Berlin Film Festival Best Actor Wins Silver Bear

The host stood on the stage, announcing the next award.

"Next up is the Best New Actor award. The nominees are Cui Lin from 'Beijing Bicycle' and Zhang Zhen from 'Love You Love Me'..."

Zhou Yan noticed that Cui Lin was visibly nervous.

Besides Cui Lin, Zhang Zhen, on the other side, also sat up straight.

Zhang Zhen debuted very early. Compared to the unknown Cui Lin, Zhang Zhen had already been nominated for Best Actor at the 28th Golden Horse Awards. Although he did not win the award, his talent was evident to all.

Therefore, it is understandable that Cui Lin is not as good as Zhang Zhen.

Zhang Zhen looked tense, staring intently at the stage.

Although he has received honors, they are only Chinese-language awards. For the Berlin Film Festival, he is undoubtedly a newcomer.

"Why isn't my name on it?" Zhou Yan was a little confused; this didn't make sense.

Did I lose my award?

Or rather...

In an instant, Zhou Yan thought of another possibility.

That means your award has improved.

So the award simply disappeared.

Zhou Yan was instantly overjoyed.

With my abilities, it's impossible for me to get nothing.

In other words... he is about to pursue an even more important award.

Zhou Yan instantly thought of an award, and his heart began to pound uncontrollably.

"Lin cui," the award presenter announced Cui Lin's name.

Cui Lin's face was full of surprise; he never expected that he could beat Zhang Zhen and win this award.

Cui Lin stood up and hugged Wang Xiaoshuai, Gao Yuanyuan, and Zhou Yan before walking onto the stage.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Zhou Yan beside her and whispered to comfort him, "It's okay, we'll try harder next time."

Gao Yuanyuan was afraid that Zhou Yan would be disappointed.

After all, he didn't win the Best New Actor award.

"It's nothing," Zhou Yan said with a faint smile.

Gao Yuanyuan didn't say anything, but held Zhou Yan's hand.

Gao Yuanyuan's hands were very warm, as if she wanted to pass on her warmth to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan held the other person's hand tightly, feeling their affection.

Because she didn't speak English and was nervous, Cui Lin only said thank you before walking off the stage.

Zhou Yan stood up and hugged Cui Lin again.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you," Cui Lin said with a happy smile.

Although it was just a certificate, it was the highest honor he had ever received.

Next, the organizers presented the Best New Actress Award to Angelica Lee for "Love You Love Me," and the Blue Angel Award for Best European Film to "Intimacy," among others.

The awards are presented one after another, and they are all quite prestigious.

Wang Xiaoshuai lost the Silver Bear for Best Director to Lin Zhengsheng's "Love You Love Me".

Zhou Yan could see the disappointment in Wang Xiaoshuai's eyes.

That makes sense, considering it's the Silver Bear Award.

Which director doesn't care?

Wang Xiaoshuai forced a smile, but only he knew the disappointment in his heart.

"Next, we will be presenting the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor," the host announced, revealing the shortlist.

These include Zhou Yan in "Beijing Bicycle" and Benicio Del Toro in "Traffic".

"Sure enough," Zhou Yan perked up instantly, gripping Gao Yuanyuan's left hand tightly.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Zhou Yan, her heart also tightening with nervousness.

"God bless, God bless, this award must be Zhou Yan's, it must be his."

"I'll do anything to help Zhou Yan win the award."

Gao Yuanyuan prayed in her heart that Zhou Yan would win the award, and was even willing to give up her own life.

Gao Yuanyuan's desire at this moment was so strong that she was even more nervous than Zhou Yan himself.

She really didn't want to see Zhou Yan's disappointed expression again.

At the same time, the award presenter walked up, and it was Gong Li.

As for the other one, Zhou Yan did not know him.

The two men held the envelopes, politely deferring to each other.

In the end, it was Gong Li who opened the envelope.

Gong Li stared at the name on the list, her eyes widening instantly, her expression momentarily blank.

