Full-time actor

Chapter 623 [50] The first prize is so important!

On the evening of April 2006, 4, at the Hong Kong Hung Hom Stadium.

The Hong Kong Coliseum can be said to have witnessed the ups and downs of the Hong Kong entertainment industry over the years. Since the 14th Academy Awards, the award ceremony has been held here.

This year's 25th Academy Awards ceremony was of course no exception.

This was not Chen Yu's first time here. Strictly speaking, he was already very familiar with this place.

I have been to Hong Kong so many times, and it seems that I have been to the Hong Kong Coliseum the most, although I have never held a concert there.

clap clap clap!
The lights outside the stadium have been turned on, making the entire stadium look wide at the top and narrow at the bottom like a shining diamond or an inverted pyramid. It has 12500 seats, but there are no pillars inside the stadium. The design is unique in Hong Kong.

This year's Academy Awards is no longer a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the film, but rather a symbol of a new beginning.

The old replaces the new!

New movies, new era, new superstars...old movies, old era, those same old faces, nothing changes.

The serious sense of separation between the old and the new can be seen from the fans at the scene.

Early in the morning, a long red carpet had been laid out in front of the entrance of the Hong Kong Coliseum. Countless fans spontaneously stood on both sides, holding glow sticks and cheering signs in their hands, with names like Andy Lau, Leung Ka Fai, Aaron Kwok and so on.

But, today is different from the past.

Now, it is Chen Yu's world.

The word "yu" (better) stands out particularly brightly and noticeably among the crowds of fans cheering.

It occupies more than half.

Not only the support, but also the momentum and number of people are the greatest.

Fans stand in the best and most front position to give their favorite stars the greatest support.

It can be said that Hong Kong's entertainment industry has been on a downward trend, getting worse year by year, and fans no longer only like Hong Kong-produced movies.

Hollywood has begun to continuously impact all parts of the world.

Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Jackie Chan and others are the unchanging ones and are the absolute idols in their hearts, but they have been popular for too many years and every year it’s the same old faces.

And when a new idol comes, the pursuit of new things is human instinct.

Of course they still like these old people, but that doesn’t mean they can’t pursue new idols.

Over the years, the invasion of Japanese and Korean waves has made Hong Kong's entertainment industry very diversified, and the film industry has gradually come to an end, with only a few blockbuster films coming out every 1 to 2 years.

Unlike before and now, many films can be released in a year.

The sudden emergence of Chen Yu can be said to have brought new vitality to Hong Kong's entertainment industry... In later generations, any ugly or uncommon person can become a top star in Hong Kong, which shows the desire and expectation of Hong Kong locals for newcomers.

Now that Chen Yu has both strength and good looks, he can certainly replace him and become the new traffic king of this place.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry also seemed to be intentional and wanted to win him over and cooperate with him, so Chen Yu's popularity in Hong Kong is really increasing year by year.

……

A black Rolls-Royce was driving slowly on the road in front of the Hong Kong Coliseum. This car was provided by Chen Yu Hong Kong's advertising sponsor.

Jiang Zhiqiang also came this time and attended this year's Academy Awards with Zou Wenhuai.

Chen Yu visited both of them during the break of the roadshow two days ago.

At this year's Academy Awards, they will make the final appearance, ranking after the crews of this year's hotly-anticipated films "Election" and "Escape Plan"... Every Academy Awards is basically a grand event for the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and it can be said that it brings together all of Hong Kong's current superstars, bosses and behind-the-scenes people.

Every year is like a reunion, and 80% of the attendees are basically familiar with each other.

Just like Chen Yu, the outsider, in fact, he knew most of the people who came to participate in this year's Academy Awards. Many of them had communicated with him once or twice, and some of them had a good relationship with him.

Chen Yu and the crew of "The Expendables" were sitting in a Rolls-Royce, with the crew of "Initial D" and the team of "Departures" in front of them.

Chen Yu participated in all three movies. Funeral Director happened to be on roadshow in Hong Kong, so his participation was a disguised form of promotion.

This film has been shortlisted for this year's Best Asian Film and is highly likely to win the award.

Although the several films that compete with it are also very strong.

For example, "Kekexili", Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle", Hou Hsiao-hsien's "The Best of Times", and the Korean film "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance" nominated for the Venice Golden Lion, but "Departures" has already crushed the awards.

