On the evening of June 28, the 29th Shanghai TV Festival hosted the 2024 Magnolia Awards Ceremony. Many films and talented actors were honored. As predicted, Wong Kar Wai’s “Blossoms Shanghai” swept the awards, winning five categories: Best Actor (Hu Ge), Best TV Series, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography.
Magnolia Awards 2024 Highlights:
- Best TV Series: Blossoms Shanghai
- Best Director: Xin Shuang (The Long Season)
- Best Actress: Zhou Xun (Imperfect Victim)
- Best Actor: Hu Ge (Blossoms Shanghai)
- Best Supporting Actor: Ning Li (Ripe Town)
- Best Supporting Actress: Jiang Yan (Always On the Move)
Hu Ge, a native of Shanghai, was a favorite for Best Actor, marking his second win after “Nirvana in Fire.” His co-star, Tang Yan, also a Shanghai native, was a fan favorite for Best Actress after landing the role of a lifetime as Miss Wang and delivering an award-worthy performance, which is why many felt it’s a pity she didn’t win. Instead, the award went to Zhou Xun for “Imperfect Victim.” It’s also her second Best Actress win after “Red Sorghum.” Some were surprised Wong Kar Wai didn’t win Best Director, but his influence on the show was undeniable as it won Best TV Series.
Xin Shuang won Best Director for “The Long Season,” which was also a very strong contender this awards season. Ning Li won Best Supporting Actor for “Ripe Town,” and Jiang Yan took Best Supporting Actress for “Always On the Move.”
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Anon
Hu Ge is over-rated as a “best actor”. He is very good actor but there are others who acts better than him. A number of his performance in past drama works (other than NIF) were just meh.
XZF
I agreed with you on that. Blossom Shanghai is overated also.
Saya
Your fave is also one of the most overrated chinese actors out there. Both in looks and talent. LOL.
Andy
Xiao Zhan Fan? He is very very overhyped. He is just a decent actor but you think he is great 😂😂😂
Go cry a river!
Another Anon.
@XZF If your standard is Xiao Zhan, I will laugh. But if he is not your standard, I will apologize. Xiao Zhan is not yet a truly good actor. He acts fine in certain dramas, average in others.
Saya
If he is actually a very good actor, you shouldn’t suffer because he is overrated. LOL. You’re acknowledging that he has enough acting talent, so to have the buzz he has, it’s preferable that it’s on him and not on another untalented actor. Lol, get your head on straight.
Another anon.
@Anon How is he overrated when you have writed that he is a very good actor? He would be overrated if he did not know how to act good. Naturally there are better actors than him in the industry but they won’t erase the fact that Hu Ge is still a good actor. Tell me who your favorites are and I’ll tell you who you are 😉