Public Image Satisfaction Awards

Who are the most popular artists among the many participants through the eyes of the public? The winners of a survey of "Public Satisfaction Selection of China's Celebrities", honoring entertainment stars' efforts contributing to social causes, have received their awards.

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The awards ceremony saw a united front of big names of the entertainment circle. The public voted for winners in 25 categories. Zhang Yimou, the director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, won the award for "Outstanding Achievement".

Singer Song Zuying was the night's biggest winner, walking off with the top award as the Chinese celebrity winning the most public satisfaction. Song said the award is an honor.

There was a special award for wheelchair-bound dancer Liu Yan, who suffered a severe injury during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Director Zhang Yimou presented her the award and thanked her for everything she did for the Olympics.

Artists say the public recognition and the credibility among audiences is vitally important.

It's hoped that awards like this will develop the industry in a healthy way, and that entertainment stars can take on more social responsibilities.

Winners of Hong Kong Film Awards

The winners of the prestigious Hong Kong Film Awards were announced last weekend. Local movies "Ip Man" and "The Way We Are" were standouts at the event. Let's take a look at the five biggest winners.

No.5 "Assembly"

War epic "Assembly" won the trophy for "Best Film from Asia". Two of Feng Xiaofang's latest films were nominated for the award, including "Assembly" and "If You Are the One." It's rare for two films by the same director to be nominated in this category. The criteria for winning the prize includes the film's influence, and it must convey a positive, inspiring theme.

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Student Film Festival gives out awards

The sixth annual Beijing Student Film Festival has awarded its trophies after an online poll of college students from around the country,and with the assistance of expert judges.Filmmakers are paying increasing attention to the tastes of students who make up the largest part of China's audience for films.

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Fan Wei and Zhang Jingchu were chosen as the Most Popular Actor and Actress.

"Ip Man"'s director Wilson Yip won the award for Most Popular Director.

A biopic of late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, "Forever Enthralled", was named Best Film. And Yu Shaoqun, who plays the younger Mei Lanfang, was named Best Newcomer.

Zhang Jiarui won the Best Director Award for "Red River". And the box office hit "You Are the One" won the Critics Award.

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Donnie Yan was the "Best Actor" winner for his role in "Ip Man". And Zhou Xun was "Best Actress" for her part in "The Equation of Love and Death".

"Painted Skin" won the Best Visual Effects Award.

The festival also launched a project aimed at encouraging college students to write screenplays.

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Public Image Satisfaction Awards

Who are the most popular artists among the many participants through the eyes of the public? The winners of a survey of "Public Satisfaction Selection of China's Celebrities", honoring entertainment stars' efforts contributing to social causes, have received their awards.

Thewinnersofasurveyof"PublicSatisfaction
SelectionofChina'sCelebrities",honoring
entertainmentstars'effortscontributingtosocial
causes,havereceivedtheirawards.

The awards ceremony saw a united front of big names of the entertainment circle. The public voted for winners in 25 categories. Zhang Yimou, the director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, won the award for "Outstanding Achievement".

Singer Song Zuying was the night's biggest winner, walking off with the top award as the Chinese celebrity winning the most public satisfaction. Song said the award is an honor.

There was a special award for wheelchair-bound dancer Liu Yan, who suffered a severe injury during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Director Zhang Yimou presented her the award and thanked her for everything she did for the Olympics.

Artists say the public recognition and the credibility among audiences is vitally important.

It's hoped that awards like this will develop the industry in a healthy way, and that entertainment stars can take on more social responsibilities.

5 biggest winners of Music Influence Awards

The annual Music Influence Awards have just wrapped up. It was a time to celebrate for last year's hardest working singers. Let's count down the five biggest winners of the awards.

No 5. Jam Hsiao

Newcomer Jam Hsiao won Best New Singer, which came as a surprise for many people. Some even questioned the decision, partly because of Jam Hsiao's last album. Although the album was supposed to be tailor made for Hsiao's unique voice, it failed to impress fans with any one of its new singles.

No 4. Khalil Fong

Khalil Fong took home two prizes: Best Producer and Best Composition for his single If Love. These two prizes recognize the talent of Fong as a both a singer and songwriter. Though he missed out on the Best Album prize, it's safe to say he is not far from that.

No 3. Xu Wei

Xu Wei was absent from the awards ceremony, but it didn't stop him becoming the envy of all Chinese mainland singers. He was honored with three awards, The Best Male Singer of the Chinese Mainland, The Best Producer of the Chinese Mainland and The Best Single for his new track Young Man. When asked about his victory, he said it only showed there was a lack of talented male singers!

No 2. Tanya Chua

Thanks to last year's new album My Space, Tanya Chua regained her popularity and got four nominations for the Music Influence Awards. She won two of them: Best Female Singer and Best Script in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

No 1. Eason Chan

The night belonged to Eason Chan, who pocketed five prizes. He broke his own record of four prizes last year. Chan won the three most coveted prizes for all singers: Best Achievement, Best Male Singer and Best Album in Hong Kong and Taiwan. His new single The Road is Always There won The Best Song.