Famous actress Liu Yifei caused controversy on social media after having to use a notepad during her acceptance speech for Actress of the Year at the 2025 China Television Directors Guild Awards held on April 27.

Appearing gorgeous in a Gaurav Gupta Fall Winter 2024 Haute Couture evening gown and Bvlgari jewelry, the actress surprised many when she appeared confused and had to hand the trophy to the MC to hold a notepad during her speech. This action sparked a wave of criticism on the Weibo platform with many comments saying that she was unprofessional.

Specifically, public opinion questioned why an A-list actress like Liu Yifei could not prepare a speech, especially when awards are usually announced to winners in advance.

Meanwhile, fans defended the actress, explaining that her speech was long and she didn't want to miss anyone in her thank you speech, so she needed a note.

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Liu Yifei on the awards stage.

This is not the first award Liu Yifei has received for her role as Huang Yimei in The Story of Roses . She previously won the Actress of the Year award at the Central Radio and Television Group (CMG) awards ceremony and the Outstanding Quality Star award at another awards ceremony by Oriental Television.

Over the past three years, Liu Yifei has continuously made an impression through the films Dream of Green Flowers, Going to the Windy Place and especially The Story of Roses . The role of Huang Yimei is highly appreciated because it addresses many issues of modern women such as the balance between love and career, as well as the image of a strong, independent and confident character.

Liu Yifei at the event:

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According to Sina

Shu Qi and Liu Yifei are incredibly beautiful . Although 13 years older than her junior, Shu Qi is said to have a youthful beauty, even more outstanding than Liu Yifei.

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