how to bring cam recorder inside the delivery room so he can record when the baby is being delivered.

Source: ON.CC / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Niki Chow Wants to Be Female Raymond Lam

Niki Chow and Raymond Wong attended to the blessing ceremony of their drama <我的如意狼君>. First time acting in a pre-modern drama, Niki feels fresh and already sees producer Lee Tim Sing as her lucky man. Everyone wishes Niki finds her ideal Mr. Right soon, and she said: "I can't wait myself. Let's see if I can find one after I finish filming this drama."

Niki's contract with BMA is over, asked whether she considers signing TVB as her management company, she said: "I can think about it. I want to be the female version of Raymond Lam, developing my career in the music, movie, and TV industry. It's great!"

Co-star Raymond Wong will have relationships with three women in the drama: Niki, Elaine Yiu, and Katy Kung; so it's hard to avoid intimate scenes. He said he bought a new camera and ready to take pics of his baby to be born soon.

As for when will his wife give birth, Raymond continues to keep it a mystery: "Almost, maybe I would leave during filming. I want to record the moment when I cut the umbilical cord."

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Raymond Wong to Accompany Wife During Delivery

Raymond Wong Ho-Yin was recording for cooking show <新派煮意> and cooked 6 dishes. He expressed he wants to cook a big meal in Christmas to celebrate with friends. As for whether he would give a big present to his pregnant wife, he said: "Friends around me are saying it. In fact it's nothing special. I'm happy that my wife is in a good condition. (Need to say no to certain foods?) She eats everything. (Whether she has mood swings often?) She feels uncomfortable on her back often, and will complain a little, but it's understandable."

Ho-Yin avoided disclosing wife's due date, only disclosed he will clean the house during break and already bought things for the baby: "Now I'm finding a maternity helper, but no need to live together, because my mom and auntie will help us out. (Absent from work to accompany wife?) I asked for a 10-day break."


Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Raymond Cho to be a Dad Again

Not only Roger Kwok, Raymond Cho is also a dad-to-be!

Reporters contacted the TVB actor yesterday and he admitted his wife is 2-months pregnant. Already have a son, he frankly said it is not unexpected and he is not too nervous this time. He said: "My son doesn't drink that much formulas, now I have to work hard to earn more money. Plus we just moved to a new house, so we have to see if there's any way to earn more."

As for good friend Roger is also welcoming a second child, he said: "Congratulations to him. He already said he wants another child. Now many others are having kids, like Ada Choi, Roger, and Raymond Wong. I'm filming a new series with Raymond soon. We're going to have more things to talk about."

As for Raymond Wong, who announced his wife's pregnancy at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2010, he expressed many people have been telling him baby tips. Asked whether his wife is 3-months pregnant, he said: "Around that time! Due date is probably after Chinese New Year. I'll film a new series soon. Now I'm preparing many things for the baby, like bed and baby bottle."

Source: Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Raymond Wong is Welcoming a Baby Boy?

Raymond Wong Ho-Yin attended to a car magazine awards ceremony yesterday. The winner of this year's "TVB Most Improved Actor" expressed he received more job opportunities after winning the award. But the happiest thing is that he is becoming a dad: "Many of my friends already agree to sponsor me infant formulas and diapers. I estimate I can save at least 6-digits!"

He expressed his wife is more than 4-months pregnant. Although he he does not want to disclose the baby's gender, but when he talks about the baby's English name, he exposed it will be a boy's name: "We thought of several Englih names. One of them is Kaydon." Reporters immediately congratulate him for having a baby boy. He said: "You can use this name with both genders!" He wants to have a son and daughter in general. He also hopes to see his wife's belly grows so he will not go to abroad for work at the moment.

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Love Ho-Yin

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Raymond Wong Faces Anniversary Awards Peacefully

Anniversary series "No Regrets" pushed Raymond Wong Ho-Yin's popularity to the peak. He accepted an interview by Metro Radio today and talked about this Sunday's TVB Anniversary Awards. He is facing the big show peacefully: "Have to look for the right time and right place. It would affect the result whether the series is aired in the beginning or the end of the year, because voters' votes count." It is said he is the most favorable to win "Most Improved Actor," he said: "Those who are nominated are [my] competitors. I'm happy with whoever wins the award." As for his pick for TV King, he looks highly on Kent Cheng: "He taught me many things. I learned a lot from working with him."

