Overseasidol.com — The official nomination list for the prestigious 31st Shanghai TV Festival’s 2026 Magnolia Awards, announced on May 26, 2026, has quickly become a trending topic among drama fans and industry observers.
Three major productions Born to Be Alive, Legend of Zang Hai, and This Thriving Land, emerged as frontrunners, each securing eight nominations across multiple categories.
Among them, Legend of Zanghai stands out as a cultural milestone.
The drama integrates traditional Chinese heritage elements such as classical craftsmanship and Kunqu opera into its storytelling, gaining recognition both domestically and internationally.
It has reportedly reached audiences in over 190 countries and achieved outstanding ratings on global platforms.
Leading actor Xiao Zhan earned a nomination for Best Actor thanks to his intense and nuanced performance.
His authentic line delivery and subtle emotional expressions have even been cited as teaching material in film academies, highlighting the depth of his acting.
Best TV Series
- Silent Honor
- Legend of Magnate
- Man’s Inhumanity to Man
- Uncle
- A Better Life
- Born to Be Alive
- This Thriving Land
- Swords Into Plowshares
- Streange Tales of Tang Dynasty 3: To Changan
- Legend of Zang Hai
Best Director
- Li Xue – Born to Be Alive
- Liu Jiacheng, Liu Yang – This Triving Land
- Yang Lei, Lu Beike – Swords into Plowshares
- Yang Yazhou – Silent Honor
- Zheng Xiaolong, Cao Yiwen – Legend of Zang Hai
Best Actor in Leading Role
- Bai Yu – Swords into Plowshares
- Gui Jingfei – Uncle
- Hu Ge – Born to Be Alive
- Xiao Zhan – Legend of Zang Hai
- Yu Hewei – Silent Honor
Best Actress in Leading Role
- Ren Suxi – Endless Protection
- Sun Li – A Better Life
- Wu Yue – Silent Honor
- Yang Mi – This Thriving Land
- Yang Zi – Born to Be Alive
Best Actor in A Supporting Role
- Dong Yong – Swords into Plowshares
- Huang Jue – Legend of Zang Hai
- Li Yongjian – This Thriving Land
- Ni Dahong – This Thriving Land
- Zhu Yawen – Swords into Plowshares
Best Actress in A Supporting Role
- Chi Peng – This Thriving Land
- Lan Xiya – Man’s Inhumanity to Man
- Mei Ting – Born to Be Alive
- Qin Hailu – This Thriving Land
- Zhu Yuanyuan – The Dream Maker
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Mou Xiaoya – Into The Heat
- Tang Fangyuan, Yang Yang – Vanished Name
- Wang He – This Thriving Land
- Yuan Keping, Sun Hao, Huan Wei, Ma Jian – The Dream Maker
- Zhang Ting – Legend of The Magnate
Best Original Screenplay
- Dong Zhe – Swords into Plowshares
- Gao Mantang, Li Li, Ru Sheng, Li Zhou – The Long Way Back
- Lu Min, Zhang Yu, Wang Haotian, Liu Jingyun – Silent Honor
- Passsee Mu, Meng Yang – Man’s Inhumanity to Man
- Xiao Yifan, Huang Kaiwen, Li Xue, Zhao Shuo, Liu Xiaoxi, Wang Sanmai, Lei Zi – Born to Be Alive
Best Cinematography
- Chai Ran – The Narcotoc Operation
- Duan Chunyu – Born to Be Alive
- Liu Yi, Wu Lei – Swords into Plowshares
- Pan Xing – Legend of Zang Hai
- Zhou Wencao – A Love Never Lost
Best Art Direction
- Chen Xin – Legend of The Magnate
- Liu Chengyi – Legend of Zang Hai
- Luo Pan – A Love Never Lost
- Shao Changyong, Shao Lei – Swords Into Plowshares
- Wang Jing – Born to Be Alive
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