Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 383 Academy Awards (two in one)

Before the ceremony, the pilot film on the big screen reviewed the past glories of Hong Kong films as usual, and finally said: "This is the 30th year. With your support, Hong Kong films will continue to shine together with the Pearl of the Orient. "

The ceremony officially began.

After Kwan Shu-yee and Tse On-chi sang classic songs together, Eric Tsang took the stage as the opening guest to deliver a speech. He said that he was proud of being a Hong Kong filmmaker. Looking back on the difficult times for Hong Kong films in the past, he believed that as long as everyone unites, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome. Finally, he appealed Guests present "please support the Hong Kong Film and Academy Awards."

Of course, you have to applaud and smile, but Zhang Yuanjun still shook his head secretly. Having a party is a happy thing, why do you complain about it as soon as it comes up? Even if you have pain, there is no need to talk about it.

After Zeng Zhiwei finished speaking, the three hosts of the party came on stage: Mao Shunjun, Zheng Danrui, and Gu Dezhao.

The three of them joked on the stage to warm up. When it came to the competition for Best Actor, they would not let go of Nicholas Tse and Zhang Yuanjun. Zheng Danrui pointed at the two competitors in the audience and said: "The competition for Best Actor this year is incredible. There are two young people." , Tingfeng," the camera showed Nicholas Tse, "and Zhang Yuanjun." The camera showed Zhang Yuanjun.

"Both of them are born in the 80s, and Zhang Yuanjun won the Cannes International Best Actor at the age of 24, which is amazing." Tony Leung is not here today, and Zhang Yuanjun is the only Cannes Best Actor in the audience, so of course I have to mention it.

After chatting, the awards began. The first awards were for Best New Actor and Best New Director. The award guests were Wang Jing and Xu Anhua.

At this time, something went wrong. After the three hosts announced that they had invited directors Xu Anhua and Wang Jing, the live music started playing, but the two guests did not appear.

The audience was silent for at least five seconds. The host realized that there might be a problem backstage. Zheng Danrui quickly answered and said that tonight's awards ceremony was a grand one. The backstage staff and guests were very busy. Please welcome everyone with warmer applause. Guests appear.

The other two hosts also quickly took over. Finally, probably the backstage director in the headphones said they were ready. The three hosts said again: "Everyone welcomes Director Wang Jing and Director Xu Anhua with warm applause."

Jiang Yiyi was shortlisted for Best New Actor for her role as Zheng Xiaomi in "The Lonely Agent". Naturally, she did not escape Wang Jing's ridicule: "Jiang Yiyi was only 8 years old when she filmed "The Lonely Agent". Now she is still doing homework at home. Can’t come to the scene.”

Xu Anhua said: "We will award the best new actor first, everyone please watch on the big screen."

The finalists are:

"Love in the City" by Jing Boran.

Peng Guanqi's "Amphetamine".

Chen Huanren "Bruce Lee".

Du Yuhang's "The Prequel to Ip Man".

Jiang Yiyi's "The Lonely Agent".

Wang Jing asked Anhua Hui to announce, but she was not polite and said directly into the microphone: "The winner of the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Actor is Chen Huanren."

There are only three finalists for Best New Director: An Xi's "Moonlight over Hennessy", Zhuang Wenqiang's "Flying Sand Wind" and Huang Guozhao's "The Drunkard".

The winner was Zhuang Wenqiang.

Liu Yifei in the audience was stunned for a moment: "Is Zhuang Wenqiang a new director?"

Zhang Yuanjun didn't turn around for a moment, but then he understood and explained to Liu Yifei: "This is probably the first time for a new director to direct independently. Zhuang Wenqiang's previous films were all co-directed with Mak Siu-fai."

"That's right." Liu Yifei nodded.

After awarding the new director, the big screen reviewed the "most unforgettable moment" and played clips of several movie kings and queens receiving awards.

The award for Best Supporting Actress continued, and Shao Yinyin won the award for "The Fighting Ring".

Afterwards, Sa Dingding and Wu Qingfeng took the stage to sing the theme song of "Sword Rain". Sa Dingding's style basically made it difficult for the audience to hear Wu Qingfeng's voice. This song was also shortlisted for tonight's Best Original Movie Song.