"Welcome everyone to the 25th Academy Awards red carpet ceremony!"

The host of the red carpet was Zeng Zhiwei's daughter Zeng Baoyi. She was introducing the list of guests attending tonight's Academy Awards ceremony. The lineup was even more luxurious than last year's Golden Horse Awards.

In addition to well-known directors such as Johnnie To, Wang Jin, and Xu Ho, what excites fans are probably the nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress.

However, Liang Jiahui was unable to attend the event as he had to perform in the stage play "Love in a Fallen City"!

This is the biggest regret.

Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Zhou Xun, Zhen Zidan, Zhang Aijia, Mo Wenwei... and Asia's little king Zhou Jielun also came.

This time, he was the guest of honor for the awards and performances.

After being interviewed, the stars walked into the stadium one by one.

Finally, Chen Yu and his party’s car slowly drove into the entrance of the Hong Kong Coliseum.

"Chen Yu——"

At this moment, the screams swept through like a storm, resounding throughout the entire red carpet ceremony.

The shouting before was already very enthusiastic, but compared with what is happening now, it is still nothing.

The entire Hung Hom Stadium seemed to be shaking, and countless vehicles and people along the street could hear the waves of "Chen Yu" one after another.

I guess the government’s nuisance complaint hotline will be flooded with calls tomorrow.

It is true that Chen Yu’s popularity is unparalleled in Hong Kong at the moment.

pat!

Chen Yu got out of the car in a formal suit, his well-groomed hair emitting a unique charm and temperament under the light.

The tailor-made Prada suit paired with high-end leather shoes exudes a sense of noble texture.

He stood there, responding to the calls from countless Hong Kong movie fans.

He is no longer the unknown person who first came to Hong Kong two years ago.

He is no longer the runner-up for Best Supporting Actor last year.

The phenomenal box office of "Escaping the Dark Knight" made him popular not only in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, but also throughout Asia.

"Brother Yu!!!"

"Chen Yu, give me an autograph!"

"Chen Yu——"

Countless fans were shouting and the lights were shining on him at the right time.

Chen Yu showed a charming smile, stretched out his hand to greet them, and after walking a few steps, he took the time to stop and sign autographs and take photos with the fans who were eagerly waiting on both sides.

"Ahhh!"

"Chen Yu signed my autograph and took a photo with me!"

“Woo woo ┭┮﹏┭┮!”

The fans who received the benefits were obviously very excited, and some of them burst into tears on the spot.

As for Ye Weixing and others, they could only serve as Chen Yu's background. After all, their fame in Hong Kong had just risen. Even though the host was introducing them, they still looked a little awkward.

Liu Yifei was also watching the live broadcast at this time.

Looking at the man in the camera who was surrounded by stars, it seemed that under the brilliant lights, there was no blind spot on his body, and he looked very handsome and calm.

She had a deep feeling of what a magnificent transformation Chen Yu had accomplished in just a few short years.

It took less than 4 years for the song to go from being unknown to becoming popular all over Hong Kong.

She finally saw realistically how popular Chen Yu was in Hong Kong.

Fortunately, Chen Yu and the main creators of "Escape Plan" walked onto the red carpet together, which avoided some awkward silence.

Chen Yu high-fived fans along the way, listened to the cheers of the crowd, and finally reached the end of the red carpet.

"Chen Yu, the best actor!"

"The best actor!"

"The best actor——"

I don't know who shouted, but then everyone in the audience started shouting in unison.

The tones were surprisingly consistent, causing all the movie stars who entered the venue to turn their heads.

This momentum is truly unmatched!

When they saw it was Chen Yu, they were all relieved. After all, Chen Yu's fame in Hong Kong is probably far inferior to that of Stephen Chow and Jacky Cheung, let alone several new generation idols such as Nicholas Tse and Edison Chen.

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Chen Yu, Ye Weixing and others quickly signed their names on the red curtain, then turned around to take a photo with the photographer, and once again bowed to some fans who had come from afar. Only then were they invited to sit beside the hosts.

Chen Yu is the hot favorite for tonight's Academy Awards, and the hosts obviously won't miss the opportunity to tease him.

"Brother Yu, are you confident about winning the Best Actor award tonight?"

