Not winning the Best Actress and Best Actor Awards at the TVB Anniversary Awards is only a small setback for Kate Tsui (徐子珊) and Raymond Lam (林峯). With initial high hopes and big fan bases, it is no wonder both of them were disappointed the top acting awards did not go to them. However, both of them have since moved on and were grateful for an abundant year of accomplishments in 2012. Awards are recognition of one’s work and efforts. However, not winning does not equate to an artist’s failure, as achievement should not be measured by awards alone. Kate’s Rewarding Year Looking back at Kate Tsui’s 2012, she received acclaim for her role in Highs and Lows <雷霆掃毒> and finally won over her critics. On the surface, Kate may indeed have lost the TV Queen title. On a deeper level, winning the audience’s acceptance is itself an award. Kate gushed, “What I said [at the 45th TVB Anniversary Awards] were my true feelings. Knowing that I have so many supporters really warmed my heart. I have indeed gained much more.” Kate has been working non-stop and now that the holidays have approached, she finally can pause and take a breather. After gathering with family and friends on Christmas Day, Kate will fly to Beijing the next day to start work again. She is now working hard to save money to buy a big house, so her family can move in with her. At least Kate walked away with the My Favorite Female Character Award at this year’s TVB Anniversary Awards. Going to the Awards show with high hopes but leaving empty-handed, the strike must have been harsher on Raymond Lam. Feeling aggrieved for Raymond, Kate said, “I’m so disappointed for him. He does so well in every aspect of his career.” Raymond Continues Hectic Work Schedule Right after the Anniversary Awards, Raymond rushed to mainland China to continue filming a television series. Not only that, he would be busy recording music and training physically, in preparation for his upcoming concert, “A Time 4 You Raymond Lam’s Concert 2013” to be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum on January 26, 2013. While the Anniversary Awards may be over, the music awards season will pick up. Notably, TVB’s very own Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Music Awards Presentation <十大勁歌金曲頒獎典禮>, will be held in January. For the past 3 years, Raymond has won the Asia Pacific Most Popular Hong Kong Male Artist Award. He is a hot contender for a fourth consecutive win. No matter they win or lose, Kate and Raymond understand that awards are not the be-all and end-all for artists. Neither should it be a yardstick to measure their hard work. Creds: Oriental Daily
