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The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival is currently one of the most important film festivals in the domestic film industry.

It has two awards, the Golden Rooster Award and the Hundred Flowers Award, which are held alternately every year.

The Golden Rooster Award is jointly sponsored by the Film Association and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles and is one of the highest honors in the domestic film industry.

The selection criteria include the ideological, artistic and ornamental aspects of the work, requiring the work to reach a high level in terms of literary, artistic and market performance.

Because it is selected by professional filmmakers, it is also called the "Expert Award".

The selection method of the Hundred Flowers Award is completely different. The majority of moviegoers vote online or by phone to select the most popular film, the most popular director, the most popular actor and actress, and other awards.

Since the Hundred Flowers Award is generated by audience voting, there is a certain degree of randomness in the number of votes, which may not fully represent the true level of the film, but it reflects the audience's love for the film, so it is also called the "Audience Award".

Last year, Gu Wei was nominated for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor for "Operation Mekong", but unfortunately he lost to Deng Chao's "The Burning Sun".

But it is not surprising. In the Golden Rooster Awards, which pay more attention to "literariness" and "artistic quality", it is natural for commercial action films to lose to literary dramas.

This year's closing ceremony of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival was hosted by the Hundred Flowers Awards, and it was no surprise that Gu Wei was selected again.

To be honest, Gu Wei is very confident of winning the award this year. After all, based on popularity and audience votes, he doesn't think anyone can beat him.

On the evening of November 10, the closing ceremony of the 27th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival and the 34th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards were held at the Foshan International Sports Culture and Performing Arts Center in Guangdong Province.

Gu Wei's plane landed in Foshan at noon. After changing clothes and putting on makeup, he took a car to the outside of the award ceremony venue.

He walked across the red carpet amid the cheers of fans, and after letting various media reporters take photos, he strode into the Cultural Performing Arts Center.

In the lounge, Gu Wei saw many familiar faces as soon as he came in.

"I just heard the fans outside shouting so loudly, I knew it was you~" Wu Jing came up to greet him with a smile in a black suit.

This year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will be held from November 7 to November 10. Most nominated actors like Gu Wei will arrive on the last day and only attend the award ceremony.

Wu Jing came to Foshan from the beginning of the film festival because he was invited by the organizer to become the image ambassador of the film festival this year.

Gu Wei came forward and hugged him gently, then coughed lightly, took a step back, with a smile on his face, raised one arm, stretched his palm forward, and made Wu Jing's classic move.

He kept it for two seconds and then laughed.

"You guy!" Wu Jing certainly knew what he meant, and smiled and patted Gu Wei on the shoulder.

"Brother Jing, you are really lazy. I remember that you posed for this pose when you got married. You have been the same everywhere for so many years. You don't change your pose for the film festival poster?"

Wu Jing was a little embarrassed.

"There are not so many cool poses. I think this one is pretty good. The photographer also said it was good when we took the photo."

"That's right. This pose has become your classic pose. Wu Jing, stretch out your hand."

Gu Wei raised his hand and gestured again.

"This year's Hundred Flowers Awards, Brother Jing, you have a great harvest. You are nominated for four major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenwriter and Best Actor!"

After a few words, Gu Wei congratulated him.

"It's just luck. No matter how many nominations you get, it's useless if you don't win."

Wu Jing smiled. Because the movie sold well, he really won a lot of awards at various award ceremonies in the past year.

This is not the first time he has been nominated for the Hundred Flowers Awards. At the last Hundred Flowers Awards in 2016, he was nominated for Best Picture, Outstanding Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter for [Wolf Warrior 1], which is almost the same as this year, but he only won the Outstanding Film Award in the end.

"By the way, when I applied for the award, I also applied for the Best Actor for you. The organizer may have considered that you were also involved in Operation Mekong, so they didn't nominate you for the Best Actor for Wolf Warrior 2." Wu Jing thought of something and explained.

"I know, I applied for the Best Actor for three films in total, and there will definitely be only one left in the end. It's impossible for me to be nominated for all of them."

Gu Wei nodded to show his understanding.

In addition to Wolf Warrior 2 and Operation Mekong, Gu Wei's film Time Travelers, which was released this year, was also applied for awards, and it must have been nominated for one film in the end.

