Tian Yu Ma

Ma Tian Yu

  • Name: Ma Tian Yu
  • Native name: 马天宇
  • Also Known as: Ray Ma
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 12, 1986
  • Age: 38
Ma Tian Yu, also known as Ray Ma, is a Chinese mando-pop singer and actor. He is of the Muslim Hui ethnic minority in China and graduated from the Beijing Film Academy.

Ma lost his mother when he was five years old after which his father left the family due to incurred debts. He and his elder sisters were raised by their grandfather, and Ma went to work at the age of 16 to help out the family.

He made his debut as a singer in 2006 after placing 6th in the final round of the My Hero Competition. In 2007, he released his first album Beautiful Light. The album was well-received and topped the Asia Music Chart for Chinese albums. Ma won two newcomer awards at the China Billboard Award Ceremony and the Most Popular Singer awards at the 5th Southeast Music Chart Awards and 11th Tencent Star Award Ceremony.

He then started his acting career in the film "Evening of Roses" and first gained attention in 2011 when he starred in the wuxia drama "The Vigilantes in Masks" and won the Breakthrough Actor award at the 2011 Youku Television Index Awards. In 2013, he starred in the comedy film, The Cosplayers, and was chosen as the Most Promising Film Actor. Ma gained an increase in popularity after starring in the wuxia drama Young Sherlock. His portrayal of the elegant and dandy Wang Yuanfang was praised and he continued his success streak with dual roles in Swords of Legends, which was a huge commercial success. The same year he released a single titled "Narcissus" which received positive reviews from both the media and fans and topped various music charts in China.

