Ma Tianyu

Ma Tianyu (Chinese: 马天宇; pinyin: Mă Tiānyǔ, born 12 July 1986), also known as Ray Ma, is a Chinese Mandopop singer and actor. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Ma.
Ma Tianyu
马天宇
Born (1986-07-12) 12 July 1986
Dezhou, Shandong, China
Alma materBeijing Film Academy
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
Years active2006–present
AgentMa Tian Yu Studio (under Summer Star 盛夏星空)
Musical career
Also known asRay Ma
GenresMandopop
InstrumentsVocals
Websitetianyu.tv

Career

2006–2008: Debut as a singer

In 2006, Ma Tianyu entered the My Hero competition. He was the regional champion for the province of Wuhan and came sixth in the final round, and was chosen as the most popular contestant.[1]

In 2007, Ma released his first album Beautiful Light.[2] 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,[3] and Most Popular Singer awards at the 5th Southeast Music Chart Awards and 11th Tencent Star Award Ceremony.[4][5] The title song of the album, "The Death of Gentleness" was also chosen as the Top Ten Songs of the Year.[6]

2009–2013: Acting debut and breakthrough

Ma made his acting debut in the film Evening of Roses, based on a novel of the same name by Cai Zhiheng.[7] In 2010, he played Jia Baoyu in the historical television series The Legend of Daiyu.[8]

Ma first gained attention in 2011 when he starred in wuxia drama The Vigilantes in Masks alongside Wallace Huo and Cecilia Liu.[9] He won the Breakthrough Actor award at the 2011 Youku Television Index Awards.[10] He then starred in Hunan TV's family drama Treasure Mother Treasure Girl (2012), which topped viewership ratings.[11] The same year, he had a guest starring role in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, which was well received by the audience.[12]

In 2013, Ma starred in the comedy film, The Cosplayers,[13] and was chosen as the Most Promising Film Actor for his performance.[14]

2014–present: Rising popularity

Ma gained an increase in popularity after starring in the wuxia drama Young Sherlock (2014). His portrayal of the elegant and dandy Wang Yuanfang was praised.[15] He continued his success streak with dual roles in Swords of Legends (2014), which was a huge commercial success.[16] The same year he released a single titled "Narcissus". The song received positive reviews from both the media and fans and topped various music charts in China.[17]

In 2015, Ma joined the cast of travel-reality show Sisters Over Flowers, and sung the theme song titled "Let Time Rewind in the Wind".[18] The same year, he starred in the comedy film Surprise. The film broke a million admissions and Ma received acclaim for his dynamic portrayal of a "tragic hero".[19] Ma received the "Outstanding Male Artist" award at the Esquire Man at His Best Award.[20]

Ma Tianyu on film set of A Better Tomorrow 2018 with co-stars in 2017.

In 2016, Ma starred in the epic fantasy drama Ice Fantasy, based on Guo Jingming's best-selling novel City of Fantasy, playing the role of the silent and mysterious ice prince, Ying Kongshi.[21] He became known to wider international audience following the airing of the drama.[22] The same year, he released the album Flower in Hand to celebrate his 10th anniversary since debut.[23]

In 2017, Ma ranked 95th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[24]

In 2018, Ma starred in the crime action film A Better Tomorrow 2018 by Ding Sheng.[25] The same year, he starred in the historical drama Secret of the Three Kingdoms, playing Liu Xie;[26] and romance melodrama All Out of Love.[27]

In 2019, Ma starred in romance melodrama River Flows To You alongside Zheng Shuang,[28] and romance environmental drama My Mowgli Boy alongside Yang Zi.[29]

Personal life

Ma Tianyu lost his mother at the age of five and his father left the family due to incurred debts. His younger brother was lost at a young age. He and his elder sisters were brought up by their grandfather who died several years later. Later, he has reconciled with his father but unfortunately lost his father recently.[30]

