Chinese Entertainment's Shining Star

After more than half a month of depression in Hengcheng, all major crews resumed work after the holiday, breaking the tranquility of this small town.

The crew of "You Fei" also officially started work on the tenth day of the first lunar month.

It has been filming for some time. This TV series tells the story of a girl named Zhou Fei who grows up and travels the world with a sword. The original story is a very popular novel of the same name on the Internet.

This is also the current situation of the film and television industry. Online novels, which were once disdained by the film and television industry, have basically occupied most of the market in the past few years. There are countless hot dramas changed by online novels in recent years.

And because the types of online novels are very rich, from ancient costumes to modern and future, everything is available, so they are gradually favored by film and television companies. From the earliest "Looking for the Dragon" and "Zhu Xian" to the later "Nirvana in Fire" and "The Legend of Zhen Huan", online novels have obviously become an indispensable force in the film and television industry.

This TV series is also the same. The lead actress is Zhao Xiaodao, one of the leading female artists of Fanxing. She got married and had a child last year, and officially returned this year. The company also specially created such a TV series with a heroine as her first step in her comeback.

And Mao Tongtong was also thrown into this TV series by the company and became the second female lead Wu Chuchu in this TV series.

This role is the daughter of a general, a dignified lady with good manners, very well-educated, and the four words of gentleness and virtue are engraved in her bones.

Mao Tongtong likes this role very much.

After all, she has never encountered such a lady role in costume dramas before. It was either the unruly Guo Fu, the silly Zhong Ling, the black-bellied Li Changru, or the clever and eccentric Jin Linglong.

She also wanted to play such a gentle and virtuous role, and this time she finally got the opportunity.

Especially the drama "You Fei" is very powerful. Not only is the original work a hot work, but the cast is also very strong. Zhao Xiaodao is the heroine and Li Yifeng is the hero. The configuration of the first-line lineup is all the masters with traffic and strength.

If she hadn't played the TV series "Dear, Beloved" before, she really wouldn't be qualified to be the second female lead in such a TV series.

Thinking of this, Mao Tongtong smiled happily.

After joining Fanxing, everything is moving in a good direction. Her father accepted legal sanctions, and her career also got rid of the quagmire and began to show signs of taking off.

Recently, the TV series "Dear, Beloved" she participated in filming officially exceeded 10 billion online clicks and playbacks, and it is also the first TV series this year to exceed 10 billion clicks and playbacks.

This is not Mao Tongtong's first TV series to exceed 10 billion. The number of clicks and playbacks of "Love O2O" also exceeded 10 billion. Unfortunately, the heroine of that TV series is Zheng Shuang. She is just a supporting role who doesn't know whether it can be considered as the second female lead. In this "Dear, Beloved", she is indeed the real heroine and the first female lead.

Not only did the TV series perform well, but the character Tong Nian she played was also liked by countless people. In just over a month, the number of her fans on Weibo increased by five million. These are real active users, not the kind of tool fans bought for appearance.

And Mao Tongtong also really felt what high popularity means. Once when she was shopping in a mall, she was even blocked in a clothing store by fanatical fans and couldn't get out. Later, after contacting the company, the company sent security guards and police to help her "rescue".

Her career has also become completely different because of this TV series.

She was even shortlisted for the most popular actress at this year's College Student Film Festival because of this TV series.

You know, although the College Student Film Festival is not as good as the three major gold awards, it is also a first-class film festival in China, representing the affirmation of contemporary young people.

If she can win the award, it will be the greatest honor that Mao Tongtong can get in all these years since her debut.

So when she learned the news, Mao Tongtong was so excited that she couldn't sleep for half a night. She jumped and shouted wildly in the house happily, and also attracted the dissatisfaction of the neighbors.

Although she was reprimanded for this, Mao Tongtong's excitement and joy did not diminish at all.

You should know that Zhang Ziyi, Xiaoyanzi, Zhou Gongzi, Tang Xiaowei and other top actresses had won the Best Actress award at this film festival in the first few years of their debut, and the best actress of this film festival was also considered by the industry as a reserve for the Golden Award Best Actress. Mao Tongtong was naturally very happy to have the opportunity to win such an honor.

