At the TV Quality Ceremony held on March 9, the production team behind Legend of Zanghai went on stage to receive the award for “Model Drama of the Year.” However, viewers quickly noticed that the drama’s leading actress Zhang Jingyi was absent from the event.
The reason for her absence was later revealed: Zhang Jingyi is currently overseas filming an art-house movie, and her schedule has been extremely tight. Due to the demanding shooting timetable, the actress and her team reportedly declined several promotional appearances and red-carpet activities related to the ceremony.
This is not the first time Zhang Jingyi has missed a major industry event because of filming commitments. In previous years, she has also been absent from several year-end ceremonies while working on new projects.
Despite her absence, Legend of Zanghai still attracted attention at the ceremony after receiving the “Model Drama of the Year” honor. The award highlighted the drama’s impact during its broadcast and the recognition it has received within the television industry.
While some viewers initially speculated about the actress’s absence, the explanation regarding her filming schedule quickly clarified the situation. For many actors in the industry, overlapping production schedules often make it difficult to attend every promotional or award event.
