Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

At this moment, everyone is eagerly anticipating it.

The spotlight shone on the center of the stage as the award presenter opened the envelope and loudly announced the winner's name:

"The winner of the Best Actress award at the 30th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards is Liu Yifei, for her role in 'The Story of Rose'."

A thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

The fairy sister stood up excitedly and subconsciously turned to look at Gu Zhiyan.

Gu Zhiyan gave her an encouraging look.

The fairy sister immediately felt much more at ease, calmed her emotions, and slowly walked onto the stage with her skirt swaying gently.

The expressions of the nominated actresses in the audience varied.

Song Jia nodded slightly, a generous and open smile appearing on her lips. She took the lead in raising her hand and clapping vigorously. There was no resentment in her eyes, only appreciation. She accepted the result of the competition with equanimity.

Yan Ni sat upright in her seat, paused briefly in a daze, then relaxed her brows and eyes, smiled gently and clapped her hands. Her experience had brought out her composure, and she had long since taken winning and losing lightly.

Yang Zi gently stroked the hem of her skirt with her fingertips, a hint of disappointment flashing across her eyes. But in just a few seconds, she quickly composed herself, put on a smile, and gave a sincere greeting.

Jing Tian, ​​Zhong Yating, Zhang Jingyi and other sisters sat not far away and stood up to applaud enthusiastically; Lin Gengxin, Jin Dong and other male actors on the side also smiled and waved to the stage.

The "Fairy Sister" accepted the Magnolia Award trophy, a gentle smile spreading across her eyes. In her acceptance speech, she said, "I am very honored to receive this award. Thank you to the Magnolia judges for their recognition… Huang Yimei has been an unforgettable journey. Thank you to all the audiences who were willing to see this character. The road ahead for an actor is long, and I will continue to steadily create more vivid characters…"

The live stream cameras precisely captured the starkly different expressions of the nominees, instantly causing the chat room to erupt in excitement:

"Song Jia's vision is truly impressive; the applause is genuine!"

"Yang Zi's momentary disappointment was so real, and her feeling of giving her all but ultimately failing was so relatable."

"Yan Ni's emotions are controlled with ease, revealing the composure of a senior."

……

After a brief intermission, the highly anticipated award for Best Actor officially began.

The atmosphere in the room instantly quieted down, and all the cameras were focused on the five nominated actors.

Yu Hewei's fingertips tightened slightly, and he unconsciously clenched his palms; Jin Dongfeng was composed and calm, but he still sat upright with his back straight; Wang Baoqiang and Wang Xiao held their breath and looked towards the stage, with visible tension and nervousness in everyone's eyes.

The director switched the camera at the right moment, and the scene turned to Gu Zhiyan.

He leaned back in his chair, relaxed and at ease, with a calm and composed expression, and even a faint, peaceful smile on his lips.

There was no anxiety or trepidation, a stark contrast to the tense and repressed nominees around him; they were two completely different styles.

Many audience members noticed this scene, and the live stream chat immediately became lively.

"Haha, the contrast is too strong. All the candidates are nervous, while Gu Zhiyan is as calm as if he is here to observe a ceremony."

"I can understand that. He's already a Grand Slam winner of Best Actor and Best Television Actor, so his mindset is on a completely different level."

"The nominees are under immense pressure, while Gu Zhiyan seems completely relaxed!"

Yu Hewei: I'm ready; Gu Zhiyan: I'm just playing around. My heart goes out to all these talented actors for a second.

"While others were so nervous they were digging their toes into their suits, Gu Zhiyan was watching the show with ease. The outcome of this contest was decided just from their auras."

"Several nominees were so nervous that they lost control of their facial expressions, while Gu Zhiyan sat leisurely with a slight smile. The confidence of the industry's top performer is something that cannot be imitated."

……

Amidst the intense anticipation of the audience, the award presenter slowly read out the list of names:

"Gu Zhiyan, winner of the Best Actor award at the 30th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

The nominees, who had been tense and under pressure, looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes, before sincerely standing up and applauding.

Yu Hewei let out a soft sigh of relief and clapped with a smile; Jin Dong also nodded in acknowledgment. The tense and oppressive atmosphere that had previously surrounded the candidates quietly dissipated at this moment.

Gu Zhiyan calmly stood up, straightened his suit jacket, and strode towards the center of the stage.

All the lights shone on him as he accepted the Magnolia Award trophy with both hands, looked down at the audience, and slowly began to speak:

"Thank you for the 3rd Magnolia Award, and thank you to the jury for their kindness."

For me, being able to stand here as Fan Xian from "Joy of Life Season 2" is a long and precious journey of self-cultivation.

Fan Xian was never a perfect hero.

He was caught in a game of power and intrigue, yet he always cherished the ordinary human spirit; he understood the rules of the world, yet he refused to conform to worldly constraints.

He is a sober patron in the torrent of worldly affairs, upholding equality in a rigid hierarchy, goodwill amidst the treacherous nature of people, and conscience amidst the power struggles, all with his own meager strength.

The deepest realization I had while portraying Fan Xian was that true courage is not about being fearless, but about seeing through the turbidity of the world and still choosing to move forward with clarity.

Throughout his life, he broke free from fate, refused to be defined by his background, and refused to be swayed by the times. He wanted to protect the everyday life in front of him, and also wanted to illuminate the lives of all people under heaven.

He upheld the law and principles in the imperial court, maintained warmth and compassion in chaotic times, understood worldly affairs yet remained unworldly, and cherished his country while living in seclusion.

A good play is never the work of one person.

Thanks to all the main creators and crew members, both in front of and behind the camera, for making this three-dimensional, contradictory, and vivid Fan Xian possible; and thanks to the audience for being willing to cross mountains and seas to understand his loneliness, perseverance, and sincerity.

Life on screen is full of ups and downs, and the performances off screen never stop.

A trophy is a reward, but more importantly, it serves as a warning.

Actors create characters, and through those characters, they also reflect on themselves.

Going forward, I will continue to revere light and shadow, performance, and every aspect of human life that deserves to be seen.

Finally, a salute to all ordinary people who stay true to their original aspirations and remain true to their original intentions.

Even though life is like a game of chess, may we always have light in our hearts and live up to our remaining years.

Thank you everyone.

The applause lasted for a long time. Everyone in the industry knows that the Magnolia Award has long been plagued by an insurmountable "three-seal curse".

In its decades-long history, no male actor has ever won Best Actor three times.

The judges have long adhered to the selection criteria of balancing industry resources and supporting new generation actors. For actors who have already won the Best Actor award twice, the threshold for winning it again is extremely high, almost an invisible barrier.

But tonight, Gu Zhiyan broke the long-standing industry curse with his role as Fan Xian, becoming the first actor in the history of the Magnolia Awards to win the Best Actor award three times.

Once the news was confirmed, it quickly became a hot topic across the entire internet!

The only actor in the Chinese entertainment industry to win the Magnolia Award for Best Actor three times will be born tonight!