In 2012, the TV series "Spicy Female Soldier" was on the air, and the 46-year-old Colonel Mi Lan played by Ma Li made a stunning appearance. With short hair and neat military uniforms, Ma Li has created a capable and gentle image of the "most temperamental female chief".
Her talking eyes, sometimes stern and sometimes loving, vividly interpret the complex emotions of a military mother. The audience sighed that this role seemed to be tailor-made for Ma Li.
In the play, Colonel Mi Lan, played by Ma Li, is the mother of the heroine Tang Xiaomi. Their mother and daughter waged a-for-tat "war" in the barracks, but gradually understood each other in getting along and finally reached a reconciliation.
Ma Li's performance is delicate and nuanced, every look is full of changes, and in addition to strictness, it is more of love and pride for her daughter. Playing the role of a soldier this time was a special experience for Ma Li.
She said in an interview that she had always hoped to shoot more military-themed dramas, and this time she finally fulfilled one of her dreams. Ma Li said: "As an actor, I don't want to limit myself to white-collar and aristocratic roles.
This time I played a soldier and performed the temperament of a soldier, which made me addicted. I would like to be positioned by the audience as a representative of the role of a military professional. Looking back, Ma Li's acting career can be described as wonderful.
In 1995, 29-year-old Ma Li played the protagonist Hu Die in the TV series "Actress Hu Die", one of the best actresses in China in the 40s. When she was young, Ma Li was as beautiful as a fairy and was known as "Ma Beauty".
Her smart eyes seem to be able to penetrate the screen and hit the audience's heart. In the following ten years, Ma Li starred in dozens of film and television dramas such as "In Fact, Men Are the Hardest", "Blue Trembling", "Outstanding Encirclement", "Marriage within a Time Limit", "Can't Stop", "Xiangfu Spring and Autumn", "Pursuit", "Romantic Girl", "Qing Dynasty Criminal Officer", "Women Don't Cry" and other dozens of film and television dramas, creating a variety of female images of different times and different personalities.
She won the Excellence Award and the Third Prize of the China TV Golden Eagle Award for Long-Form TV Drama with "Outstanding Encirclement" and "Xiangfu Spring and Autumn", and her acting skills have been recognized by the industry. As she grew older, she began to experiment with more types of roles.
In "Sleepless Life", she played Gao's mother; In "Mrs. Watts", she played Mrs. Watts; In "The Story of the Two Donkeys in the Army", she plays the role of the two donkey mothers; In "White Deer Plain", she starred as Zhu Bai; In "He Confessed in the Backlight", she played the role of a soft mother.
Although the type of character has changed, Ma Li still uses her superb acting skills to maximize the space of each role. Especially in "White Deer Plain", Ma Li has experienced three stages of interpretation of the old, middle and young, and has played the role deeply in the hearts of the people, so that the audience can't help but praise her after watching it.
This fully demonstrates Ma Li's strength and charm as a mature actor. Standing at the peak of her career, Ma Li has always maintained a humble attitude. She knows that only by constantly breaking through herself can she maintain long-term prosperity in the entertainment industry.
It is this spirit of pursuing excellence that has made Ma Li make remarkable achievements in her acting career and become a well-deserved national first-class actor in the hearts of the audience. Ma Li's life trajectory could have been completely different.
Back in her childhood, 8-year-old Ma Li was selected by the sports school because of her height advantage and slender legs, focusing on race walking. The dream of winning glory for the country was ignited in Xiao Ma Li's heart, and she sweated on the track every day, looking forward to the moment when she could stand on the podium in the future.
However, life at a sports school is not all smooth sailing. Although Ma Li is not afraid of hardship or tiredness, what she is most depressed about is that she can't learn cultural classes like a normal child, and can only specialize in the stadium.
Ma Li is not willing to be just a machine that can exercise, she is eager to go hand in hand with culture and sports and become a good female athlete. Unfortunately, the conditions in the place where she was at that time were limited and could not meet her needs.
Ma Li often complained to her mother: "It's remote and backward here, and I want to go back to Beijing." After hearing this, my mother replied without raising her head: "Do you want to go back to Beijing?" Go back by yourself! This answer made Ma Li fall into deep thought, and since then, she has stopped talking about returning to Beijing, but has concentrated on practicing race walking.
However, fate is always full of variables. Just as Ma Li struggled for her dream of being a race walker, an accident completely changed the trajectory of her life. An accident in which a motorcycle crashed into a large truck not only disqualified Ma Li from becoming a race walker, but also almost took her young life.
