Ma Tianyu
{{short description|Chinese singer and actor}}
{{family name hatnote|Ma|lang=Chinese}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{infobox person
| name = Ma Tianyu
| native_name = {{nobold|马天宇}}
| native_name_lang = zh-Hans-CN
| image = 180915 凉生我们可不可以不忧伤 开播发布会 (1).jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1986|07|12}}
| birth_place = Dezhou, Shandong, China
| alma_mater = Beijing Film Academy
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- singer}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| agent = Ma Tian Yu Studio (under Summer Star {{lang|zh-Hans|盛夏星空}})
| height_cm = 180
| website = {{URL|tianyu.tv/}}
| module2 = {{infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| alias = Ray Ma
| genre = Mandopop
| instrument = Vocals
}}
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Ma Tianyu ({{lang-zh|s=马天宇|p=Mǎ Tiānyǔ}}; born 12 July 1986), also known as Ray Ma, is a Chinese singer and actor. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy.
Career
= Early life =
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Ma was born to an ethnic Hui family in Wucheng county, Dezhou, Shandong, China. At the age of 5, his mother passed away due to suicide, and subsequently, his father left the family due to debts. Ma, along with his two sisters, went on to live with their elderly grandparents.
To support his family, at the age of 16, Ma relocated to Beijing, where he began working in various capacities. During his time as a bartender in Beijing, he encountered individuals associated with the entertainment industry who recognized his potential. They suggested that he pursue a career as an actor and advised him to undertake the entrance examination for the Beijing Film Academy.
In the absence of a clear career path, Ma followed the suggestion. Grappling with shyness during the auditions, Ma decided to participate in the talent competition My Hero (2006) to bolster his self-confidence.
=2006–2008: Debut as a singer=
In 2006, Ma became the regional champion for the Wuhan area and came sixth in the final round of My Hero; he was elected the most popular contestant.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/original/instar/h29.html|script-title=zh:孤独患者马天宇:独自生存我也会适应得很好|date=20 January 2017|work=Tencent|language=zh}}
In 2007, Ma released his first album Beautiful Light.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20070126/000177.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇首张专辑《宇光十色》1月29日全国上市|date=26 January 2007|language=zh|work=Tencent}} 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,{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20070528/000221.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇原创榜大丰收 接替仔仔代言某奶糖|work=Tencent|language=zh|date=28 May 2007}} and Most Popular Singer awards at the 5th Southeast Music Chart Awards and 11th Tencent Star Award Ceremony.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20071219/000329.htm|script-title=zh:东方网:星光大典群星璀璨 刘德华马天宇受欢迎|work=Tencent|language=zh|date=19 December 2007}} "The Death of Gentleness" from the album was also chosen as one of the Top Ten Songs of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/p/2007-11-12/15521788577.shtml|script-title=zh:马天宇两天连获四奖 最受欢迎奖实至名归|date=12 November 2007|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2009-02-13/11342374482.shtml|script-title=zh:《夜玫瑰》情人节只放两场 马天宇首次触电|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=13 February 2009}} In 2010, he played the character Jia Baoyu in the historical television series The Legend of Daiyu.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/09/1029/20/5MQOTL0C00033SH9.html|script-title=zh:《黛玉传》主要人物:马天宇饰贾宝玉|date=29 October 2009|website=Netease|language=zh}}
Ma first gained public attention in 2011 when he starred in wuxia drama The Vigilantes in Masks alongside Wallace Huo and Cecilia Liu.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20110114/000234.htm|script-title=zh:《怪侠一枝梅》成收视黑马 观众呼吁拍续集|date=14 November 2011|language=zh|work=Tencent}} He won the Breakthrough Actor award at the 2011 Youku Television Index Awards.{{cite web|url=http://it.enorth.com.cn/system/2011/03/03/005990124.shtml|script-title=zh:优酷指数 2011开年盛典最终获奖名单|language=zh|date=3 March 2011}} He then starred in Hunan TV's family drama Treasure Mother Treasure Girl (2012), which topped viewership ratings.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20120619/000215.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇新剧《宝贝妈妈宝贝女》收官 夺收视冠军|work=Tencent|date=6 September 2012|language=zh}} The same year, he had a guest starring role in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, which was well received by the audience.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20120731/000211.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇《轩辕剑》友情客串 获好评希望拓宽戏路|date=31 July 2012|language=zh|work=Tencent}}