After the singing, the awards ceremony continued. Peng Haoxiang and Mai Xiyin won the best screenplay for "Zhiming and Chunjiao".

Then a Best Dressed Award that had nothing to do with the movie was awarded to Wu Azu and Wen Yongshan.

Then, Yang Ying, Huang Baiming, and Fang Haoyuan came on stage, ready to award the best photography and best editing.

Liu Yifei watched from the audience: "She must be Xiao Ming's rumored girlfriend."

"The rumored girlfriend? It's basically settled." Zhang Yuanjun smiled.

"Really? I have to ask Xiao Ming carefully next time I see him." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

The awards were presented on stage, with Best Photography awarded first, which was won by Bao Dexi.

Let’s talk about Best Editing again. The nominees for the Best Editing award this time are all action films.

"The Lonely Agent" was beautifully shot and edited. Lin An'er lived up to expectations and won her second Academy Award for Best Editing trophy.

Later, the professional spirit award was awarded to Cheng Ziqiang, the gold medal agent of Hong Kong films.

When Cheng Ziqiang appeared on the stage, everyone stood up and paid tribute. Actors who had worked with him such as Jackie Chan, Zhao Yazhi, Wu Azu, etc. came on stage to collectively award him the award.

Zhang Xueyou sang "My Way" through VCR to pay tribute to Cheng Ziqiang.

After receiving the trophy, Cheng Ziqiang said that he had been in the film industry for 40 years and had never regretted entering the wrong industry.

Won applause from the entire audience.

Before the next award was presented, the host Gu Dezhao came to the audience and interviewed Nicholas Tse: "When I present the next two awards, I want to have a few words with Nicholas Tse first. It's not because you are competing for the Best Actor, but because you are a post-production company. Boss, why did I not scold you when I mortgaged my entire building to invest in such expensive post-production during the SARS downturn in 03?"

Nicholas Tse: "We were still filming at that time. In fact, we were often at the filming site, and the producer and director would say: Tomorrow the film will be post-processed in Thailand, and our CG will be done in Korea. As a Hong Kong person who loves movies, I was very anxious when I heard that, why can't we do it all in Hong Kong Island? I founded this company, hoping that one day people from Hong Kong Island could make it from start to finish, the early stage, the middle stage and the late stage, all made by us on Hong Kong Island. This It’s my wish.”

Gu Dezhao: "It's so natural. When I heard it, I was very happy for La Gu and Fourth Brother. I hope to be able to do this, and through healthy competition, I can be on an equal footing with the world's film production. Take it from Hong Kong Island movies, use Hong Kong Island movies, I think Tingfeng is very worthy of encouragement, so give Tingfeng some applause."

The more it declines, the more it wants to hold all the power in its own hands. It could be as big as a doomsday dynasty or as small as a Hong Kong Island movie market.

Not to mention Hong Kong Island, neither Hollywood nor the mainland market can handle all the pre-, mid- and post-production work of a movie locally.

For a market to complete its own film industrialization, it must place itself in the global industrial chain.

What kind of person would think of taking all the processes into his own hands, wiping out all the upstream and downstream processes without leaving any food for others?

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His views aroused cheers and applause from the Hong Kong Island filmmakers present. It can be said that Nicholas Tse’s understanding of film industrialization represents the views of most Hong Kong Island filmmakers. They still want to preserve the independent status of Hong Kong Island films and not integrate into the world. The industrial chain, from financing to filming to production to release, can only be done on Hong Kong Island.

The following awards for Best Sound Effects, Best Visual Effects and Best Supporting Actor have nothing to do with "The Lonely Agent".

Zhang Yuanjun sat for almost 2 hours, and his buttocks were numb.

In less than 2 minutes, "Ip Man 2" even took away the best action design of "Alone".

Later, the publisher Li Xiaoping was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Before Wu Siyuan presented the award to her, she sold out another misfortune: "Thank God for blessing Hong Kong films. I never complain when encountering various difficulties. All Hong Kong filmmakers use their brains to solve difficulties together. Today, the Hong Kong film industry is very mature. Nowadays, we are facing For the mainland market, we must use our fighting spirit to create greater glory."

