Ma Sichun began her career as a child actress at age 7, when she appeared in The Winter of Three Persons, which stars Jiang Wenli and Zhao Jun. 5 years later at the age of 13, she starred in The Grand Mansion Gate. Both productions co-star her aunt, Jiang Wenli.[3]
Ma became well known after working as a book cover model for Rao Xueman's novel Joy & Sorrow. Thereafter, she was chosen as the female lead by director Shen Yan for the television series Lover, based on the novel Daddy, I have your baby.[4] In 2012, Ma won the Golden Phoenix Awards for Best Newcomer for her performance in the film Time Flies Soundlessly.[5]
2015–present: Rising popularity and acclaim
Ma achieved wider recognition after starring in the coming-of-age film The Left Ear, directed by Alec Su. Her role as the rebellious and daring Li Bala received acclaim from critics and she was nominated as Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Horse Awards.[6][7][8] The same year, she co-starred with Wallace Huo in the hit crime drama Love Me If You Dare,[9] which contributed to her rise in popularity.[10]
In 2017, Ma was cast as the female protagonist in the third installment of the Detective Dee film series by Tsui Hark.[14] She also starred in the campus romance film Nuts.[15]
In 2018, Ma starred alongside William Chan in the crime action drama Age of Legends.[16]Forbes China listed Ma under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.[17] Ma also starred in chinese variety show Who's the Keyman.
In 2019, Ma starred in Lou Ye's crime film, The Shadow Play;[18] and romance drama film Somewhere Winter written by Rao Xueman.[19]
The same year, she was cast in period romance film Love After Love, directed by Ann Hui.[20]
On the small screen, Ma starred in the romance comedy drama Mr. Fighting alongside Deng Lun.[21]
In 2020, Ma was cast in the military/police romance drama You Are My Hero as a doctor.[22] The same year, she starred in youth drama film Wild Grass.[23]
^Zhang, Yanleng (2021-05-17). "女性悬疑话题剧《江照黎明》开机 马思纯搭档白客" [Women's suspense drama "Jiangzhao Dawn" opens with Ma Si Chun partnering Bai Ke]. 中国新闻网. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
^《烟火人家》今晚央一首播,徐帆、马思纯首演母女,诠释家人温情 ! ["Fireworks Family" will be broadcast tonight on CCTV1. Xu Fan and Ma Sichun make their mother-daughter debut, interpreting the warmth of family!]. CCTV News (in Chinese). February 13, 2024. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.