Every day with the children, their innocent joy infects Ma Li. In the eyes of the students, Ma Li is an amiable, tall and beautiful "child king". They had a happy time together.
However, only Ma Li's mother could see that she was not really happy inside. It was at this time that Marie's mother gave her a new inspiration. Once, she said to Ma Li: "The universities in Beijing are not only Tsinghua University and Peking University; There are also Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama, these two schools have low cultural scores, if you still want to go back.
Hearing this, Ma Li was stunned, and she asked herself in her heart, "Is my mother so open-minded?" She asked her mother again: "I don't know anything about literature and art, why did you let me go to an art school?" Mom replied: "Aren't you bold and thick-skinned, you talk about cross talk and act in sketches are also good!" This conversation was like a light in the darkness, pointing out a new direction for Ma Li.
Although she didn't know anything about her acting career, Ma Li decided to give it a go. With the characteristics of "bold and thick-skinned", she bravely participated in the examination of the Central Academy of Drama.
After three rounds of fierce competition, Ma Li was finally admitted to the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 1988, fulfilling her dream of returning to Beijing. This year, she was 22 years old and stood at a new starting point in her life.
Ma Li's mother was a smart and thoughtful woman. On the one hand, she is happy and proud of her daughter's admission to Chinese opera, but on the other hand, she feels a little worried about her future life.
She clearly knew that not everyone could be an actor, so she suggested that Ma Li learn to do business with her father while going to school, and was willing to provide her with the first money to start a company.
At the suggestion of her mother, Ma Li studied and discussed business lessons with her father, and not only did her academic performance well, but her business also flourished. This experience laid a solid foundation for Mary's future career development.
This experience made Ma Li deeply realize that the path of life is not static. Even if you encounter setbacks and difficulties, as long as you keep an open mind and have the courage to try, you can always find new possibilities.
It is this positive and optimistic attitude that laid the foundation for Ma Li's future acting career and happy marriage. In 1992, 26-year-old Ma Li graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and stood at the crossroads of her life.
It was in this year that she made an important decision - to get married. This decision may seem hasty, but it has brought unexpected happiness to her life. Ma Li's husband is an outsider who is also in business.
The two should have met while doing business. Although Ma Li rarely shares information about her husband publicly, in an early interview, she revealed that he is a Beijing man with a straightforward personality and is very optimistic.
The two fell in love and came together naturally. At the beginning of her marriage, Ma Li chose to give up the opportunity to be assigned to work in China Qingyi, and instead went to Singapore to run a foreign trade business with her family.
Although this business experience only lasted for two years, it gave Ma Li valuable life experience. Two years later, with the support of her husband, she resolutely returned to the entertainment industry and started a new acting career.
However, after getting married, Ma Li did not immediately become a mother. It wasn't until she was 36 years old that she ushered in the second important role in her life - mother. During pregnancy, Ma Li's weight soared to 180 pounds, but she was not discouraged.
After giving birth to her son, with the encouragement of her mother, Ma Li soon returned to the screen. Ma Li recalled: "After giving birth to my son, I was kicked out by my mother to film just after the full moon. At that time, I still thought that my mother was ruthless and asked me to film so quickly.
Later, my mother told me that I was not asked to film to make money, but to quickly turn me back into a beautiful woman. In order to return to the entertainment industry, she tried her best to lose weight and finally recovered to 110 pounds before giving birth.
As a new mother, Ma Li faces the dual challenges of career and family. She was reluctant to leave her young son at home, and often took her children to the crew with her mother.
When her son went to school, she chose to film near Beijing as much as possible, or spend more time with her children during winter and summer vacations. In this process, the support of her husband has been indispensable. It is worth mentioning that when they got married, Ma Li's mother chose to live with her daughter.
As a son-in-law, Ma Li's husband gladly accepted the arrangement. Even when they were dating, shopping, watching movies, and eating, his mother had to follow, and he never lost his temper and always took care of his wife and mother-in-law before and after the saddle.
This kind of tolerance and understanding is undoubtedly an important factor in the longevity of their marriage. Marie's mother has played an important role in her career and family life. Not only did she encourage her daughter to return to acting, but she also helped immensely in taking care of her grandson.
Ma Li once said that the woman she admires the most is her mother. Her mother's wisdom and foresight have made Ma Li go wider and wider on the road of independent women. Today, Ma Li's son has reached adulthood and was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama and became an alumnus of his mother.
