Michelle Wai won Best Actress at the 38th Hundred Flowers Awards for her role in The Last Dance, taking the prize with 51 votes and beating out fellow nominees Gao Ye and Song Jia. The ceremony was held on August 9 in Beijing, and the win marks another Best Actress honor for the same performance.
Accepting the award, Wai kept her remarks reflective rather than triumphant. Since we've boarded this ride called life, she said, let's enjoy the scenery along the way and chat with those beside us.
The win arrives while Wai is still recovering from mouth surgery following an incident on set. Speaking on the red carpet before the ceremony, she gave a candid update on where that recovery stands. My wound hasn't fully healed yet, she said, I can talk normally, but I can't laugh loudly.
The scarring from the injury requires ongoing treatment, and Wai has said her husband has been assisting with her follow-up care as she balances healing with the demands of promoting an award-winning role. Walking the red carpet and stepping on stage while still mid-recovery, she treated the moment less like a triumphant return and more like proof that the work carried on regardless.