Chapter 393 A Little Gain
The two walked to the front row of seats for the "Nirvana in Fire" crew and found a seat to sit down.
"Gu Wei?"
Hearing someone calling his name from behind, Gu Wei turned around and looked.
Zhao Liying was wearing a light lilac-colored long dress and was sitting just behind him.
"Liying~"
Gu Wei extended his hand and waved hello, and the two smiled and nodded without talking much.
Zhao Liying was sitting with the crew of "The Journey of Flower".
Next to her was Wallace Huo, who had just announced the good news.
Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua were nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively for their performances in "The Journey of Flower".
However, they both knew that "The Journey of Flower" was a pure ancient idol drama. Although it was very popular, the chances of winning an award for the role played in it were too small.
Tang Yan, who was sitting next to Gu Wei, saw him greeting Zhao Liying and glanced in that direction. Then she whispered in his ear:
"Do you think it's true what netizens said about Wallace Huo and Ruby Lin getting together because of her pregnancy?"
Gu Wei gave her a strange look.
"You've worked with him on a TV series before, so you should be familiar with him, right?"
"It was fine during filming, but we didn't keep in touch much after it ended. I was even surprised when the news of him and Ruby Lin being together came out."
As she spoke, she glanced back and whispered:
"Look, he had a blank expression throughout the awards ceremony. He didn't seem very happy."
"You're such a gossipmonger. Stop being a celebrity and become an entertainment reporter instead."
Gu Wei looked helpless.
"I'm just curious, okay?"
The two of them chatted quietly with each other.
Zhao Liying, who was sitting in the back, looked at Gu Wei and Tang Yan whispering to each other, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.
After a while, the award ceremony officially began and the audience and guests fell silent.
A total of 117 Chinese domestic TV dramas were registered for this year's Magnolia Awards, mainly including anti-Japanese war dramas, spy dramas, urban dramas, costume dramas, military dramas, fantasy fairy tales and period historical dramas.
In the end, there were only more than ten TV series nominated, so the competition was fierce.
After the host opened the show, the stars invited by the organizers came on stage to sing a few songs to warm up the atmosphere, and then the awards ceremony officially began.
The first awards to be presented were for Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor. Wang Kai, Liu Yijun and Liu Mintao, who were sitting around Gu Wei, all looked nervous.
The first two nominees are for supporting actors, and Sister Mintao is nominated for supporting actress. Everyone cares about the Magnolia award.
Unfortunately, the final result disappointed everyone. The Best Supporting Actor award was given to Zhao Lixin from "In the Silence".
The Best Supporting Actress award went to Liu Tao in "The Legend of Miyue".
Wang Kai and Liu Yijun, who were sitting close to each other, smiled bitterly, then adjusted their expressions and applauded enthusiastically.
It wasn't easy for Liu Tao either. Despite missing out on "Nirvana in Fire" and "Ode to Joy", she finally had "Legend of Miyue". She also won the Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Mi Shu", which was a recognition of her acting career.
However, Gu Wei frowned as he watched Zhao Lixin go on stage to receive the Best Supporting Actor award.
He remembered that this person became famous only in middle age. Although he had good acting skills, his character was not good, mainly because his butt was crooked. He changed his nationality to Swedish, and later made remarks that questioned and disrespected Chinese history. In the end, he was banned in all aspects.
Gu Wei's expression and attitude caught the attention of Tang Yan next to him.
She looked at Gu Wei, then at the stage.
"Why, you don't like him?"
Realizing that something was wrong, his brows relaxed and he smiled again.
"I don't like him. I know that he privately leans towards the outside world. He's on the wrong side of the fence and he's destined not to go far.
Never cooperate with him in the future, lest you get yourself into trouble."
Tang Yan nodded thoughtfully.
After the two Best Supporting Actor awards were presented, Zhao Liying went on stage to sing the theme song "Unspeakable" from "The Journey of Flower".
I have to say that Zhao Liying has really transformed a lot in the past two years. She has become less and less rustic and has grown from an unknown little actor to one of the most popular female stars in the domestic entertainment industry.
From "Legend of Lu Zhen" to "My Sunshine" where she collaborated with Gu Wei, and then to last year's hit "The Journey of Flower", she has made steady progress in her career.
Gu Wei watched Zhao Liying singing on the stage and thought about how she looked like when they were filming "Come On, My Love" together. He felt that she was becoming more and more like a big star.
After the song was over, awards such as [Best Screenplay], [Best Documentary], and [Best Animation] were presented on stage one after another.