Discography

Albums
Year English title Chinese title
2007 Beautiful Light宇光十色
2008 Fly飞[31]
2009 The Longest Night in Shanghai夜上海[32]
2010 Bright Moonlight月光晴朗[33]
2010 Confidence自言自宇[34]
2013 Out of the World世界之外[35]
2016 Flower in Hand手花

Singles
YearEnglish titleChinese title
2006 Only Missing Autumn只欠秋天[36]
2007Happy Story快乐童话[37]
"We Are Ready"我们准备好了
2008"One World One Dream"世界的梦想[38]
2008"Believe in Love"相信爱[39]
2008"Give You My Energy"给你我的力量[39]
2011"Save the World"拯救世界[40]
2014"Narcissus"纳西索斯

Soundtracks and promotional songs
Year English title Chinese title Album
2014 "Falling Flowers"落花Young Sherlock OST[41]
2014"Orchid Bell Song"兰铃曲Swords of Legends OST [42]
2015"Let Time Rewind in the Wind"让时光在微风中倒流Sister Over Flowers OST [43]
2015"The Things We Want to Do and Accomplish"想到和做到的Kung Fu Mother-in-Law OST
2016"Love As Sakura"愛如櫻Ice Fantasy OST [44]
2016"Whose"谁Edge of Happiness OST
2016"Summer"念夏
2018"The Everlasting"生生不息All Out of Love OST[45]
2019"Loving La Vie En Rose"N/ARiver Flows To You OST
"My Motherland and I"我和我的祖国N/A[46]

Other appearances
Year English title Chinese title Notes/Ref.
2017 "Bringing Moonlight on the Road带上月光上路 Performance for CCTV Spring Gala[47]

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2006Curse of the Golden Flower满城尽带黄金甲[48]
2009Evening of Roses夜玫瑰Lan Heyan
2010Illusion Apartment异度公寓Meng Yifan[49]
2011East Meets West东成西就 2011Cameo[50]
2013The Cosplayers 百万爱情宝贝Ye Chong
2015Love Without Distance土豪520Yu Haiyan[51]
Surprise万万没想到Mu Rongbai
The Little Prince小王子FoxVoice-dubbed[52]
2017The Founding of an Army建军大业Lin Biao[53]
2018A Better Tomorrow 2018英雄本色4Zhou Chao
2019Mao Zedong 1949决胜时刻War correspondent[54]

Television series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2008You Are My Dream你是我的梦Ma YuCameo[55]
2010The Legend of Daiyu黛玉传Jia Baoyu
The Vigilantes in Masks怪侠一枝梅He Xiaomei
2011Scarlet Heart步步惊心Huang DiCameo[56]
2012Precious Mother, Precious Girl宝贝妈妈宝贝女Zhang Hanzhe
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky轩辕剑:天之痕Lü ChengzhiSpecial appearance
2013Romance of Tang Kongfu唐朝浪漫英雄Silver HawkCameo[57]
辣妈俏爸Yuan Zhida[58]
Longmen Express龙门镖局QingdongCameo[59]
2014The Home of Lady淑女之家Su Zhiwen[60]
Young Sherlock少年神探狄仁杰Wang Yuanfang
Swords of Legends古剑奇谭Fang Lansheng
Romantic Kitchen浪漫满厨Mi Qing[61]
2015In the Dream to Find the Answer四手妙弹Wen ShaohuiCameo
Kung Fu Mother-in-Law功夫婆媳Huang Lezong[62]
The Gossip Girl米粒向前冲Meng Yan[63]
2016Edge of Happiness缘来幸福He Mu[64]
Singing All Along秀麗江山之長歌行Yan ZilingCameo[65]
By Marriage to Remember毛丫丫被婚记Xiang HuiSpecial appearance[66]
Ice Fantasy幻城Ying Kongshi / Li Tianjin
Beauty Private Kitchen美人私房菜Li Ma[67]
2017Ice Fantasy Destiny幻城凡世Ma Tianci / Ying Kongshi[68]
2018Secret of the Three Kingdoms三国机密Liu Xie / Liu Ping
All Out of Love凉生，我们可不可以不忧伤Liang Sheng
The Best Meeting 最好的遇见 Xiang Hui
2019Scouring Marriage亲爱的婚姻Li Xiaojun[69]
River Flows To You流淌的美好时光Qi Ming
My Mowgli Boy我的莫格利男孩Mo Geli
2020Heroes in Harm’s Way 最美逆行者Tu Ziqiao [70]
The Taste of Passion Fruit 百香果的滋味 Wang Xiaoming
Unbending Will 石头开花 Dai Zhiqiang
TBA Humans你好，安怡Li Yao[71]
Chasing the Light 冬夜有微光 Yin Shaodong
Chen Yuan 尘缘

