Rounding up the 28th Shanghai TV Festival, the winners of this year's Magnolia Awards were announced at a closing ceremony held in Shanghai on Friday.

At this year's edition, wide-ranging, highly-acclaimed stories from over 49 countries and regions from across the globe filled the list of around 1,900 entries vying for the prestigious Magnolia Awards.

The Best TV Series (China) Awards went to "A Lifelong Journey" and "Bright Future." Director Li Lu won the Best Director Award for "A Lifelong Journey." Lei Jiayin won the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award for his performance in "A Lifelong Journey" and Wu Yue won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for her performance in "Bright Future." The jury's Grand Prix awards were given to "Medal of the Republic," "Decisive Victory," and "Our Times."

The award-winning drama "A Lifelong Journey" is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Liang Xiaosheng. Set in a working-class neighborhood, the story portrays the dramatic lives of the Zhou family, spanning nearly fifty years.

Lei Jiayin, who won the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award, plays the youngest son of the Zhou family in the drama. He is resilient, brave, and a down-to-earth grassroots worker. Despite being an ordinary person at the bottom of society, he takes responsibility for his family, remains devoted to his wife and children, and always keeps his friends close to his heart.

Another award-winning series, "Bright Future," tells the story of grassroots officials uniting the masses, resolving urgent problems, and exploring the development of a fictional place called Guangming County.

Wu Yue, who portrayed the county mayor Ai Xianzhi in "Bright Future," received special recognition from the jury. The jury commented, "Within the limited scope and restricted creative space, the character of a contemporary grassroots female cadre is depicted with precision and presents a real and credible image."

Ding Yongdai won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award for his role as a father in "A Lifelong Journey." Liu Dan won the Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in "Reset."

Regarding "A Lifelong Journey," the jury said, "It profoundly depicts a panorama of the lives of Chinese people over half a century, vividly shaping a diverse cast of characters on screen, and can be regarded as a touching and heartwarming epic of the common people."

They praised "Bright Future," stating, "It presents a panoramic view of grassroots work in China and authentically reflects the urgent desire of the people for a better life. It is a powerful work on the screen showcasing the social changes of the new era."

With the announcement of the Magnolia Awards, the 28th Shanghai TV Festival, which lasted for five days, ended.