Not only that, but he also started his acting career. Watching her son follow in her footsteps and embark on the road of acting, Ma Li felt extremely proud and gratified. She sees her son as a child who has a dream and is determined and willing to work hard for it.
Ma Li's story teaches us that career and family are not an either/or choice. With your own efforts and the support of your family, you can find a balance between the two.
She has successfully achieved success in her acting career, and at the same time, she has also gained a happy family life. It is this balance, coupled with the understanding and support of her husband, the wisdom and guidance of her mother, and the thriving growth of her son, that make up a happy family life for Mary.
Her experience proves that it is perfectly possible for a woman to find a balance between career and family, to be a successful actress, or to be a competent wife and mother. To understand what Ma Li has achieved today, we need to go back to March 1966, the spring in which she was born in Beijing.
As the third child in the family, with two older sisters and a younger brother, Ma Li has lived in a warm and lively family since she was a child. However, the peaceful life was soon shattered.
When she was 5 years old, Ma Li was sent to rural Shanxi with her parents. For an innocent little girl, this is undoubtedly a huge change. But, as she later said, "Although the days were hard, I spent a happy childhood there."
"When she was 8 years old, Ma Li was admitted to the sports school because of her height and long legs, focusing on race walking. This opportunity opened the eyes of young Ma Li to a new world. She began to dream of becoming an excellent athlete and bringing glory to her country.
However, life at a sports school is not easy. Although Ma Li is not afraid of hardship and tiredness, what she is most depressed about is that she can't learn cultural classes like a normal child, and can only study professionally in the stadium.
She doesn't want to just be a sports machine, but aspires to go hand in hand with culture and sports, and become a well-rounded and excellent female athlete. However, the local conditions at that time were limited and could not meet Ma Li's needs.
She often complained to her mother: "It's remote and backward, and I want to go back to Beijing." After hearing this, my mother replied without raising her head: "Do you want to go back to Beijing?" Go back by yourself! This simple but powerful answer has become the driving force for Ma Li to keep improving.
Since then, Ma Li no longer mentions returning to Beijing, but concentrates on practicing race walking. She secretly made up her mind that through her own efforts, she would one day return to the city of Beijing that she longed for.
This perseverance laid the foundation for her future success. Mary's parents played an important role in her upbringing. Her father's tall and handsome appearance was inherited to Ma Li, and her mother's wisdom and foresight deeply influenced her life choices.
Ma Li has said many times that the woman she admires the most is her mother. Ma Li's mother was an intelligent and forward-thinking woman. She not only encouraged her daughter to pursue her dreams, but also pointed her in the direction of life.
When Ma Li faced a turning point in her life, it was her mother's advice that made her consider the path of acting career. In Ma Li's childhood memories, there is a photo of her and her father that is particularly precious.
Ma Li in the photo is still very young, and her father is also in the prime of life. This photo not only records Ma Li's youth, but also bears witness to the deep affection between her and her father.
Looking back, Ma Li often sighs that it was this difficult and joyful childhood experience that made her learn to be strong and self-reliant. Whether it was later becoming an actor, or running a family, these qualities played an important role.
Ma Li's story tells us that success is not accidental, but comes from childhood, family support and personal efforts. Her experience also proves that even if you don't come from a prominent background, as long as you have dreams and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, you can one day achieve your life goals.
Ma Li's acting career began in 1990, when the 24-year-old first appeared in the TV series "Sisters", playing the role of Feng Kena. Although she is still inexperienced, Ma Li has already shown a good talent for acting.
Two years later, she played Lin Na in "The Strange Case Is Not Ending", and gradually accumulated stage experience. In 1992, Ma Li graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and was supposed to work in China's youth arts.
However, she made an unexpected decision to give up the opportunity and instead go to Singapore to run a foreign trade business with her family. Although this business experience only lasted for two years, it gave Ma Li valuable life experience.
Two years later, Ma Li resolutely returned to the entertainment industry and started a new acting career. In 1995, she ushered in the first peak of her acting career. In the TV series "Actress Hu Die", Ma Li brilliantly interpreted the role of the protagonist Hu Die, and won unanimous praise from the audience and industry insiders.
In the next ten years, Ma Li's acting career was booming. She has starred in many film and television dramas such as "In Fact, Men Are the Hardest", "Blue Trembling", "Outstanding Encirclement", "Marriage within a Time Limit", "Can't Stop", "Xiangfu Spring and Autumn", "Pursuit", "Romantic Girl", "Qing Dynasty Criminal Officer", "Women Don't Cry" and many other film and television dramas, creating all kinds of female characters.
