Golden Rooster Awards: A Night of Triumph and Critique
The 37th China Film Golden Rooster Awards ceremony took place on November 16 in Xiamen, Fujian, where Li Gengxi was honored with the prestigious Best Actress award. Her outstanding performance as a critically ill girl in the film “Let’s Rock the Sun Together” was celebrated, despite some controversy surrounding the award. When Li appeared to deliver her acceptance speech, an audience member audibly shouted ‘shady deal,’ casting a shadow over the event.
Controversy Surrounding ‘Let’s Rock the Sun Together’
Reports suggest that the film faced challenges pre-release, originally set for the 2024 Spring Festival. However, due to disappointing box office expectations, producers opted to reschedule, eventually releasing it during the Qingming Festival. Despite the mixed outlook initially, “Let’s Rock the Sun Together” has managed to gross an impressive 276 million yuan worldwide as of June 9, 2024, leading to a renewed interest in Li’s performance.
Li Gengxi’s Heartfelt Response
In the wake of the mockery, on November 17, Li Gengxi took to social media to express her gratitude and dedication to her character, Ling Min. She stated, “I cherish the time when I became Ling Min. This is a trophy that belongs to Ling Min. I am very lucky to receive this honor for Ling Min, and she also helped me realize my childhood dream.”