Among them, the [Best Animated Screenplay] award was given to the Japanese animation [One Punch Man], and the [Best Screenwriter] was won by Mr. Jiang Qitao, the screenwriter of the [Young Marshal] crew.
From the beginning to now, the two crews of "Noon Sunshine" have gained nothing.
Finally, the host announced who would present the Best Actor and Best Actress awards for this year's Magnolia Awards.
Gu Wei straightened his back, sat upright, and adjusted his suit collar.
Jin Dong on the other side of the row did the same thing. They both noticed each other's nervousness and looked at each other and smiled.
Jin Dong also raised his little fist to show his encouragement, and Gu Wei also nodded.
Although the two have a good relationship, neither of them would give up the opportunity to win the award. Of course, if the other wins, they will also be pleased to congratulate him.
The award presenters were Qin Hailu, winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the last Magnolia Awards, and Mao Weining, who won the Best Director award for "Ordinary World".
Among them, Qin Hailu is also a member of the jury of this year's Magnolia Awards.
"Hai Lu, we were both winners last year. This year, your role has changed. You've become a judge. Tell us what you think."
"I'm very honored to be a judge this year, but it's really not easy to be a judge this year."
Qin Hailu smiled.
"Take the ten actors nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress this year, for example. They basically represent all the phenomenal dramas and actors in China over the past year.
I feel like they're all swept up in this nomination, so it's really hard to choose here!"
"Well, let's take a look at the five actors nominated for Best Actor today."
After Director Mao finished speaking, the big screen began to play TV drama clips of the shortlisted actors.
First, Gu Weimei, dressed in Changsu's outfit, appeared on the big screen. He said calmly and expressionlessly:
"The Marquis' only way out has been blocked by me."
This is a scene in Nirvana in Fire where Mei Changsu meets Xie Yu in prison.
Then there are Li Xuejian in "The Young Marshal", Jin Dong in "The Disguiser", Huo Jianhua in "The Journey of Flower" and Tong Dawei in "Tiger Mom and Cat Pa".
After the five short films were played, Gu Wei, who was sitting in the audience, held Tang Yan's hand tightly. Tang Yan also felt it, and put her other hand on his clenched hand and patted it lightly to comfort him.
Director Mao cleared his throat and said to Qin Hailu beside him:
"As a judge, you should have known the result long ago, but this is my first time seeing it."
Then he picked up the letter in his hand and opened it.
"The winner of this year's Magnolia Award for Best Actor is Gu Wei, from Nirvana in Fire."
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous cheers broke out from the audience.
The artists, directors, screenwriters and other people in the industry sitting in the front row all smiled and applauded, and many of the audience in the back shouted excitedly, as if they had won the award themselves.
There were many young audiences at the Magnolia Awards ceremony today, a large proportion of whom were fans of Gu Wei. Naturally, these people were very excited that their idol won the award.
Gu Wei couldn't suppress the happy expression on his face. He hugged Tang Yan beside him and then stood up.
Jin Dong on the other side was a little disappointed at first, then he stood up with a smile and hugged Gu Wei to express his congratulations.
"Congratulations to Gu Wei. The judges commented that his accurate grasp of rhythm and skillful acting skills have enabled him to achieve a transformation from a butterfly to a butterfly in his role creation."
With applause, background music, and the host's words, Gu Wei walked onto the award stage.
After receiving the trophy from the two award presenters, Gu Wei held it high with a smile on his face, and there was another scream from the audience.
"Congratulations to Gu Wei for winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor today. Many people may not know this, but Gu Wei is only 24 years old this year, making him the youngest winner of the Magnolia Award in history.
Now that you've won this prestigious award, is there anything you'd like to share with us?"
The host stood next to Gu Wei and asked with a smile on his face.
"First of all, please allow me to express my sincerest gratitude to all the cast and crew members of Nirvana in Fire, both on and off the stage. This award doesn't belong to me alone, but to all the cast and crew members of Nirvana in Fire."
Gu Wei calmed down and began his acceptance speech.
"I feel very lucky to have met such a good team and such a good script at this age.
Maybe everyone thinks that my performance in Nirvana in Fire is pretty good and gave me this award today, but I feel that I still have a lot to learn.
In the future, I will continue to work hard and contribute more excellent works to the audience. I hope that everyone will continue to support me!
Thanks! "
After saying that, Gu Wei bowed deeply to the audience, kissed his trophy in front of the camera, left a hearty smile, and then walked off the stage under the guidance of the staff.
