" Blossoms ", a high-profile drama, came to an end just twenty days ago. However, the changes in the entertainment industry are far from calming down. In fact, a dispute between right and wrong concerning the "Three Beauties of Flowers" is surging undercurrents, pushing the cruel truth of the entertainment industry into the public eye again.
What kind of controversy caused these three glamorous actresses in "Flowers" to fall into the whirlpool of public opinion? Is it the intrigue in the vanity fair, or the unspoken rules in the entertainment industry?
Behind the flowers, who is the ferryman?
When the hype for "Flowers" swept across, the publicity campaign was as dazzling as flowers in full bloom, and people couldn't help but think of the driving force behind it - director Wong Kar-wai.
This film master’s first TV series naturally put in all his efforts and left no room for error. Under the brilliance of this drama, a name that seemed to have nothing to do with the plot was accidentally involved - Wang Chuanjun .
Speaking of the relationship between Wang Chuanjun and Wong Kar-wai, it has to be traced back to 2016's "The Ferryman". At that time, Wang Chuanjun openly expressed his dissatisfaction with this work, causing the outside world to speculate whether he had offended the great director.
After all, Wong Kar-wai is filming a Shanghai-themed TV series this time, and as a native Shanghainese, Wang Chuanjun should be the first choice actor.
However, in the face of various speculations and doubts from the outside world, the two parties chose to remain silent. At the same time, the popularity of the three heroines of "Flowers" - Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei - has continued to rise and has become the focus of the audience's attention. Their appearance seemed to have relieved Wang Chuanjun invisibly, and also allowed him to escape from the storm.
In order to maintain the high popularity of the series, the crew of "Flowers" also specially shot a set of posters for these three heroines. This undoubtedly makes them the biggest winners, and they can take advantage of the bonuses. But as the saying goes, "people are famous for their right and wrong." Sometimes if you take too many bonuses, it will inevitably attract some criticism.
Xin Zhilei: A counterattack goddess with a cold appearance, winning people's hearts with her strength
When it comes to Xin Zhilei, do you think of that slightly cold face, like the one she always carries in variety shows? Yes, the impression Xin Zhilei left on the outside world was not that people-friendly. In front of the camera, she always seemed a little condescending, and her interactions with other guests also revealed an aura of "you don't deserve it."
But did you know? Xin Zhilei's coldness was not her original intention. In the fame and fortune fair of the entertainment industry, she was once unable to save the lives of her loved ones because her pockets were empty.
Her helplessness and despair made her deeply understand the importance of money. This also became the reason why she always seemed to work extra hard and desperately in her career in the future.
However, the appearance of "Flowers" is like a beam of warm light, illuminating the softness deep in Xin Zhilei's heart. In this work, she shows a different side of herself than before, allowing people to see her inner kindness and persistence. It turns out that she is not a profit-seeking person, but a girl who works hard in the entertainment industry and hopes to give her family a better life.
Xin Zhilei’s counterattack did not stop there. Not only does she continue to break through herself in acting, she also has unique insights into role selection.
She is not limited to the halo of the protagonist. As long as the supporting role is attractive enough, she will take it without hesitation. This kind of awe for the role and love for the acting career have gradually made her stand out in the entertainment industry.
Now Xin Zhilei is no longer the aloof goddess image. She has used her own strength and actions to prove that she is an actor worthy of respect and love. The constant influx of fashion resources and film and television resources is the best reward for her efforts.
Tang Yan's three years of sharpening her sword, the persistence and transformation behind "Flowers"
On the stage of Weibo Night, Tang Yan was like a flower in full bloom, eye-catching and dazzling. The camera follows her closely, and her every smile becomes the focus.This is in sharp contrast to Tang Yan, who was left out in the cold.
At that time, she was questioned because she had no new works for a long time, and she was even turned away by the organizer because she was a few minutes late. Now, she has made a gorgeous turn with the movie "Flowers", allowing people to see the persistence and hard work behind her.
I think back then, during the filming of "Flowers", Tang Yan actually shot more than 80 times in order to get the best effect from an action scene. This ultimate pursuit of performance and professionalism make people admire her professionalism.
However, such efforts did not pay off immediately. For three years, she faced misunderstandings and doubts from the outside world, and was even labeled as "unambitious".
During that time, other big names born after 1985 such as Zhao Liying, Yang Mi, etc. were constantly rising in their careers, with new dramas coming one after another, but Tang Yan seemed to disappear in the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry. Faced with such a gap, she chose silence and persistence, and used practical actions to prove her worth.
Now, with the success of "Flowers", Tang Yan finally has a wonderful turnaround. Her superb acting skills in the play were recognized and appreciated by the audience, and also allowed people to see her strength and potential as an actor. This drama not only allowed Tang Yan to regain the spring of her career, but also improved her status in the entertainment industry.
Ma Yili's road to "Flowers": From the controversy of "pretending to be young" to the return of strength
When the popularity of "Flowers" swept across, Ma Yili's name once again became the focus of attention. But this time, unlike usual, the audience praised her outstanding performance, as if all the controversy had disappeared.
Looking back not long ago, Ma Yili was criticized for her performance in "Dragon City" and was accused of "forcibly pretending to be young", but now she has completely turned around with her superb acting skills in "Flowers".
At that time, Ma Yili, 46 years old, tried a role that was not consistent with her age in "Dragon City". The efforts of trimming bangs and ten-level microdermabrasion turned out to be a failure in the eyes of the audience.
The complexity of the plot and the entangled relationships between the characters made this drama leave a bad impression on the audience. In the face of doubts and criticism from the outside world, Ma Yili chose to remain silent, but her inner reluctance and struggle can be imagined.
However, just when people thought she would sink, Ma Yili returned magnificently with "Flowers". In this drama, she no longer "forced herself to be young", but used her acting skills and strength to fully demonstrate the charm and depth of the character.
As the boss lady of Shanghai, every look and every movement of her is full of charm and stories. The audience marveled at her transformation and progress, and expressed their apologies for her previous remarks.
This comeback battle not only allowed Ma Yili to regain the love and respect of the audience, but also allowed her to shine again in her acting career. And behind all this is her persistent pursuit and unremitting efforts in acting. As she said in an interview: "I have been working hard to improve my acting skills, hoping to bring more different roles and feelings to the audience."
Of course, this victory did not make Ma Yili forget her original intention and responsibility . As a mother, she always puts her daughter's growth and education first.
No matter how busy she is on the set, she will still take time to pay attention to her daughter's news and notices from the school. Her motherly love and sense of responsibility also infected those around her, and the director was full of praise for her.
Today, Ma Yili lives a more confident and calm life. She no longer dwells on past controversies and failures but bravely faces future challenges. After "Flowers", her life seems to have ushered in a new spring. We look forward to her continuing to bring us more exciting characters and stories in the days to come.
As for "Flowers", the other actors in the drama performed equally well. But no matter what, Ma Yili's turnaround show us the power of strength and hard work.
This also reminds us that when facing difficulties and setbacks, we might as well stick to our beliefs and work hard to improve ourselves. One day we will have our own spring.
