Full-time actor

Chapter 609 [36] The first foreign actor in Japanese history!

"Next, please welcome the five nominees for the 30th Japan Academy Awards, Outstanding Actor Award!"

Listening to the host's calls in Japanese, Chen Yu, standing in the center among the five nominees for Best Actor and preparing to enter the award ceremony, felt a little embarrassed.

The word "actor" inevitably makes people imagine a lot.

But that's how they call actors in Japan.

The key is that the emcee opens the door.

After Chen Yu, Kimura Takuya and the five actors nominated for Best Actor appeared on stage, Chen Yu looked at the scene in front of him and felt as if he was dreaming of the "XX Annual Actress Selection".

Yes, in the past, many selections for “excellent” actresses seemed to be based on the Japan Academy Awards.

A wide red carpet stretched from the entrance to the platform for the award ceremony.

Both sides of the red carpet were filled with applauding audiences, all of whom were members of the Film Academy, such as screenwriters, photographers, editors, and other practitioners in the Japanese film industry, numbering almost several hundred people.

In fact, the Japan Film Academy currently has more than 4000 members, many of whom have not received an invitation from the program team.

clap clap clap!
Amid enthusiastic applause and cheers, Chen Yu smiled and waved to everyone present, then walked towards his seat.

There is no doubt that he is very popular.

Everyone present was looking at him, even though standing next to him were Japan's current top male star, Takuya Kimura, and the most famous overseas, Ken Watanabe, they were somewhat overshadowed.

Walking on the red carpet, all the live broadcast cameras and flash lights were focused on him.

The custom-made Prada suit, various sponsored brooches, watches, etc. were all overshadowed by the white ribbon on the chest.

On it is his name and a unique nomination certification corsage.

Japan just likes to do these flashy things.

Chen Yu's seat was also in the first row.

It was a white round table filled with snacks and drinks, which was different from the audience and judges' seats behind it.

All the shortlisted candidates sat at such round tables, arranged according to the crews. There were 4 or 5 rows and more than a dozen tables in total.

"Departures" received the most nominations, so its location was the most conspicuous, facing the live camera on TV.

Chen Yu also smiled slightly and greeted the audience.

Hirosue Ryoko and Motoki Masahiro were already seated next to him, and the screenwriter, editor, and photographer were also there.

Nominated for Best Picture, Yojiro Takita, as the film's representative, was the last to appear.

This is the biggest award, generally only given to producers.

However, Chen Yu wanted to join the team of Best Actor, so this qualification was given to him, and the Best Director award was replaced by an assistant director.

"The list of the grand prize?"

Chen Yu looked at a booklet on the table, which introduced the films and projects shortlisted for this year's Japan Academy Awards.

Before he came, he really didn't know who his opponent was.

After looking through the list, I found that I had actually seen many of the nominated movies.

The most famous one should be "The Unpleasant Life of Matsuko", which is very popular in China. It was shortlisted for the top 250 in Pi County, ranking around 100. It has a high rating and is loved by many female audiences.

There are also "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", "One Point of the Samurai", "Memories of Tomorrow"...

“These movies are all from 05?”

Chen Yu shook his head. He could already hear the host's opening remarks: the 30th Japan Academy Awards had officially begun.

Yojiro Takita has also sat next to Chen Yu.

Looking at the overall arrangement of the movie show in front of him, as well as the host's ups and downs in his voice, Chen Yu felt... quite boring.

Japanese people are really serious. There are comedies in movies, but there is no humor at all in this kind of situation.

Many people who went on stage to receive awards looked like puppets, very mechanical.

There was no choreography and no award presenters. The host was the one presenting the awards throughout the ceremony, and then the emcee walked out holding the trophy.

The winners went on stage to receive their awards and delivered their acceptance speeches.

There may have been some jokes from the host during the session, but the overall atmosphere was very depressing, which may be related to this ethnic group.

"..."

This was Chen Yu’s first time attending such an award ceremony, and he had already made up his mind that he never wanted to come again.

Because the whole process is no different from sitting on a wax, and you still have to control your facial expressions.

"Departures" was a huge success this time.

Starting from the first award, Best Editing, almost all of them were won by "Departures".

This made Chen Yu feel like "The Funeral Director" was being roasted on the fire.

