According to Chinese media, audiences have questioned famous producer Yu Zheng about the absence of two famous names in this year's Golden Rooster nomination list, Yang Mi and Zhao Liying. Instead of avoiding, Yu Zheng frankly gave a point of view that surprised many people.
He said: "They are all so excellent, whether they have awards or not, whether they are the main or supporting roles does not affect their excellence. So please stop dividing, focus on yourself."
The short answer but is considered sophisticated, clearly expressing the stance of supporting the two leading actresses without creating more controversy.
In the context of the Chinese entertainment industry often having debates about the status, ranking or popularity of artists, Vu Chinh's statement is considered a "fire-fighting" move, calling for solidarity instead of dividing fans. Many audiences praised this screenwriter for cleverly soothing the tension between fandoms.
Yang Mi and Zhao Liying have both been prominent faces on the small screen of China for more than a decade. If Duong Mich made her mark with a series of famous films such as Cung ra tam co ngoc, Tam sinh tam tam thuoc ly hoa hoa, then Trieu Le Dinh conquered the audience through Hoa thien chat, Minh Lan story or Hanh tai den Van gia. The influence of both is not only limited to the domestic market but also extends to many Asian countries.
Therefore, their not being nominated for the Golden Rooster 2025 has caused a lot of controversy. However, according to experts, film awards have their own criteria and cannot be the only measure of an artist's talent or influence.
