Huayu: Starting with mentoring female stars

Chapter 63 Liu Yifei Wins Award

Chen Zhou didn't know what to say.

He and Lu Chuan really did have a kind of "enemies on a narrow road" feeling.

It can only be said that the entertainment industry is ultimately just a small circle.

We really do see each other all the time.

"It has indeed been a long time since we last met, Director Lu Chuan. How have you been lately?" Chen Zhou asked him.

"fine."

"I heard that Director Chen's 'The Unknown' has also been shortlisted for awards at this film festival. I wonder if Director Chen will be a runner-up?" Lu Chuan's tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"There's no need for Director Lu Chuan to worry about that."

"As an ordinary newcomer, I won't lose anything if I don't win an award, but if I do, it's a huge win."

"It's better than Director Lu Chuan just coming here to ride the wave of the situation."

He knew that Lu Chuan only had one film, "Nanjing Nanjing," which had not yet been released.

I'm only here as a guest at the film festival.

Instead of participating in award selections.

Chen Zhou's words did not anger Lu Chuan.

He stated it directly:

"This is an international film festival; many foreign directors and actors are here."

It's not that I don't have faith in our own people.

"I'm afraid Director Chen really won't win the award."

"Then we'll wait and see." After saying that, Chen Zhou ignored Lu Chuan.

Zhu Yilong, Liu Yifei, and the others were all speechless at what Lu Chuan said.

It's really rare to see a director so petty.

Later, as the others gradually took their seats, it was almost time.

The Shanghai International Film Festival is about to begin.

The film festival is divided into four award categories.

The first is the main competition section, which represents the Golden Goblet Award, the highest honor of the film festival.

The second is the Asian New Talent Award.

Thirdly, the Movie Channel Media Awards.

Fourthly, other honors and awards, such as lifetime achievement awards, etc.

After the film festival began.

The official host joined them on stage to manage the event.

The first step in the process is always to thank the leaders in the audience, the official departments, and the television station responsible for broadcasting the program, etc.

There were also some song and dance performances.

About half an hour later, the awards ceremony officially began.

The first award presented was the Movie Channel Media Award.

Xu Zheng won the Most Watched Actor award for his role in "Nightclub".

Yue Hong won the Most Popular Actor award for her role in "Walking and Watching".

Until all the Film Media Awards have been presented.

That led to the Asian New Talent Award.

"Next, we will announce the Best New Actress award in the Asian New Talent Awards."

"The award-winning actor is..."

The female host kept everyone in suspense for a while.

When the atmosphere was just right.

The answer is only just beginning to be revealed:

"The Best New Actress award goes to Liu Yifei, who plays Ma Jiaqi in 'The Unknown'!"

"Let's invite Liu Yifei to the stage to accept her award."

"Clap clap clap." As the female host finished speaking, applause erupted throughout the venue.

Chen Zhou also applauded Liu Yifei.

At that moment, upon hearing that she had won a film award, Liu Yifei felt nothing but disbelief.

I was completely dazed and sat there without reacting at all.

She came here this time without any hope of winning an award.

I think I'll probably just be going through the motions.

It's impossible to actually win the award.

Therefore, after learning that she had actually won the award, she had not prepared an acceptance speech at all.

I'm really at a loss.

"What are you standing there for? Go up on stage and accept your award," Chen Zhou said to Liu Yifei.

Coming to her senses, Liu Yifei slowly stood up.

Director Chen Zhou also stood up and gave Liu Yifei a hug.

Zhu Yilong, Chen Minghao, and Wang Jingchun offered their congratulations to Liu Yifei verbally.

After all, all three of them knew in private that Liu Yifei and Chen Zhou were definitely in a close relationship.

There's no need for him to take this opportunity to hug Liu Yifei or anything like that.

Afterwards, Liu Yifei calmed herself down and slowly walked onto the podium in her high heels.

Although Liu Yifei has been in the industry for a long time and has seen many big events.

But standing on the podium, looking at so many people below, she was still very nervous.

At the same time, a staff member brought over a trophy and handed it to Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei bowed politely to accept the microphone, then stood in front of it.

After a moment of contemplation, he began to speak:

"Thank you to the Shanghai International Film Festival for this honor. It's a great experience for me."

"To be honest, I really didn't expect to win this award."

"It's a really wonderful feeling."

"Then I also want to thank everyone in the 'A Cool Fish' crew. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to win this award. You made 'A Cool Fish' a better film."

"Finally, I would like to express my special gratitude to Director Chen Zhou."

"Before playing the role of Ma Jiaqi, all the roles I played were actually quite similar."

"You could also say they are characters without emotional fluctuations."

"So much so that many people say that I can only be a pretty face in this industry and that I can't have any representative breakthrough roles."

"But under Director Chen's careful guidance, I successfully portrayed Ma Jiaqi."

"Without Director Chen, I wouldn't be standing here, let alone winning this trophy."

"After saying all that, I only want to express one thing: in my eyes, Director Chen is the best director, without exception."

"Thank you everyone." After saying that, Liu Yifei bowed to everyone.

The main point is that everything happening at this time is being broadcast live.

Liu Yifei's actions were also to show respect to the viewers in front of the television.

Basic etiquette must be observed.

As Liu Yifei finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in applause.

As everyone knows, all that Liu Yifei said before was actually a prelude to her final statement.

That is to tell everyone that Chen Zhou is now the best director.

To dare to say such things on such a grand stage.

That's quite a tough stance.

After Liu Yifei returned to her seat.

She quickly whispered to Chen Zhou, "Was my speech alright?"

"Pretty good, you didn't embarrass yourself." Chen Zhou smiled.

"I really envy you, senior sister. You truly deserve the Best New Actress award."

"This proves that those judges have excellent taste," Zhu Yilong said enviously.

As an actor, who wouldn't want to win an award?

The next moment, the female host continued speaking:

"Next up is the Best New Actor award."

"The actor who received this honor is..."

The female host paused for a moment again.

Then he raised his voice and began to speak:

"He is Zhu Yilong, who played Hu Guangsheng in 'The Nameless'!"

"Let's invite Zhu Yilong to the stage to accept the award."

"Clap clap clap," the whole audience erupted in applause.

At this moment, it was Zhu Yilong's turn to be completely dumbfounded.

He never expected that he would win an award.

Honestly, he was just there to make an appearance.

So much so that Zhu Yilong subconsciously pointed a finger at himself, his face filled with astonishment.

"What are you sitting there for? Go up and claim your prize!" Chen Zhou reminded him.

Zhu Yilong then got up.

Chen Zhou stood up and gave him a hug.

Everyone else offered their congratulations as well.

So, Zhu Yilong walked onto the stage.