This happened with "San Chome" last year, and it was finally confirmed that there was behind-the-scenes manipulation, which led to a scandal.

Although this year's film has met the expectations of Japanese audiences and has won awards that many people have recognized, you win all the awards, so shouldn't others have any objections?!
Chen Yu admitted that "Departures" was very strong, but not that strong. It also won the Best Recording Award!
As a foreigner, can I speak Japanese better than Japanese celebrities?
As for the best editing, "The Life of Annoying Matsuko" is obviously better. As a semi-professional, Chen Yu can certainly see the difference.

Can't the professionals see this from the editors who voted in the audience?

For the first time, Chen Yu realized that “the Golden Rooster Awards is actually quite professional.”

Compared to the blind Japanese Oscars, the Golden Rooster at least has some dignity...

"The village awards are just a small thing!"

Chen Yu smiled self-deprecatingly. Up to now, "Departures" has won 9 major awards, including Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Original Score, etc.

However, Chen Yu felt that Motoki Masahiro and others deserved these awards.

The composer Joe Hisaishi also deserves such an award.

"Best Actress!"

Chen Yu glanced at Hirosue Ryoko beside him.

She has obviously been dreaming of this award for a long time. She has accompanied the crew to major film festivals and the Oscars so many times, and her main purpose is to accompany them throughout the whole process.

Now that he is at his home court, he obviously wants to prove himself.

Moreover, her reputation in Japan has been very bad recently. She has not had any opportunities to act in movies and has begun to sink into the TV drama market.

She is still considering whether to accept the TV drama script.

So this award is really important to her at the moment.

If she can win the Best Actress award, she can continue to be successful in the film market with the popularity and honor of this award; if she doesn't win, she may have to work in the TV drama industry for two years... The contempt chain in Japan's film and television industry is very serious.

This is probably related to their film and television ratings, with eroticism and pink being the lowest levels.

This stain on Yojiro Takita can never be washed away.

"The winner of the 30th Japan Academy Award for Best Actress is——"

The camera and spotlight moved around each of the nominated actresses, and finally the hostess smiled slightly and showed a bright smile: "Miki Nakatani, "The Annoying Life of Matsuko"!"

"what--"

A beautiful young woman jumped up excitedly.

It was obvious that Hirosue Ryoko was relieved and looked particularly depressed. But I have to admit that the heroine Matsuko in "Matsuko" played very well. For the first time, Chen Yu felt that there was nothing wrong with the award.

This is true professionalism, although he felt sorry for his co-actor Hirosue Ryoko.

But when it comes to acting, good is good.

If Chen Yu were to be the judge, she would also choose Tani Miki.

If the performances of two people are similar, Chen Yu will have his personal preference, just like when the judges voted for him at the three major film festivals.

He will present the award to Hirosue Ryoko.

But it is obvious that in the two dramas, Ryoko Hirosue's performance as the leading actress is much inferior to Miki Nakatani.

Even if the judges of the three major film festivals are very favored, they obviously will not give the award to Chen Yu. The same logic applies.

Chen Yu patted Liangzi's shoulder and said nothing.

If he turned a blind eye, he would seem cold-blooded, and if he said a few words, they would seem hypocritical. An attitude of neither saying nor doing anything might be the best comfort Chen Yu could give her at the moment.

In fact, like Liu Yifei, Hirosue Ryoko still needs to practice and hone her acting skills.

It seems that the candidates for the male and female protagonists of the next "Shoplifters", Chen Yu, have been decided.

The male lead is Masahiro Motoki, and the female lead is Miki Nakatani!

"Takida-kun..."

Chen Yu told his thoughts to Yojiro Takita. Takita narrowed his eyes, glanced at Hirosue Ryoko subconsciously, and then nodded slightly.

Although Chen Yu had not given him the script yet, since he was the boss and screenwriter, and he was asked to give the actress a chance to audition, he certainly had no objection.

"Next, it's what we've all been waiting for - the Best Actor Award!"

"Please look at the shortlist!"

Swish swish!
The male host was speaking excitedly as trailers of five movie winners appeared on the big screen.

Many audience members in the venue were also very considerate, some cheered, some screamed.

This kind of scene is much better than the previous dull and serious atmosphere.

