One of the few actors in HK who never got any problems with local
triads. The main reason is because his brother is a highly decorated
officer of the HK Police elite O.C.T.B. (Organized Crime & Triad
Bureau).
Enjoys nature photography in his spare time.
Elder brother, Peter Yam Tat-Wing, is Director of Operations in Hong
Kong Police Force.
Used to be actor in TVB. Often worked with Yun-Fat Chow, Tony Leung
Chiu-Wai, Carol "Do Do" Cheung and Liza Wong.
Father was a policeman.
Simon Yam received the Star Asia Award at the 2010 New York Asian Film Festival.