(Source: MyDramaList, Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA Legend of the Female General
Chinese Drama, 0000, 40 eps
Xiao Jing (Guest Role)
40
Xiao Jing
Guest Role
0.0
TBA Chasing the Light
Chinese Drama, 0000, 45 eps
Yin Shao Dong (Main Role)
45
Yin Shao Dong
Main Role
0.0
2024 The Happy Seven in Chang'an
Chinese Drama, 2024, 24 eps
Shangguan Gu Chuan (Main Role)
24
Shangguan Gu Chuan
Main Role
7.4
2023 Divine Destiny
Chinese Drama, 2023, 36 eps
Ji Ruo Chen (Main Role)
36
Ji Ruo Chen
Main Role
7.7
2021 Humans
Chinese Drama, 2021, 30 eps
Li Yao (Main Role)
30
Li Yao
Main Role
7.5
2020 Unbending Will
Chinese Drama, 2020, 20 eps
{Blooming Mountain Flowers} Dai Zhi Qiang (Main Role)
20
{Blooming Mountain Flowers} Dai Zhi Qiang
Main Role
8.3
2020 Heroes in Harm's Way
Chinese Drama, 2020, 14 eps
Tu Zi Qiao (Ep. 11-12) (Main Role)
14
Tu Zi Qiao (Ep. 11-12)
Main Role
7.9
2019 My Mowgli Boy
Chinese Drama, 2019, 50 eps
50
Main Role
7.4
2019 River Flows to You
Chinese Drama, 2019, 52 eps
Qi Ming (Main Role)
52
Main Role
7.3
2019 Scouring Marriage
Chinese Drama, 2019, 42 eps
Li Xiao Jun (Main Role)
42
Main Role
6.9
2018 The Best Meeting
Chinese Drama, 2018, 30 eps
Xiang Hui (Main Role)
30
Xiang Hui
Main Role
7.0
2018 All Out of Love
Chinese Drama, 2018, 70 eps
Liang Sheng (Main Role)
70
Main Role
7.3
2018 Secret of Three Kingdoms
Chinese Drama, 2018, 54 eps
Liu Xie [Emperor of Han] | Liu Ping [Emperor’s twin brother] (Main Role)
54
Liu Xie [Emperor of Han] | Liu Ping [Emperor’s twin brother]
Main Role
8.2
2017 Ice Fantasy Destiny
Chinese Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Ying Kong Shi (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.1
2016 Beauty Private Kitchen
Chinese Drama, 2016, 50 eps
Li Ma (Main Role)
50
Li Ma
Main Role
7.4
2016 Ice Fantasy
Chinese Drama, 2016, 62 eps
Ying Kong Shi (Main Role)
62
Main Role
7.4
2016 Singing All Along
Chinese Drama, 2016, 56 eps
Yan Zi Ling (Support Role)
56
Yan Zi Ling
Support Role
7.8
2016 Edge to Happiness
Chinese Drama, 2016, 44 eps
He Mu (Main Role)
44
Main Role
7.3
2016 Kung Fu Mother-in-Law
Chinese Drama, 2016, 42 eps
Huang Yue Zong (Main Role)
42
Main Role
7.3
2016 Time To Love
Chinese Drama, 2016, 39 eps
Wen Jun (Support Role)
39
Wen Jun
Support Role
10.0
2015 The Gossip Girl
Chinese Drama, 2015, 32 eps
Meng Yan (Main Role)
32
Meng Yan
Main Role
7.3
2015 In the Dream to Find the Answer
Chinese Drama, 2015, 52 eps
Wen Shao Hui (4. Tale) (Support Role)
52
Wen Shao Hui (4. Tale)
Support Role
7.4
2014 Sunshine in Me
Chinese Drama, 2014, 34 eps
[Singer] (Ep. 35) (Guest Role)
34
[Singer] (Ep. 35)
Guest Role
8.0
2014 Swords of Legends
Chinese Drama, 2014, 52 eps
Fang Lan Sheng / Jin Lei (Support Role)
52
Fang Lan Sheng / Jin Lei
Support Role
7.8
2014 Young Sherlock
Chinese Drama, 2014, 40 eps
Wang Yuan Fang (Main Role)
40
Main Role
7.6
2014 Lady's House
Chinese Drama, 2014, 31 eps
Su Zhi Wen (Main Role)
31
Main Role
7.2
2013 Longmen Express
Chinese Drama, 2013, 40 eps
Gong Qing Dong (Ep. 1-4) (Guest Role)
40
Gong Qing Dong (Ep. 1-4)
Guest Role
7.9
2013 Hot Mom Qiao Da
Chinese Drama, 2013, 34 eps
Yuan Zhi Da (Main Role)
34
Yuan Zhi Da
Main Role
7.3
2013 Romantic Heroes of the Tang Dynasty
Chinese Drama, 2013, 38 eps
Fei Ying (Guest Role)
38
Fei Ying
Guest Role
7.5
2012 Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky
Chinese Drama, 2012, 36 eps
Lv Cheng Zhi (Support Role)
36
Lv Cheng Zhi
Support Role
7.6
2012 Treasure Mother Treasure Girl
Chinese Drama, 2012, 36 eps
Zhang Han Zhe (Main Role)
36
Main Role
7.2
2011 Scarlet Heart
Chinese Drama, 2011, 35 eps
Huang Di [Zhang Xiao's boyfriend] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
35
Huang Di [Zhang Xiao's boyfriend] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
8.4
2011 The Legend of Daiyu
Chinese Drama, 2011, 35 eps
Jia Bao Yu (Main Role)
35
Jia Bao Yu
Main Role
7.3
2011 The Vigilantes in Masks
Chinese Drama, 2011, 30 eps
He Xiao Mei (Main Role)
30
He Xiao Mei
Main Role
8.0
2008 You Are My Dream
Chinese Drama, 2008, 3 eps
Ma Yu (Main Role)
3
Ma Yu
Main Role
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2022 Ordinary Hero
Chinese Movie, 2022,
Song Hui [Southern China Airlines Ground Operations Center] (Guest Role)
Song Hui [Southern China Airlines Ground Operations Center]
Guest Role
8.4
2021 1921
Chinese Movie, 2021,
Li Xian Gen (Support Role)
Li Xian Gen
Support Role
7.1
2019 Chairman Mao 1949
Chinese Movie, 2019,
[War correspondent] (Support Role)
[War correspondent]
Support Role
7.1
2018 A Better Tomorrow 2018
Chinese Movie, 2018,
Ah Chao (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
2017 The Founding of an Army
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Lin Biao (Support Role)
Lin Biao
Support Role
7.3
2015 Surprise
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Mu Rong Bai (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2015 Love Without Distance
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Yu Hai Yan (Main Role)
Main Role
6.3
2013 The Cosplayer
Chinese Movie, 2013,
Ye Cong (Main Role)
Ye Cong
Main Role
7.4
2009 Evening of Roses
Chinese Movie, 2009,
Lan He Yan (Support Role)
Lan He Yan
Support Role
7.5
2006 Curse of the Golden Flower
Chinese Movie, 2006,
[Medicine boy] (Support Role)
[Medicine boy]
Support Role
7.6
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Jia Kang Jia Nian Wei Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 4 eps
[Youth Periplous] (Ep. 3) (Guest)
4
[Youth Periplous] (Ep. 3)
Guest
0.0
2023 Wo Men Di Mei Hao Sheng Huo
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 4)
Guest
0.0
2023 It Sounds Incredible Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 5)
Guest
7.7
2023 Warrior Girls
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.9
2023 Keep Running Documentary Season 11
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.0
2023 Keep Running Season 11
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.3
2023 Star Chaser Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
7.8
2023 Chao Ji Da Mao Xian
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 0 eps
(Main Host)
0
Main Host
0.0
2022 Bai Chuan Zong Yi Ji
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 6 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
6
(Ep. 4)
Guest
0.0
2022 Star Chaser Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 4-6, 10-12) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 4-6, 10-12)
Guest
7.8
2021 Youth Periplous Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.9
2021 The Wonderful Life
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
0
Regular Member
0.0
2021 It Sounds Incredible
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.5
2021 Perfect Summer Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 1-4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 1-4)
Guest
7.8
2020 Let's Call It a Day
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.5
2020 Fourtry Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.0
2020 Ace vs Ace Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.4
2020 Sweet Tasks Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 6 eps
(Ep. 1, 3) (Guest)
6
(Ep. 1, 3)
Guest
7.3
2019 Upped New, Old Palace! Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.4
2019 The Inn Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
[Employee] (Regular Member)
12
[Employee]
Regular Member
7.2
2019 We Grew Up
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
8.3
2018 Go Fridge Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.1
2017 Let Go of My Baby Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.3
2016 Let Go of My Baby
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 1-4, 7-12) (Main Host)
12
(Ep. 1-4, 7-12)
Main Host
8.0
2016 Fresh Sunday
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 4)
Guest
7.8
2016 Ace vs Ace
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.8
2015 Sisters over Flowers
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
7.8
2008 Day Day Up
Chinese TV Show, 2008, 900 eps
(20070729, 20110729) (Guest)
900
(20070729, 20110729)
Guest
8.1
2006 My Hero
Chinese TV Show, 2006, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
0
Regular Member
0.0
1997 Happy Camp
Chinese TV Show, 1997, 1265 eps
(20070414, 20110729, 20151212, 20160507, 20160709, 20170113, 20180113, 20180421, 20181006, 20190727) (Guest)
1265
(20070414, 20110729, 20151212, 20160507, 20160709, 20170113, 20180113, 20180421, 20181006, 20190727)
Guest
8.2
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Ma Tian Yu

Tian Yu Ma
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  • First Name: Tian Yu
  • Family Name: Ma
  • Native name: 马天宇
  • Also Known as: Ray Ma
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 12, 1986
  • Age: 38

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