The Magnolia Award, also known as the Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Award, is jointly organized by several official organizations. It is the only international TV festival award in China and is highly prestigious within the industry, enjoying a high level of recognition.
The Magnolia Awards are usually held in June each year, selecting outstanding works from the previous year and covering outstanding individuals across the entire industry chain, including directors, screenwriters, and actors. The selection criteria for actors are particularly stringent.
"Shining Stars" was a hit last year, and it belongs to the serious drama genre. This type of TV series is the easiest to enter the selection list and the easiest to win awards.
Many people have already speculated that Zhang Mo, who plays the male lead in "Shining Stars," will most likely win another Best Actor award this time.
As for the other characters in "Shining Stars", Su Shengxi has already retired from the entertainment industry, so the only one who can be nominated as a supporting actor is Xiao He. After all, Xiao He's performance in the drama is obvious to all, so there is not much controversy about his nomination.
As for whether he can win an award, that's another matter. As a newcomer, Xiao He's fans don't have high expectations.
While fans were researching this matter, Liu Rulan, who had returned to Shanghai, was also discussing it with He Wenming.
This was, in fact, the first time these two top agents had sat down face-to-face to discuss the situation of their respective artists.
"If Xiao He were nominated based solely on his role as Meng Zetian, there would be no problem with him being nominated, but it would be very difficult for him to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor."
Liu Rulan offered a rational analysis.
"His role is inherently a sensitive one."
Moreover, he lacks the necessary qualifications.
“If we really have to compete, that’s not out of the question.” He Wenming pushed up his glasses and said calmly, “There are five main judges this time, and I know two of them. I can help you make some connections.”
Liu Rulan immediately shook her head: "I heard that the judges' review standards will be very strict this time. I don't think it's necessary to go against the grain."
In previous years, the Magnolia Award had been embroiled in several public opinion crises, which seriously affected its credibility. However, things have gradually improved in recent years, and public trust has been rebuilt.
Liu Rulan felt that trying to use connections might backfire.
Moreover, awards won by force will only attract criticism and suspicion from many people. Xiao He's portrayal of Meng Zetian has already been the subject of a public opinion war. If he takes the lead again because of this role, it will likely damage his reputation.
Xiao He is quite popular with the public now, and Liu Rulan feels that this award is not something that must be won now.
"That's true."
He Wenming agreed with Liu Rulan's idea, and at the same time, he was quite emotional: "Now that we have these awards, they are not that useful. They are still not as famous as popular celebrities."
Ironically, this is the reality.
Even if they win awards, what good is it if their popularity and commercial value are not as high as others? Most directors and production teams will still turn to choosing actors with high popularity rather than truly talented actors.
It's really funny sometimes; not only are academic qualifications devalued now, but even these awards are devalued as well.
Liu Rulan smiled helplessly: "Do we really have to discuss this kind of issue now?"
To put it bluntly, Versailles are already one of the two most successful companies in the industry, yet they still need to discuss this kind of issue...
"There's nothing I can do," He Wenming shrugged helplessly. "I've been filming with Shu Han lately, and it's made me reflect a bit."
He Jinnian has been famous for a long time, with both popularity and acting skills. Shu Han, on the other hand, has acting skills, but he went abroad too early and missed the era of popularity and monetization. So now that he has returned, others do not treat Shu Han as well as they treat He Jinnian. As a result, He Wenming is not as easy to deal with many things that happen inside and outside the crew as before.
"What? Did you run into some young master or princess?"
Liu Rulan immediately understood He Wenming's troubles.
That's the good thing about being agents; you can understand each other's troubles instantly.
"I just ran into someone who wanted to steal my character."
He Wenming sighed.
"Do you need any help?"
“No need for that. I have enough connections in Shanghai.” He Wenming looked at Liu Rulan with a hint of envy in his voice. “Your artist certainly makes things easy for you.”
He played one role after another without attracting any troublesome rivals. Even Su Shengxi, who had targeted him in the past, is now long gone from the entertainment industry.
Liu Rulan also revealed a proud smile: "Yes, my artists don't cause much trouble."
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