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On the same day that "Nanjing Photo Studio" continued its box office decline and steadily led the National Day holiday box office, Lighthouse and Maoyan professional data simultaneously updated and officially announced that the cumulative total box office of theatrical films starring Gu Zhiyan has officially exceeded 500 billion yuan!

He became the youngest and only actor in Chinese film history to achieve a double Grand Slam in film and television, and topping both the TV and film academy awards with a box office of 500 billion yuan.

The news suddenly appeared on the trending topics list, instantly causing a sensation across the entire internet, with all entertainment charts, industry rankings, and movie fan communities going wild.

Gu Zhiyan single-handedly spanned both television dramas and films, conquering all genres including serious dramas, historical romances, modern romances, and historical films. He never produced a bad film, never flopped, and every film became a hit, thus building an unparalleled monument in film history with his works.

[Gu Zhiyan's 500 Billion Yuan Box Office Success]

A Grand Slam Unmatched in the History of Chinese-Language Cinema

Gu Zhiyan, the man with 50 billion yuan in box office revenue

Three trending topics simultaneously topped the charts, dominating the entire day and overwhelmingly surpassing all other entertainment news during the same period in terms of popularity.

The topic sparked heated discussions across the internet, with netizens creating various memes and jokes.

"While others are striving for blockbuster dramas, Gu Zhiyan is aiming for a milestone in film history! 50 billion at 33 years old—unprecedented and unlikely to be repeated!"

"The most frightening thing about his 500 billion is that none of his films are bad; every single one is a masterpiece."

"Traffic stars rely on fleeting popularity, while Gu Zhiyan maintains his position through his work. This is the true standard answer for top stars in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"Some people can live off one film for a lifetime. Gu Zhiyan has countless representative works. Every year there is a hit film, and he keeps breaking his own records year after year."

"With awards, critical acclaim, and box office success, it's unlikely that another Gu Zhiyan will emerge in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"While others are still vying for blockbuster resources, he has been breaking new records in film history step by step."

"50 billion is not just a number, it is the recognition given by millions of viewers who went to the cinema."

"The ability to portray both grand and profound national narratives and delicate and ordinary characters is truly remarkable."

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Numerous directors, film critics, and official media outlets have published articles to congratulate him, calling it a milestone achieved by a talented actor through his solid work.

Gu Zhiyan is the only actor in the Chinese entertainment industry who has achieved a perfect balance in terms of awards, reputation, box office, public appeal, and industry recognition.

He has become a unique figure in the history of Chinese cinema—a double grand slam of the three major domestic film awards, three Magnolia Awards for Best Actor, four Golden Rooster Awards for Best Actor, and the only actor to achieve a box office of 500 billion yuan as the lead actor.

Unlike many artists who rely on cameo appearances or compilation films to build up their data, Gu Zhiyan's 50 billion yuan in achievements are all from starring roles, covering a balanced range of genres including art films, historical films, realistic films, and commercial films, with almost no works that have suffered critical failure.

The box office figures for films like "Tomatoes," in which he made a cameo appearance, were not included because there was no need for such a film to boost the box office.

The hashtags "[Gu Zhiyan's starring role surpasses 50 billion yuan at the box office]" and "[Actor who has achieved a 50 billion yuan grand slam in Chinese film history]" have consecutively topped the trending search list.

When the news reached the film set in Shantou, everyone in the crew was moved upon seeing it.

Looking at the box office statistics on her phone, Li Sitong was filled with admiration: "50 billion in box office revenue, a goal that many actors dream of, but Brother Xiaoyan is still meticulous when filming and never slacks off in the slightest."

Director Lan Chunhong sighed softly: "The higher you stand, the more you understand the importance of remaining humble; that's truly rare."

The clamor reached its peak, and the splendor faded.

After the roadshow ended, Gu Zhiyan immediately returned to Shantou, back to the quiet film set in the hometown of overseas Chinese.

As soon as they entered the film set, Li Sitong ran over, her eyes shining as she looked at Gu Zhiyan: "Brother Xiaoyan, you're amazing! 500 billion in box office revenue! That's incredible!"

Then, she said indignantly, "This movie is so well made, why are so many people criticizing it? It's so mean."

Gu Zhiyan smiled and said, "The more substantial a story is, the more likely it is to be controversial. Popularity is just a bubble, box office is just a number, and awards are just a boost. An actor's true confidence always comes from respecting the work, staying true to himself, and being worthy of the role, history, and the audience."

Li Sitong's eyes sparkled as she listened; Brother Xiaoyan was so insightful!

A few days later, the Shantou filming phase came to a successful conclusion, and the crew of "A Love Letter to Grandma" headed to Bangkok, Thailand to begin filming the overseas scenes.

The story unfolds around the years when Chaoshan overseas Chinese went to Southeast Asia. Yaowarat Chinatown, the Chaozhou Association in Thailand, and the old streets along the Chao Phraya River are all captured in the shot. The humid and warm Southeast Asian evening breeze replaces the sea breeze of Shantou's arcade buildings. Gu Zhiyan sheds the youthful naivety of Zheng Musheng and puts on coarse cloth clothes to portray the protagonist's middle-aged chapter of wandering in Siam and struggling to survive.

As soon as the film crew landed in Bangkok, Devika rushed over to visit the set.

As a well-known and talented actress in Thailand, Devika, with her stunning Thai-British mixed-race beauty, enjoys immense popularity in Southeast Asia. The crew members recognized this top Thai actress and greeted her politely.

Everyone couldn't help but marvel at how amazing Xiao Yan was, having top international actresses come knocking on his door even after going abroad.

Devika threw herself into Gu Zhiyan's arms without any hesitation: "Brother Yan, I missed you so much."

"I miss you too," Gu Zhiyan said softly, gently rubbing Dewika's head.

Li Sitong's eyes widened. This Thai woman was so brave, with so many people around. But she was also very envious!

Xiao Yan's embrace must be so warm!

Gu Zhiyan went to the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and Li Sitong chatted with Devika. Devika warmly held Li Sitong's hand and shared some tips on filming in Thailand.

During breaks in filming, the group sat at a street stall, ordering Thai milk tea and snacks while chatting.

Devika is very familiar with the Chinatown area and recounted the stories of the older generation of Chinese who worked hard in Bangkok: "Yaowarat Road has preserved too many stories of overseas Chinese. The remittance letters and homesickness you wrote about in your movies can all be found here."

She also earnestly shared her feelings after watching "Nanjing Photo Studio," lamenting the immense public pressure that historical works face.

She watches every movie and TV series starring Gu Zhiyan.

"Brother Xiaoyan, I heard that the box office of your starring role has exceeded 50 billion, setting a record in the history of Chinese films. The entire Southeast Asian film and television industry is talking about it." Dewika looked at Gu Zhiyan with shining eyes.

Gu Zhiyan smiled and said, "Numbers are just external labels. The most important thing for an actor is to film well."

Devika was right. As soon as the news of his personal screen cumulative box office exceeding 50 billion was officially announced, the news quickly crossed national borders and swept across social media platforms in many Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

While he was filming "Love Letter to Grandma" in Bangkok, local fans and Chinese moviegoers pushed the topic to the top of the trending charts on Thai Twitter and TikTok. Malaysian and Singaporean entertainment media also reposted and reported on it immediately, making it a major news story in the local Chinese-language entertainment industry this year.

Many Thai film and television bloggers edited and monted clips of his film and television works, added Thai subtitles, and spread them wildly. A number of Thai actresses, including Davika, also forwarded the news on their personal social media accounts and congratulated him, which once again sparked a wave of discussion.