The glittering city of Macau has always been a "cornucopia" of the entertainment industry, and at the end of every year, it is even more star-studded. When the bell is about to ring at the end of the year, in the last month of 2022, another grand annual awards ceremony kicks off in this dazzling city.
This night in Macau, the lights are bright and the songs are everywhere. The venue was very lively, Fan Ye Ni Ni, Yao Chen, Yang Ying, Huang Bo, Zhu Yawen...... Countless superstars gathered, laughing and star-studded.
They were dressed in fiery red dresses or simple and clean suits, and the whole venue was a joyous scene.
What's even more eye-catching is the radiant actresses in luxurious dresses gathered on the red carpet. They seem to have traveled back to the classical court, and the whole red carpet is like a fairy dancing in a book.
Yang Mi wore a long pink dress gracefully, and Li Yitong frequently changed her outfit and matched, like a princess dressed up to attend the ball...... Every actress is going all out on this most glamorous "camera" and competing for beauty.
And the male stars are not far behind, giving full play to their charm.
The entire red carpet show showcased the splendor and glitz of the night in Macao. It is like a unique grand song and dance on the stage, and it is like a wonderful fairy banquet in a dream scene.
Looking at the enthusiastic and energetic stars in front of and behind the camera, it seems that all the fatigue and hardship have disappeared, and everyone is intoxicated by the joyful feast of the stars, and walks towards a new 2023 with a smile.
And when all the guests entered and the party officially kicked off, everyone's attention was once again focused on the red carpet - this is an excellent stage for actresses to "show" themselves.
Yang Mi changed from a pink princess dress to a gorgeous blue water ripple evening dress, like a magnificent sea concerto dedicated to everyone. Li Yitong has long been ready for the "dress-up battle", and five sets of looks have frequently appeared, and she is the "champion" of the entire red carpet show.
At the same time, powerful actresses such as Liu Shishi, Song Yi, and Ni Ni also "took a two-pronged approach", frequently changing different styles of dresses. Some of them are charming and moving, some are fresh and refined, but without exception, they all exude a confident and calm femininity.
The male stars also went all out to work changing their "bodies", showing people with the most "eye-catching" image in the whole party.
Bai Jingting reversed the refreshing bookish atmosphere of the past, and this time chose an exaggerated sequins and curly hair, and successfully brought out the image of a "little diamond king".
Wang Hedi is "black plus", wearing a black suit to transform his original politeness into cold and glamorous abstinence. Zhang Xincheng directly staged an exaggerated style, with a perfect combination of blonde hair and lace clothes, and successfully incarnated as a "cross-eyed boy".
The stars' "makeover show" made many netizens addicted. They have also followed the trend of "black fans turning passers-by" and re-examined these artists.
It turns out that there are many counterattack stars in the entertainment industry who dare to break through themselves and show boldly, which may be the unique reason why they can gain a firm foothold in this industry.
However, just when all the stars were working hard to "perform" and try their best to attract attention, Chen Xiao, the "Quality Actor of the Year" of this event, was far away from this most important red carpet link.
He just appeared in a low-key manner at the award ceremony, and he didn't have the usual excitement of the stars, he just slowly swayed to the stage, and left after receiving the award with an indifferent face.
This immediately sparked an uproar and various discussions online. Everyone has speculated, does this mean that Chen Xiao has faded out of the entertainment industry and is no longer interested in fame and fortune?
Indeed, such a Chen Xiao is a big surprise. In stark contrast to the enthusiasm of the stars, his state seems extremely out of place - his face is expressionless, and his gestures are full of decadence and fatigue.
In fact, he has always been an "outsider" in the entertainment industry. Chen Xiao has a slight social phobia, is never good at socializing, and often has cold hands and feet when encountering unfamiliar environments and crowds.
Therefore, every large-scale propaganda campaign is what he is most "afraid of".
This time, the 36-year-old Chen Xiao gradually put aside the momentum and passion of young people, his cheerful personality is a little more calm, and his words and actions have become more low-key and introverted.
Perhaps it was because of the lack of exuberance and enthusiasm in the past that he chose to be absent from the red carpet this time and concentrate on his work.
He is no longer as eager for quick success as before, and he is indulging in the pleasure of fame and fortune in the outside world. Today's Chen Xiao just wants to be himself quietly, occasionally dodge this noisy world, and live a life with a beginning and an end.
In fact, the reason why Chen Xiao has such an indifferent attitude is because he has long been tired of being bound by external conditions, and he has long seen through the worldly vanity fair.
Appearance is like a "shackle" to him, trapping him from stepping towards the peak of his acting skills. So as early as when he was younger, Chen Xiao chose to take the initiative to break this shackle - he boldly tried harlequins, challenged villains, and repeatedly subverted the audience's stereotypes about him in the play.
It's the same in everyday life. Chen Xiao never disdained his appearance, he grew a rich beard and dyed his hair in bright colors, just to get rid of the coat of the vase idol and reinvent himself.
Actors should be endlessly reborn in various roles, and external beauty is the biggest shackle.
He used his choice to prove to the audience that high acting skills have nothing to do with appearance, and excellent actors will never be restricted by external conditions. Everyone is equal, and only the inner light of the soul is the only criterion that determines superiority.
When everyone was still speculating and discussing about his "red carpet absence", Chen Xiao had already taken it calmly. He didn't have the slightest thought to explain or refute, and his heart was as clear as a mirror.
He came to this circle empty-handed, and he also left empty-handed. All the hustle and bustle and glitz are just passing clouds, the only thing he cares about is just living seriously in the moment, focusing on every role, and touching the hearts of every audience with his acting skills.
Although Chen Xiao is contrary to the enthusiasm of the usual stars, and the whole person exudes a low-key and decadent atmosphere, his "prosperous beauty" face still makes all the cameras shine when they focus on him.
It's a weather-beaten face that adds more and more charm. The 36-year-old Chen Xiao's facial lines are not as resolute as before, and his facial features have softened a little, which makes his whole temperament more intellectual and literati demeanor.
Those bright eyes still have the clarity of a teenager, but they contain the blessing of the quiet wind and frost of the years.
Chen Xiao didn't deliberately dress up this night, just a simple white shirt and black suit. But even so, it can't hide his innate heroism and charm.
Dignified and elegant, he shows a bookish atmosphere and literati demeanor in his gestures, even if his face is tired, it is difficult to hide the deep wisdom between his eyebrows.
When he slowly walked onto the podium, the stars also gave him a standing ovation, and they all paid sincere tribute to this "beautiful face of the prosperous world". After all, it is not easy to be a powerful actor who has been in the entertainment industry for many years.
They understand that Chen Xiao doesn't need to rely on lace news hype to attract attention, one face is enough.
People are also cloudy, doubts are everywhere, and comments are coming and going. Chen Xiao's face did not change, and he still maintained a calm and calm state. He is neither humble nor arrogant, he is calm, and he will never change his pace even if the world talks about it.
This "decadent beauty" has long surpassed external judgment and has become a unique scenery in this circle. It is the precipitation of the years, and it is also the sublimation of the road of acting.
There is no need to deliberately decorate, and it is just as sharp and dazzling.