Zeng Baoyi asked an extremely sharp question as soon as he opened his mouth, which made all the fans of Chen Yu in the audience cheer.

Chen Yu could have anticipated this question. He glanced at a Mercedes-Benz that drove onto the red carpet. It was the crew of "Underworld". Johnnie To and others were sitting in that car. He smiled and said, "I definitely have confidence, but being nominated is already a very happy thing. No matter what, I will do my best!"

"The next question is from a fan. You and Liu Yifei have always had a good relationship. Do you have any plans to take it a step further?"

Zeng Baoyi seemed not to want to let Chen Yu go, and asked some personal questions in a gossipy manner.

"not yet!"

Chen Yu politely accepted the questioning. Ye Weixing and Wu Jing were both interrogated. The heroine Jiang Yilang did not come, otherwise she would have been questioned as well. After all, Jiang Wen is also very famous in Hong Kong.

After watching Johnnie To and others step onto the red carpet, the hosts let go of Chen Yu and others and prepared to receive the next group of people.

"Huh... these Hong Kong hosts are so gossipy!"

"Are you asking about marriage in this kind of situation?"

Wu Jing was a little depressed. Just now, the female host asked him how old he was and whether he was married, which made Ye Weixing and Chen Yu almost laugh out loud.

In fact, Wu Jing has dressed up, but he still looks young, and with his "Shamat" hairstyle, people who don't know him would think he is only in his twenties. In fact, he is in his early thirties, but he is indeed an old actor.

This time he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Taken", and his fame gradually emerged in Hong Kong.

It’s a pity that he is under contract. Chen Yu really wants to sign him, but the penalty for breach of contract is a bit high, so it’s not worth it at the moment.

If we need him to play a leading role someday, it won’t be too late to recruit him then.

……

Several people walked into the stadium, and looking around, they saw only familiar faces.

They have left countless memories of youth for the mainland audience.

For those born in the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong films are an indelible mark of the youth of these two generations.

I don’t know how many children would imitate the moves in martial arts movies after watching them, and how many children would imagine themselves to be great heroes in the world after watching martial arts movies. Some even hide in their beds to watch horror movies, and immediately cover their heads when they encounter scary scenes. They would scare themselves when walking at night and run wildly in the dark streets.

This is a sign of the times. Today in 2006, this sign is already covered with dust, but when people sort out the old things in their hearts, they will still smile knowingly.

Youth is destined to be gone forever, but these two generations will still be grateful to Hong Kong films, and thank these actors for enriching the boring time at that time.

In fact, as non-local actors, Chen Yu and his team were mostly unfamiliar.

These Hong Kong bigwigs had already sat down and were chatting happily with each other, so they didn't feel comfortable stepping forward to say hello.

However, a few sharp-eyed people still saw him.

"Brother Yu?"

This group of Hong Kong artists stood up at once and became suddenly enthusiastic towards Chen Yu and Wu Jing. Whenever they passed by them, they would stop and either hug them or greet them jokingly.

This is Chen Yu’s current status in Hong Kong, which he has achieved through his acting skills, works and box office.

Snapped!
After a while, the lights in the Red Square dimmed, and the originally noisy stands suddenly became quiet.

Everyone knows that the award ceremony... is about to begin.

As the passionate music started, a beautiful Cantonese voice reached everyone's ears.

"25 years ago, the Hong Kong Film Awards and I came into this world together. Today, years later, the Awards have witnessed the glorious years of the Hong Kong film industry, and I have also been fortunate to participate in different types of films and personally experience the joys and sorrows of the world of light and shadow!"

"In the days ahead, I hope I can thrive together with the Academy Awards and shine even brighter!"

Gillian Chung, dressed in a gorgeous evening gown, slowly walked from the aisle to the stage, opening the curtain of the 25th Academy Awards.

At present, the incident has not happened yet, and Mr. Edison Chen and several of his close comrades are still very popular.

Every Academy Awards has a female film ambassador to light the torch of the film festival.

"Twenty-five years of passion for the film industry, with brilliant achievements as witnesses, we invite Ms. Gillian Chung, the Hong Kong Film Awards ambassador, to light the torch for us..."

Snapped!
Gillian Chung placed her hand on a round lampshade in front of her, and then a ball of sparks suddenly appeared on the giant pillars on both sides of the stage, and the Olympic flame ceremony was officially over.

