Yi Yao, the movie, had achieved classic status. The titular character, Yi Yao, was a girl with a rough background. Despite her background, she was kind, strong, and determined. Although she had experienced various hardships, she was not tarnished by the darkness of the world. In the end, through her own efforts, she managed to achieve her dream and find love.
When Ning Xia played the character, Yi Yao, the makeup was minimal. Her eyes were clear and determined; her every action was consistent with the character. This was the reason Liang Zhen, the author and screenwriter for Yi Yao, once said, "Ning Xia brought Yi Yao to life and gave Yi Yao a soul."
At that time, even the director, Pan Hao, nodded vehemently in agreement. He had said, "Ning Xia is very intelligent and a skilled actress. Perhaps, her sense of empathy is strong, she perfectly grasped Yi Yao's emotions. Such an actress is rare and can only be found by chance…"
