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The industry has long recognized that the Magnolia denudata is subject to a "three-seal curse" that is difficult to break.

Throughout the decades-long history of the Magnolia Awards, no male actor has ever won Best Actor three times.

Gu Zhiyan successfully broke the long-standing curse of winning the Best Actor award three times, becoming the first actor in the history of the Magnolia Awards to win the Best Actor award three times!

Before the live broadcast signal was cut off, major mainstream media outlets immediately pushed out news alerts, and news alert pop-ups quickly filled social media platforms.

Numerous film critics, directors, screenwriters, producers, and other industry professionals have posted their thoughts online.

Many veteran film and television professionals have stated on social media that the Magnolia Awards have always emphasized balancing the competition and rotating honors, deliberately avoiding actors winning multiple times in a row. Gu Zhiyan's ability to break through this long-standing balancing strategy and win his third Best Actor award is enough to prove that his portrayal of Fan Xian was recognized by the jury without reservation, and that it was a historic breakthrough achieved purely based on the strength of the character.

The news instantly broke through the live broadcast room and quickly swept across the entire internet.

The fan base went wild, with cheers and celebrations erupting in the comments section and fan forums. A large number of fans worked overnight to edit and create mashup videos, and the topic went viral on major social media platforms.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments, and netizens from all walks of life were discussing it heatedly.

"The three-fold curse that had plagued the Magnolia for decades has been broken today by Gu Zhiyan!"

"No wonder all the nominated contestants were under immense pressure before the competition; who could have imagined that he would make history?"

"Industry insiders say that judges tend to favor newcomers and balance the awards, but in the face of talent, all conventions can be broken."

"Three Magnolia Awards for Best Actor—this achievement is almost unparalleled in the television drama field."

"Fan Xian deserves it! Winning his third Magnolia Award with a period drama role is a huge breakthrough in itself!"

The trending topics list has been refreshed continuously, with multiple keywords dominating the top spots.

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The ceremony officially came to a close, and actors including Yu Hewei and Jin Dong came forward to offer their sincere blessings.

With the outcome settled, everyone relaxed and chatted casually.

Yu Hewei smiled and remarked, "The three barriers that the industry has been talking about for years have finally been overcome by you."

Lin Gengxin walked over and said with a smile, "Come on, I've already booked a place. This is a rare opportunity, let's all get together."

He had made all the arrangements well in advance, reserving a private restaurant with excellent privacy.

My good friend won an award, we have to celebrate with him properly.

Gu Zhiyan brought along Fairy Sister, Da Tiantian, Zhang Jingyi, and other older and younger sisters to the banquet.

The "Fairy Sister" was overjoyed to win the Magnolia Award for Best Actress, and her happiness was palpable.

Although she was overshadowed in popularity by Gu Zhiyan, she didn't care.

Besides, it's just part of everyday life for Xiao Yan's younger brother to dominate her.

Yu Hewei, Wang Baoqiang, Jin Dong and others were also present.

Shedding their formal attire, everyone dressed casually, free from the cameras, completely shedding the formality of the awards ceremony, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

After taking their seats, Lin Gengxin raised his glass first: "The biggest winner tonight must first toast to Brother Yan, who broke the three-seal curse of the Magnolia Awards. All of us here have witnessed history."

The group of people echoed their agreement, and Gu Zhiyan smiled and raised her glass in return.

The conversation naturally turned to the recently concluded awards ceremony. Yu Hewei candidly talked about the tension before the competition, admitting that everyone knew how difficult it was to overcome the "three-time curse" before the competition. Although there are still regrets, he is sincerely convinced of the victory.

Jin Dong nodded in agreement and laughed, "It's always been said in the industry that judges emphasize balancing resources and supporting newcomers, and the threshold for winning awards repeatedly is extremely high. I thought I would have a chance, haha, but no one expected that the record would be rewritten tonight."

During the event, someone brought up the comparison shots that went viral during the live stream. All the nominees held their breath waiting for the awards to be announced, but Gu Zhiyan remained relaxed, a stark contrast to the others, which immediately caused a burst of laughter from everyone.

Wang Baoqiang remarked, "Sitting in the audience, the atmosphere was indeed oppressive. When the camera panned to you, we couldn't help but sigh; the difference in aura was immediately apparent."

While calling the waiter to serve the dishes, Lin Gengxin joked, "Today, three Best Actor and Best Actress winners are here. I'm really benefiting from this dinner party."

Gu Zhiyan chuckled upon hearing this, raised his wine glass in a gesture of respect, and said, "Don't tease me. We're all old friends, so there's no question of me benefiting from your presence. It's a rare opportunity to get together through the Magnolia Awards."

The fairy sister smiled and continued, "It's really rare. We're all usually busy filming on set, scattered all over the country, so it's hard to get so many people together."

Yu Hewei leaned back in his chair and slowly began to speak: "Speaking of which, we nominees have essentially been there for nothing but to witness history. From now on, when people in the industry mention the three Magnolia Awards, everyone here tonight can say they were there."

Jin Dong laughed and said, "Everyone in the industry says that winning three awards is a milestone. Zhiyan's award this time is enough to be written into the history of the TV drama industry. Haha, we who are just background figures are also honored."

Wang Baoqiang nodded repeatedly: "To be honest, when the list of winners was announced at the awards ceremony, I was inevitably disappointed, but I was also deeply moved."

Da Tiantian said softly, "When we get back to the 'Give Me Your Light' crew, everyone will be very curious about the details of tonight's awards ceremony."

Standing to the side, Chung Yating looked on with envy: "A good role and a good actor complement each other, which is why such a record can be created. Brother Xiaoyan is amazing."

Gu Zhiyan waved his hand, speaking modestly: "Luck and script are both indispensable. The character of Fan Xian has enough depth. Without a solid script to support him, it would be difficult for an actor to get this far. Awards are just a form of recognition. In the future, we still need to focus on making good films."

Lin Gengxin slammed his hand on the table: "Great vision! Come on, let's not talk about work anymore, let's start eating. I wish everyone here a constant stream of film offers and many excellent works to come!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and the private room was filled with laughter and conversation. The tension from the awards ceremony had long since dissipated.

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The following day, mainstream film and television media, authoritative entertainment weekly magazines, and official industry media across the country all devoted their efforts to publishing in-depth feature reports in full pages.

All the major headlines revolved around "Gu Zhiyan breaks the curse of winning the Magnolia Award three times and makes history by winning the Best Actor award three times," reviewing the most revolutionary and historic moment of this year's awards ceremony.

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the Magnolia Awards' decades-long judging principles of "avoiding duplication, promoting innovation, and balancing resources," stating that double covers were the limit in previous years, and triple covers are considered an unspoken rule in the industry that is impossible to surpass.

Gu Zhiyan, with his role as Fan Xian in "Joy of Life 2", delivered an absolutely overwhelming performance and portrayed a character with a wide range of layers, breaking through the long-standing system of checks and balances in the judging process and becoming the only exception.

Industry commentators have unanimously concluded that this was not a matter of award distribution or favoritism, but rather a result of acting skills and the depth of the role completely overriding the rules, and an absolute strength that broke industry conventions.

The online discussion remained heated, with Gu Zhiyan's personal entry dominating the rankings. The entertainment, film and television, and industry sectors were all over the place, and the buzz lasted for a whole day.

This historic night at the Magnolia Awards has become a memorable scene in the industry, often recounted in the private conversations of the actors.