However, the new movie "Love Without Mythology" caused controversy when ratings plummeted, while Duong Mich and Trieu Le Dinh continued to be mentioned in awards seasons.
In recent days, Chinese screens have witnessed many TV series airing, but no works have really created a booming effect. Among them, "Love Without Myth" starring Tang Yan has become the focus of discussion because its broadcast achievements are not as expected.
According to data spread by some Chinese entertainment forums, after less than a week of broadcasting, the direct rating of the film continuously decreased, from more than 1.5% to below 1%. The CVB index - a measurement system often used for reference when evaluating the attractiveness of television dramas on television - is said to have fallen to about 0.954%. This figure makes the film face many mixed opinions, especially when Tang Yan once had a favorable momentum after "Prosperity".
Before airing, "Love Without Mythology" was under certain pressure. The work was once titled "Single Woman", related to some controversies surrounding the screenwriter. When the film officially aired on CCTV, Tang Yan's acting, dialogue and image continued to become topics of discussion. A part of the audience believed that the character was not convincing enough, while the script did not create a highlight to retain viewers.
Duong Yen's case also puts the competition between the "Hoa 85" cast (i.e., the 1985 generation of Chinese female stars) on the scale once again. Both starting out in the group of prominent female stars of Chinese cinema, but currently each person has a different direction. Duong Mich and Trieu Le Dinh, although still frequently facing debates about acting, choosing scripts or images, still maintain coverage and are mentioned in the award races.
Duong Mich with recent projects shows efforts to step out of the comfort zone, seeking more deeper roles. Trieu Le Dinh is also considered one of the most persistent faces in the "Hoa 85" group, when she continuously has films creating discussion and gradually consolidating her position in the drama segment. The fact that these two actresses appear in the list of potential candidates for major awards such as Bach Ngoc Lan, Kim Ung or Phi Thien shows that they still maintain a certain competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Duong Yen after "Prosperity" was once expected to have a clear turning point. Wang Jiawei's role in the film helped her receive many compliments, and even at one point was considered a successful pivotal role model in the young actress group of the same generation. However, the success of a role is not enough to guarantee a long journey. "Love Without Myth" shows that Duong Yen still needs more powerful works to prove her film-making ability.
In their current careers, actors belonging to the "Hoa 85" group are no longer competing only by fame or fan base. What audiences and experts expect more is stability in acting, script selection ability and the ability to refresh images. A low-rated film cannot conclude the entire ability of actors, but it is also a signal that the market is becoming more and more demanding.
For Tang Yan, the challenge after "Prosperity" is probably not only to maintain the aura, but also to find a more suitable direction.