In 2013, Ma starred in the comedy film, The Cosplayers,{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2012/08/28/1495986.html|script-title=zh:爱情喜剧"百万爱情宝贝"开机 马天宇化身网游宅男|date=28 August 2012|website=Mtime|language=zh}} and was chosen as the Most Promising Film Actor for his performance.{{cite web|url=http://taian.dzwww.com/yl/201312/t20131220_9378618.html|script-title=zh:马天宇首获电影类奖项|date=20 December 2013|language=zh}}
=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 critically praised.{{cite web|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20150810/n418492084.shtml|script-title=zh:《少狄》收官暴虐马天宇 网友:不舍元芳|work=Sohu|date=10 August 2015|language=zh}} He continued his success streak with dual roles in Swords of Legends (2014), which was a huge commercial success.{{cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2014-08/20/c_126894597.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇《古剑》陷入感情漩涡 自飙演技变身高冷狠|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=20 August 2014|language=zh}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20141128/041021.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇新歌《纳西索斯》获好评 横扫音乐榜单|work=Tencent|language=zh|date=28 November 2014}}
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" for the show.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2015-06-10/doc-ifvmzcve0563617.shtml|script-title=zh:马天宇新歌横扫榜单 歌声情续花样姐姐|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=10 June 2015}} 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".{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/15/1214/09/BAPMJ54B000300B1.html|script-title=zh:《万万没想到》点映破亿 马天宇被赞演技惊艳|work=NetEase|date=14 December 2015 |language=zh}} Ma received the "Outstanding Male Artist" award at the Esquire Man at His Best Award.{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/15/1203/09/B9TCHUOI00014JB6.html|script-title=zh:马天宇现身年度先生盛典 获年度杰出内地艺人奖|work=NetEase|language=zh}}
File:Ma Tian Yu, Wang Kai, Wang Dalu in A Better Tomorrow (2018) on March 22, 2017.png 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.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0708/18/BRFKCFUU000333J5.html|script-title=zh:马天宇晒照任"幻城"颜值官 网友:靠脸吃饭典范|work=NetEase|date=8 July 2016|language=zh}} He became known to wider international audience following the airing of the drama.{{cite web|url=https://www.dramafever.com/news/5-surprising-things-to-know-about-ma-tianyu-the-enigmatic-prince-shi-in-ice-fantasy/|title=5 surprising things to know about Ma Tian Yu, the enigmatic Prince Shi in Ice Fantasy|work=DramaFever|date=31 August 2016}} The same year, he released the album Flower in Hand to celebrate his 10th anniversary since debut.{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20160906/42679672_0.shtml|title=马天宇全新数字EP酷我独家首发 《手花》回馈歌迷|work=ifeng|language=zh|date=6 September 2016}}
In 2017, Ma ranked 95th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2017/09/22/actress-fan-bingbing-tops-new-forbes-china-celebrity-list/|title=Actress Fan Bingbing Tops New Forbes China Celebrity List|website=Forbes|date=22 September 2017}}
In 2018, Ma starred in the crime action film A Better Tomorrow 2018 by Ding Sheng.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2017-10-30/doc-ifynfvar5109753.shtml|script-title=zh:《英雄本色2018》定档1.18 王凯马天宇演绎江湖情|publisher=Sina Corp|date=30 October 2017|language=zh}} The same year, he starred in the television series historical drama Secret of the Three Kingdoms, playing Liu Xie;{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/18/0306/10/DC75DBNC000380EN.html|script-title=zh:《三国机密之潜龙在渊》定档 马天宇韩东君领衔|date=6 March 2018|website=Netease|language=zh}} and romance melodrama All Out of Love.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20161028/035198.htm#p=1|script-title=zh:《凉生,我们可不可以不忧伤》官宣主演阵容|date=28 October 2016|website=Tencent|language=zh}}
In 2019, Ma starred in romance melodrama River Flows To You alongside Zheng Shuang,{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20170714/42956025_0.shtml|script-title=zh:《悲伤逆流成河》官宣 马天宇郑爽主演纠葛爱情|date=14 July 2017|website=ifeng|language=zh}} and romance environmental drama My Mowgli Boy alongside actress Yang Zi.{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20190823/43470231_0.shtml|title=《我的莫格利男孩》定档8.29 马天宇杨紫"低碳系"恋爱|date=23 August 2019|website=ifeng|language=zh}}