The two chatted for a few words, and Wu Jing looked at Gu Wei hesitantly:

"I have a movie here that I want to find you for?"

"What movie, isn't it going to be Wolf Warrior 3?" Gu Wei joked.

"It's a tribute film from Shanghai Film Studio, called [The Climbers], which tells the story of a mountaineering team climbing Mount Everest.

You know, next year is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Ren, the president of Shanghai Film Studio, personally found me. I also read the script and felt that the story was really good, so I took it.

At present, in addition to the heroine, there are some important supporting roles that have not been decided. Do you think you are interested?"

Wu Jing also knew that Gu Wei basically would not play a supporting role in the movie, so he was a little embarrassed.

It's just that everyone knows that he has a good relationship with Gu Wei, so Director Li Rengang asked him to help invite him.

"[The Climbers] Ah" Gu Wei touched his chin.

He had some impression of this movie. The box office exceeded 1 billion, which was not bad, but the reputation was not very good. The love line of the heroine Zhang Ziyi was too superfluous.

If Gu Wei played the role, with the appeal of him and Wu Jing, the box office of the movie would definitely exceed the original version.

And Zhang Ziyi can add more scenes. With Gu Wei's status, if he participated in the film, he would definitely add more scenes crazily, and he would not be inferior to the hero and heroine.

But it's useless, there is no need for it.

"When will it start shooting?"

"In February or March next year."

Gu Wei shook his head slightly.

"My current filming has been completed, and there are two movies to come, including [Detective Chinatown 3]. It's hard to spare time."

"I understand. There is nothing we can do about it. We can only work together next time."

"I have a good young actor here to recommend to you~"

Gu Wei thought for a while and said.

"Who?"

"Li Xian, who played in a summer TV series [Ashes of Love] and last year's [Princess Agents], is very popular now."

Gu Wei looked at Wu Jing's confused face.

"Well, I guess you haven't seen it. Go back and ask your sister-in-law. Li Xian is very famous among young people and his acting skills are not bad.

He debuted in "Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart" with Teacher Yan Bingyan."

"I've seen this. You mean the one who played Yan Bingyan's son?"

"Yes!" Gu Wei nodded.

"Okay, I'll tell the director later and notify Li Xian to come for an audition."

"I'll send you his contact information."

For Gu Wei, "The Climbers" is a chicken rib, but for Li Xian, it is a top resource that he can't get anyway.

Although he rejected "The Climbers", Wu Jing's words also reminded Gu Wei.

Next year is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Soon there will be various tribute films and mission films. There are some invitations that he can't refuse. No matter what, he has to choose one to act.

Wu Jing is now a signboard of mainstream movies, and Gu Wei is no worse than him. "Operation Mekong" and "Wolf Warrior 2", he can be called the first mainstream actor among the young generation of actors.

Gu Wei thought about it and felt that only "My Motherland and Me" was more suitable. Wen Mu was also his man, and the compilation film would not take too much energy. When the time came, Gu Wei would have the final say on how to arrange the tasks.

The two chatted for a few words, and Lin Chaoxian came over with the crew of "Operation Red Sea".

This year's Hundred Flowers Awards, if there is no accident, "Operation Red Sea" will definitely be the biggest winner.

"Wolf Warrior 2" was nominated for four awards, but "Operation Red Sea" was nominated for all awards, from Best Director, Best Film, to Best Newcomer, all nominated.

Lin Chaoxian was in a particularly good mood at first sight, and immediately came over when he saw Gu Wei, an acquaintance.

"Mr. Gu, Director Wu, long time no see~"

He greeted and exchanged a few words with Gu Wei and Wu Jing who were standing together. He was also followed by Zhang Yi and Zhang Tianai.

Zhang Yi was nominated for Best Actor like Gu Wei and Wu Jing, and Zhang Tianai was nominated for Best Actress for her role as female reporter Xia Nan in "Operation Red Sea".

Everyone was an acquaintance, standing together and chatting with each other.

"When did you arrive in Foshan?" Gu Wei asked Zhang Tianai.

She was wearing a black suspender dress today, with long wavy hair draped over her shoulders. She looked extremely sexy with a curvy figure.

"Yesterday afternoon, I couldn't believe that I was nominated for the Best Actress!"