Ho-Yin is playing a villain in next year's series, asked whether he is confident? He said: "Don't have to think that much, it's more important to enjoy the filming. My wish for 2011 is to enjoy from work."

Source: ON.CC, Apple Daily / Translation: KAY @ Love Ho-Yin

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TVB Anniversary Feature: Raymond Wong

Raymond Wong Ho Yin (黃浩然) was a movie person for many years. His handsomeness certainly brought him attention and job opportunities. The actor was discovered by director Johnnie To in late 90s and had a smooth film career since then: Needing You, Wu Yen, Love Undercover, Colour of the Truth, etc.

But in fact, his acting was actually not good, as confirmed by his mentor Johnnie To. The film industry was going down at the same time, causing this movie person to have a decline in jobs. Then he decided to focus on the small screen to improve his acting skills and joined TVB in 2007.

He was fortunate to star in supporting roles when he just joined the big family. But in the first few series, he was still restricted to play handsome guys.

However, his role as Wu 2 Siu in Sweetness in the Salt (2009) made a turning point in his TV career---audience, especially the female audience, were very touched by his role [no spoilers from Kay :P].

Within 3 years, he already has a chance to be one of the leads in TVB series, an opportunity many supporting actors have been waiting for a long time. His lead role as Turbo in When Lanes Merge (2010) is praised by the audience. Now he is filming another series as the lead: The Truth (direct translation from 真相).

Besides playing a handsome guy, he has played other types of roles, like a shy guy who would sweat when he gets nervous in A Watchdog's Tale (2009) and a smart murderer in Mysteries of Love (2010), So, is it time for him to get nominated as "Most Vastly Improved Actor" in this year's anniversary awards?

By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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'No Regrets' Debuts With Average Rating 32 Pts Only

One of the most anticipating TVB series of the year "No Regrets" is finally on air. It was premiered last night after the anniversary lightning ceremony. Everyone has high expectations on the premier and lead Wayne Lai even expects average rating of the premier would be 38 points. However, the result is only 32 points, peaking 36 points, but it's already better than the series' first installment "Rosy Business" last year, which received average rating of 27 points from the premier.

But the cast is not discouraged and hopes ratings in upcoming episodes would go up. "Many people said they couldn't get home on time to watch it. I believe ratings would be better if it was to air after 9PM," Wayne said at the dinner party held by actors from the series. As one of the favorites for the anniversary award "Most Improved Actor," Raymond Wong isn't too satisfied with last night's average ratings. "It could be better, but I'm confident in upcoming episodes," he said. "I won't let producer Lee Tim Sing to clean cow dung!"

In addition, netizens love to look for bloopers while they watch series, and they already dig out some. "No Regrets" sets the 1930s Guangzhou as its story setting. But some netizens pointed out the car where the police was in shouldn't exist in that time era. Some also pointed out the helmet Evergreen Mak wore in the series is not a product of that generation.

As for this accusations, Wayne explained their props are limited. "It's hard to find a police car used in Guangzhou 70 years ago. If you require that much on the props, then historical dramas are very hard to be done."

As for Charmaine Sheh's absence from the anniversary award ceremony increased Sheren Tang's chance of winning TV Queen, Sheren expressed at the dinner party last night the rumor isn't true. "How could people not win if they miss the show? If she won, the company would ask her to come back from work," she said. She also said she has work in Mainland that night and would return to Hong Kong if necessary.

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Grandma Urges Marriage, Charmaine Sheh Wants to Get Married

Charmaine Sheh attended to a mid-autumn festival event yesterday along with other stars from "Can't Buy Me Love." She expressed it's her first time spending the festival in public events. Asked whether her mom urges her to get married soon, she said: "My mom didn't urge me, but my grandma did ask me about it. After all, she is old, if I can fulfill her wish, of course it's not a problem. But it's not something I can do on my own. Let it be."

Raymond Wong and his mom both born on the year of rabbit. He also hopes to have a "rabbit child." "Many of my friends are 'rabbits.' If my child could be born on the year of rabbit, then it would be a three generation rabbit family, it's a happy thing."

