In "South to North", Jiang Yan brilliantly played the train attendant "Yao Yuling". She appeared in a well-fitting railway uniform, with two braids combed in an orderly manner, and a straight waist when walking, which perfectly fitted the image of a railway attendant in that era.
Although Yao Yuling was born in an ordinary family, she has a desire for vanity and success, and dreams of rewriting her destiny through love and marriage. She once pursued Wang Xin, maintained a delicate relationship with Niu Dali, the co-driver of the train, and finally chose to marry Jia Jinlong, who had superior conditions.
However, happiness doesn't seem to be what she wanted. Jia Jinlong's real identity is a drug lord who once committed the crime of killing a police officer and was eventually punished by the law. The blow brought a drastic change in the fortunes of Yao Yuling and her son, who took on the responsibility of raising her son on her own and began selling barbecue at the night market to make ends meet.
Jiang Yan successfully showed the snobbery, vanity and petty habits of the character of "Yao Yuling" to the fullest. Her lines are humorous and witty, and her performance is slightly exaggerated, which makes people feel the vividness of the character in crying and laughing.
Characters like Lucy Yao are not uncommon in real life, and her experience easily resonates with the audience. With the broadcast of "South to North", Jiang Yan's popularity has increased rapidly. Now, she won the Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actress, which is undoubtedly the best affirmation of her acting skills.
Winning the Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jiang Yan's acting career will surely flourish!