# Golden Eagle Awards voting and eligibility debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/golden-eagle-awards-voting-and-eligibility-debate > Updated: 2026-08-27T02:15:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The 33rd China TV Golden Eagle Awards introduced a revised voting mechanism intended to reduce the influence of celebrity popularity. The new system allocates 40% of the vote to the audience, 30% to members of the China Television Artists Association, and 30% to professional judges. Following the announcement of nominees, public debate emerged regarding the impact of these criteria. High-profile stars such as Yang Mi and Zhao Liying were notably absent from the top six nominees for Best Actress. Further controversy arose regarding the exclusion of actress Liu Yifei from the Best Actress category for her role in ‘The Rose Story’. While her series received nominations, regulations requiring contestants to hold Chinese nationality restricted her individual eligibility due to her US citizenship. This has prompted renewed discussion concerning the intersection of nationality and professional recognition within the industry. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Golden Eagle Awards nominations spark debate over eligibility The Golden Eagle Awards nominations have drawn scrutiny following the exclusion of popular actresses Yang Mi and Liu Yifei due to judging weight shifts and nationality regulations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-eagle-awards-nominations-spark-debate-over-eligibility ### 2026-08-24: Entertainment awards: Golden Eagle nominations and Taoyuan Film Festival winners The China TV Golden Eagle Awards introduced new voting rules to prioritize professional merit over popularity, while the Taoyuan Film Festival honored winners including Lin Yi-chen and Lin Po-hung. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/entertainment-awards-golden-eagle-nominations-and-taoyuan-film-festival-winners --- Cite as: Golden Eagle Awards voting and eligibility debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/golden-eagle-awards-voting-and-eligibility-debate