After returning to his seat, his trophy was inevitably taken away by Tang Yan to play with.
"Tsk tsk, the Magnolia Award, one of the three major trophies in the Chinese TV drama industry, and you won it?
The youngest TV King in history, what a huge title."
"Lucky, lucky"
Tang Yan glanced at him.
"When will I be lucky enough to get a white magnolia?"
Gu Wei smiled and said nothing.
The award ceremony continued on the stage, and the Best Actress award was presented by the award presenter Jiang Wenli to Sun Li from "The Legend of Miyue".
Zhao Liying unfortunately lost the selection.
Although "The Legend of Miyue" is not as well-received as the previous "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Sun Li's acting skills have always been the favorite of the judges.
It's understandable that she won the award.
Sun Li has won the title of Best Actress for the second time today. Four years ago at the 20th Magnolia Awards ceremony, she won the Best Actress award for "Hot Mom".
Competing with her on the same stage at that time were Li Xiaoran from "A Good Man", Mei Ting from "Parents' Love", and Qin Hailu who had just presented the award to Gu Wei.
They are all talented actresses, but in the end the judges awarded the Best Actress honor to Sun Li, who was not present that day.
She was pregnant at the time and had just given birth, so she was still at home recuperating and unable to attend the event. Even her husband Deng Chao helped her receive the trophy.
The Best Director Award was won by directors Kong Sheng and Li Xue. Nirvana in Fire won 2 out of 7 awards, taking home the Best Director and Best Actor awards, which was a pretty good result.
[The Legend of Mi Yue] received 4 nominations and won three awards including Best TV Series, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, becoming the biggest winner at tonight's Magnolia Awards ceremony.
All the awards have been presented and the 22nd Magnolia Awards Ceremony has come to an end.
As they walked out of the ceremony venue, Kong Sheng approached Gu Wei.
"What do you think of Zhao Liying as an actress?"
Gu Wei looked at him in surprise.
"Why does Director Kong ask this?"
Kong Sheng looked around.
"You're not an outsider either. Aren't historical dramas with strong female leads like 'Empresses in the Palace' and 'Legend of Miyue' very popular in the market right now?
The company is considering producing this kind of TV series next.
I talked to Lao Li and found out that there are not many actors in the entertainment industry who can carry a serious drama with a female lead.
Sun Li is definitely the best choice, but she is Zheng Xiaolong's favorite heroine.
I think Zhao Liying is good, but she has only acted in idol dramas before. I wonder if she will perform poorly in a serious drama.
Haven't you worked with her before? So I'm asking for your opinion for reference."
Gu Wei thought about it.
“I first met her when I was filming [My Love from the Palace], and it’s been almost three years now.
In my impression, although Zhao Liying is not a graduate of a professional acting school, she has a strong ambition in her acting career, and of course, she has the talent and hard work to match it.
I think she really wants to be a good actor, and she is moving forward step by step towards this goal.
So Director Kong, if you ask me, I can say responsibly that if [Noon Sunshine] has a female lead role, Zhao Liying will definitely be one of the most suitable candidates!
Kong Sheng nodded unconsciously after hearing what Gu Wei said, thought about it, then smiled and patted Gu Wei's shoulder.
"Okay, I understand. This is the idea for now. Maybe I'll work with her in the future.
But compared to her, I still look forward to working with you again."
"Haha, Director Kong, if you need a word, I definitely won't refuse as long as I have time."
"You kid, you only know how to say nice things to me. Didn't you refuse the role of 'The Disguiser' when we were filming 'Nirvana in Fire' last time?"
Gu Wei smiled and said nothing more.
We are all friends, but when it comes to acting, it depends on what the role is. Of course, we must give face to the director in person.
After walking out of the gate of Oriental Art Center, Gu Wei met Liu Yan again. To be precise, she was waiting for Gu Wei here.
"Mr. Gu, do you have time later? I would like to treat you to a simple meal."
Gu Wei raised his wrist to check the time.
"Unfortunately, I don't have time today.
Let me put it this way, I've been filming on the set recently and really don't have any time.
When this drama is finished, I will contact you after returning to Beijing.
This way you don't have to keep asking me out. I feel bad for always rejecting you."
After saying that, he looked at his nanny car not far away and waved to her.
"Then I'll leave first, we'll contact each other on WeChat later"
Watching Gu Wei's black nanny car drive away, Liu Yan's face was full of regret.
(End of this chapter)
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