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Tavia Yeung Plays A Lawyer, Afraids to Have Diarrhea

Tavia Yeung, Louise Lee, and Ruco Chan attended to the costume fitting of new series "Truth" (tentative, 真相). It's Tavia's first time playing a lawyer and she feels very excited to wear real lawyer's gown. She also expressed lately she played teacher and police etc, and just missing doctor. She fulfilled many of her mom's dreams: "I'm not qualified. Even I study my whole life, I might not able to wear lawyer's gown."

Scripts for lawyers are very long and Tavia said she feels the stress she has when filming "Beyond the Realm of Conscience": "I'm afraid I will be too stressful and have diarrhea." In the series, she would develop romance with Kenneth Ma, Raymond Wong, and Rico Chan in different stories.

As for Louise Lee, who kept wiping her eyes during the event yesterday, she expressed she was wiping her eyes because make-up remover went into her eyes. This time she plays a character who gets beat up by husband all the time: "I don't understand how come some women won't leave even if they're being hit. Women shouldn't tolerate this. I want to take reference from some cases. (Would ask Amigo Chui?) It's different, they just quarrel. But those who are being tortured should leave."

In addition, this is Ruco's first time having a heavy role after he returned to TVB. This time being a good lawyer, he frankly said he has some pressure. Fortunately there are good actors like Louis Yuen and Lee Shing Cheung, plus Tavia is guaranteed to have good ratings, so he has more confidence in this series.

Source: Oriental Daily / Translation: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com

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Raymond Wong Denies Relying On His Wife For Support

Kevin Cheng, Raymond Wong, Lily Ho, Kayi Cheung were rehearsing for the 2010 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Kevin was asked if the MHK has a lot of gossips? He said: "It's like this every year. If they live in public housing, old boyfriends, the media will talk about it. Everyone has a background, that is nothing strange. It's getting more and more pressuring for the MHKs. But if they can face these things, then in the future they can do it too when they start working. Asked if he has contacted his Si Mo Dai Si Chung's wife? Kevin said: "After the announcement I haven't contacted them. I feel that not attending is the best decision, I don't want to cause troubles for the family. Doesn't have to be now, I can pay my respects later."

Raymond Wong frankly said that this is his first time as a guest performer for Miss Hong Kong. About his wife's wealthy background, he expressed that he will not count on his wife: "If I am relying on her, then I wouldn't be suffered for so long. I haven't slept for two days! We are all financially independent. (Do you give her money for expenses?) Of course! You really think I'm being a young master?"

Source: Oriental Daily / Translated by: aZnangel @ asianuniverse

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Finally the lead after 14 years Raymond Wong: Just want to make a good show

Finally the lead after 14 years Raymond Wong: Just want to make a good show

In the past, Raymond Wong is usually in movies or guest staring in series and then turned to 'second male lead' roles. Recently he got to get the taste of a leading role, partnering up with Kent Cheng in their new series as father-son. Have been in the industry for 14 years, he never thought about rising to be the leading role, nor is he desperate for an award, not forcing anything. He said: "I just hope that the role I was in, 10 years later people still remember."

In the new series , Raymond and Kent play father and son, the two have completely different personalities, Raymond is very confident of this 'father-son relationship' because even he was touched. "I knew Kent before, this time I really thank him because he taught me a lot, including how to read the script, how to face the camera, how to say my lines and other things in acting, he taught me a lot. Also, Ken likes to go on those online discussion forums and read responses from Netizens, he's influenced me too, I also go online now to look at the feedback. Perhaps many think people aren't responsible for what they say online, but actually the messages are directly from the audience. I feel that if it's 'okay', does the audience like it? This is a whole different story, currently every time I finish filming a series, I won't throw the script away because I want to review it."

Gradually waiting for the right timing

Raymond has been in the industry for 14 years, he first entered the industry when Johnnie To noticed him and invited him to participate in a movie. In the recent years, he started filming series, this time in , it can be considered his first series where he takes on the lead role. He said: "This is the first series since I've been in TVB that I have the most screen time. I haven't thought about too much, actually I'm really happy being able to work with Kent. Before in , we didn't have too many scenes opposite of each other, this time we have scenes together from beginning to end, really enjoy the process. Just like or , I have more screen time than before. Although I have always been the 'second male lead', but I never gave up. I've been in TVB for 3 years now, so far my jobs aren't little, just giving me some time to get adjusted. Others have to observe you, after all it is a large cooperation. Time is needed to develop a collaboration, currently I am starting the 'maturity stage', hope to have good results."

