Wang Xiao won the 35th Hundred Flowers Awards Best Supporting Actor, and Yang Mi liked the news at once. Their 10-plus years of solid, non-interested friendship in show business impresses many.
No sooner had the news been officially announced that Wang Xiao had won Best Supporting Actor at the 35th Hundred Flowers Awards than Yang Mi was the first to “like” the post; discussions under the related hashtag quickly gained momentum, with many netizens expressing surprise at the two stars’ personal friendship.
This story dates back more than a decade. At that time, Wang Xiao was still working as an extra at the bottom of the film and television industry and was not yet well-known to the public,while Yang Mi was already a rising star who had made a name for herself through works such as *The Return of the Condor Heroes* and *Wang Zhaojun*. Both natives of Beijing, when they collaborated on their first family-themed TV series, their conversations in the Beijing dialect naturally carried a sense of familiarity,They would often gather to chat during breaks in filming and gradually became close friends. Over the next decade or so, they collaborated on nearly ten projects, spanning genres such as period dramas and modern city dramas, and their on-screen chemistry continued to deepen with each collaboration.
After Yang Mi founded Jiaxing Media, Wang Xiao was one of the first artists to sign with the agency. At that time, Wang Xiao did not want to rely on his family background; instead, he relied entirely on the acting roles and screen time Yang Mi provided. Starting as a minor supporting actor with limited screen time, he honed his acting skills and gradually made his way into the public eye.Later, when Yang Mi left Jiaxing, there was widespread speculation about Wang Xiao’s future with the agency. Without giving it much thought, he chose to follow Yang Mi and leave as well.
No one could have predicted that the two young people who used to gather during breaks on set to share popsicles would maintain such a long-lasting bond of mutual support.This isn’t a relationship based on mutual benefit, but rather on trust built up over many years of working together—giving a helping hand when you’re struggling, and walking alongside you when you’re making choices. In the entertainment industry, where the landscape changes so rapidly, such camaraderie among peers is rare.
Wang Xiao’s award this time stems primarily from more than a decade of dedicated effort in honing his craft, coupled with the quiet support of his family. He also remains deeply grateful for the recognition and support Yang Mi extended to him in his early career.As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter hurdles that seem insurmountable, and most of us have benefited from the help of others along the way. Those relationships—where people are willing to lend a hand without needing to say a word—are always a precious legacy that no one can take away.
In life, fame and fortune are fleeting; true friends—those with whom you’ve shared many years and can be yourself without having to be overly polite—are a genuine blessing.
Have you ever met a friend like this in your life? Feel free to share your stories in the comments section.
