A Star is Born
Lam attended the 13th TVB artists training class in 1998 as an auditing student and was offered a contract with TVB upon graduation.
Lam rose to fame for his portrayal of the ruthlessQin Shi Huangin the historical/science fiction dramaA Step into the Past(2001).He was then offered his first lead role inEternal Happiness(2002).In 2003, Lam won theTVB Anniversary Awardfor "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 inTwin of Brothers, and won several awards. La Femme Desperadobecame the highest rated drama of 2006. In 2007, Lam was cast inThe Drive of Life, a grand production by TVB to commemorate the 10th anniversary ofHong Kong reunification.He was also invited to guest star inHeart of Greed, though initially slated to appear for about 10 episodes, his appearance was extended to 30 episodes due to popularity. The following year, Lam returned to star in theMoonlight Resonance, the sequel toHeart 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 dramaThe Four. His portrayal of the character "Wu Qing" was met with critical acclaim from fans of the original novel byWoon Swee Oan. This was followed by a starring role in the martial arts seriesThe Master of Tai Chi, for which he won "Best Actor" at theAsian Television Awards.
In 2010, Lam made his foray into films, starring inPerfect WeddingwithMiriam YeungandThe Jade and the PearlwithCharlene Choi.
New Challenge
In 2011, Lam starred in the Chinese filmThe 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 onForbesChina Celebrity List for the first time.
In 2012, Lam played a policeman for the first time inHighs and Lows High and Lowswas the most watched Hong Kong drama in China that year, and Lam won "Best Actor" at theHuading Awards. The same year, Lam starred in the comedy film,Love Is...Pyjamas.
In 2013, Lam starred inSaving General Yang, portraying the fifth son Yang Yande.
In 2014, he portrayedHan Wudiin the dramaThe 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.His character "Bao Seed" was praised by critics for being the "soul/essence" of the drama.Lam won the "Best Actor" award at the 15thHuading Awardsfor his performance in both dramas.
In 2015, Lam portrayedLu Xiaofengin 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, playingHuang Taiji.
Line Walker 3
In 2020 Lam will star in and reprising his role as Sit Ka-keung (Bao Seed) in the upcoming Line Walker 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 released his debut album,Finding Love in Memories, on 23 November. The title track of the album served as one of the theme songs forTVB'sThe Drive of Life.
On September 10, 2008, Lam released his second albumYour Love. The album secured a double IFPI Platinum Award. A song from the album,Love With No Regrets, became the theme song ofMoonlight 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 albumLet's Get Wetand stepped on theHong Kong Coliseumfor his first concert, held on 17 and 18 June.
On March 4, 2011, Lam released his first Mandarin albumFirst. On July 22, 2011, Lam released his sixth albumLF, 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 hisLight up my LiveWorld Tour in other countries such as Macau and several cities in America.
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.
From 29 April until 1 May 2016, Lam held his fifth concert,Heart Attack LF Live In HK
2020 is Lam’s 20th debut anniversary, and he plans on doing a concert tour to commemorate it.
