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Chu Hsien-yang is so charming! Asked about lucky charms and who he thanks, he 'points to the audience three times': It's you all!

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Chu Hsien-yang, nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Taipei Film Awards, appeared calm and collected at the event.
  • He responded to questions with his signature deadpan humor, often directing his answers to the media present.
  • Chu stated he had not prepared an acceptance speech and would improvise if he wins.

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Taipei Film Awards for his role in "Kung Fu," Chu Hsien-yang arrived as a media focus with his signature cool demeanor. Chewing gum and calmly answering questions, he rarely showed signs of nervousness, frequently responding with deadpan jokes that drew laughter from the audience.

If I'm afraid I can't hold it, I'll just use the other hand.

— Chu Hsien-yangResponding to a question about his strained hand potentially being unable to hold an award.

Chu's left hand was recently strained during a workout, but he reported it has mostly recovered. When asked if his hand would be too weak to hold an award, he calmly replied, "If I'm afraid I can't hold it, I'll just use the other hand."

Regarding his feelings about the ceremony, he maintained his usual composure, stating he felt "okay" and had slept well the previous night. When playfully teased by the media about his consecutive nominations and past wins, making him a "consistent winner," he responded with a simple, questioning, "Have I?" further showcasing his unique dry humor.

Have I?

— Chu Hsien-yangReacting to being called a 'consistent winner' due to his nominations and awards.

When asked if he had prepared an acceptance speech, Chu frankly admitted he had not, saying he would "improvise on the spot." If he were to win, the first person he would thank? He looked directly at the interviewers and smiled, replying, "You guys (the media)."

improvise on the spot.

— Chu Hsien-yangStating his lack of preparation for an acceptance speech.

Not only did he thank the media as his first choice, but he also attributed his lucky charms and pre-event encouragement to them. When asked if he brought a lucky charm, he immediately smiled and said, "You." When pressed further about receiving encouragement from friends and family before leaving home, he again pointed to the media present, saying, "Many people gave it to me, like you."

You guys (the media).

— Chu Hsien-yangAnswering who he would thank first if he wins an award.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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