Ray Ma 马天宇

ABOUT

Ray Ma 马天宇, Ma Tian Yu is a Muslim Hui ethnic Chinese male singer and actor in mainland China. Muslim Hui ethnicity is a minority in China. Ma Tian Yu made his debut as a singer in 2006 after placing 6th in the final round of the My Hero Competition. He was the regional champion representing province of Wuahn and was chosen as the most popular contestant.

PROFILE

• Name: 马天宇 / Ma Tian Yu
• English name: Ray Ma
• Birthday: 1986-Jul-12
• Birthplace: Dezhou, Shandong, China
• Height: 180 cm
• Star sign: Cancer
• Chinese zodiac: Tiger
• Blood type: O
• Family: Older sister
• Education: Beijing Film Academy
• Profession: Actor and singer
• Active years: 2006 - present
• Talent agency: Summer Star

FILMOGRAPHY

TV Series
Chen Yuan (2021)
Humans (2020) as Li Yao
Unbending Will (2020) as Dai Zhiqiang
Heroes in Harm's Way (2020) as Tu Ziqiao
My Mowgli Boy (2019) as Mo Geli
River Flows To You (2019) as Qi Ming
Scouring Marriage (2019) as Li Xiaojun
All Out of Love (2018) as Liang Sheng
Secret of the Three Kingdoms (2018) as Liu Ping / Liu Xie
Ice Fantasy Destiny (2017) as Ma Tianci
Beauty Private Kitchen (2016) as Li Ma
Ice Fantasy (2016) as Ying Kongshi
Edge of Happiness (2016) as He Mu
The Best Meeting (2016) as Xiang Hui
Singing All Along (2016) as Yan Zilin
The Gossip Girl (2015) as Meng Yan
Kung Fu Mother-in-Law (2015) as Huang Zelong
In the Dream to Find the Answer (2015) as Wen Shaohui
Time to Love (2015) as Wen Jun
Romantic Kitchen (2014) as Mi Qing
Swords of Legends (2014) as Fang Lansheng
Young Sherlock (2014) as Wang Yuanfang
Lady's House (2014) as Su Zhiwen
Tang Dynasty Romantic Hero (2013) as Nan Feiying
Longmen Express (2013, cameo)
My Lovely Parents (2013) as Yuan Zhida
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky (2012) as Li Shimin
Precious Mother, Precious Girl (2012) as Zhang Hanzhe
Scarlet Heart (2011) as Huang Di (guest role)
The Vigilantes In Masks (2011) as He Xiaonei
The Legend of Daiyu (2010) as Jia Baoyu
You Are My Dream (2008) as Ma Yu

Movies
Chairman Mao 1949 (2019) as War correspondent
A Better Tomorrow 2018 (2018) as Zhou Chao
The Founding of an Army (2017) as Lin Biao
Surprise (2015) as Mu Rongbai
Love Without Distance (2015) as Yu Haiyan
The Cosplayers (2013) as Ye Chong
East Meets West 2011 (2011, cameo)
Illusion Apartment (2010) as Meng Yifan
Evening of Roses (2009) as Lan Heyan
TV Series Theme Songs
Loving La Vie En Rose - River Flows To You (2019)
The Everlasting (生生不息) - All Out of Love (2018)
Summer (念夏) - Edge of Happiness (2016)
Who (谁) - Edge of Happiness (2016)
Love As Sakura (愛如櫻) - Ice Fantasy (2016)
The Things We Want to Do and Accomplish (想到和做到的) - Kung Fu Mother-in-Law (2015)
Orchid Bell Song (兰铃曲) - Swords of Legends (2014)
Falling Flowers (落花) - Young Sherlock (2014)

Awards

2018 15th China Philanthropist List: Charity Star of the Year
2018 15th Esquire Man at His Best Awards: Fashion Artist Award
2017 11th Writers Rich List: Best-Selling Author (Ray Me)
2017 Weibo Awards Ceremony: Breakthrough Actor
2016 Baidu Entertainment Awards: Person of the Year
2016 2nd OK! Fashion Attitude Awards: Influential Male Celebrity
2016 1st KuGou Music Awards:
Platinum Artist Award (Flower in Hand)
Most Popular Digital Album (Flower in Hand)
2015 12th Man at His Best Awards: Outstanding Mainland Artist
2014 11th Man at His Best Awards: Fashion Male Artist Award
2014 2nd Youku Young Choice Awards: All-Rounded Artist Award
2014 4th LeTV Movie and Drama Awards: Most Promising Film Actor (The Cosplayers)
2011 1st Fashion New Power Awards: Fashion Artist Award
2011 1st Youku Television Index Awards: Best Breakthrough Actor (The Vigilantes In Masks)
2011 11th 9+2 Music Pioneer Awards:
Trend Singer of the Year (My Dear, Where Are You?)
Musical Improvement Award
2009 2nd Baidu Entertainment Hot Point: Top Ten Songs (Still Together)
2009 Music Radio China Top Chart Awards:
Recommended Album (Fly)
Song of the Year (Green Clothes)
Top Broadcast Song of the Year (Green Clothes)
2008 Music Radio China Top Chart Awards: Top Broadcast Song of the Year (Green Clothes)
2008 12th "Qicai" Award Ceremony:
Best Music Video (Green Clothes)
Top Ten Songs (Still Together)
Best Male Singer (Fly)
2008 4th Sina Internet TV Festival: Popular Blogger Award
2008 7th 9+2 Music Pioneer Awards:
Newcomer of the Year (Mainland)
Top Ten Songs (The Death of Gentleness)
2007 Music Radio China Top Chart Awards: Top Broadcast Song of the Year (The Death of Gentleness)
2007 5th Southeast Music Chart Awards:
Top Ten Songs (The Death of Gentleness)
Most Popular Singer
2007 7th China Original Song Award: Best-selling Album (Beautiful Light)
2007 China Billboard Award Ceremony:
Best Selling New Album (Beautiful Light)
Most Promising Newcomer
2007 11th Tencent Star Award Ceremony: Most Popular Male Singer
2007 11th "Qicai" Award Ceremony:
Most Popular Male Singer
Top Ten Songs (The Death of Gentleness)
2007 1st Baidu Entertainment Hot Point:
Popular Music Video Award (The Death of Gentleness)
Top Ten Songs (The Death of Gentleness)
2007 1st Star Style Awards: Top Ten Fashion Idol

TRIVIA

-He lost his Mother when he was five years old and his Father later left the family due to incurred debts.

-His younger brother went missing at a young age.

-He and his elder sisters were raised by their grandfather who died years later.

-He later reconciled with his Father but his Father passed away just after they reconciled.