Become famous another day.

Lu Yanhe didn't expect that everyone had prepared such a surprise for him.

Some people were holding cameras to film his reaction.

"Thank you, thank you!" Lu Yanhe opened his mouth in surprise and looked at everyone, "I really am... didn't you tell me that time was tight? Why did you prepare this for me?"

"Didn't you expect that we all had a surprise prepared for you?" Peng Zhixing asked with a smile.

"I thought about it, but Zhou Tong told me that the program recording schedule was very tight. Just now he kept asking me on the way how long it would take, saying that the program was waiting for me alone." Lu Yanhe said, "I thought you would come to celebrate after the program was finished."

"Luckily we got there first, or he would have guessed it." Peng Zhixing said, "How does it feel to return home with honors again?"

Lu Yanhe held the flowers, thought for a moment, and said, "I can't remember how I feel right now."

"Happy, excited, thrilled—" Lu Yanhe shook his head, "That's the feeling. There's nothing worth talking about."

"It's a good feeling to be in this mood." Peng Zhixing stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. "Congratulations, Yan He, that's amazing. Congratulations on making another movie that is recognized by everyone!"

Director Luo Yuzhong also came over.

"Xiao Lu, congratulations."

"Thank you, teacher. This movie was made possible thanks to you." Lu Yanhe immediately gave Luo Yuzhong a warm hug.

"I read your acceptance speech," Luo Yuzhong said. "Not bad. You maintained the standard of your previous acceptance speeches. Keep up the good work."

Lu Yanhe smiled.

Chen Lingling also made a rare joke, "Will it be more difficult for me to film with you again in the future?"

Lu Yanhe said, "Director, when have you ever asked me to film a scene that was more difficult?"

Chen Lingling laughed and teased: "You are a movie star now, and you still look down on us TV people?"

"To hell with movie stars, I'm a big star, and big stars have to flourish in all aspects!" Lu Yanhe deliberately raised his chin and showed a proud expression.

"Big shot, are you happy that you won the Best Screenplay Award this time?" Chen Bige asked jokingly.

Lu Yanhe nodded, "I felt a little bit of how you felt when you won the Best Actress award."
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Lu Yanhe took a group photo with everyone in the program crew and quickly went to the dressing room to get ready.

Time is tight and it is indeed tight.

Lu Yanhe needs to familiarize herself with the script immediately, do her makeup and hair within an hour, and then walk on stage, going through all the steps once.

Fortunately, Peng Zhixing was in control of every step of the process, so he didn't feel any pressure.

The makeup artist who did Lu Yanhe's makeup had come into contact with Lu Yanhe many times because of this program.

Everyone calls her Sister Hua.

As a senior makeup artist who has been in the industry for many years, she is not like some makeup artists who have formed their own team and become a famous makeup artist who specializes in serving big names in the industry. Instead, she has been doing these jobs for the program group or the crew. Not every artist can hire a dedicated makeup artist. At this time, she needs to use the makeup artist provided by the program group.

Lu Yanhe's makeup is easy to handle, just a clean base is enough, unlike many female stars, who don't have high requirements for makeup, so Hua Jie's skills are more than enough. Basically, Lu Yanhe's makeup in "The Birth of the Actor" was handled by Hua Jie.

While putting makeup on him, Sister Hua smiled and talked about what happened in the program crew over the past few days.

Today is the official recording time for the last episode of the program, but in order to record this episode, the entire program team actually started preparing for it several days ago.

The actors’ work has to be rehearsed several times and the flow of the show has to be smooth.

We basically stay together every day.

"It's obviously the last issue, and the pressure is very high. I haven't been getting enough sleep during this period, and I have dark circles under my eyes. I am still paying attention to your news."

"You have no idea how many people are waiting for Love Letter to win an award at the Jose-La Roche Film Festival. Wang Dashan even asked if he could perform a clip from Love Letter on the show's finals stage, but Chen Bige refused outright, saying that Wang Dashan's face wasn't good enough for him to play a male vase."