"Don't belittle yourself. You've worked so hard to make a movie. It's normal to be nominated."

Zhang Tianai heard what Gu Wei meant and pouted unhappily.

"Do you think I have no hope of winning?"

Although she also thought that her chances of winning were slim, she still had a glimmer of hope in her heart.

Gu Wei leaned over to Zhang Tianai's ear and whispered:

"Ms. Chen Jin, who was nominated for [Shibadong Village], has already won the Golden Rooster and Huabiao Awards. She only needs a Hundred Flowers Award to achieve a "Grand Slam". Although she is not very famous, she is a recognized veteran actor in the circle. The jury of the Hundred Flowers Awards is likely to be a good person."

Although the Hundred Flowers Awards are voted by the audience, the real decision-making power is still in the hands of the jury.

After hearing what Gu Wei said, Zhang Tianai understood immediately, and her expression was slightly depressed.

"Has [Emergency Rescue] started filming?" Gu Wei also saw that she was unhappy and changed the subject.

"Not yet, but it is scheduled to start filming this month. After the Hundred Flowers Awards, I will join the crew."

As the two were chatting, Lin Chaoxian brought the other people from [Operation Red Sea] over.

"Mr. Gu, let me introduce you to the other actors of [Operation Red Sea], Du Jiang, Jiang Luxia and Huang Jingyu.

Luxia and Jingyu are both new actors who have not been in the industry for a long time. Mr. Gu, please take care of them in the future."

Du Jiang was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor, Jiang Luxia was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress, and Huang Jingyu was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award.

It can be seen that Lin Chaoxian is very optimistic about these main actors in [Operation Red Sea] and specially introduced Gu Wei to them to help them expand their network.

"Hello~" Gu Wei smiled and nodded.

"Hello, Mr. Gu!" Jiang Luxia and Huang Jingyu greeted him somewhat reservedly. They were not pure newcomers. They had debuted for several years and had acted in many dramas, but their actual fame was still outside the third-tier, far from the level of stars like Gu Wei.

Du Jiang hesitated for a moment and also called out "Hello, Mr. Gu~"

Speaking of which, he is Gu Wei's predecessor, and debuted much earlier, but his fame and status are incomparable.

The entertainment industry has always been about status first, not who debuted earlier.

Not long after, the award ceremony was about to begin, and the guests came in and took their seats.

Gu Wei sat in the middle of the first row, with Wu Jing on the left, Lin Chaoxian and Yu Dong on the right.

This year's Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony was star-studded. In addition to the nominated actors, many other famous stars also came.

After the opening performance, the first awards were presented for Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actor and Actress.

All three awards were won by the crew of [Operation Red Sea].

Huang Jingyu, Du Jiang, and Jiang Luxia, who had just met Gu Wei in the lounge, won three awards respectively.

"Congratulations to Director Lin and Director Yu. No matter how you look at it today, [Bona] will be the biggest winner."

Gu Wei applauded and said to Yu Dong and the two people beside him.

"I also hope that Mr. Gu can win the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor!"

Yu Dong said with a smile without being modest.

"It is also an honor for the crew of Operation Mekong that I won the Best Actor Award. No matter what, it is Mr. Yu who won."

"Haha. Win-win, win-win."

Then, the Best Actress Award was presented, which was not beyond Gu Wei's expectation.

This year's Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress was awarded to Chen Jin, a veteran actress who has been in the film industry for many years. With her performance in Shibadong Village, she defeated Zhang Tianai from Operation Red Sea, Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun who were nominated for July and Ansheng, and Li Qin from The Founding of an Army.

The winner, Chen Jin, has not arrived today, and someone else received the award on her behalf.

The organizer's award speech is also very interesting, "This year marks Chen Jin's 30th year in the industry, and this award is very important to her."

In fact, Gu Wei also knows Chen Jin. She played Princess Pingning, the mother of the young master, in Do You Know?. The two had some exchanges when they were filming.

If it comes to acting, she will definitely win the Best Actress award, but in terms of popularity, she is definitely not as popular as the other nominees, so her winning the award is a surprise.

Finally, it was the turn to present the Best Actor award. Gu Wei was a little nervous sitting in the audience. Although he was confident in himself, he didn't dare to confirm that he would definitely win the award until the last moment.