Zhang Yuanjun didn't know what the other mainlanders present thought. Anyway, after hearing these words all night, he felt very uncomfortable. Hong Kong Island filmmakers are antagonizing the Hong Kong Island market and the mainland market.

I opened my mouth to talk about Hong Kong movies and mainland movies, as if the two are incompatible.

It's already 10:[-], and Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei are tired and hungry now.

"I want to eat instant noodles when I get back." Liu Yifei said softly.

"Look at how useless you are." Zhang Yuanjun said, "I want to add some intestines."

Until 11 o'clock, Fa Ge came up to award the best director. He joked that he was afraid that he would lose to two young people, so he awarded the director award first.

"Best Director, Xu Ke."

Xu Ke stood up, shook hands with his friends and hugged him.On the stage, Xu Ke thanked Cheng Guofu for giving him the script, thanked Huayi Brothers for investing in him, and finally thanked Shi Nansheng for his support.

There are only three awards left: Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Picture.

The Best Actress Award was presented by Xu Guanwen, the Best Actor of the first Academy Awards, and Hui Yinghong, the Best Actress. When Hui Yinghong presented the award, she said, "She and I filmed together 20 years ago, in Golden Harvest."

There was applause at the scene. Among the five nominees, only Liu Jialin met this requirement.

"Liu Jialin, "Detective Dee: The Tongtian Empire"."

This movie queen should not be said to be a little shy, but it can be regarded as a consolation prize for Liu Jialin. At this age, after working hard for so many years, almost all the actresses at the same time as her have retired, so give it to her.

It can be seen that Liu Jialin was really happy to win the award. She laughed so hard several times when she said her thank you speech.

After the awards were given, it was time for the Best Actor Award, which was the most talked about tonight. Before the awards were announced, the three hosts and Eric Tsang jointly reviewed the five nominees, and then invited out the presenters, Zhou Xun and Liu Qingyun. .

Zhou Xun asked Liu Qingyun what secrets he had to win the Best Actor Award. Liu Qingyun said that in order for an actor to win the Best Actor Award, in addition to having good acting skills, he also needs to be popular. The most important thing is to be able to choose roles and play some weird people. It's easier to win prizes this way.

Zhou Xun took over: "But our male protagonists today, their roles are all normal. Let's see who can win the best actor tonight."

The finalists are:

Zhou Runfa's "Confucius".

Zhang Xueyou's "Moon Full Hennessy".

"Bruce Lee" by Leung Ka-fai.

Zhang Yuanjun's "The Lonely Agent".

Nicholas Tse's "The Informant".

After playing on the big screen, it cut to the live scenes of the five nominees. Zhang Xueyou and Liang Jiahui were both absent for some reason.

Liu Qingyun took the envelope and joked to Zhou Xun: "How about I open the envelope and you read Liu Qingyun while I take it."

Then he opened the envelope, took a look at it, and handed it to Zhou Xinnian:
"The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor——"

Zhou Xun glanced at the audience and read in Mandarin: ""The Lonely Agent", Zhang Yuanjun."

No screams from the fans could be heard at the scene, but the applause from the guests was still thunderous.

Zhang Yuanjun was still fine, and Liu Yifei at the side hugged him excitedly.

Zhang Yuanjun responded to his girlfriend's hug and kissed her gently on the cheek. Then he stood up and hugged director Lam Lingdong, screenwriter Luo Qirui, and other colleagues on the crew.

He saw Tang Wei next to him and shook hands with her.

Zhang Yuanjun walked out of his seat and shook hands with Xu Ke and Deng Chao in the other row before going on stage to accept the award.

Zhang Yuanjun glanced at Xie Tingfeng out of the corner of his eye. He was still expressionless, but anyone could tell that he was unhappy now.

On the 30th anniversary, fighting locally, he actually lost to Zhang Yuanjun.

After taking the trophy from Liu Qingyun, Zhang Yuanjun came to the microphone and said in plain language: "Thank you for the Academy Award."