Lu Yanhe couldn't help laughing, so Sister Hua stopped and waited until Lu Yanhe finished laughing before continuing with his work.

"Especially after the news came back that Love Letter won the Best Screenplay Award, everyone was excited. Zhen Hongyu even asked if the winner could get a prize and play the leading role in your next play."

Lu Yanhe: "There may not be a leading role, but if you are willing to come and play, there will definitely be some special guest roles to play. However, I still hope that after being seen by everyone through this program, you can take more roles outside while you are here. Anyway, everyone is welcome to act in my projects at any time."

Sister Hua: "Everyone has heard that "The Birth of the Actors" is already preparing for the second season. I'm jokingly saying that I'm afraid you'll forget the old ones after seeing the new ones."

"Why do you all treat me like this? It makes me feel like an emperor with three harems and six courtyards."

"Haha, since we're recording a show like this, there's a lot of competition between everyone, but the amazing thing is that despite the competition, everyone is pretty united on some big issues, and they don't get so upset that they can't be on the same stage, except for He Sha."

Lu Yanhe raised the corner of his mouth.

To put it bluntly, people with acting skills and abilities usually have their own personalities, and it’s a competition like this, so how can they not compete?

However, this does not mean that competitors cannot appreciate each other and have common pursuits.

As for He Sha——

That is someone who had no intention of showcasing his acting skills through this show from the beginning.

"Then again, He Sha deserves it." Sister Hua said, "I heard that after she was banned by Northern Lights Video, she has privately begged for mercy several times, but no one bought it. Now basically no crew is willing to hire her to act, and the same is true for TV variety shows."

"She is in this situation. Being banned by Northern Lights is only the superficial reason. The key is that everyone has seen how she backstabbed her partners. Who would dare to cooperate with her easily? Who is not afraid of being backstabbed?" Lu Yanhe said bluntly, "In this industry, personal conduct is too important. Anyone can be replaced, and the replaceability is too strong. If you make people suspicious, then of course others will use someone else."

Sister Hua nodded.

“I agree, that’s absolutely true.”

The two of them chatted, and in just one hour, Lu Yanhe had learned almost everything that had happened in the program crew during this period and that he needed to know.
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In the end, the winner of the first season of "The Birth of the Actors" was Zhang Pingqing, the runner-up was Zhen Hongyu, and the third place was Wang Dashan.

Luo Yuzhong, who came to serve as the last flight instructor, invited Zhang Pingqing to his next project on the spot.

"After filming The Legend of Sword and Fairy, I have a police drama that I have been preparing for a long time and I am still missing a main role. I hope to invite you to star in this drama." Luo Yuzhong said.

Zhang Pingqing was so excited that his eyes turned red on the spot.

After working hard for so many years, Zhang Pingqing was a low-profile actor who couldn't even play a small supporting role in Luo Yuzhong's drama before participating in this program. However, through this program, his name has been included in the list of major film and television companies to cooperate with, and in the last episode, he will even get the opportunity to star in Luo Yuzhong's next project.

For an actor like Zhang Pingqing, this opportunity is hard-won and extremely precious, and not many people can relate to it.

When delivering his speech, Lu Yanhe also said: "In fact, I have said many times why I want to launch such a program. Because in fact, we have been telling what is good acting and what is a good actor through language and some works, but it seems that there has never been a channel like this program, which is so concentrated and frequent and has so many different actors to show what is an actor and acting. Through these twelve episodes of the program, in the past three months, we have aroused everyone's attention and discussion about good actors and good acting. This is one of the things I am most proud of."

"In our industry, in addition to those of us who are lucky and have been seen by everyone, there are many who have not been seen by everyone." Lu Yanhe said, "I really hope that all the people in front of and behind the scenes of our show will have the opportunity to support these good actors who need to be seen by everyone in the future. I also hope that the actors, directors, and screenwriters who have been seen by everyone will leave some opportunities for all creators."

“With good partners, good cooperation, good competition and good works, all of us can make this industry better and better and last forever.”