What's more, the company had vaguely revealed to her that she had a great chance of winning the award this time.

Mao Tongtong felt that the company would not reveal such information to her for no reason. Since it told her so obscurely, it meant that the company was very confident in helping her get the Best Actress award.

Mao Tongtong would not doubt the company's strength at all, because Fanxing had such strength.

"Dear, Beloved" was a big hit, and she became a popular actress. The company immediately arranged a second TV series for her. The second female lead in "You Fei" seemed to have a lower status in the role she received, from the heroine to the second female lead, but in fact it was a promotion.

The leading actor of the TV series "Dear, Loved" is Lin Xian. Before the TV series became popular, he was just a new-generation male actor with some reputation and popularity. Apart from Lin Xian, the most well-known person in the entire TV series is himself.

But "You Fei" is different. Zhao Xiaodao and Li Yifeng are both first-line artists. Playing the role of the second female lead in such a TV series starring artists from a leading group is in itself a manifestation of high status.

At least Mao Tongtong never dared to imagine having such an opportunity.

The Key Company didn't just force her into the crew casually just to 'take advantage' of the popularity of the two big stars, but took her actual situation into consideration and specially selected this role for her.

Wu Chuchu is a very popular character in the original novel, and this is a genre that Mao Tongtong has rarely been exposed to before. The company hopes that she can challenge this role. If she succeeds, her acting career will undoubtedly be broadened.

This also takes into account Mao Tongtong's age.

She was born in 1988, her birthday is in February, and she is thirty-three years old this year. In the past, because of her baby face, she always played cute and playful roles, but as Mao Tongtong grew older, such roles It's better for the character to get rid of it as soon as possible.

Therefore, the company specially assigned her such a quiet and dignified role to pave the way for her to become a leading actress in the future. Mao Tongtong knew this too.

"Maomao, what are you thinking about?" Mother Mao asked as she looked at her daughter in a daze.

"I didn't think about anything. I just thought about the movie I was going to shoot in the afternoon." Mao Tongtong came back to her senses and explained to her mother with a smile.

Now Mao's mother no longer serves as her agent, but the company has also arranged a position for her. Mao Tongtong's life consultant is actually a role similar to a life assistant.

After all, what Mao's mother mainly does is to follow Mao Tongtong and take care of her daily life.

Mao Tongtong's agent is a professional arranged by the company. Professional agents are generally only responsible for the artist's business and public relations.

In addition to a professional agent, the company also provided her with a stylist, two life assistants, a driver, and of course a GMC Business Star nanny car worth millions.

With a luxurious car and a luxurious team, Mao Tongtong finally has the style of a popular artist when traveling.

"Well, think about it carefully. This opportunity is quite good, but don't screw it up." Mao's mother warned her. Ever since Mao Tongtong became famous recently, she has always said this.

Mao Tongtong knew that her mother was worried that she was "floating", and it was for her own good, but she still felt annoyed after it happened too much, so she responded perfunctorily.

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the car door. The life assistant on the side opened the car window and looked out. When he saw that it was a crew member, he opened the car door.

There is a reason why the life assistant is so cautious. Not long ago, a fan found out about Mao Tongtong's car model and license plate number, and found him. At that time, the life assistant opened the door carelessly and almost let the fan in. , which shocked Mao Tongtong and Mao’s mother.

Since then, the life assistant has been extra cautious when encountering someone knocking on the car door.

The car door opened. The staff did not get on the car, but handed a plastic bag in his hand: "Miss Tong, these are the fruits and cakes specially prepared by the crew for the actors."

"Thank you." Mao Tongtong thanked with a smile.

"Then I won't disturb you. Goodbye, Miss Tong." After the staff delivered the fruits and cakes, they left directly.

The assistant closed the car door again, then opened the small table in the nanny's car and took out several lunch boxes in plastic bags. Just as the staff said, they were all filled with cut fruits and a very delicate and compact strawberry cake. .

Mao Tongtong loves eating strawberries, and the staff obviously remembered it.

