The 2025 film year summary report of Guangzhou, China recently attracted great attention from public opinion when listing and positively evaluating nearly 100 television dramas broadcast in the year. However, what is noteworthy is the complete absence of three major male lead films starring Cheng Yi, even though the actor had a busy year with many consecutive projects launched.
Quang Dien, full name National Radio and Television Administration of China (NRTA), is a senior management agency in charge of censorship, content orientation and summarizing achievements of the television and film industry. Quang Dien's year-end reports are not only statistical but also reflect the management agency's assessment of quality, social value and aesthetic orientation of works in the year.
In that context, the fact that Thanh Nghi was not named in the list of works mentioned by Quang Dien surprised many viewers.
Quang Dien's failure to mention Thanh Nghi's films reflects the strict selection criteria of management agencies, which prioritize works with in-depth content, positive messages and clear contributions to the overall picture of the film industry. In this case, Thanh Nghi's absence is not only a personal story, but also shows that the gap between star attraction and work value is still a difficult problem.
Not only in Quang Dien's report, Thanh Nghi was also not named at many major year-end summary events such as the Crying Night or the Galactic Night, even though he had works broadcast at the same time. This further reinforces the notion that 2025 is a long journey for the male actor and the projects he participates in.
From an industrial perspective, Thanh Nghi's case shows the reality that the title "big male boss" (male lead who can handle the film) or the dense frequency of appearance is not enough to ensure long-term recognition. In the context of the market increasingly focusing on quality and content orientation, the success of an actor depends greatly on the script, crew and overall value of the work.
For fans, the absence of Thanh Nghi in the Quang Dien report is regrettable. However, this can also be seen as a milestone for the male actor to review his project selection orientation, preparing for more cautious and sustainable steps in the upcoming journey.