As soon as Lu Yanhe finished speaking, Peng Zhixing immediately shouted "Good!" in an inspiring manner, leading the audience to applaud.

This atmosphere spread and everyone was moved.

Lu Yanhe didn't know how many people would really listen to what he said, but he sincerely believed it.

In this industry, the 80/20 rule truly applies: those who suffer from drought will die of drought, and those who suffer from floods will die of floods.

Therefore, he sincerely hopes that those affected by floods can bring relief to those affected by drought.

Only when waterlogging becomes more and more severe can lakes and oceans be formed.
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During the interview, Zhou Tong asked about Lu Yanhe's remarks and what made him feel when he said that.

Lu Yanhe said bluntly: "Based on my own experience in the past few years, because I am very famous, I have never felt that any project lacks investment. But in fact, many of my friends around them find it difficult to get investment for their projects. This is because I am Lu Yanhe and they are not."

"In this market, only a small number of people are being noticed, and we, a small group of people, actually control a large part of the resources in this industry. If I participate, these resources can be mobilized. If I don't participate, even if these resources are shelved, they will not be used for a newcomer to try."

"For many new directors, especially those who are auteurs, it is difficult for them to invite a well-known actor to act in a movie, and it is also difficult for them to attract investment. But if I like his script, even if I just make a special appearance for a few days, it will make a big difference to his project. He may be able to get enough investment to complete his film, and there are also film and television companies willing to take over and help him with post-production and distribution."

"Then there are actors. For an actor like Zhang Pingqing, if it weren't for a big director like Mr. Luo Yuzhong to play the leading role, other directors wouldn't dare to use him, because they're afraid that it won't work out commercially." Lu Yanhe said, "Now Zhang Pingqing has been recognized by many people and has become famous because of this program. Not only Director Luo has sent him an invitation, as far as I know, he should have received invitations from several leading roles. So I hope that he can actually bring one or two good actors into the game at this time, and then help them."

"Of course, this is based on the premise that he has the ability and the role is suitable." Lu Yanhe immediately added, "For example, at this time, a new director asks him to act in a low-cost art film, which may cost only a few hundred thousand yuan. If he thinks the script is good and the role is good, then I hope he will not refuse just because the director is a newcomer or the cost is low. Many times, a project will really have an opportunity to come back to life because of the joining of a key person. There will be more and more good projects, and there will be more and more audiences. This is a process of mutual feedback."
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The next day, Lu Yanhe attended the program's closing celebration banquet with everyone.

Everyone came.

At the lively celebration party, even though the last episode had not yet been aired, everyone already knew very well that it would end successfully and become a successful variety show.

Whenever Chen Bige saw Lu Yanhe, he said, "I now doubt that there is anything you cannot accomplish."

The relationship between Lu Yanhe and Chen Bige is no longer the kind of unfamiliar relationship that requires compliments.

Chen Bige must have really felt that way when she said that. Lu Yanhe shook his head and said, "It's just that I have a group of the best people to help me do whatever I do, so I succeed in everything I do."

"You have a point. For so many years, I have not been on any variety show. I made an exception with you. You are really capable and people are willing to trust you." Chen Bige said, "Now that I think about it, after I met you, I filmed Rouge with you, did the show The Birth of the Actors, filmed Love Letter, and Raise the Red Lantern. Each project is not something I would easily agree to before."

"I can't help it. The first project you worked on with me, Rouge, was such a huge success." Lu Yanhe smiled confidently. "As long as we continue to succeed, your trust in me will grow deeper and deeper."

"You are right." Chen Bige nodded.

At this time, Zhang Pingqing came over to toast Lu Yanhe.

"Little Brother Lu——"

This is the name for Lu Yanhe that Chen Bige started to call out in the program crew.

Lu Yanhe is very young, and many people are older than him, but many of them are not familiar with him, so it is not appropriate to call him by his name, "Yanhe" right away.

This is a difficult matter.

