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[阿金💜🖤💜🖤 @ajinde_iye]

Yang Zi's speech, makeup and her rendition of the magnolia awards OST 《歌声与微笑》is now popular on douyin

#YangZi

[阿金💜🖤💜🖤 @ajinde_iye]

Since the WeChat Index revision, reaching 100M has become much harder. Yet #YangZi not only recorded this year's highest celebrity WeChat Index at 300M+, she has also remained above 100M for five consecutive days 🔥

[Yang Zi ♡ @zimiyangzi]

260627 Post by a Weibo entertainment commentator on why so many passersby feel deeply moved when #YangZi won the Magnolia Award for Best Actress:

She epitomizes the countless hardworking individuals who must repeatedly prove themselves just to secure the rewards that should have been theirs all along.

Yang Zi was a promising talent—a potential "Qing Yi" (serious mainstream actress) —who found herself at a pivotal moment in time, only to be constrained by the era's prevailing trends. Fortunately, the peak of the internet traffic era coincided with her rise (or rather, the rise of the "post-90s generation" actresses. It is a pity that, just as the industry was enjoying its peak boom, the prevailing market environment did not align with the career trajectory of an actress truly suited for the "Qing Yi" path—roles demanding gravitas and substantial acting prowess.

Even as a child, she could hold her own against veteran actors in sitcoms, delivering an outstanding performance in *Battle of Changsha* at a young age. While many claim that today’s young actresses lack the award-worthy works that defined the stars of the "post-75" and "post-80" generations in their early twenties, Yang Zi had already made a lasting impression in serious drama by the age of 19.

However, after she turned 19, the Chinese entertainment industry entered a phase driven aggressively by the "traffic" (viral popularity) effect. At that point, the debate over whether she should aim for the "Qing Yi" path (serious, acting-focused roles) became secondary; survival—avoiding being discarded by the market—had to come first. Facing this divergent career path, Yang Zi forged ahead, repeatedly proving herself time and again:

Does an actor known for serious acting skills tarnish their reputation by starring in a costume idol drama? Not necessarily. “Ashes of Love” became a benchmark classic in the genre—a genre often plagued by low-quality productions that are beyond saving. Yet, it emerged as a stunning work where the female lead’s acting prowess truly stole the show.

Are contemporary romances considered "fluffier" or less substantial than costume romances? After all, aren't contemporary romances usually just vehicles for up-and-coming stars to burnish their resumes? Yet, “Go Go Squid!” defied this trope; it seamlessly integrated inspirational themes and a fresh, modern backdrop, while the lead actors’ performances imbued the entire series with genuine charm.

Could a story based on such an old IP feel outdated no matter how it’s performed today? Not necessarily—it depends on the actor. The original novel “Lost You Forever” (Chang Xiang Si) is quite old, yet did that hinder the portrayal of the character Xiao Yao?

Can an actor gain a fanbase by starring in a drama with an ensemble cast and an "ordinary" character role? Yes—look at Qiu Yingying. Would the transition from costume idol dramas to grounded historical dramas be jarring? No—look at He Weifang.

When Yang Zi was in her twenties, she faced a market dominated by established A-list actresses in serious dramas and the "post-85 generation" stars anchoring costume idol dramas; meanwhile, the fan culture was overwhelmingly focused on male idols, leaving most actresses born in the 90s to play second-fiddle "supporting roles" merely to prop up male traffic stars.
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[MoonSilva @zizihfrbe]

‼️A quick clarification about the STVF

1. Submission
TV dramas eligible for submission must have aired between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. Born to Be Alive aired from January 30 to February 15, 2026 making it it eligible for submission.

[🦇Kyoong BAT🦇 @Hlkpk77ia]

It still makes me cry to see this happy moment for #YangZi 😭😍
Can you all see how happy the director #LiXue is? I bet he felt way more excited & proud for her than his own win..& his male costar #HuGe to stand up the first! Like deymmm this super supportive team😭👏

[瓜🍉 @CentGossip_]

31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards
Best Actor - #Yuhewei for #TheSilentGlory
Best Actress - #YangZi for #BornTobeAlive

[aoao @Yz1106Aoao]

📹 260628 #YangZi's business agent Da Lei's douyin update from the 31st Shanghai Television Festival Magnolia Awards

"Congratulations to actress Yang Zi"

[阿金💜🖤💜🖤 @ajinde_iye]