Ma Li's efforts were not in vain, she won the China TV Golden Eagle Award for Excellence in Feature-length TV Drama and the third prize with "Outstanding Encirclement" and "Xiangfu Spring and Autumn", and her acting skills have been recognized by the industry.
These awards are not only an affirmation of her acting skills, but also inspire her to continue to move forward on the road of acting. However, the acting career has not been all smooth sailing. As she grew older, Ma Li faced a shift in the type of role.
But she was not discouraged by this, but gladly accepted the challenge and played the role of "mother" to the fullest. In "Sleepless Life", she played Gao's mother; In "Mrs. Watts", she played Mrs. Watts; In "The Story of the Two Donkeys in the Army", she plays the role of the two donkey mothers; In "White Deer Plain", she starred as Zhu Bai; In "He Confessed in the Backlight", she played the role of a soft mother.
Although the type of character has changed, Ma Li still uses her superb acting skills to maximize the space of each role. It is especially worth mentioning that in "White Deer Plain", Ma Li has experienced three stages of interpretation of the old, middle and young, and interpreted the role deeply in the hearts of the people, so that the audience can't help but praise her after watching it.
This fully demonstrates Ma Li's strength and charm as a mature actor. In 2012, Ma Li played Colonel Mi Lan in the hit drama "Spicy Female Soldier", and was praised by the audience as "the most temperamental female chief".
This role not only made Ma Li countless fans, but also fulfilled her desire to star in the military theme. As she said in the interview: "I would like to be positioned by the audience as a representative of the role of a military professional."
"Ma Li's acting career is full of challenges and opportunities. From a fledgling newcomer to a powerful actor who has experienced vicissitudes, she has always maintained her love and dedication to acting.
Whether it is a young and beautiful role, or a mother image who has experienced vicissitudes, Ma Li can control it with ease and show a very high level of acting skills. Ma Li's story tells us that although the road to acting is bumpy, as long as you maintain your love and persistence, you will definitely be able to shine your own light.
She used her own experience to explain what a real actor is - someone who can constantly break through and create a variety of roles with age and experience.
Today's Ma Li is a 57-year-old national first-class actor. Although the years have left marks on her face, they have not diminished her charm in the slightest. Her eyes are still smart, her smile is still warm, and her gestures exude the elegance and confidence of a mature woman.
Ma Li's happiness not only comes from the success of her career, but also from a happy family life. has been with her husband for more than 30 years, and the relationship between the two has lasted for a long time. Her husband is a straightforward and very optimistic Beijing man, who has always given Ma Li great support and understanding.
Whether it was Ma Li's decision to return to the entertainment industry or to live with his mother, he accepted it gladly, showing rare tolerance and thoughtfulness. Ma Li's son was not only admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, but also started his acting career, which made Ma Li very proud.
She sees her son as a child who has a dream and is determined and willing to work hard for it. The inheritance of this spirit is undoubtedly one of the most gratifying things for Ma Li. Looking back on the past, Ma Li is full of emotion.
From Beijing to rural Shanxi, and then to return to Beijing with their own efforts; From a businessman to a full-time actress, she has never given up her dreams and pursuits. As her mother once said to her, "I can go back by myself!" Ma Li proved with her own actions that as long as you work hard, you will be able to achieve your dreams.
Ma Li's success is inseparable from her self-discipline and persistence. The training in the sports school since she was a child has cultivated her hard-working character. Even at the busiest time of her acting career, she did not relax her demands on herself.
This self-discipline is not only reflected in the work, but also in all aspects of life. In Ma Li's view, the true meaning of life is not only the pursuit of success, but also the cherishing of the present and being grateful for everything.
She is grateful for her mother's wisdom and guidance, grateful for her husband's silent support, and proud of her son's growth. This contentment is an important reason why she has been able to achieve success in both her career and family.
Ma Li's story tells us that the road of life is not always smooth, but as long as you have dreams and perseverance, you will be able to create your own wonderful life. She used her own experience to explain what true happiness is – the perfect combination of a successful career, a happy family, and a love of life.
As a successful actress and a happy mother, Ma Li hopes that through her story, she can inspire more people to bravely pursue their dreams and live the life they want. Her experience proves that no matter what the starting point is, as long as you maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and work hard, you will eventually reap your own happiness and success.