Chapter 489 Best Actress

Following her previous film role where she won the Best Supporting Actress award, Xu Yue has now been nominated for Best Actress for her role in a popular urban drama.

This wasn't her first nomination, but it was the closest she'd ever come to winning the award.

Ying Song inquired about the other nominees and, after comparing their backgrounds and performances, saw a chance to win the award.

She approached Shen Xuewei and subtly explained the intricacies of the situation to her, and Shen Xuewei sensed an opportunity.

Awards aren't something you can get just by registering, by your performance in the show, or by the audience's support.

Besides these, there are also the behind-the-scenes operations and various interpersonal relationships.

Xu Yue has won pork-sharing prizes from various platforms more than once.

However, these awards, apart from showing Xu Yue's high popularity and the success of her dramas, are not of much use.

She has fame, recognition, and star power, but she lacks some important awards.

Xu Yue has been nominated for Best Actress at several major domestic TV drama awards for her outstanding performances.

But she always fell just short of actually winning the Best Actress award.

Her background and her social circle were ultimately lacking.

Even Tide Media can't really get much out of this.

However, of the actresses nominated this time, one has already won two awards, so her chances of winning this time are slim. As for the remaining actresses, their overall performances are pretty much the same, and even their backgrounds are similar.

Upon hearing Ying Song's suggestion, Shen Xuewei sensed an opportunity.

At Shen Xuewei's request, Shen Zhiwei began to frequently move around in the entertainment industry.

Manipulating relationships, throwing money at it, pouring resources into it...

Countless cameras and lights were set up on both sides of the red carpet, and as actors walked onto the red carpet, the sound of camera shutters rose and fell.

A discreetly luxurious car stopped at the end of the red carpet, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

The car door opened, and the first thing you saw was a fiery red color. Then, the person inside the car took a long stride and stood elegantly in front of the red carpet.

She walked slowly, her skirt trailing behind her, the bright red haute couture gown cascading like a fiery waterfall, the hand-beaded embellishments on the hem shimmering with each step.

Her steps were unhurried, her trailing skirt sweeping across the red carpet. With each step, it seemed to crush the surrounding noise, leaving only a fiery red that commanded everyone's attention.

Xu Yue waved and greeted everyone calmly before heading to the interview area to give her a presentation.

After everything was over, Xu Yue, who had temporarily left the camera's view, quietly let out a breath, and her tense lower abdomen relaxed for a moment.

As she entered the awards ceremony venue, a composed smile appeared on her face, her abdomen tightened again, and the fitted waist of her dress accentuated her slender figure.

She found a seat with her name on it and sat down, smiling as she greeted familiar faces nearby.

Their eyes met those of their arch-nemesis, Bai Yimo.

The two moved away tacitly, as if they didn't know each other and treated each other like air.

However, in their hearts, they both cursed their bad luck at the same time.

The organizers were also a troublemaker. Knowing full well that the two actresses and their fan groups didn't get along, they still arranged for them to sit together.

As the two sat upright in their chairs, one in red and one in white, without any intention of exchanging a word, the fans of both sides engaged in a non-stop battle in the live stream chat.

This is what Bai Yimo calls Xiao Xuyue. When she was in front of the real person, she felt guilty and didn't dare to look up and speak.

The person who said that Senior Xu Yue bullied the juniors and had a mean look in her eyes said that Bai Yimo was beautiful and kind-hearted and didn't bother to talk to her.

Among the nominated actresses, and even among all the actresses, these two are the most popular.

They successfully generated buzz both inside and outside the venue by leveraging their popularity and the fans watching from the sidelines.

Two hosts took the stage, and after a lengthy introduction and performance, the moment finally arrived to reveal the winners of the various awards.

Best cinematography, art direction, screenwriting, directing... With the Best Actor winner announced, the next one will be Best Actress.

Looking at the unknown list in the hands of the award presenter, Xu Yue's heart began to race.

Could it be her? Or that despicable Bai Yimo, or perhaps another strong actress?

"...The winner of the Best Actress award is..."

Of the nominated actresses, apart from the one who had already won two awards and knew she had no chance, the others couldn't help but reveal a hint of anticipation in their eyes.

"Xu Yue!"

"Congratulations to Xu Yue for winning Best Actress for her outstanding performance as Luo Qing in 'Above the Neon.' Let's congratulate her again and invite her to come up and accept her award."

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted, and everyone's eyes fell on Xu Yue, whose expression was a mixture of ecstasy and bewilderment.

At that moment, Xu Yue's mind went blank. She wanted the award, but when the Best Actress award actually came to her, she couldn't believe it was real.

Fortunately, she is now a mature actress, and she quickly recovered after a moment of losing control of her emotions.

She slowly rose with a smile, her steps revealing the excitement in her heart.

As she received the heavy trophy from the presenter, Xu Yue barely managed to suppress her excitement and stood in front of the microphone.

"Thank you to the organizing committee and everyone. I am honored to receive this year's Best Actress award. This award is not only an honor for me, but also an encouragement. This award does not only belong to me, but also to every member of the crew."

"The screenwriter created this vivid and relatable character, and the director helped me undergo a perfect transformation within the role. I also want to thank the audience in front of the screen; it is your love that has given this character a longer life."

"To be honest, when I heard my name, I couldn't believe that such a good thing would happen to me. I've been acting for more than ten years and I rarely have any wishes, but the moment my wish came true is the most exciting moment of my life."

"Sixteen years ago, I came to the big capital city from a small county with the dream of becoming an actor. Standing here, I can proudly tell everyone that I am an actor, and an actor who will have many more works in the future."

She took a deep breath, her eyes glistening with tears, and clutched the trophy tightly as she continued:

“Standing here, I also want to thank someone. She is my best friend, relative, family member, and also my benefactor. She appeared in my life when I was sixteen, and she has never been absent from any of my important moments.”

She raised the Best Actress trophy, looked down at the audience, her eyes filled with tears, but her smile was radiant.

"Hey, you see that? Aren't you proud of me?"

Applause rippled from the audience, one, two, then spread, finally turning into a deafening roar throughout the stadium.

Xu Yue took the trophy and sat back in her seat.

Although he wasn't nominated for Best Actor, Fang Shiyue, who came with the crew, kept glancing at the audience seats behind him after the applause started.

He couldn't see the person he wanted to see, and his glance back caused a commotion among the fans behind him, forcing him to stop.

Shen Xuewei, sitting in the audience, stopped applauding as she watched Xu Yue accept her award and leave the stage.