Taipei Film Awards: Liu Kuan-ting Wins Best Actor, Director Chen Yu-hsun Says Ke Wei-lin Was Better

Director Chen Yu-hsun voiced his strong opinion that actor Ke Wei-lin deserved the Best Actor award at the 28th Taipei Film Awards, even over the eventual winner, Liu Kuan-ting. "I truly feel Ke Wei-lin acted better than Kuan-ting," Chen stated, emphasizing his objective assessment despite his good relationship with Liu.

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I truly feel Ke Wei-lin acted better than Kuan-ting. If I were a judge, I would give it to Ke Wei-lin.

Ke Wei-lin, who had a supporting role in Chen's film 'The Pig' and was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Pig', narrowly missed the award, losing by a single vote. He expressed his disappointment, admitting he had built up his expectations. "Every time they tell me second place, it builds up my expectations," Ke said, adding with a laugh that he would "go home and cry a little" and wonder how he could have "taken down Liu Kuan-ting."

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I was a little excited to go on stage. Every time they tell me second place, it builds up my expectations.

Producer Yeh Jufeng also shared her disappointment that Shu Qi did not win Best Director for 'The Girl'. She praised Shu Qi's dedication, noting the director never took a break during filming. "I was a little sad in my heart," Yeh said. Producer Li Lie added that Shu Qi knew she was only there to support, but still changed her flight to attend the ceremony. Chen Yu-hsun echoed this sentiment, admitting he had hoped Shu Qi would win Best Director.

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I will go home and cry a little. I'll think, how did I not take down Liu Kuan-ting!