Renowned actress Liu Yifei sparked controversy on social media after having to use a teleprompter during her acceptance speech for Actress of the Year at the 2025 China Television Directors Association Awards on April 27th.

Looking stunning in a Gaurav Gupta Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture evening gown and Bvlgari jewelry, the actress surprised many by appearing flustered and having to hand her trophy to the MC to use a cue card during her speech. This action sparked a wave of criticism on Weibo, with many comments deeming her unprofessional.

Specifically, the public questioned why an A-list actress like Liu Yifei couldn't prepare a speech, especially since awards are usually announced to the winners in advance.

Meanwhile, fans defended the actress, explaining that her speech was long and she didn't want to leave anyone out in her thank-you message, which is why she needed the prompts.

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Liu Yifei on stage at the awards ceremony.

This is not the first award Liu Yifei has received for her role as Huang Yimai in *The Story of the Rose* . Previously, she won Actress of the Year at the Central Broadcasting and Television Network (CMG) Awards and the Outstanding Quality Star Award at another awards event hosted by Oriental Broadcasting.

Over the past three years, Liu Yifei has consistently impressed audiences with her roles in films such as *Dream of the Flower Kingdom*, *Go to Where the Wind Blows* , and especially * The Story of the Rose* . Her portrayal of Huang Yimai has been highly praised for addressing many issues faced by modern women, such as the balance between love and career, as well as for her strong, independent, and confident character.

Liu Yifei at the event:

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According to Sina

Shu Qi and Liu Yifei are stunningly beautiful . Despite being 13 years older than her, Shu Qi is considered to have a youthful appearance, even more striking than Liu Yifei.

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