Chinese actress Xin Zhilei secures Best Actress accolade at the Venice Film Festival, marked as a significant achievement in her career.
China's Xin Zhilei Wins Best Actress Award at Venice Film Festival
Xin Zhilei, a 39-year-old Chinese actress, has made history by winning the Best Actress award at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. This marks the first time a Chinese actress has won the award since Deanie Ip Tak-han in 2011.
Xin Zhilei's victory came for her role in the film The Sun Rises on Us All, directed by Cai Shangjun. In the movie, Xin Zhilei plays the harassed owner of a fashion retail business, who is trying to reconcile with her former lover, who served time in prison.
Accepting the award, Xin Zhilei expressed her feelings of dreaming and achieving her goals. She emphasized that this win serves as an inspiration for aspiring Chinese actresses and girls pursuing their dreams in the arts.
Xin Zhilei's speech was filled with emotion, as she mentioned how she had been dreaming of standing on an international stage since she became a film actress more than a decade ago. She also expressed pride in herself and her Chinese heritage, standing again at the Venice Film Festival.
This win reinforces the growing influence and recognition of Chinese cinema on the international stage. Xin Zhilei's victory is a testament to the talent and potential of Chinese actresses in the film industry.
The director of The Sun Rises on Us All, Cai Shangjun, could not be more proud of Xin Zhilei's achievement. He believes that this win will open doors for more Chinese actors and actresses to showcase their talent on the international stage.
Xin Zhilei's win is also significant as she is the first Chinese woman to receive the Best Actress award in 14 years. She follows in the footsteps of Deanie Ip Tak-han, who won the award in 2011, and Gong Li, who won in 1992.
Xin Zhilei's victory is a reminder that dreams can come true with hard work, determination, and a little bit of luck. She encourages other girls to boldly chase their dreams, just as she did.
In The Sun Rises on Us All, Xin Zhilei delivers a powerful performance that resonates with audiences around the world. Her win at the Venice Film Festival is a testament to her talent and a milestone for Chinese cinema.
