Chapter 202 An unexpected scene
But no matter how depressed everyone is, it cannot change the facts.
Ten days passed in a flash.
Soon the call for actors officially started, with two sets of shots: the main shots of the mentor group and the guest group, and the storyboards of each actor. You can choose to enter them.
It is live broadcast all day. Each episode will be carefully edited into two hours and put on the platform, which can be regarded as a variety show.
When the first live broadcast started, many people turned on the program on time.
The host, Daye, appeared and said, "Welcome everyone to watch the third season of 'Actors Calling', sponsored by Meiwu Smart Home. I'm your old friend, Daye!"
He is a new generation host that Apple TV strongly supports, and he is chosen to host all programs in which Apple TV has a stake.
After such intensive training, Daye's typhoon performance has become more stable.
"This season, our mentor lineup is the strongest in three seasons. The four mentors are: Asian Film Queen: Xia Dan; Golden Dragon Award Lifetime Film Queen: Teacher Xiao Fen; Golden Bear Triple Crown Award Winner: Liang Yubai; Drama Master: Teacher Zhong Tao."
Aside from Xia Dan, the other three were all in their forties. Teacher Zhong Tao, already in his sixties, was an honorary professor at the Beijing Film Department and a coach for the national acting team.
The most eye-catching person here is Teacher Xiao Fen, who has not appeared on the show for a long time. She is a person that many people in the circle are afraid of.
Her acting skills are superb, and her temper is terrible.
The most famous thing she did was that she said at the Golden Dragon Awards ceremony that there was a shady deal in the directors' group voting, and she stood on the nationally broadcast stage and scolded people for 30 minutes.
Become famous in one battle.
Those thirty minutes were reposted by countless people.
In the industry, even more powerful than celebrities are big-name directors; who wouldn't offer a cigarette after watching them? But the ones who got scolded that time couldn't even hold their heads up. The various celebrities in the audience tried their best to control their expressions, not daring to show either disdain or admiration. Those thirty minutes were hailed as "Thirty Dark Minutes."
Watching the artists’ reactions to CUT in the audience is more interesting than who wins the award!
But Xiao Fen paid the price: several years without a film role. She didn't care, instead devoting herself to charity. Over the past six years, her charity foundation has traveled across the vast expanse of China. She's also become incredibly tanned.
She is very popular among the people and has long since left the entertainment industry.
I didn’t expect that this season’s actor call could actually invite this big Buddha.
With her in charge, fairness can be guaranteed.
But those who work with her say she's very demanding. If her goals aren't met, she'll immediately turn into a troll. The key is that no one dares to say no.
Forget about the newcomers here. What about the established actors? She'll still scold anyone who dares to act like a big shot in front of her.
When she came to participate in the competition this time, not only the other contestants were nervous, but even the contestants' fans were extremely nervous.
Those with poor psychological quality even gave up watching the live broadcast and planned to go back and watch the refined variety show version to satisfy their cravings.
In the first episode, in addition to the mentors’ careful introductions, the guest panel, which included producers, well-known authors, and directors, comprised more than a dozen people. They had the right to comment and rate the performances.
There are four instructors in total, three of whom are teachers from the Beijing Performance Department. Only the fish killer Jiang Han is a teacher in the training class.
The theme of the first episode is: "Who are you?" Let everyone prepare a stage performance related to their profession.
Some performed musicals, some did stand-up comedy, and some performed excerpts from plays. Gu Yanqiu performed a singing and dancing routine.
He had just finished his Huoli Brother performance. After many concerts, his skills were at their peak. Although the stage was large, he stood on it and began to sing and dance. He was more relaxed than before.
Coupled with his tall stature and good looks, many people in the guest seats were whispering.
Song Han sat in the guest seat and listened, and seemed to have started to think about the plays he had on hand, wondering which one was suitable for him?
Everyone finished their performances, and only the instructor was left to ask questions.
