Tzi Ma

Tzi Ma was born in Hong Kong on June 10, 1962. He is a Hong Kong-born actor who now resides in the United States. He is the youngest of a family of seven siblings. When he was five years old, he shifted from Hong Kong to the United States, and he grew up in Staten Island, New York Click to look into! >> Read More... . When he played Buffalo Bill in elementary school performance, he discovered his passion for acting. His work spans nearly every form in film, television, and theatre, demonstrating his fantastic adaptability. Ma's iconic performances have won several critical acclaim and honors throughout his remarkable career, from high-budget studio blockbusters to renowned independent films. Christina Ma, a native of Vancouver, is his wife.

For the Asian American community, Ma has been a strong spokesperson in the fight against racism and media inclusiveness. In an event organized by Asian Society, he joined hands with Ted Lieu and Eric Garcetti at the Asia Society's "Stand against Racism in the Time of COVID." Even though there were few options for Asian actors in the earlier times of his career, Ma was adamant about refusing to play roles that he thought insulting or conventional. This fixed attitude aided in the emergence of a newer consciousness in Hollywood, which has revolutionized the portrayal of Asian American characters. He made his cinematic debut in the cult classic "Cocaine Cowboys" in 1978, alongside Jack Palance and Andy Warhol. Ma had a busy film and television career as the new millennium began, as he had worked in over 25 series over a period from 2000 to 2009. Before working in film, Ma also learned martial arts.

He has worked on multiple plays with writer David Henry Hwang and is a close friend of his. "Star Trek: The Next Generation," “Walker, Texas Ranger,”  "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Kung Fu," "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," “Grey's Anatomy,” "NCIS: Los Angeles," and “The Man in the High Castle." are among his television credits." In the CBC television show "Dragon Boys," he co-starred with his wife as an on-screen couple. “Catfish in Black Bean Sauce," "Akeelah and the Bee," "All God's Children Can Dance," “Rush Hour,” "Meditation Park," "They All Laughed," "The Kid Detective," "The Jade Pendant," and  Several Asian-American made independent films are among his film credits. In 1975, he made his stage debut as the Monkey King in a stage version known as "Monkey King in the Yellow Stone King."Ma has won multiple acting honors, including the Garland Award for his performance in "Flower Drum Song" and the Cine Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor for "The Dance and the Railroad."  Ma also had a role in the video game Sleeping Dogs as a voice actor.