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The winners of the 31st Magnolia Awards, presented during the 2026 Shanghai TV Festival, were officially announced on June 26.

It’s celebrating the year’s most outstanding television productions and creative talents.

The biggest winner of the evening was Swords into Plowshares, which received the prestigious Best Chinese TV Series award.

The drama also earned Best Supporting Actor for Dong Yong and Best Original Screenwriter for Dong Zhe, making it one of the most celebrated productions of the ceremony. (Overseasidol.com)

Here is the winners list of Magnolia Awards 2026

Best Chinese TV Series: Swords into Plowshares
Jury Grand Prize: Dark Dive 1950
Best Actress: Yang Zi – Born to Be Alive
Best Actor: Yu Hewei – Dark Dive 1950
Best Director: Li Xue – Born to Be Alive
Best Support Actress: Chi Peng – This Thriving Land
Best Support Actor: Dong Yong – Swords into Plowshares
Best Screenwriter (Original): Dong Zhe – Swords into Plowshares
Best Screenwriter (Adapted): Wang He – This Thriving Land
Best Cinematography: Chai Ran – The Narcotic Operation
Best Art Direction: Lou Pan – A Love Never Lost
Best International Drama (Long Format): Task Season 1
Best International Drama (Short Format): Generations (Denmark)
Special Committee Award: The Fabulous Story of Money
Best Variety Program: Amazing Night Season 2, Chinese Craftsmanship Chronicles
Best Documentary: Child of Dust
Best Documentary Series: The Waves Will Carry Us
Best Animation: Ling Cage Season 2
Best Animation Screenplay: The Scarecrows’ Wedding
Chinese TV International Promotion Ambassadors: Bai Yu dan Yang Mi
International Communication Award: Sheriff Labrador, Panda Kingdom, Swords into Plowshares, dan China Solar Terms Series