Everyone sat on the steps of the stage, and everyone was very nervous about this.
If it were other people, it would be fine, but what I fear most is Teacher Xiao Fen asking questions.
Who knew that Teacher Xiao Fen would be the first to take the microphone? "Gu Yanqiu, why are you on this stage?" She was used to being strong, and her words came across as a bit harsh. But in reality, this was just a simple question.
Gu Yanqiu said, "I really want to try and see if I have talent in this area."
As soon as he finished speaking, the people present murmured softly: "It's over, it's over." This was the answer that the mentors hated to hear the most.
Some people with special talents in acting have an almost devout faith in it. The phrase "give it a try" is simply a provocation to believers like them.
Many people who participated in the show have watched the second season. Some people have answered similar questions and were criticized to the point of being confused.
The person she was dealing with was Teacher Xiao Fen. He shouldn't be scolded and sent home.
No one could bear to watch it anymore.
No matter how popular Gu Yanqiu is, he is just an elementary school student in the field of acting.
Xiao Fen didn't curse, but just said, "Very good, you have ideas and the ability to take action. You are really an outstanding young man."
As soon as the words fell, many people were in disbelief. The instructor, Mr. Zhong Tao, said, "Oh, why are you so gentle now? This is not your character!"
Teacher Xiao Fen said, "Actually, there's a connection between us."
As soon as these words were spoken, they not only aroused the curiosity of the people present.
How could Xiao Fen and Gu Yanqiu, two people who have nothing in common, know each other?
Gu Yanqiu had the same doubts.
But the camera turned to him.
The fans in the barrage were all confused: "What's going on?"
"Gu Yanqiu doesn't seem to know Xiao Fen."
The discussion was still going on online when Teacher Xiao Fen said on the screen: "I have been doing charity work for many years. I have invested all my income, but it is not enough. So I need donations from all kinds of caring people."
As she spoke, she stood up and said, "Today, in front of everyone, I sincerely thank Gu Yanqiu. Over the past six months, you have donated 100 million yuan. Every penny of your money has been used to help serious illnesses and protect rural women and children. Thank you." She, a senior, actually bowed to Gu Yanqiu.
The whole audience was in an uproar.
One hundred million?
Gu Yanqiu also quickly bowed and said, "Teacher, I don't deserve your praise. I have never donated so much money. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding about the 100 million?"
"No, it's you." Xiao Fen said firmly.
No one expected such a dramatic turn of events. Neither did the production team. Now everyone's focus is on whether Gu Yanqiu actually donated. They're no longer even paying attention to the show. Netizens are also focused on this.
The production team went over and whispered a few words to the mentor.
Xiao Fen immediately agreed and took out a screenshot she had compiled before arriving. She projected it onto the big screen, showing each investment in a row: the initial two hundred thousand, the subsequent one million, the subsequent ten million, and the latest sixty-five million, adding up to a hundred million and several hundred thousand. Every note was Gu Yanqiu!
"This is really not me." Gu Yanqiu said.
Teacher Xiao Fen is also a stubborn person: "I still have my cell phone number."
"Let's fight." said the person next to him.
This sudden scene made everyone want to know the truth.
Teacher Xiao Fen dialed the number and put the speaker on: "Hello." After the call was connected, a female voice came from the receiver.
Gu Yanqiu showed surprise on his face at that time. He was very familiar with this voice.
Teacher Xiao Fen said, "We're recording a program right now, and we're wondering why your donation is signed under Gu Yanqiu's name. What's going on?"
"..." There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then someone said, "I'm Gu Yanqiu's fangirl. He authorized me to create all the peripherals and image customization. I wanted to give him a share, but he didn't want it, so I donated all the money to charity in his name. Although this money wasn't donated by him personally, it's all closely related to him. As a fan, I was also influenced by him to do these things. Don't worry about who I am. If this thing brings blessings, I hope to give back to him."
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