Chen Bige took the lead in calling him "Little Brother Lu". It was appropriate for those who were younger to call him that. It was also semi-intimate and semi-close for those who were older than Lu Yanhe to call him that.

Chen Bige naturally used the term in a familiar way, while Zhang Pingqing used the term in a respectful way.

Lu Yanhe: "Teacher Zhang, congratulations on winning the championship!"

He hurriedly picked up the wine glass and smiled brightly.

Zhang Pingqing: "Before I participated in this program, I really didn't expect to gain such a lot. Thank you for making such a program."

"If you are free next season, come back and help out." Lu Yanhe said with a smile, "Wait for the day when you win the Best Actor Award."

Zhang Pingqing hurriedly said that he would have to keep working hard.

After Zhang Pingqing, several other people came over one after another.

Including Liu Zhiyao and others who were eliminated a long time ago, those who are free came to attend the celebration party today.

Lu Yanhe drank a lot of wine without realizing it. Almost everyone told him that they would play any role as long as he needed them. Lu Yanhe didn't know if this was just a casual greeting or if everyone really thought so, but he was very happy to be able to say so.

This year is really a special year.

He sincerely felt that everyone seemed to trust him a little more.

This trust is no longer just a trust in his "miracle of success". On the contrary, it is a true belief that he has some kind of persistent talent and vision that can truly see through the essence of things, rather than some kind of luck that falls from the sky.

"What you said in the last episode is really good." Chen Lingling said, "In our industry now, too many directors are afraid to use newcomers and all want to use big-name stars."

Lu Yanhe: "Learn from Director Chen."

In every play directed by Chen Lingling, a large number of newcomers are used.

In "Phoenix Tower" when Lu Yanhe collaborated with her, this was actually the case whether it was him, Lang Xia or Xiao Yun.

Of course, it is understandable that you want to use big-name stars to provide commercial security for a project. However, for other major roles, do you dare to use newcomers or give opportunities to less famous actors?
Just like "Wulin Waijia", it has both famous and popular actors such as Huang Kairen, Xiao Yun, and Jiang Jun, but it also uses a group of new actors who have never acted in film and television dramas, such as Liu Zi (Tong Zhanggui), He Jiang (Lv Xiucai), and Li Youfang (Li Dazui).

Chen Lingling said, "I have a play coming up and I have invited Liu Zhiyin to act in it. It is a female ensemble play. I quite like the actress named Wang Jing. Do you have her contact information?"

"Yes." Lu Yanhe nodded. "Should I push it to you? Or should I find a time later and ask her out to meet you?"

Chen Lingling: "Find an opportunity for me to meet her. I choose actors based on my personal liking for them."

Lu Yanhe immediately remembered the first time he met Chen Lingling.

He also met Lang Xia that time.

Directors still like to use their own eyes to see whether an actor is suitable.

Lu Yanhe nodded immediately and said yes, and then said: "If I had known earlier, I would have invited her to come to "The Birth of an Actor" to play a role. She is indeed a very good actor with great explosive power."

Chen Lingling: "I saw her playing the kind of character with a bit of temper and neuroticism in "Late Spring" and "Squid Game". She was quite capable of that."

"She later starred in a movie I wrote that hasn't been released yet. It's called 'Telephone', starring Jiang Yuqian." Lu Yanhe said, "I watched some clips. I have it on my phone now. Would you like to take a look?"

Chen Lingling nodded, "Okay."

So, Lu Yanhe took out his mobile phone, found the two clips they sent, and showed them to Chen Lingling.

"Tsk, this little girl has a bright future." Chen Lingling commented after reading it, "She seems to be a bit crazy."

Lu Yanhe: "She is a truly talented contestant. I feel like she is the most talented among the cast members of Late Spring."

Chen Lingling: "But her image is a little bit worse. She can act in movies, but for TV series, she doesn't look like a traditional protagonist. She has to be a real star, and the script needs to be tailor-made for her."

Now Wang Jing seems not to be at the level where it is worthy for someone to tailor a script for her.