The Yang Zi effect is CRAZY🔥 Zi's Douyin Index surpassed 18M, her WeChat Index exceeded 300M, and her Baidu Index topped 50K 📈📈
The first post-90s actress to win the Magnolia Best Actress Award truly lived up to everyone's expectations 🥹👏

#YangZi
#YangZiBestActress

[Yang Zi ♡ @zimiyangzi]

📹260626 #YangZi’s parents crying in the audience as she mentions them in her Magnolia Awards ‘Best Actress’ speech 😭

“When I was five and first told my parents about my dream of acting, they didn’t extinguish that dream; instead, they stood by me every step of the way.
Over the years, no matter what setbacks, scorn, or hardships I faced, my parents remained steadfastly by my side. They always told me, 'You are the best—you are our daughter.' So today, Mum and Dad, I’ve won this award; your daughter hasn’t let you down.”

#YangZi_MagnoliaAwards
#YangZiBestActress

[Kathy @kathy1218]

Fans from Weibo lip read what #XiaoZhan said to #YangZi on their interaction after the Magnolia Awards.

He said, "“是吧，我一直说就是你吧！”", which translates to "Right? I've always said it's you!".

[CDramaVerse @Iam_Ermac]

😂💄 FORGET THE SPEECH... WE NEED THE FOUNDATION ROUTINE! 😭✨

While #YangZi's heartfelt acceptance speech at the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards had everyone reaching for tissues, another unexpected star of the night completely stole the internet's attention... her flawless makeup! 😂💖

After making history as the first Post-90s actress to win the prestigious Magnolia Award for Best Actress for her phenomenal performance as Bai Ju in #BornToBeAlive, Yang Zi became emotional as she reflected on years of hard work, setbacks, and perseverance. 🏆🥹

Tears streamed down her face throughout the speech... but somehow, her foundation didn't move an inch. 😭✨

💄 No smudging. 💄 No streaks. 💄 No cakey patches. 💄 Just a flawless complexion from start to finish.

Meanwhile, the rest of us after crying for five minutes look exactly like the "Expectation vs. Reality" meme. 🤣🤣

The internet wasted no time turning the moment into comedy gold, with countless netizens joking:

😂 "Forget waterproof and sweatproof—we need TEAR-PROOF foundation!"

😂 "Drop the brand immediately!"

😂 "That makeup deserves its own Magnolia Award!"

From delivering one of the night's most inspiring speeches to unintentionally starting a nationwide search for her makeup products, Yang Zi truly dominated the conversation in every possible way. 👑✨

Now the real question is...

Someone please tell us—what foundation survived all those tears?! 😂👇

#MagnoliaAwards #BestActress #CDrama #Viral 💄😂🏆

[Mumiiii🌻​ @Mumimeow21]

หยางจื่อชีร้องไห้แบบปล่อยโฮและกล้องซูมโหดยิ่งเห็นใกล้ๆยิ่งอยากกราบช่างไม่มีหลุดแม้แต่นิดเดียวเริ่ดจริง

[FAIRY @thisdecfairy]

that one girl who enjoys her own company without anyone:

[yui @myyangzi]

YangMi, Sunli, RenSuxi and Wuyue congratulating #Yangzi as soon as they get on stage

[Yang Zi ♡ @zimiyangzi]

📹 260626 #HuGe being the first to stand up immediately, followed by the rest of the #BornToBeAlive crew, when #YangZi was announced as ‘Best Actress’ at the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards 🫶

#YangZi_MagnoliaAwards
#YangZiBestActress

[Yang Zi ♡ @zimiyangzi]

📹 260626 #YangZi’s reaction to being announced as ‘Best Actress’ at the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards

She was saying to #BornToBeAlive Director Li Xue "I never expected it to be me” 😭

#YangZi_MagnoliaAwards
#YangZiBestActress

[elysian @17Fernweh]

Hu ge and mei ting seniors while Yangzi won best actress award 😭😭😭😭😭

[🍇 @_andyisme_]

Emotional moment 😭😭

#YangZi #YangZiBestActress

[MoonSilva @zizihfrbe]

At last, #YangZi’s hard work has been rewarded. 🥹💜 Congratulations on winning Best Actress for your incredible performance in #BornToBeAlive at the 31st Magnolia Awards, part of the Shanghai TV Festival. A truly well-deserved achievement. So proud of you, babe! 🫶😭

[Yang Zi ♡ @zimiyangzi]

📸 260626 Everyone looking genuinely happy for #YangZi when she is announced as ‘Best Actress’ at the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards 🥺

#YangZi_MagnoliaAwards
#YangZiBestActress