I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 333 The Golden Horse Awards Acceptance Speech That Went Viral Across the Internet!

"Congratulations!"

Zhang Ziyi was also clapping her hands, watching the figure stand up amidst the applause from the entire audience.

Once upon a time, such a male actor actually appeared in mainland China?

And he's only in his early twenties, way too young.

In less than two years, its momentum has reached its current level, so fast that Zhang Ziyi feels she can no longer understand the development of the Chinese entertainment industry.

The Chen Jin before her was someone she could not understand.

Three Best Actor winners in one year!

From the Venice Film Festival and the Golden Rooster Awards to the Golden Horse Awards, it has only taken half a year.

The real Chen Jinnian.

Crucially, the box office performance of the films he starred in that year was increasingly outrageous.

From 8 million to the current 15 billion, it can't be stopped.

A complete box office and financial success!
Even Zhang Ziyi felt a little envious of the young man walking towards her.

She also had her glorious moments.

But it seems that no one has achieved what Chen Jin has: winning numerous Best Actor awards and breaking the mainland box office record three times in two years, with each achievement more outrageous than the last.

It was as if it had appeared out of nowhere.

"Too good!"

"I knew it! This Best Actor award would definitely go to Chen Jin!"

"Ge You's role in 'Let the Bullets Fly' was too small!"

"I watched 'A Simple Life,' and Andy Lau's acting was really pretentious..."

"The only threat to him should be Wang Qianyuan from 'The Piano in a Factory'!"

"..."

Many of Chen Jin's fans are also paying attention to this year's Golden Horse Awards; after all, only Chen Jin knows what will happen at the Golden Horse Awards.

Domestic netizens are even more enthusiastic about this award than the Golden Rooster Awards. Even though CCTV doesn't broadcast it live, the four major portal websites all broadcast it and provide text and image introductions.

After dinner late at night, a group of us went online to check the awards.

"Thank you!"

Chen Jin accepted the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor from Zhang Ziyi.

After hugging the two people, he stood in front of the podium.

Zeng Zhiwei read aloud the Golden Horse Award citation for Chen Jin: "Chen Jin, with her role as Mo Sanmei in 'Life's Big Events,' showcased a contemporary breakthrough for young people in Chinese-language film performance art!"

"He uses the professional characteristics of a funeral director as a starting point, and with a restrained and precise performance, he fuses the wisdom of urban life and the philosophy of life into a living entity on screen; from the street thugs speaking in dialect to the acting in his eyes when facing life and death, he has completed a three-dimensional carving of the theme of 'redemption of marginalized people'!"

"The true complexities of human nature are the highest form of dramatic tension. He set a new benchmark for genre film performances and opened up a humanistic path for the expression of funeral-themed films..."

Wow!
Applause erupted again from the audience, and Chen Jin bowed to the entire hall.

"Alright, Chen Jin, please give your acceptance speech!"

Zeng Zhiwei retreated backstage, leaving Chen Jin alone on the stage; this was clearly not the first time Chen Jin had faced such a stage.

Moreover, he had actually rehearsed his acceptance speech several times in his head.

It's not that he thinks he can win the award, but rather that if he can win, he's prepared to give it a try.

And now... it seems like it really has been done.

Three Best Actor winners in one year!

"Thank you to the Golden Horse Awards jury for their respect for the art of film and for awarding this prize to Mo Sanmei for 'Life's Big Events'!"

"This honor certainly does not belong to me personally, but to all Chinese filmmakers who work silently in front of and behind the camera—no matter which side of the strait you come from, we are all storytellers of Chinese culture!"

At first, everyone listened attentively and didn't think much of it, but as soon as Chen Jin said that, those who were paying attention clearly sensed it.

How did this guy... end up talking about cross-strait relations?
However, it's normal to talk about cross-strait relations in this place.

After all, Chen Jin is indeed from mainland China.

It would seem unusual not to mention cross-strait relations; these days, the idea of ​​"both sides of the strait are one family" is still a very common trope.

"Film is an art that transcends language; it connects people from different backgrounds. We are united by our love of film, and together we protect this purity!"

"Chinese culture is our root. No matter where we come from, we all carry the same cultural memories. We look forward to filmmakers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait joining hands to let the world see the diversity and power of Chinese culture!"

"This award is not only recognition, but also a reminder: the mission of filmmakers should not stop at the awards stage!"

Chen Jin raised her head and looked at one of the judges sitting in the front row.

