Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

The entire batch of 07 "Super Boy" contestants were early reserve artists cultivated by Huayi Brothers. Jing Boran, Li Yifeng, Ma Tianyu, and others all benefited from the connections of Huayi's veterans.

Although Huayi's new generation has declined, the group of producers, platform veterans, and major film and television investment consortia that started with Wang Ada still firmly hold the top spot in the costume drama market.

This is the fundamental reason why Ma Tianyu has never lacked leading roles in top-tier historical romance dramas for over a decade, and why no one dares to completely blacklist him even if he offends someone.

Of course, this guy isn't stupid; he knows exactly who he can offend and who he can't.

In addition, Ma Tianyu's agency, Shengxia Xingkong, is a company listed on the New Third Board. Its major shareholder is a long-established cultural and entertainment capital firm in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The company's biggest characteristic is that it is very good at protecting the public opinion of its artists, suppressing negative news, and resolving conflicts within the production team.

Southern media outlets are adept at manipulating public opinion; those who know, know.

Moreover, Ma Tianyu became a celebrity shareholder early on, not just an artist, but a partner, giving him far more say than ordinary celebrities.

Midsummer Starry Sky has a deep connection with a large number of veteran Hong Kong film producers and senior executives of major platforms, which is the source of a steady stream of period drama projects.

The company's core artists include Hu Jing, Tian Liang, Ye Yiqian, Zheng Yecheng, Weng Hong, Gong Beibi, etc. This whole group is bound together by interests and is commonly known in the industry as the "Nanyang Beijing Circle Gang".

The husband's family, Hu Jing's top female employee, is the real behind-the-scenes financial backer of this company.

After Sister Meng finished explaining the intricate network of relationships behind Ma Tianyu, Bai Lu and Song Yuqi immediately looked at Sister Meng with new respect.

Bai Lu asked in surprise, "Sister Meng, you know all this?"

Song Yuqi looked at her with admiration: "Sister Meng, you're amazing, you know so much."

"Hehe, Brother Yan told me all of this," Sister Meng chuckled.

White Dew: ...

Song Yuqi: ……

Okay, Brother Xiaoyan is amazing!

……

After dealing with all the people who came to greet him, Gu Zhiyan went straight to the front row seats.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Shiren, Wang Changtian, Cao Guowei, Yu Dong, and others all stood up to greet Gu Zhiyan warmly.

All eyes involuntarily turned to Gu Zhiyan, who was chatting and laughing with a group of industry leaders.

Everyone in the industry knows that he is the only actor in the history of Chinese cinema to have won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor four times and the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor three times. He has achieved a grand slam of the three major awards for television and film, leading the box office in film and television. He is also the king of carrying television dramas. In addition, his academic background in law from Tsinghua University makes him a person whose weight has long surpassed that of a first-tier actor. He is a person who truly stands at the top of the industry pyramid.

All the middle-aged male actors subconsciously leaned forward, their eyes filled with respect and envy. The usually arrogant top stars didn't dare to utter a sound at this moment.

This scene instantly sparked heated discussions among netizens watching the live stream.

"All the rules and hierarchies of status in the Chinese entertainment industry became obsolete the moment Gu Zhiyan entered. Others had to desperately curry favor with the director and producers, while a group of big shots took the initiative to stand up and greet him. The difference in status was obvious at a glance."

"What's most remarkable is that Gu Zhiyan is not arrogant at all. He bows and greets people with gentleness and politeness. He is powerful but not ostentatious, gentle yet sharp. This is the knowledge and upbringing that is engraved in his bones. It is a temperament that assembly line stars can never replicate."

"Nowadays, the entertainment industry is full of idols who are made quickly, with exquisite packaging and smooth rhetoric, but they lack a sense of composure and depth. Gu Zhiyan's gentle and self-possessed scholarly temperament is cultivated by more than ten years of reading and learning. It cannot be imitated or replicated."

"There's an unwritten rule in the industry: it's a senior's duty to remain seated, while a junior's custom is to stand up and greet them. All these big shots have taken the initiative to stand up to welcome me; I don't need to elaborate on Brother Yan's stature, right?"

"Capital can generate millions of followers, but it cannot cultivate a composed and profound scholar's character."

"A gentle and modest exterior conceals a vast and profound inner world; this is the ultimate aura of a scholar."

"I used to think that being a Best Actor was the ceiling for actors, but today I realized there is another level. Others compete for resources and connections and socialize everywhere, while big shots in the industry take the initiative to treat Gu Zhiyan with courtesy. This is the power of speech that comes from solid achievements."

"From now on, the Chinese entertainment industry doesn't need to have any of those 'Eight Top Young Actors' or 'Four Top Idols.' The standard for division is: Gu Zhiyan, and everyone else. This dividing line is clear."

……

Whenever Gu Zhiyan appears, he is always the center of attention.

The event officially began shortly afterward.

Every year, Weibo Night is a spectacular audio-visual feast.

At this year's gala, rising stars and veteran singers shared the stage, while acting stars and rising idols took turns performing. Zhou Shen sang the classic song "Floating Light," Zhang Bichen and Ding Yuxi sang "Dissipating Dialogue," and Shizuka Kudo and Liu Yuning collaborated for the first time to present the songs "Riding on the Back of a Silver Dragon" and "The First Dream"... The guests lit up the night with their wonderful performances.

This year's "Weibo Night" presented 43 awards, with the highly anticipated "Weibo King" and "Weibo Queen" being won by Shen Teng and Sister Xiao Zhao, respectively.

Gu Zhiyan won two awards: "Weibo Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year" in the film category and "Quality Actor of the Year" in the television category.

The other older and younger girls also gained something.

This year's Weibo Night was actually quite interesting.

After attending so many large-scale events, someone suddenly became emotional during a brief speech, and her voice even started to tremble with emotion. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had just won the Best Actress award.

Some people make no attempt to hide their little schemes, openly displaying their desire for fame on their faces, with their prominent cleavage practically thrust into the camera. And you know what? They actually look quite good.

It is worth mentioning that Li Ziqi, who had been in seclusion for three years, won the "Weibo Annual Cultural Influencer" award, which is her first social honor after returning after three years.

Li Ziqi's recent return to posting has attracted widespread attention online. After three years of seclusion, she has returned as a top influencer, focusing on traditional culture.

Furthermore, the sudden emergence of "Black Myth: Wukong" amazed the world, propelling Chinese game development to the pinnacle of global standards and allowing Chinese culture to gain wider recognition.

Black Myth: Wukong was thus recognized as an influential event of the year for innovation and breakthrough on Weibo.

With various awards presented and the annual classic group photo taking place, the 2024 Weibo Night successfully concluded.

In fact, when Gu Zhiyan is around, everyone doesn't have to worry about the center position anymore. There's no need to fight for it or give way to anyone else. It really saves a lot of trouble.