The Best Newcomer Award!
How many people, both inside and outside the venue, were waiting to see the drama of this award?
"Next up, we will be presenting the Fei Tian Awards' Best Newcomer Award. Let's welcome our guest presenters, the Chairman of the Film Association, a top director and actor, Mr. Zhang Qingping, and the CEO of Time Media, Ms. Rong Xiuhua, to the stage."
Hearing the loud applause from the audience and seeing the two most important actors on stage, many people revealed meaningful smiles. Even though the newcomers had a lot of support, they shouldn't lose sight of one thing and allow the important Best Actor and Best Actress Awards to be used as a foil for the Best Newcomer Award.
"Mr. Zhang is a veteran of the film industry..." Ms. Rong Xiuhua applauded.
"Ms. Rong has also created many miracles in the film industry," the old man replied with a smile. The old man replied with a faint smile, "But speaking of which, the current film market is really different from that of our time."
"Why are you sighing like this?"
"There are fewer and fewer people acting and more and more people flirting. There are fewer and fewer people telling stories and more and more people fooling the audience. Cheap special effects are all over the place, but the box office continues to reach new highs. I'm getting more and more confused about the aesthetics of this era... Perhaps I'm getting old, "the old man replied loudly with a hint of ridicule.
"Take this Best Newcomer Award for example. Although newcomers are worthy of praise, shouldn't the public focus their attention on those that have dedicated their entire lives to acting?"
"I'm especially disgusted by those artists who can't survive in other industries and turn to acting. Being an actor is indeed a lucrative career, but it also lowers the audience's standards of beauty. It's not good for the healthy development of the industry."
"Mr. Zhang is certainly... straightforward," Ms. Rong Xiuhua replied awkwardly.
That was because his words were indeed too targeted.
All he had done was mention Tangning's name!
The older generation had great achievements, but they were also arrogant and looked down on the current market. Not to mention, Tangning was an actress who had only started out in the industry half the time.
"Let's not talk too much. Let's get to the awards. Over the years, I've never given out an award as low as this one, "Zhang Qingping's words were unforgiving. So, he naturally attracted a lot of hatred from within the industry...
"The winner of the 37th Annual Fei Tian Best Newcomer Award is..."
The spotlight suddenly focused on Tangning and the other candidates. At this moment, everyone held their breath and focused on the screen in the center of the podium.
Tangning was extremely nervous. So, she subconsciously held onto Mo Ting's hand tightly.
Mo Ting's heart ached as he looked at Tangning. He couldn't help but stroke the back of her hand comfortingly.
"Tangning from 'W.H.'!"
Seeing this answer, everyone's emotions became somewhat complicated. They felt that it was within their expectations, but at the same time, they felt that it was unexpected.
At this moment, Tangning's emotions were a little complicated. She knew, in the eyes of outsiders, she didn't deserve this award. Otherwise, Zhang Qingping wouldn't have said something like this.
Because they understood this, everyone looked at Tangning with deep meaning as she stood up from her seat. Of course, as her husband, Mo Ting also stood up and led Tangning down the stage. Step by step, they made their way to the podium.
Zhang Qingping was too lazy to give Tangning an award, so the entire process was handled by Rong Xiuhua. As expected, Tangning received the Little Golden Phoenix. But...
"Tangning, please share your thoughts."
Hearing the host's invitation, Tangning walked over to the microphone. After looking around at the audience, she finally said, "Firstly, I have a few words to say to Mr. Zhang Qingping." After speaking, Tangning leaned to the side and placed the Little Golden Phoenix on the floor.
"If Mr. Zhang's words represent the views of the older generation of filmmakers, then I can only say that I feel sorry for it."
"The older generation are indeed the founders and pioneers of the film industry, but they should not be the representatives of arrogance and prejudice."
"Every generation has its own mark. Perhaps in Mr. Zhang's eyes, I am not good. But, in the eyes of your seniors, are you perfect?"
"You..."
"I have indeed changed from a model to an actress. But, I'm sorry. Firstly, I don't lack money. Secondly, the amount of effort I put in is the same as everyone else, including the great actors you speak of. Don't tell me hard work and effort, in your eyes, are there any differences?"
"Let me give you a simple example. If an artist suddenly becomes an engineer, does that mean they are disloyal to the arts or architecture industry?"
"I'm sorry, but this is our freedom of choice."
"You have indeed made a lot of contributions to the film industry and no one can replace your contributions. But... Mr. Zhang, please accept your old age. Times are changing and we need to replace them. In this world, the most important thing is the existence of an objective reality. If the film industry really defies objective reality, then it should be heading towards destruction. If not, how could it be as prosperous as it is today? "
"Could it be that the younger generation are all wrong and you are the only one that is right?"
"Plus, we are indeed newcomers today. In your eyes, we are the lowest level of existence. But, didn't everyone here, including you, start from scratch and climb to the top? By looking down on us, you are simply denying your own past... "
After hearing Tangning's words, everyone was shocked.
Of course, they were shocked because she dared to speak her mind. But, deep down, they were secretly pleased.
Towards an older generation that looked down on newcomers, this was how she should be criticized in front of the audience.
Zhang Qingping wanted to refute Tangning, but as the words reached the tip of his tongue, he couldn't find the words. All he could do was open his eyes wide as the veins on his forehead bulged.
"As a senior, your attitude towards the younger generation is neither encouragement nor help. You have already lost the strength of the older generation. So, how could you humiliate a junior in front of so many people?"
"Even primary school textbooks don't teach in this way. What do you think, Mr. Zhang?"
In other words, Tangning was saying that he was worse than a primary school student.
As soon as these words were spoken, time stood still. But, a few seconds later, the venue erupted into a thunderous applause.
Tangning had spoken the thoughts of many people.
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