Wasn't it a surprise for the Best Actress award? No one can guarantee that the Best Actor award won't be a surprise.

The short films of the five candidates were played on the big screen. They were Zhu Yawen from "The Founding of an Army", Huang Xuan from "Youth", Wu Jing from "Wolf Warrior 2", Gu Wei from "Operation Mekong", and Zhang Yi from "Operation Red Sea".

"Congratulations to all the actors. I think the nomination is an affirmation. Seeing the images you have just created, there are soldiers, policemen and great men. So, audience judges, are you ready?"

"Voting starts now, ten seconds countdown."

After the two female hosts Zhou Tao and Jiang Shuying on the stage finished speaking, the names of the five nominees appeared on the big screen, and 101 audience judges pressed their voting devices.

The votes of Gu Wei and Wu Jing among the five people rose rapidly, far exceeding the others. Wu Jing stopped at 31 votes, while Gu Wei got 56 votes.

After ten seconds, the best actor of the 34th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards was born.

The audience cheered and thunderous applause broke out in the venue.

"Gu Wei of [Operation Mekong]! Congratulations!" Jiang Shuying looked at Gu Wei in the audience and congratulated him.

Last year, they traveled together for [Flowers and Youth 3]. I didn't expect that Gu Wei would win the Best Actor Award at such a young age.

Gu Wei stood up and hugged Wu Jing and Lin Chaoxian beside him.

"Congratulations~" He was a little disappointed that he didn't win the award, but Wu Jing was also happy for him.

"Brother Jing, I'm one step ahead of you"

"Haha, don't forget to treat me to a meal later!"

"No problem~"

Zhang Tianai, who was sitting with the crew of Operation Red Sea, watched Gu Wei clapping his hands excitedly. The Best Actor, although only the Best Actor of the Hundred Flowers Awards, is also one of the highest honors in the domestic film industry. As early as when she met Gu Wei, she knew that he would have this day sooner or later.

On the other side, Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun sat together, both of them clapped with a smile on their faces, but Ma Sichun was simply happy for Gu Wei, while Zhou Dongyu's heart was more complicated.

After Better Days, she had a falling out with Gu Wei, but the result was that she could only stay away silently and endure the discomfort.

If Gu Wei was not doing well, she would have some thoughts, but now that his career is getting more and more prosperous, she can't see the possibility of revenge at all.

Gu Wei strode onto the stage and took the Best Actor trophy from the award presenters Lu Qi and Huang Xiaoming.

"Congratulations, congratulations!" Huang Xiaoming hugged Gu Wei and patted his shoulder.

"Thank you."

The three of them took a group photo, and the two award presenters walked off the stage, leaving Gu Wei standing in the center of the stage to give his acceptance speech.

Gu Wei held the trophy in one hand and the certificate in the other, and took a deep breath.

"Hello everyone, I am actor Gu Wei!"

After saying this, the venue was filled with thunderous applause and shouts.

The guests sitting in the front row also applauded.

"Gu Wei's popularity is too exaggerated, no wonder he won the award." Zhu Yawen, who was sitting in the second row of the "Founding of an Army" crew, sighed as he watched the excitement in the venue.

There were also many nominations for "Founding of an Army", Zhu Yawen was nominated for Best Actor, Li Qin was nominated for Best Actress, and Ma Tianyu was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but unfortunately none of them won.

"The title of box office king is not for nothing, he has been very popular in recent years.

The most important thing is that he is so handsome," Li Qin, who was sitting next to him, continued.

"I don't agree with you. Am I not handsome? The nickname given to me by the audience is walking hormone~"

Li Qin looked Zhu Yawen up and down and gave him a look that you know.

"Okay, Gu Wei is a little more handsome than me, but just a little bit, no more," Zhu Yawen stretched out his finger and gestured.

The applause and shouting gradually subsided, and Gu Wei continued his acceptance speech.

"Thank you to the audience, the judges, and all the creators and staff of Operation Mekong.

To be honest, when I first entered this industry, I never thought about what award I could win.

At the beginning, I just wanted to act well and let more people see my plays. I hope everyone will like the role I played and the works I completed with my heart.

I am very honored to receive this award today.

The Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor is both an affirmation and a spur to me.

In the future, I will work harder to make more and better works to give back to everyone. Thank you!"