The camera showed Liu Yifei in the audience, and her eyes filled with excitement.

"Thank you to director Lin Lingdong, thank you to screenwriter Ou Jian'er, thank you to Mr. Jiang Zhiqiang for trusting me, thank you to all the colleagues on the "Lonely Agent" crew for their hard work, thank you to my alma mater, the Film School, and thank you to my theater, the People's Art Theatre." Thank you Zhang Yuanjun began Weird and strange, "People say that it is difficult to win the Best Actor Award at Cannes, but I won it. Some people say that it is difficult to win the Golden Rooster Award, and I won it. Some people say that the Hong Kong Film Award is the most difficult award to win. I hesitated because I know that it is really difficult to win the Academy Award. There are many excellent actors who can’t win the Academy Award after acting for a lifetime, but I also got it today. Thank you to the conference.

"Finally, I would also like to thank my family and my girlfriend, Ms. Liu Yifei, who is sitting in the audience. Thank you for your support. Thank you."

Zhang Yuanjun bowed and stepped off the stage together with the two award-presenting guests.

Zhou Xun walked beside him and hit him on the shoulder: "That's awesome."

Zhang Yuanjun smiled: "It's not bad."

As soon as Zhang Yuanjun arrived backstage, he was surrounded by reporters: "Yuanjun, is there anything you want to share with us after winning tonight?"

"I'm very excited, very happy, really."

"You and Yifei have already met your parents, and you thanked her on stage after winning the award today. Will you take advantage of the good luck of winning the award to get married?"

Zhang Yuanjun smiled and said: "We have to discuss the marriage with both parents, it won't be so early."

"The salaries of actors are increasing now. Will your salary increase after you win the Best Actor Award?"

"My current salary is enough. If it goes up, I'm afraid no one will ask me to film in the future." Zhang Yuanjun said.

"Why do you think the Academy Award is the most difficult to win? What do you think is so difficult about it?"

"Because the judging criteria for each award are different. The Academy Awards have been running for 30 years, and many outstanding actors I like have not been able to win the awards. Therefore, I think the Academy Awards are very strict and difficult to win."

By the time Zhang Yuanjun returned to the front, the crew of "The Ring" was already on the stage giving speeches for winning the best picture.

Zhang Yuanjun hugged his girlfriend and said with a smile, "Why are you crying?"

"I'm so excited," Liu Yifei's tears have stopped, "You've won two of the three gold medals in Chinese, and you've also won Cannes, but I haven't gotten any awards yet.

"What if your fans say I'm not good enough for you?"

"Then you have to be nicer to me in the future, you know."

"Yeah." Liu Yifei nodded.

"Do you know how many more children you want to give me?"

"Huh. Huh? Hate it, I'm not even formal at this time." Liu Yifei burst into laughter.

"Lonely Agent" won two out of six nominations and won the Best Actor Award. Anle Pictures held a grand celebration banquet for the crew after the ceremony.

The press release from the mainland media has been released:
"Zhang Yuanjun was granted the title of Emperor of Xiangjiang, No. 80 of the 1s generation!"

Without the Academy Award, Zhang Yuanjun would still be No. 80 among the 1s generation.

"Zhang Yuanjun was crowned emperor of Hong Kong Island and confessed his love to his girlfriend on the spot. Liu Yifei burst into tears."

"Cannes + Golden Rooster + Golden Statue, how far are the actors of the same generation from Zhang Yuanjun?"

Although Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei were almost exhausted, they still kept their spirits up and entertained the guests at the celebration dinner.

Liu Yifei was worried that he was drunk, so she secretly replaced Zhang Yuanjun's champagne with sparkling water.

At the banquet, many directors, producers and film company bosses offered Zhang Yuanjun an olive branch, saying that they would definitely cooperate if there was an opportunity.

Some even praised Jiang Zhiqiang for his unique vision and his ability to seize the treasure of Zhang Yuanjun.

The two of them stayed busy until around 3 a.m. before returning to the hotel. After washing up, they rolled into bed and fell asleep.

　I stayed up until after 1 o'clock last night to finish writing it, but it's gone today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)