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"But this little girl is really good at acting. She's a great talent. If you have a suitable role for her, please give her some guidance." Chen Lingling said, "It's a pity to let her play a supporting role in a TV series. It would be better for her to play some outstanding supporting roles in movies."

"I don't have that many film projects coming up, so I feel like she's a waste of talent if I ask her to play roles that aren't that difficult. Also, like you said, her image is not very memorable. She's not ugly, but she's not stunning either. It's not easy to find a good role that suits her."

Chen Lingling said: "Why don't you let her try out the next season of 'The Birth of the Actors'."

Lu Yanhe said: "I'll ask her."
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Chen Lingling suddenly asked about Wang Jing, which made Lu Yanhe feel quite emotional.

He always said that acting skills are king, and Wang Jing's acting skills are so good, but the heroine of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was chosen to be Yan Lingyu.

Just like Chen Lingling said, Wang Jing's image is limited. No matter how good her acting skills are, they are not as good-looking as Yan Lingyu's face. Just standing there, she looks 30% similar to Yan Lingyu.

Originally, Lu Yanhe always felt that Yan Lingyu was rather aloof and not suitable for the simpler Ling'er, but was more suitable for the Little Dragon Girl in The Return of the Condor Heroes. As a result, it was Luo Yuzhong who was right. He could tell a lot of people by their eyes and saw at a glance what made Yan Lingyu suitable for Ling'er.

As soon as he put on the costume, Lu Yanhe was stunned when he saw the video.

He suddenly realized that Yan Lingyu, to some extent, was actually the same as the fairy sister. The ancient costume and modern costume gave completely different feelings.

Yan Lingyu had never appeared in ancient costume, and Lu Yanhe had never imagined what Yan Lingyu would look like in ancient costume.

When she put on the makeup, she looked at the camera with the corners of her mouth raised and smiled slightly. For a moment, it was like an iceberg suddenly seeing the sun.

In Yan Lingyu's eyes, there was actually a very clean and clear charm.

"The Legend of Sword and Fairy" is one of the most anticipated major projects this year.

The heroine's information is kept very secret.

Of course, this big pie is being eyed by almost all the rising young stars in the circle, who are trying every possible means to get a piece of it.

If she can't get the leading female role, she can play other major female roles.

However, except for Yan Lingyu, the several main female characters of this project have basically been determined and will be decided through auditions.

When everyone was still trying hard to find connections and people to get themselves in, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" suddenly announced that it would hold auditions.

Moreover, there are a total of eight main characters released for audition, all of whom are main characters with names.
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In addition to the second female lead Lin Yueru and the third female lead Anu, two other female characters were also released, one is the descendant of Nuwa played by Sun Li in the original version, and the other is the character played by Jiang Xin in the original version.

As for the male characters, Lu Yanhe and the other two have already taken over the main roles. However, there are three other characters with quite a lot of scenes: Moon Worshiper, Drunken Swordsman, and Jiang Ming, and they have all been released and the actors have been chosen through auditions.

No one expected that "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" would be so generous as to offer so many roles for auditions.

Moreover, in this regard, Lu Yanhe did not interfere and handed over all authority to director Luo Yuzhong.
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As for Lu Yanhe, on the one hand, he is preparing for the filming of "Tropical Rainy Season" which will start next month, and on the other hand, he is also reading the script.

The impressive box office performance of "The Mist" and the good reputation of "Love Letter" at the Jose-La-Señora Film Festival have earned him invitations to more than a dozen projects in the past month.

There are both domestic and overseas ones.

In particular, the news that he would star in Malaysia's low-budget art film "Tropical Rain Season" caused a great response in the independent film circle.

All of a sudden, many independent film directors turned their attention to Lu Yanhe.

If Lu Yanhe is willing to star in "Tropical Rainy Season", is it possible for him to also star in their movie?

Most people in the independent film industry just can't stand the constraints of those big studios, which doesn't mean they don't want their films to receive more attention.
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