But soon, a smile bloomed on her face.

"The winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 51st Berlin International Film Festival is..." Gong Li looked around and then turned to Zhou Yan.

In that instant, Zhou Yan had a gut feeling that it was himself.

"Zhou Yan!" Gong Li announced loudly.

"YES!" Zhou Yan could no longer contain his excitement and exhilaration, and he clenched his fist fiercely.

"That's great!" Gao Yuanyuan jumped up excitedly, looking at Zhou Yan with a face full of excitement.

"Zhou Yan, you've won an award."

Gao Yuanyuan was very happy.

I'm even happier and more excited than if I had won the award myself.

"Yes, I won an award," Zhou Yan stood up and hugged Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Cui Lin.

"Congratulations, Zhou Yan," Cui Lin said, his tone a mixture of blessing and envy.

"You're pretty good, kid, winning such a big prize."

"A nineteen-year-old Berlin Film Festival Best Actor, not bad," Wang Xiaoshuai said with a big smile.

Although he didn't win the Silver Bear for Best Director, his leading actor did win the Silver Bear for Best Actor.

He himself has produced a "Berlin Film Festival Best Actor".

"Thank you," Zhou Yan said as she walked onto the stage and hugged Gong Li and another award presenter.

The Silver Bear for Best Actor comes with both a certificate and a trophy.

Zhou Yan took the silver bear from Gong Lijie's hands.

"Congratulations on becoming a Best Actor," Gong Li said with a smile.

"I also want to thank Sister Gong Li," Zhou Yan said gratefully.

"Let's get together after we get back to China."

"Okay," Zhou Yan said without refusing.

Next is the acceptance speech segment.

Zhou Yan prepared a thank-you speech.

"First of all, I would like to thank the Berlin Film Festival jury for their recognition. Without you, I would not have received this award." Ultimately, this award was also voted on.

"Secondly, I want to thank director Wang Xiaoshuai, all the behind-the-scenes staff of 'Beijing Bicycle,' Cui Lin, Gao Yuanyuan, and Sister Zhou Xun who is far away in China. Thank you for your guidance and hard work, which made me and Xiaojian feel like one."

"Finally, I want to thank my country for its strong support of the film industry; I want to thank my alma mater, Beijing Film Academy, for the support of the teachers and leaders who helped me complete the filming; I want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, thank you!" Zhou Yan bowed to the crowd below.

As he finished speaking, Zhou Yan raised the Silver Bear Award high and shouted:

"This trophy belongs to all of us."

(This trophy belongs to all of us)

After Zhou Yan finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted.

Gao Yuanyuan, Cui Lin, and others didn't understand, but seeing others clapping, they joined in.

Everyone looked at Zhou Yan on the stage, who was full of vigor and charisma.

At that moment, looks and figure seemed unimportant; Zhou Yan's charisma transformed her into a succubus, and with the influence of her strong luck, she radiated boundless charm.

Gao Yuanyuan's eyes were filled with admiration, and the eyes of many women and actresses at the awards ceremony shone.

Even some male celebrities couldn't help but exclaim – she's really too charming.

The heads of brands like LV, Prada, and Givenchy are kicking themselves.

The Dior executive grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth.

……

Zhou Yan stepped off the stage with light steps.

At that moment, he somewhat understood Meng Jiao's line: "Riding a horse in the spring breeze, one can see all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day."

Zhou Yan returned to his seat, while Wang Xiaoshuai and Gao Yuanyuan held the Silver Bear trophy with great delight.

Cui Lin looked on with envy.

However, he was not jealous of Zhou Yan, because he knew that he was indeed inferior to Zhou Yan.

Aside from Zhou Yan, the most excited person at the scene was undoubtedly the domestic reporters.

They never imagined that they would be able to witness the "coronation of a new emperor" on site.

Moreover, he is a new emperor who is only nineteen years old.

The future is limitless.

The group immediately made phone calls to relay the message back to China.