Hou Hsiao-hsien, a famous director from Taiwan.

“I’ve seen Hou Hsiao-hsien’s ‘A City of Sadness,’ and he said, ‘Our films shouldn’t be separated by the strait!’”

"Yes, when we use our cameras to record the grandeur of 'Yellow River Love' and replicate the desolation of 'A City of Sadness,' we are essentially piecing together the same puzzle of Chinese civilization!"

"Standing here today, I hope that every Chinese film in the future can become a bridge—a bridge that allows separated relatives to see each other, a bridge that heals historical wounds, and a bridge that enables communication between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait!"

"it is good!"

When Chen Jin finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

It seems there are no problems, but we hope for cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

"I hope there will be more opportunities for cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in the future, and that we can use our works to convey peace and hope; Chinese films will get better and better, because we will always work together with one heart!"

"Finally, let me borrow the scene from 'The Big Events of Life' where the fallen leaves return to their roots!"

"Our roots are always planted in the same land, which is why we have film culture and Chinese culture!"

"Being buried is not the end; the bond of blood is eternal!"

"I hope for the early reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, thank you!"

Swish!
Chen Jin held the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor high above her head.

"..."

The filmmakers who were clapping were now clearly in an awkward position; they didn't know whether to clap or not.

No one expected Chen Jin to pull such a surprising turn of events!

unified?!
Countless cameras were pointed at them, and many people were extremely uncomfortable. It was not so bad for the Taiwanese artists, but it was embarrassing for many Hong Kong artists. They could only pretend, gritting their teeth and clapping their hands. Many of them were obviously just putting on an act.

Mainland artists, in particular, put a lot of effort into the filming, especially Jiang Wen.

He was laughing so happily, just like a bystander, his hands never stopped moving.

Tian Zhuangzhuang shook his head, clearly also surprised by Chen Jin's outrageous actions.

Guo Fan's mouth dropped open; he simply couldn't believe that Chen Jin would dare to say such a thing in such a setting.

Giddens Ko, Ko Chen-tung, and the others were absolutely furious.

The two men already disliked Chen Jin, and now they wanted nothing more than to go up and beat him up.

The Golden Horse Awards seemed to be spiraling out of control, with Taiwanese artists expressing anger and bewilderment, Hong Kong artists feeling helpless and frustrated, and mainland artists...

"Hahaha!"

Zeng Zhiwei quickly went on stage to save the day: "Let's present the next award!"

What's next?

"Of course it's Best Director! Speaking of Best Director, there are many big names who have won this award sitting in the audience!"

"..."

Zeng Zhiwei had some sweat on his forehead as he tried to draw the attention of the audience in the venue, in front of the TV, and online to the next award, but in fact, he completely lost it.

Just like the internet in 2018, awards seem to have become less important; discussing the topic online has become the top priority.

"Haha, awesome! Did you guys hear Chen Jin's acceptance speech when she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor?"

"That was really satisfying!"

"Haha, I reckon the Golden Horse Awards won't be given to mainland artists anymore!"

"If they don't award it, it means they have something to hide. Is there any point in going then?"

"that is!"

"You can't say that. Chen Jin may have had her fun, but has she thought about the future of other mainland artists?"

"The Golden Horse Awards are very prestigious!"

"I think if the Golden Horse Awards truly claim to be fair and impartial, and you have acting skills and works to show for it, they can't possibly turn you away!"

"If this incident really leads to the exclusion of mainland Chinese from participating, then there's no point in having this award!"

"Just one question: what would happen if the people of Taiwan said the opposite?"

"That Jinma is definitely dead!"

"There are no ifs, anyway, Chen Jin is finished, and I reckon his colleagues hate him to death!"

"Let's see what happens next..."

"..."

Not to mention Weibo, even forums like Tianya and Tieba are full of discussions about Chen Jin's acceptance speech.

At the Golden Horse Awards ceremony, the atmosphere seemed calm on the surface, but countless people were sending messages, and some were simply too restless to sit still.

Even the winner of the Best Director award was largely ignored by many.

Chen Jin's acceptance speech was so explosive that many people were caught off guard by his unexpected move.

"Brother, what were you thinking...?"

Guo Fan looked at Chen Jin as if he were a hero: "We were all just thinking about it, but you actually said it out loud!"

Guo Fan didn't know what to say.

"I vented my anger, but the consequences are serious!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang also shook his head at Chen Jin. The Best Director award just now did not go to him, but to Xu Anhua, the director of "A Simple Life".