"This year marks the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. In the past 24 years, a total of 400 awards have been presented, and more than 200 filmmakers have won awards on stage..."

A past journey of the Academy Awards is presented on the stage.

Every film festival has a program that recalls the past and cherishes the present, and the Hong Kong Film Awards is no exception. Highlight clips of Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat, Li Lianjie and others are replayed on the stage again and again.

There is even a shot of Chen Yu in "Kung Fu". Don't underestimate this fleeting scene. The fact that he can be put together with the people mentioned above is enough to show the recognition of him by the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

This is the glorious record of the Academy Awards in the past, with the images of the winning actors being projected on the stage one after another.

Zhang Guorong, Stephen Chow... The footage of each person winning the award was recorded.

Of course the one who had the most records was Cheng Long. A set of movements he made when he was filming were specially choreographed on the stage, which made Cheng Long, who was sitting in the audience, burst into tears.

"Is the wire ready?"

"All right!"

"Trampoline...explosion..."

"All right!"

"Turn on, start!"

……

After a short show, two hosts and emcees came to the stage.

Zeng Zhiwei, Mao Shunjun...the two are frequent guests at the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, and they are also actors. Now they are just guest appearances.

"Hello everyone!"

Zeng Zhiwei bowed to everyone, and Mao Shunjun next to him also bowed his head with a smile.

"Welcome everyone to the big family of the Hong Kong Film Awards. Tonight is a very special day because it is the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Awards..."

"Yes!"

Mao Shunjun and Zeng Zhiwei interacted with each other, and then the nomination for the first award began.

Best action design!
Chen Yu was fortunate to be shortlisted.

"Nominees for the 25th Academy Awards for Best Action Design are—"

Zhen Zidan "SPL"

Liu Jialiang, Dong Wei, Xiong Xinxin, "Seven Swords"

Cheng Long, "Myth"

Chen Yu: The Solitary Rescue

Yuan Heping and Jet Li in "Huo Yuanjia"

……

Looking at the nomination for Best Action Design displayed on the big screen, Chen Yu leaned forward slightly.

This award is actually very valuable in the Hong Kong and Taiwan Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards.

On the contrary, in China, the most criticized thing about the Golden Rooster Awards is the lack of several awards that have made great contributions to movies, such as action design, visual design, costumes, etc., so it is reasonable for it to be frequently criticized by netizens.

Too literary, condescending, decadent, old-fashioned...the so-called movies seem to be just a certain model in their eyes.

The fact that "The Wandering Earth 2" did not win any awards for special effects, etc., shows that the Golden Rooster Awards are not keeping up with the times at all.

It can be solved by adding a few awards and holding a meeting. Either they have never thought about it or they don't want to give it.

However, even though Chen Yu complained in his heart, he also knew that it was indeed a bit difficult to get that group of people to reform.

“Who will receive this award?”

The people in charge of presenting the awards were Hong Jingbao and Zheng Zeshi, who worked in unison to introduce the nominated candidates.

Everyone who was nominated together with Chen Yu is not an easy person to deal with.

Cheng Long, Liu Jialiang and Zhen Zidan, which one of them has not been a martial arts director for many years?
What’s more, there is also Mr. Ba, who is the best martial arts director in the world.

So, no matter who wins this award, there is nothing to complain about.

The street fight between Zhen Zidan and Wu Jing in "SPL" was even hailed as a masterpiece; although Cheng Long is old, his appeal is still there.

As for Liu Jialiang, "Hung Hei-gun", "Drunken Master" series, and "Chinese Husband" are all his masterpieces as a director and martial arts choreographer.

The fighting scenes in "Seven Swords" are also quite exciting.

The fighting scenes in Ba Ye's "Huo Yuanjia" are also remarkable.

So when the nomination for this award came out, the whole audience fell silent.

No one expected that the first award would be so shocking.

Everyone is looking forward to the final prize!

"The winner of this year's Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Action Design is——"

Hong Jingbao's status in the martial arts world is obvious. He himself is a martial artist. He opened the envelope and looked at the name on it. He couldn't help but glance at Zheng Zeshi next to him.

Fat Cat Zheng Zeshi smiled and started clapping.

Then the two of them looked in the direction of Chen Yu and said in unison: "Solo Rescue" -"

"Chen Yu!"

(End of this chapter)