"Sister Tongtong, there are only four people in the entire crew, including you, who have this kind of treatment." The fruits were placed, and the assistant said while eating and drinking.

"How do you know there are only four people?" Mao Tongtong asked.

"Xiao Wang from the production team told me that among all the actors in the entire crew, only Sister Zhao, Brother Feng, Brother Chen and you are treated like this." The assistant replied very proudly. In her opinion, this kind of special treatment Especially worth showing off.

Mao Tongtong just smiled softly and continued eating fruit.

Of course, she looks indifferent on the outside, but she is very happy on the inside. She is not short of the fruit money. The key is that as one of the few actors who can enjoy this treatment, this proves her status.

In addition to making money, isn't this what actors in the industry are fighting for?

Mao’s mother smiled happily and praised the crew for their ability to make things happen.

Everyone was eating fruit and chatting, and inevitably the topic of the recently released "Captain China" came up. After all, it set a box office record of 666 million on the first day. This can no longer be said to be a big hit. , but to describe it as a hot sale.

Mao Tongtong once auditioned for this film, but was favored by Nie Wei and signed into Fanxing.

She still clearly remembers that her original competitor was Yang Aao.

Now the movie is selling like hotcakes. Although Yang Aao is not the protagonist, his popularity has skyrocketed thanks to the movie's high box office and high reputation. The key is because of this opportunity, Yang Aao has finally officially entered the film industry.

Mao Tongtong would be lying if he said he was not envious.

But she has no regrets at all. Although she lost the opportunity to star in "Captain China", she signed a contract with Fanxing and got the opportunity to star in "Dear, Beloved", which made her famous. In her opinion, it's all fate.

As for acting in movies, she is not in a hurry. The company's plan for her is very reasonable and can be said to be gradual. She has no idea of ​​​​making her own decisions for the time being.

It was Mao's mother who felt sorry for her.

"There were so many people watching Nie Wei's new movie, but I knew that Mr. Nie's movie would definitely be a big hit, so I asked Maomao to audition. In fact, it was just a little bit short. I could tell when Maomao performed, It’s a pity that Nie is always interested.”

Mao Tongtong wanted to laugh as she listened, complaining about Mao's mother in her heart. How many people looked down on Nie Wei.

Although there are indeed some people who say that there is no market for disaster movies in China, those people are not popular at all, otherwise there would not be so many well-known actors to audition in the first place.

You are not stupid, have any of Nie Wei's movies failed so far?

"Mom, it's nothing to regret. If I had acted in this movie, I wouldn't have had the chance to star in "Dear, Beloved". For me now, this TV series is actually more helpful," Mao Tongtong said.

"That's right, our sister Tongtong is no worse than Yang Aao. The TV series has exceeded 10 billion on-demand rates, ranking first in the year. Now she has become one of the heroines of "You Fei". The development prospects are not to mention great." Xiao Xiao The assistant also echoed.

After hearing these words, Mao's mother finally smiled again.

Mao Tongtong said at this time: "Mom, Xiao Liu, why don't we go watch this movie tonight."

"Sister, aren't you reading the script tonight? There will be a scene with a lot of lines tomorrow." Xiao Liu was surprised and then asked.

"It's okay. In fact, I already remember it almost. I'll just come back to the crew tomorrow morning to review it." Mao Tongtong replied with a smile. The person she was most grateful to in her heart was naturally Nie Wei. Now that Nie Wei's new movie is released, she naturally wants to Support as soon as possible.

Mother Mao obviously thought about it together with her daughter, so she also fully agreed with her daughter's decision.

"How about we just book a screening room and invite the whole crew to watch the movie?" Mao's mother suddenly suggested.

"That's not good, it's too public." Mao Tongtong didn't like such a high profile and refused without hesitation.

Seeing that Mao's mother still wanted to stick to her idea, the assistant on the side also advised: "Auntie, Sister Zhao and Brother Feng in the crew are also the company's artists. They have not booked the venue to treat guests. If we want to do this, it will be a little awkward. suitable."

The little assistant reminded Mao Mao to give up her idea.