Letters | Jackson Yee sets benchmark for young actors with Best Actor win
Readers laud the Chinese actor’s dedication to his craft and warn of a crisis of the mind in the age of AI
In an era where social media metrics often overshadow craft, Yee’s four Golden Rooster nominations and eventual win send a clear message: talent and hard work outlast hype. Hong Kong and global audiences have long questioned whether Chinese “liuliang stars” – or celebrities who are popular on the internet, liuliang meaning online traffic – can transition to serious acting; Yee answers with a body of work that prioritises depth over visibility.
For young performers, Yee’s success is not a blueprint for fame, but a reminder that growth happens with off-camera dedication and hard work. For the industry, it is a validation that patience and respect for the craft still matter – even in a fast-paced, attention-driven world.
Dr Yuehai Xiao and Yuhan Cao, Changsha, Hunan; and Yang Gao, Wenzhou, Zhejiang