Chen Yu straightened his collar because the male host was walking towards him. This was an interview session before the routine awards ceremony, which had just started with the Best Supporting Actor and Actress. Every nominated actor had such a little episode.

It should also be to give the shortlisted contestants as many opportunities as possible to appear on screen.

"Yu-kun, first of all, welcome to our Japan Academy Awards ceremony, and congratulations on being nominated for this year's Best Actor Award!"

"Do you think you will become the first foreign actor in Japan to win the Best Actor award?"

It's a good gimmick.

Previously, Chen Yu had become the first foreign actor to be nominated for Best Actor in the history of the Japan Academy Awards.

This record was broken by Korean actress Bae Doona in the previous life. She was nominated for the Best Actress at the 33rd Japan Academy Awards for her collaboration with director Hirokazu Koreeda in "Air Doll", but did not win the award.

Then it was Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung who became the first foreign best actress in the Japanese film industry!

But in this life, Chen Yu took the lead.

The main thing is that his Grand Slam and Golden Globe Award record and awards are there, and no one can deny it.

"I am not sure!"

Chen Yu stood up, holding the microphone and said with a smile: "But I really hope to be the first. If I don't get it this time, I will keep working hard and strive for a chance to be nominated next time!"

"You are too modest. There is a lot of support for you to win the Best Actor award, so your hope is great!"

The host smiled and handed the microphone to Kimura Takuya who was sitting at the table next to Chen Yu: "Kimura-kun, after listening to what Yu-kun said, do you have anything to add?"

"I feel very honored and proud to be nominated for the Best Actor Award with Yu-kun!"

"He has always been the one I strive for and pursue!"

"..."

Chen Yu felt ashamed and embarrassed after hearing these words.

He is really being praised too much.

Although his current popularity and status in Asia cannot be shaken, and many people say so, there is nothing wrong with that.

But in terms of age, he is much younger than Takuya Kimura.

This is equivalent to a senior praising him desperately and even showing some admiration, which is a very weird feeling.

But when he thought about the fact that this was Japan, Chen Yu felt it made sense.

After all, how does the saying go - knowing small etiquette but not great righteousness, being particular about small details but not great virtue, paying attention to trivial matters but neglecting integrity and shame, fearing power but not cherishing virtue, the strong will surely steal and invade, and the weak will surely be submissive!
Chen Yu now undoubtedly has a very high acting status in the whole of Asia.

Therefore, the other shortlisted male actors also appeared very humble.

They were nominated for the Best Actor award along with Chen Yu, and were obviously under a lot of pressure.

In the end, the male host did not keep the audience in suspense. After returning to the podium, he opened the beautiful letter that finally won the grand prize.

"The winner of the 30th Japan Academy Award for Best Actor is——"

His eyes suddenly turned towards Chen Yu, and then he said word by word: "Chen Yu, The Undertaker!"

"Congratulations, Yu-kun!"

"Please come up to the stage and receive your trophy!"

The host clapped his hands and motioned Chen Yu to come on stage.

Wow!
Many people at the table next to Chen Yu and in the audience all stood up, congratulating Chen Yu and applauding, giving Chen Yu the greatest respect.

Everyone looked at him with smiles and admiration.

Obviously, no one felt dissatisfied with winning this award.

Some even feel honored.

Winner of the Grand Slam Best Actor award at the three major European film festivals, Golden Globe Best Actor award, and nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor... Having such popular Asian stars come to Japan to attend their Academy Awards really gives the organizers enough face.

"Thank you!"

"thank you all!"

Chen Yu could only wave his hands modestly and smile at the people around him.

The appearance still needs to be done well.

For Chen Yu at the moment, this award is not just icing on the cake, but it is actually quite useful.

At the very least, the box office of "Departures" should be higher after its release in Japan.

clap clap clap!
Amid countless people standing and applauding, Chen Yu straightened his clothes, hugged everyone in the "Departures" crew one by one, and walked up to the podium step by step in a cool and elegant manner.

The emcee handed an ugly trophy to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu smiled and raised the spiral-step-shaped Japanese Best Actor trophy high above his head.

The first foreign Best Actor and Foreign Film Emperor in Japanese history won the award!

(End of this chapter)