There are some artists who really work their way up trying to fight to the top, Raymond is not the type who has a competitive heart, giving others a feeling that he's a silent farm worker: "Every person is different, everything needs to be about timing. Can you handle it? If now you tell Raymond Wong to film a Hollywood movie, do you think it would work? To a certain extent, I feel quite comfortable now. Let TVB observe a little more, give a little more opportunities, to me it is a source of encouragement. I am not a person without hope, just I don't want to compete with others. Create something for myself, go down the path I created."

Don't want a "savage" child

Recently there are several TVB non-biological sons-daughter like Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang getting awards at the TVB anniversary, but Raymond can careless about awards. Last year, he got "Most Improved Male Actor", he also looked at it with a 'playing' attitude: "I actually hope that this year my own series can get an award, this award is too big for me to take myself. Filming is about team work, it's not done yourself, there must be a lot of other people accommodating for it to work. I am not keeping my hopes up. My previous roles, 10 years later people still remember, left a deep impression on them, the series I've done in the recent years, I have confidence for. By the end of the year I still have two more series that is yet to release, I have a desire that my roles will be remembered for some time."

In the recent months, Raymond has been accepting series after series, usually artists film 10 episodes per month, but within 1 year, Raymond has done 130 episodes, considered to be too over. At one point, he only had 1 hour of sleep per day, when he gets home, he's totally dead, but his wife is very understanding. Every night his wife would wait for him to come home and wouldn't complaint at all, even if they are losing their 'make baby' time. "I also do hope to have children, but for now I'm going to be busy until February next year. I'm afraid that I'll teach out a 'savage' child, really have to carefully teach children, so they can survive in society. The new generation is very vulnerable, they complain a lot. I have some friends who treat their children like 'Gods', kneeling down to feed their children. If the kids can't watch TV, then they won't eat. What I think is, then just don't eat! There is no right or wrong, the new generation is a good ride."

Source: Singtao / Translated by: aZnangel @ asianuniverse.net

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Raymond Wong Proposes, Kate Tsui is Scared

TVB's "When Lanes Merge" held a promotion event yesterday. This series would air a two hour finale this Friday (July 23). TVB requested Raymond Wong to get down on his knee and propose to Kate Tsui at the event. But he showed signs of reluctance. Other actors even provoked him to kiss Kate, causing Kate to scream. Raymond only hid his mouth with his hand and pretended to kiss Kate.

Raymond was asked whether he is afraid his wife would be jealous, that's why he showed signs of reluctance? He said helplessly: "I'm just satisfying everyone's need! I also got down on my knee to propose to my wife back in the day." As for this series receives pretty good feedback, Raymond believes it's because of Kent Cheng. He said: "He is a two time movie king. Before this series started filming, he asked me to go to his home to practice. After the series is aired, he called me everyday, discussing how could we do better. I really learned a lot."

Kate doesn't want a married man to propose to her in real life. She is also not in rush of getting married, but hopes to date: "I've been single for some days. I have pursuers, but I haven't pick yet."

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment 

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Raymond Wong & Fala Chen Replaces Ron Ng & Suki Tsui In 'Rosy Business II'

Raymond Wong and Fala Chen will play a couple in new series "Rosy Business II." Producer Lee Tin Sing expressed the two replaced Ron Ng and Suki Tsui from "Rosy Business." As for replacing Ron, Raymond said: "This is a new story, different content, so it's not a replacement." He said he and Fala also star in "Can't Buy Me Love," so the two know each other pretty well. Asked whether he feels TVB regards him as important for putting him in the sequels of two most popular series of 2009 ("Rosy Business" and "Beyond The Realm of Conscience"), Raymond said he is happy to have more acting opportunities, but never dare to think about winning an award.

Fala said her story with Raymond is romantic, she said: "This character is similar to the mute girl in 'Moonlight Resonance.' I'm playing a girl with heart problems, it's very sad. I don't know whether I'll have a good performance. I don't expect to win awards."

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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