Chapter 1402 Best Actress
#NatalieWinsBestActress# shot to the top of the trending list in no time.
The buzz was relentless, with most comments showering praise.
Rising Winds was a true showcase of her talent.
During the live broadcast, viewers noticed that when Natalie accepted her award, the camera also panned to the other nominees.
Gabriela sighed in relief; as long as Wendy didn't win, she was happy.
Juliana clapped like crazy. She had seen Rising Winds and even played unofficial promoter on Facebook, raving about how great it was.
Mariana was clapping non-stop too. In her mind, Rising Winds had high box office numbers, stellar performances, and a fantastic script, so winning awards was a given.
And Wendy...
Everyone in the industry knew Wendy and Natalie didn't get along. After Natalie shot to fame, Wendy, a veteran at Dynamic Entertainment, sold her shares and left the company, clearly having had a major fallout with Natalie.
But Natalie's career just kept climbing.
Her movies' box office numbers were through the roof.
Meanwhile, Wendy's films were flopping.
Now, the newcomer had snagged the Best Actress title.
Wendy's face was a picture of defeat.
She looked stiff and pale, trying hard to keep it together, worried the media would pounce on her reaction.
But the cameras caught the trembling at the corners of her eyes and her tightly clenched fists.
A journalist quickly published an article.
The headline was a mouthful: Wendy Misses Out on Golden Deer Award, Clenched Fists Reveal Her Frustration, Losing to Natalie in Looks, Acting, and Awards.
The article sparked a lot of chatter.
One user commented:
"Wendy's script choices have been awful these past two years. She started in movies and had some early buzz thanks to great directors. Her acting was decent, but as she moved to TV, her stiff acting style became obvious. She cries without any buildup, just tears up immediately. It's laughable that whether she's playing a corporate powerhouse, an ex-convict, or a rich heiress, her crying looks the same, with no real emotion in her eyes. With new talent rising, if she doesn't step up her game, she'll be phased out. She's got the star status but no drawing power."
Many users agreed with this comment.
Afterward, there were two more musical performances.
Natalie came down from the stage and hugged her colleagues from the film crew, including Oscar and Samuel.
She hugged Matthew tightly, "Thank you, Matthew."
"Thank me for what? It's all your hard work. I've written lots of scripts, but you're the only one who won Best Actress. It's your own merit. Of course, I'm lucky we got to work together."
Natalie couldn't help but cry, overwhelmed with emotion.
Matthew quickly handed her a tissue, "Wipe your tears, your makeup will smudge."
After the Best Actress award, it was time to present the Best Actor award.
Samuel won easily.
The applause was deafening.
Samuel's films had a massive following, with a huge fanbase, and he was known for picking top-notch projects. His win was no surprise.
That night, the Rising Winds crew took home awards for Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Film, and Best Screenplay. They were the big winners of the night.
During his acceptance speech, Oscar announced he would be filming a new project this year, sparking a wave of excitement.
After winning her award, Natalie stepped out of the theater and called Adrian.
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