Discography
=Albums=
class="wikitable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title | |
rowspan=1|2007
| Beautiful Light | 宇光十色 |
2008
|Fly | 飞{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-03-03/09391933371.shtml|title=马天宇《飞》独家解密 新专辑曲目抢先曝光(图)|date=3 March 2008 |publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2009
|The Longest Night in Shanghai | 夜上海{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-02-15/13352376369.shtml|title=《夜上海》源于马天宇经历 奥运主题曲原唱跨刀|date=15 February 2009|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2010
|Bright Moonlight | 月光晴朗{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2010-10-19/15433118437.shtml|title=马天宇《月光晴朗》捷报连连 新单曲即将面世|date=19 October 2010|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2010
|Confidence | 自言自宇{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/m/2011-03-16/10033254738.shtml|title=马天宇《自言自宇》 轻熟优雅走入最好的时光|date=16 March 2011|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2013
|Out of the World | 世界之外{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/13/1218/16/9GD13AT700031H0O.html|title=马天宇《世界之外》MV首播 化身童话"小王子"|date=18 December 2013|website=Netease|language=zh}} |
2016
|Flower in Hand | 手花 |
=Singles=
class="wikitable"
! Year !! English title !! Chinese title | ||
2006
|Only Missing Autumn | 只欠秋天{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-12-07/10151359934.html|title=好男儿马天宇 首支单曲《只欠秋天》火热出炉|date=7 December 2007|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} | |
rowspan=2|2007 | |Happy Story | 快乐童话{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2007-12-12/16061831730.shtml|title=马天宇《快乐童话》MV魔幻登场新浪独家首播|date=12 December 2007|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
"We Are Ready" | 我们准备好了 | |
2008 | "One World One Dream" | 世界的梦想{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-04-16/14251989792.shtml|title=马天宇与声乐老师唱奥运歌 《世界的梦想》出炉|date=16 April 2008|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2008 | "Believe in Love" | 相信爱 |
2008 | "Give You My Energy" | 给你我的力量{{cite web|url=http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/1082/7361355.html|title=马天宇给震区儿童过生日 平淡回应明星博客事件|date=10 June 2008|website=People|language=zh}} |
2011 | "Save the World" | 拯救世界{{cite web|url=https://3g.163.com/ent/article/7NSH0E0300031H0O.html|title=马天宇开年单曲造型曝光 新歌完整版年后首播|date=16 January 2012|website=Netease|language=zh}} |
2014 | "Narcissus" | 纳西索斯 |
=Soundtracks and promotional songs=
= Other appearances =
class="wikitable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title !Notes/Ref. | |
rowspan=1|2017
| "Bringing Moonlight on the Road | 带上月光上路
| Performance for CCTV Spring Gala{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/17/0127/22/CBQO7QM600038FO9.html|title=马天宇关晓彤王嘉唱《带上月光上路》歌美人也美|date=27 January 2017|website=Netease|language=zh}} |
Filmography
=Film=
=Television series =
=Variety show=
class="wikitable" | ||||
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | Sisters Over Flowers | 花样姐姐 | rowspan="6" |Cast member | {{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2015-03-06/doc-icczmvun6533114.shtml|title=马天宇《花样姐姐》贴心 被封中国好弟弟|date=6 March 2015|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
2016 | Let Go of My Baby Season 1 | 放开我北鼻 | {{cite web|url=https://ent.qq.com/a/20160627/010006.htm|title=《放开我北鼻》首播 马天宇于小彤"红白配"|date=27 June 2016|website=Tencent|language=zh}} | |
2017
|Let Go of My Baby Season 2 |放开我北鼻 | | ||||
rowspan=2|2019
|We Grew Up |我们长大了 | ||||
The Inn
| 亲爱的·客栈 | ||||
2021
|The Wonderful Life |生活真美好 | |
Awards and nominations
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!Year !Awards !Category !Nominated work !Result !Ref. | |||||
rowspan=13|2007 | 1st Star Style Awards | Top Ten Fashion Idol | {{NA}} | {{won}} | |
rowspan=2|1st Baidu Entertainment Hot Point | Top Ten Songs | rowspan=3|"The Death of Gentleness" | {{won}}
|rowspan=2| | ||
Popular Music Video Award | {{won}} | ||||
rowspan=2|11th "Qicai" Award Ceremony | Top Ten Songs | {{won}} | |||
Most Popular Male Singer | {{NA}} | {{won}} | |||
6th China Gold Record Award | Newcomer Award | {{NA}} | {{nom}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/07/1024/17/3RJBJ4M400031H0O.html|script-title=zh:马天宇明骏女孩等入围金唱片新人奖前十|date=24 October 2007|work= Netease|language=zh}} | |
11th Tencent Star Award Ceremony | Most Popular Male Singer | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
rowspan=2|China Billboard Award Ceremony | Most Promising Newcomer | {{NA}} | {{won}} | rowspan=2| | |
