After seven years of non-stop work, Raymond Wong (黃浩然) emerged as one of TVB’s top leading actors. However, filming five series a year came a price. Unable to handle the hectic schedule, Raymond was diagnosed with Behcet’s disease earlier this year. His illness caused Raymond to re-set his priorities, “Nothing else is important; the most important thing is to save my life.” Raymond added, “The doctor said the disease can relapse at any time. A critical case can lead to death. It’s the first time that I felt death can be so close. Right now, I’m trying my best to recover my health.” Taking a hiatus from filming since his hospitalization in September, Raymond recalled his unfortunate experience. “It’s fate – what’s yours is yours. I used to be stubborn and upset because I had to turn down a series. But I realized that the world won’t stop for you. If you’re not there, a second person will easily take your place. On the other hand, your family won’t be the same without you. When I heard my wife cry about how she only has my two sons and I left, I cried on the spot.” Learning to spend more time with his family, Raymond took the rest of the year off from filming and will only be making promotional appearances in the interim. Although Raymond’s health is almost recovered, his face is still swollen from the medication he took during hospitalization. To ensure better health in the future, Raymond recently made changes in his everyday diet. Previously, Raymond would always rush his meals, but now, he makes certain that he eats enough vegetable and fruits. He has taken up a better exercise regime to stay in shape. Creds: stheadline
