Bai family
Bai Kangyan and Bai Luoyu went to the company.
At this moment, besides Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo, Zhou Mei, who had just returned from a vacation abroad, was also present in the Bai family.
The three sat around the sofa, with some documents piled on the table.
Han Songyan picked up a booklet and started flipping through it.
Zhou Mei explained, "This is the script for 'The Phoenix's Journey.' Before I took my vacation, Director Cui personally delivered the script to me, hoping that you could make a cameo appearance as the mother of the female lead, Su Jinxiu. Although your role isn't large, there are a few scenes that are quite memorable."
Seeing Han Songyan intently reading the script, Zhou Mei continued.
"Sister Yan, although you won the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress in the film industry, the audiences for TV series and movies are still very different."
“The TV drama market is now much broader, with a wide variety of different types of dramas. I think you can take advantage of the break after filming ‘Autumn Chill’ to take on a drama with the potential to become a huge hit and boost your popularity across the country.”
Han Songyan frowned slightly: "Don't you think it's beneath you to take on supporting roles at this time?"
Han Songyan is an ambitious woman.
Although she is 47 years old, she is very well-maintained.
He looks to be no more than thirty-five or thirty-six years old.
Therefore, Han Songyan has high aspirations and avoids taking on roles that are easy to be typecast.
The role of mother is a female celebrity's Achilles' heel and a taboo subject.
Han Songyan is the type of person who looks very good on camera, especially when her face is magnified under a close-up lens; she looks delicate, elegant, and distinctive.
This face is very popular with famous movie directors.
Therefore, although she hasn't starred in many films, every single one of them is a masterpiece.
With "Return," her third film, she won the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress.
With "Autumn Chill," she has high hopes of winning the Best Actress award at the China Golden Bell Awards.
Han Song-yeon's films are all art-house films.
Firstly, because her face has great potential; she can play a goddess or a village woman.
Secondly, it's for the purpose of winning a big prize.
Han Songyan has a strong personality and always strives to do her best in everything she does.
The same applies to acting.
Since you've invested all your heart and soul, you must climb to the top.
Therefore, at this point, it would be appropriate for her to take on a supporting role in a period drama, specifically a mother role.
She was strongly opposed to it.
Zhou Mei had anticipated Han Songyan's reaction.
She chuckled and said, "What if the female lead is Xi Ruo?"
Zhou Mei had already devised a plan before she arrived.
Han Song-yeon is a pianist by training; she is wealthy and has even higher aspirations.
She also has the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress in her hand.
Therefore, it's absolutely impossible for Han Songyan to play a supporting role in a TV series.
"The director of the drama 'The Phoenix' is Cui Jinsheng, the producer is Ma Demin, and it is produced by Jiashang Media. Wansheng Group invested 100 million yuan, so it can definitely be considered a big production. Moreover, Director Cui intends to let our Xi Ruo play the female lead, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Bai Xiruo's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on her small face.
Director Cui Jinsheng is one of the top directors in the television industry.
The TV dramas he produces are of a very high standard; as long as they bear the name "Cui Jinsheng," they can generate buzz and high viewership.
Therefore, directors like Cui Jinsheng, who have extremely high national recognition, like to select promising newcomers when casting roles.
Furthermore, "The Phoenix's Journey" is an adaptation of a currently popular IP, with hundreds of millions of novel fans as a strong backing, so there's no need to worry about the show's popularity.
Bai Xiruo felt that this was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her.
"Aunt Mei, did you urge him to really choose me as the female lead in this drama? Why me?"
She still couldn't believe it.
Zhou Mei raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Is your Aunt Zhou the kind of person who lies? Actually, Director Cui watched the video of you being admitted to B Film Academy and thought your image was very suitable for Su Jinxiu."
Bai Xiruo immediately felt relieved, and looked at Han Songyan with hopeful eyes.
"Mom, may I answer it?"
Han Songyan glanced at Bai Xiruo.
He fell into deep thought.
Actually, she hoped that Xi Ruo could finish her studies first.
When Xi Ruo chose to attend B-Movie, she told her child that he was not allowed to take on any acting roles during his university years.
She wanted Xi Ruo to focus on her studies and acting.
The entertainment industry is ever-changing; too many people become famous overnight only to disappear from the public eye just as quickly.
Ultimately, it all comes down to luck.
She firmly believes that strength is the best weapon.
Xi Ruo is still young and is the daughter of the Bai family, so there is no need for her to enter this circle too early.
However, Cui Jinsheng's performance is a different story.
After all, Cui Jinsheng is a renowned director in the television industry, and many of the most popular actresses and leading ladies in the industry today became hugely popular thanks to Cui Jinsheng's dramas.
Therefore, this drama was an opportunity for Xi Ruo, who was still a newcomer.
"You want to act?"
Bai Xiruo's face lit up, and she nodded hopefully.
Han Songyan smiled indulgently on her delicate face and reached out to pat Bai Xiruo's head: "Then go ahead and act. You're going to be a junior in college soon, it's time to try taking on some dramas."
"So you agree?" Bai Xiruo looked at Han Songyan excitedly.
"Yes, Mom agrees!"
Han Songyan thought to herself that Xi Ruo was well-behaved and sensible, and had the Bai family as her backing.
Even if the entertainment industry is a big cesspool, no one would dare to set their sights on the Bai family's daughter.
With this in mind, Han Songyan felt relieved.
"That's wonderful, Mom. I knew you were the best person in the world to me."
"You little girl have such a sweet tongue!" Han Songyan hugged Bai Xiruo, her face full of smiles.
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