Yang Mi after a series of bitter failures

TPO - Yang Mi achieved her dream after a 15-year wait. Meanwhile, Yang Zi set an unprecedented record.

According to QQ News on May 26th, the organizers of the White Magnolia Television Awards announced the nominations for 2026. As expected, Yang Zi and Yang Mi made it into the top 5 for best actresses. However, Zhao Liying was absent due to an unsuccessful year in television.

Zhao Liying did not make it into the Top 5 Best Actress nominees for the 2026 White Magnolia Awards.

According to QQ , before the official announcement of the White Magnolia Awards nominations, Yang Mi was always a name mentioned, thanks to the successful drama " Life of All Things ." The drama achieved an average rating of 2.28%, peaking at over 4%. In addition, viewership was also very promising. Besides Yang Mi, "Life of All Things" also received nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and several production awards.

After a 15-year wait, Yang Mi has finally been nominated for the Best Actress award at the White Magnolia Awards once again. Previously, she was honored for her role in the drama "Palace Lock Heart Jade ".

Yang Mi once faced criticism for her declining acting skills, with three consecutive films failing upon release. * The Life of All Things* was the work that saved the actress's career.

Yang Mi has made a strong comeback after a series of bitter failures.

Yang Zi also achieved the rare feat of being nominated for the Best Actress award at the White Magnolia Awards for three consecutive years with her works in "The Longing for Love," "National Beauty," and "The Tree of Life ." However, this year Yang Zi was considered a controversial figure due to her exaggerated acting in " The Tree of Life ," drawing criticism upon its airing, for example, her incorrect gun handling, closing her eyes while shooting, lack of force in fight scenes, and a swollen face clearly showing signs of plastic surgery.

The drama "The Tree of Life" also performed very poorly, ranking last on CCTV8 in 2026. Therefore, Yang Zi's nomination for Best Actress is generating mixed reactions.

Yang Mi and Yang Zi will have to compete with senior actresses Ren Suxi, Wu Yue, and Sun Li for the prestigious White Magnolia Award. This is one of the three biggest television awards in China, after the Feitian Awards and the Golden Eagle Awards.

Yang Zi received a nomination but sparked controversy.

Besides Yang Zi, who caused controversy, the male lead of the drama "The Tree of Life ," Hu Ge, also failed to gain audience approval. Hu Ge's screen time in the drama was limited. He was initially introduced as a cameo actor, but now he's nominated for Best Actor. Therefore, viewers are questioning the award's regulations.

Xiao Zhan also attracted attention when he received his first nomination for Best Actor at the White Magnolia Awards. This was the actor's first official nomination. Previously, he had also been honored with several other smaller awards.

The drama " The Legend of the Hidden Sea " was a success in terms of reputation, viewership, and influence with the general public, boosting local tourism . However, Xiao Zhan's rivals are formidable names such as Yu Hewei, Guo Jingfei, and Bai Yu.

Xiao Zhan receives his first major award nomination. Hu Ge is ridiculed for being "greedy".

List of nominees for the 2026 Magnolia Awards:

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Outstanding TV series

1. Silent Glory

2. Big business people

3. Crimes against humanity

4. My uncle

5. A beautiful life

6. The Tree of Life

7. The Birth of All Things

8. Peaceful Years

9. Records of Ghost Stories of the Tang Dynasty: Chang'an

10. The Legend of the Hidden Sea

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* Nominated for Best Actor (Best Actor Award)

1. Bai Yu - Peaceful Years

2. Quách Kinh Phi - My uncle

3. Hu Ge - The Tree of Life

4. Xiao Zhan - The Legend of the Hidden Sea

5. Vu Hoa Vy - Silent Glory

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* Nominated for Best Actress (Best TV Actress)

1. Ren Su Xi - The End of Infinity

2. Sun Li - A Beautiful Life

3. Ngo Viet - Silent Glory

4. Yang Mi - Silent Glory

5. Yangtze River - Tree of Life

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* Nominated for Best Director

1. Li Xue - The Tree of Life

2. Liu Jia Cheng, Liu Yang - The Birth of All Things

3. Yang Lei, Lu Bei Ke - Peaceful Years

4. Asia Pacific - Silent Glory

5. Zheng Xiaolong, Cao Yiwen - The Legend of Canghai

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* Nominated for Best Supporting Actor

1. Dong Yong - Peaceful Years

2. Hoang Giac - Tang Hai Story

3. Lam Vinh Kien - The Birth of All Things

4. The Great Red Lion - Gives Birth to All Things

5. Zhu Yawen - Peaceful Years

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* Nominated for Best Supporting Actress

1. Tri Bong - The Birth of All Things

2. Lan Tay Nha - Crimes against humanity

3. Mai Dinh - The Tree of Life

4. Qin Hai Lu - The Birth of All Things

5. Chu Yuan Yuan - Small achievements, big deals.

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* Nominated for Best Screenplay (Adapted Film Category)

1. Mo Xiao Ya - The Life of a Police Officer

2. Duong Phuong Vien, Duong Duong - An Invisible Name

3. King Xia - Gives birth to all things

4. Yuan Kebing, Sun Hao, Huang Wei, Ma Jian - Small achievements, big accomplishments.

5. Truong Dinh - A Big Businessman

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* Nominated for Best Screenplay (original screenplay)

1. Dong Zhe - Peaceful Years

2. Cao Man Duong, Ly Lap, Nhu Thinh, Ly Chau - Quy Doi

3. Lu Min, Zhang Yu, Wang Haotian, Liu Xingyun - Silent Glory

4. Math, Manh Duong - Crimes against humanity

5. Xiao Yifan, Huang Kaiwen, Li Xue, Zhao Shuo, Liu Xiaoxi, Wang Sanmao, Lei Zi - Tree of Life

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* Nominated for Best Cinematography

1. Sai Nhien - Poisonous Storm

2. Doan Xuan Vu - The Tree of Life

3. Liu Yi, Wu Lei - Peaceful Years

4. Phan Tinh - Tang Hai Story

5. Chu Van Thao - Life if we met for the first time

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* Nominated for Best Fine Arts

1. Tran Ham - A big businessman

2. Liu Cheng Yi - The Tale of Cang Hai

3. Long Table - Life is like meeting for the first time.

4. Shao Changyong, Shao Lei - Peaceful Years

5. Wang Jing - Tree of Life

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