"The Golden Horse Awards used to fire several hosts because they liked to ask political questions!"

"In principle, Kinmen and Matsu are far removed from politics..."

Tian Zhuangzhuang was talking there.

In fact, a few years ago at the Golden Horse Awards, Tsai Kang-yung often made veiled criticisms of mainland artists. For example, he told Huang Bo, "This is my home, not yours," and asked Liu Xiaoqing if she had spent a lot of money to come to Taiwan, saying that mainland actors' pay was very low.

The most serious incident was in 08 when Zhang Hanyu won the Best Actor award for his role in "Assembly," which stigmatized the term "gay."

Therefore, many mainland artists are well aware of the nature of the Golden Horse Awards, and Chen Jin's response this time can definitely be described as a powerful counterattack.

"It doesn't matter!"

"Let me state my position!"

"I am willing to accept any consequences!"

Even if he is removed from the mainland entertainment industry, the authorities will certainly not blacklist him because of it; Chen Jin is not afraid of boycotts from other people in the entertainment industry.

Besides, with his current high box office numbers, many people do want to take him down, and Chen Jin is well aware of this.

"It's because other people in the entertainment industry hate you!"

"The Golden Horse Awards will definitely have a subtle influence on many people and put pressure on you, so you need to be prepared for that!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang was giving her a reminder, but Chen Jin didn't take it to heart.

As long as the movies she makes still have audiences willing to pay for them, Chen Jin has nothing to worry about; she doesn't care about the targeting from other people in the industry.

After all, he didn't get along with those people to begin with and basically kept his distance from them.

Have you thought about these things?

Tian Zhuangzhuang suddenly asked a question.

“I’ve thought about it!”

Chen Jin had indeed thought about it, and after much deliberation, she decided to speak her mind.

To avoid being retaliated against in 2018.

"It's good that you've thought about it!"

"Actually, it's serious in a way, because people within the industry will have objections; but those outside the industry, and even the authorities, will definitely support it!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled.

He didn't know what the consequences would be. It was certain that people in the industry hated Chen Jin, but... he couldn't go too far, because, to put it bluntly, Chen Jin said it was a very positive thing to do.

If you boycott Chen Jin, you might even be labeled as someone who supports her, which makes it impossible to argue your case.

So, on the surface, no one dared to touch Chen Jin.

Those who hate him do so in private.

"It seems quite serious?"

After listening to Tian Zhuangzhuang's analysis, Guo Fan realized that he had been thinking too simplistically.

"Nothing serious!"

"The director likes to think the worst!"

Chen Jin smiled and listened as the stage began to present the last major award—Best Film.

Films like "A Simple Life," "Let the Bullets Fly," and "Life's Big Events" are not eligible for this award; it belongs to the island of Taiwan.

Seediq Bale!
With this, "Seediq Bale" led the pack at this year's Golden Horse Awards with 13 nominations and won 6 awards, ultimately emerging victorious.

The other nominees, namely the three films from mainland China, basically only won one or two awards.

"The Piano in a Factory" didn't even achieve anything.

Without public relations or connections, the competition for many awards is fierce.

Of course, Jiang Wen wasn't much better off.

"Let the Bullets Fly" received nine nominations but only won one.

"Let's go!"

"Now comes the main event!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang said to Chen Jin, "Now that you've won Best Actor, you'll definitely be giving interviews. I bet the media from Taiwan and mainland China all want to interview you and hear your thoughts!"

Chen Jin was already very popular, even in Taiwan.

Now that the acceptance speech has been released, the buzz has obviously increased even more. Not to mention the media, I estimate that many netizens in mainland China are listening to it.

It's just that there are no trending topics on Weibo right now, otherwise Chen Jin would definitely have gotten 3-4 of them.

The absolute hottest topic will definitely be the acceptance speech.

In fact, this would be perfectly normal after 2020, with celebrities sharing it every day and the media always asking about it; but now, it's 2011, and although Taiwan and the mainland are currently in a honeymoon phase, they can't resist Chen Jin's comment.

That really adds fuel to the fire.

The government certainly hopes to see this, but competitors are enemies.

Holding the trophy, Chen Jin parted ways with Guo Fan, Tian Zhuangzhuang, and the others, preparing to head backstage for an interview.

Ko Chen-tung, who won Best New Actor, was obviously going to use this passage as well. He whispered a few words to the other Taiwanese people who had also won awards, and they immediately pushed their way up to Chen Jin.

(End of this chapter)