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The Netflix series “The Body” was shortlisted for 9 Golden Bell Awards. The director thanked the team and lead actors for their hard work. He also hopes that Wang Baijie will win an award for his role as the Third Prince, and confirms that the themes of Taiwanese folklore will be seen more.
Netflix The original fantasy folklore action series “Shadow” was selected for 9 Golden Bell Awards this year, including mini-series, supporting actor to drama program innovation awards, as well as behind-the-scenes awards such as soundtrack, photography, sound design, art design, style design, and visual effects. This work takes Taiwanese folk beliefs as the core, adds exorcism, action and oriental fantasy elements, and integrates folk culture such as the Third Prince into the album, which also draws more attention to Taiwan’s original genre works.
Director Guan Weiwei is pleased that his team has received 9 nominations, and he is especially pleased that the partners he worked with have been recognized. As far as not being shortlisted himself, he is very open-minded. Guan Weiji also expressed special thanks to lead actor Ke Zhendong for everything he did for “Shadow”.
Talking about whether he expected Wang Baijie, who played the Third Prince, to win the award, Guan Weijie said that of course he expected him to win the award. He also shared an unexpected incident: “They brought the Third Prince back to life, and even ‘sacrificed’ him at the Third Prince Temple near my house on Christmas Day. It was like thanking the gods. It was such a surprise!”
Co-director Lai Junyu thanked Netflix for providing the opportunity to produce Taiwanese original dramas and bring the culture of the Third Prince to the screen with Taiwanese characteristics. He said that it was a very special creative experience and he did not forget to thank the Third Prince who protected the crew the whole way.
Netflix held the Golden Bell Party today (22nd), “Golden Taiwan Dramas are all on Netflix”, the shortlisted team of “Forget Me Remember” director Liu Ren, producer Li Yaohua and actor Yan Yurong were invited; The shortlisted team of “Resurrection” director Xu Zhaoren, producers Yang Tingkai, Fu Mengbai and Lin Tingyi; Director Guan Weiwei and director Lai Junyu of the “Shadow” shortlisted team, as well as producers Ma Yiting and Cai Qiaofei of the “If I Never Saw the Sun” shortlisted team shared the joy of being shortlisted and the unforgettable moments in the creative process.
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“The Body” has been nominated for a total of 9 Golden Bell Awards this year. In addition to the mini-series, supporting actor and drama program innovation awards, it also includes behind-the-scenes awards such as soundtrack, photography, sound design, art design, styling design and visual effects.
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Guan Weiji is very happy that the team has received 9 nominations. He believes his colleagues who have worked hard along the way have been recognized. Although he was not shortlisted, he is quite optimistic about it. He is especially grateful to Ke Zhendong for his investment and dedication in “The Body”.
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Guan Weiji said that he sincerely hoped that Wang Baiji would win the award because he brought the Third Prince to life. Even the Third Prince Temple near his home played “Shadow” on Christmas Day, which made him feel like he was thanking God, which was a big surprise.