Variety show
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2015Sisters Over Flowers花样姐姐Cast member[72]
2016Let Go of My Baby放开我北鼻[73]
2017 Let Go of My Baby 放开我北鼻
2019 We Grew Up 我们长大了 [74]
The Inn 亲爱的·客栈 [75]

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
20071st Star Style AwardsTop Ten Fashion IdolN/AWon [76]
1st Baidu Entertainment Hot PointTop Ten Songs"The Death of Gentleness"Won
Popular Music Video AwardWon
11th "Qicai" Award CeremonyTop Ten SongsWon [77]
Most Popular Male SingerN/AWon
6th China Gold Record AwardNewcomer AwardN/ANominated[78]
11th Tencent Star Award CeremonyMost Popular Male SingerN/AWon[5]
China Billboard Award CeremonyMost Promising NewcomerN/AWon[3]
Best Selling New AlbumBeautiful LightWon
7th China Original Song AwardBest-selling AlbumWon[79]
5th Southeast Music Chart AwardsMost Popular SingerN/AWon[4]
Top Ten Songs"The Death of Gentleness"Won
Music Radio China Top Chart AwardsTop Broadcast Song of the YearWon[80]
20087th 9+2 Music Pioneer AwardsTop Ten SongsWon[81]
Newcomer of the Year (Mainland)N/AWon
4th Sina Internet TV FestivalPopular Blogger AwardN/AWon [82]
Newcomer of the YearN/ANominated [83]
12th "Qicai" Award CeremonyBest Male Singer"Fly"Won [84]
Top Ten Songs"Still Together"Won
Best Music Video"Green Clothes"Won
Music Radio China Top Chart AwardsTop Broadcast Song of the YearWon[85]
2009Song of the YearWon[86]
Recommended AlbumFlyWon
2nd Baidu Entertainment Hot PointTop Ten Songs"Still Together"Won
201111th 9+2 Music Pioneer AwardsMusical Improvement AwardN/AWon[87]
Trend Singer of the Year"My Dear, Where Are You?"Won
1st Youku Television Index AwardsBest Breakthrough ActorThe Vigilantes in MasksWon [10]
1st Fashion New Power AwardsFashion Artist AwardN/AWon [88]
20144th LeTV Movie and Drama AwardsMost Promising Film ActorThe CosplayersWon [14]
2nd Youku Young Choice AwardsAll-Rounded Artist AwardN/AWon [89]
11th Man at His Best AwardsFashion Male Artist AwardN/AWon [90]
201512th Man at His Best AwardsOutstanding Mainland ArtistN/AWon [91]
20161st KuGou Music AwardsMost Popular Digital AlbumFlower in HandWon[23]
Platinum Artist AwardWon
2nd OK! Fashion Attitude AwardsInfluential Male CelebrityN/AWon
Baidu Entertainment AwardsPerson of the YearN/AWon [92]
2017Weibo Awards CeremonyBreakthrough ActorN/AWon [93]
11th Writers Rich ListBest-Selling AuthorRay MeWon [94]
2018 34th Hundred Flowers Awards Best Supporting Actor The Founding of an Army Nominated [95]
15th Esquire Man at His Best AwardsFashion Artist AwardN/AWon[96]
15th China Philanthropist ListCharity Star of the YearN/AWon[97]
2019 Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actor River Flows To You, My Mowgli Boy Nominated [98]

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