Best Selling New Album | rowspan=2|Beautiful Light | {{won}} | |||
7th China Original Song Award | Best-selling Album | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20070528/000221.htm|script-title=zh:马天宇原创榜大丰收 接替仔仔代言某奶糖(图)|date=28 May 2007|work=Tencent|language=zh}} | ||
rowspan=2|5th Southeast Music Chart Awards | Most Popular Singer | {{NA}} | {{won}} | rowspan=2|{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/y/2007dongnanpop/|script-title=zh:2007东南劲爆音乐榜颁奖礼|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|year=2007}} | |
Top Ten Songs | rowspan=3|"The Death of Gentleness" | {{won}} | |||
Music Radio China Top Chart Awards | Top Broadcast Song of the Year | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/1085/7112724.html|title=MusicRadio中国TOP音乐排行榜颁奖盛典举行|date=13 April 2008|website=People's Daily|language=zh}} | ||
rowspan=8|2008 | rowspan=2|7th 9+2 Music Pioneer Awards | Top Ten Songs | {{won}} | rowspan=2|{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20080312/n255659677.shtml|script-title=zh:9+2音乐先锋榜2008年度颁奖典礼完全获奖名单|date=2 March 2008|website=Sohu|language=zh}} | |
Newcomer of the Year (Mainland) | {{NA}} | {{won}} | |||
rowspan=2|4th Sina Internet TV Festival | Popular Blogger Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
Newcomer of the Year | {{NA}} | {{nom}} | |||
rowspan=3|12th "Qicai" Award Ceremony | Best Male Singer | "Fly" | {{won}} | ||
Top Ten Songs | "Still Together" | {{won}} | |||
Best Music Video | rowspan=3| "Green Clothes" | {{won}} | |||
rowspan=3|Music Radio China Top Chart Awards | Top Broadcast Song of the Year | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/08/0414/16/49GLI4CR00032DGD.html|title=马天宇为夺冠歌曲《青衣》MV苦练京剧 |date=14 April 2008|work=Netease|language=zh}} | ||
rowspan=3|2009 | Song of the Year | {{won}} | rowspan=2|{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-04-27/03232492636.shtml|script-title=zh:马天宇夺二十三座音乐奖杯 影视歌三栖全面开花|date=27 April 2009|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} | ||
Recommended Album | Fly | {{won}} | |||
2nd Baidu Entertainment Hot Point | Top Ten Songs | "Still Together" | {{won}} | ||
rowspan=4|2011 | rowspan=2|11th 9+2 Music Pioneer Awards | Musical Improvement Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | rowspan=2|{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2011-12-12/09443505050.shtml|script-title=zh:马天宇音乐先锋榜获两项奖 到场只为粉丝不为奖|date=12 December 2011|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh}} |
Trend Singer of the Year | "My Dear, Where Are You?" | {{won}} | |||
1st Youku Television Index Awards | Best Breakthrough Actor | The Vigilantes in Masks | {{won}} | ||
1st Fashion New Power Awards | Fashion Artist Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
rowspan=3|2014 | 4th LeTV Movie and Drama Awards | Most Promising Film Actor | The Cosplayers | {{won}} | |
2nd Youku Young Choice Awards | All-Rounded Artist Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
11th Man at His Best Awards | Fashion Male Artist Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
2015 | 12th Man at His Best Awards | Outstanding Mainland Artist | {{NA}} | {{won}} | |
rowspan=4|2016 | rowspan=2|1st KuGou Music Awards | Most Popular Digital Album | rowspan=2|Flower in Hand | {{won}} | rowspan=2| |
Platinum Artist Award | {{won}} | ||||
2nd OK! Fashion Attitude Awards | Influential Male Celebrity | {{NA}} | {{won}}
| | ||
Baidu Entertainment Awards | Person of the Year | {{NA}} | {{won}} | ||
rowspan=2|2017 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Breakthrough Actor | {{NA}} | {{won}} | |
11th Writers Rich List | Best-Selling Author | Ray Me | {{won}} | ||
rowspan=3|2018
|34th Hundred Flowers Awards |{{nom}} | |||||
15th Esquire Man at His Best Awards | Fashion Artist Award | {{NA}} | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20181218/013151.htm|title=一线丨腾讯视频星光盛典:Baby美杨超越萌,老戏骨们最有范儿|date=18 December 2018|website=Tencent|language=zh}} | |
15th China Philanthropist List | Charity Star of the Year | {{NA}} | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/photoview/00AJ0003/652582_mobile.html#p=DGAKGR4G00AJ0003NOS&from=tj_review|script-title=zh:马天宇获“年度慈善明星”|website=Netease|language=zh}} | |
2019
|Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival |Best Actor |River Flows To You, My Mowgli Boy |{{nom}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name |name=Tianyu Ma}}
- {{in lang|zh}} [http://weibo.com/matianyu/ Ma's Weibo]
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