Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 471 - 472: Eyes Have Spirituality

Chapter 471: Chapter 472: Eyes Have Spirituality

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Huang Jingzhi expressed his utmost agreement, "Right, that’s what I think too, so even though my foreign language skills are terrible, I’ve also decided to use original voice dubbing."

"However, using the original voice has a downside; if your dubbing is not good enough or not up to standard, fans might criticize you. They’d say, ’If you can’t do it, why force yourself? You should have used a professional voice actor from the start.’"

"So, using the original voice also carries risks. Don’t be too nervous. If it doesn’t work out, you can still turn to professionals for help. Besides, there’s plenty of time. It’s still not too late even if the dubbing is completed by January. I see that you’ve been working hard on the filming. Make sure you balance work and rest and don’t push yourself too hard."

He Jinxia responded humbly, "The senior is right."

He Sheng said, "We were called by the director because they were afraid you might have difficulty acting against a green screen, but now it seems we were worried for nothing."

A relaxed smile spread across his face as he teased, "Given the rate of your acting progress, forget two days; you might finish shooting today. Your acting skills are excellent. The younger generation is indeed formidable!"

He Jinxia shook her head, a gentle smile on her face, "Acting is profound, and I have a long way to go. I need to learn a lot more from my seniors."

This response neither excessively belittled herself nor did it snub the senior’s face.

Huang Jingzhi and He Sheng both nodded involuntarily. They liked such actors—neither arrogant nor lacking in spirit. This was what the new generation of actors should be like.

After pondering for a moment, He Sheng asked, "Do you have time to do promotion in January? If not, February is also fine."

He Jinxia shook her head regretfully, "I have to start shooting for another drama in January. The shoot is estimated to last three months."

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret also appeared on He Sheng’s face, "Then it can’t be helped. I was thinking of having you join the promotions. Now it seems that’s not possible."

Huang Jingzhi smiled slightly, "There will be other chances in the future."

He Jinxia’s eyes lit up as she nodded and said, "Yes, there will be other opportunities. I’m really looking forward to working with both of you seniors!"

After chatting for a while, He Jinxia was called away by her assistant to continue filming.

Huang Jingzhi and He Sheng stood watching her, whispering to each other, "She has a spark, very impressive."

"Yes, those eyes are very attractive and expressive. Her range of roles could be broader; her face won’t limit her, she is highly malleable."

He Jinxia has a classic oval face, phoenix eyes, a properly proportioned nose, and cherry-like lips.

Since her debut, the most memorable role she played was a supporting female character. Even though the role was a hit, because it was just a supporting role, her image didn’t become overly stereotyped.

Many new stars have breakout roles in blockbuster shows right after debuting, creating an image so deeply rooted in the audience’s mind that later roles struggle to break free from it, making transformations particularly difficult. He Jinxia, however, did not have this problem.

Strictly speaking, her face could allow her to play villains as well as heroes, making her highly versatile.

In "Crash Through the World," the role she took on as a last-minute replacement later, out of necessity, married an unattractive but wealthy merchant.

When the couple stood together, one glance was enough for people to assume she married for money.

The character had depth. She wasn’t good, but not bad either. It was a breakthrough for He Jinxia in terms of image, as she had never played this type of role before.

People always associate first loves with beauty, and the drama did the same. However, a twist was later introduced that left the audience feeling bittersweet and somewhat regretful.

After all, is there anything truly beautiful about people? No one is perfect—such a thing does not exist. We’re all common folk; nobody lives a life more noble than another’s.

He Sheng, seemingly struck by a thought, looked up at He Jinxia and said somewhat gravely, "If she’s nominated for that drama in Berlin and her acting during the shoot is similar to what it’s like now, I think there’s a good chance she’ll win an award."

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Huang Jingzhi’s complexion shifted ever so slightly.

He Sheng had more experience than him, had made more films, and had even been shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival multiple times. Although he had never won the festival’s top prize, the Golden Bear Award, he had collected plenty of other awards, big and small.

That’s why he had a good understanding of the criteria Berlin jurors used to evaluate films, and his judgment was sharper than his own.

With He Sheng speaking so confidently now, it was clear that he saw a good chance for He Jinxia to win an award.

Huang Jingzhi’s eyes grew complicated as he spoke in a hurried tone, "If they really win an award, the production crew and director will be over the moon. This film is likely to rise to a new level."

His voice had a tinge of envy. That was Berlin, after all, the cinematic pantheon in the hearts of countless filmmakers and actors!

He had been in the industry for so many years, starting from TV dramas, incrementally gaining experience until he transitioned to becoming a film person in the last two years, yet even now, he had not touched Berlin.

He Jinxia had just debuted a year ago, and she already had such resources and luck. How could he not feel envious?

Patting his shoulder, He Sheng offered some words of comfort, "Crash Through the World isn’t half bad, and there are three more film festivals this year. We could perhaps aim for the Venice Film Festival."

The Venice Film Festival awards are in August, and the films aren’t due until May. "Crash Through the World" could only apply for this film festival; the others were out of reach.

Huang Jingzhi shook his head slightly, a bitter smile crossing his face, "Let’s hope."

Once again, he turned his head to look at He Jinxia, his heart filled with amazement. Entertainment circle, entertainment circle, where fortunes differ greatly among its people - it truly is an age of luck!

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He Jinxia performed smoothly, saving the day after just one day of shooting, successfully becoming a replacement and completed all the retakes of her scenes.

This was connected to both the small number of scenes she had and the fact that she performed well, which made the process efficient.

After completing the film, He Jinxia began to retreat into her home, living a comfortable, languid, and dissolute happy life.

She had thought about going to Sheng Yan to discuss acting and learn some experience from him, but when she got back, she found out he was off filming as well.

After learning more, He Jinxia realized that Sheng Yan was shooting a New Year’s film, and she felt a bit puzzled: Since when was Sheng Yan so diligent?

Fortunately, Sheng Yan was only making a special cameo appearance, showing his face for just a few minutes, with only a few lines to say. He stayed on set for two days before returning.

Originally, he was supposed to stay for just one day, but he continued to stay for an additional day because the director was so enthusiastic that he wanted Sheng Yan to stay and give some guidance to the talented actors in the crew.

The New Year’s film he was making a cameo in was directed by a seasoned filmmaker. New generation directors might be intimidated by Sheng Yan’s fame and aloofness, but aging directors would not.

They all treated Sheng Yan as their junior, not as an outsider, pulling him into heart-to-heart conversations the second they saw him, discussing what outstanding films there were that year, talking about the future trends in cinema, talking about new filming techniques...

Of course, according to Zhang Ming’s shrewd analysis, those aging directors were actually cunning foxes; their eagerness to interact with Sheng Yan wasn’t solely based on seeing him as a beloved junior. It also had to do with Sheng Yan’s role as the powerholder behind the scenes at Tonghua Entertainment.

Sheng Yan’s identity was no secret to top-tier stars, even less so to aging directors.

And since Tonghua Entertainment was fond of investing in films, the directors saw it as a treasure trove. Developing a good relationship with Sheng Yan could mean more accessible investments for their future projects, right?

Therefore, without a doubt, each time he stayed on set, it tended to be longer than planned.