"Tiantan Award" international judge Ma Li. Picture provided by the organizer
Cover news reporter Su Yu
html On April 20, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival held a media meeting for the judges, and the "Tiantan Award" international judge Ma Li appeared at the scene. Regarding her performance in "Article 20", Ma Li shared her emotional journey with the cover news reporter. She said that as an actor, she does not want to be defined and feels very happy to have the opportunity to try different types of works.
Ma Li attended the Beijing Film Festival judges meeting. Photography by cover news reporter Chen Guangxu
Ma Li is known as the "Queen of a Thousand Shows" on the drama stage and is also a much-anticipated sketch actor on the Spring Festival Gala stage. Her portrayal of Ma Dongmei in "Charlotte Troubles" is even more popular in Chinese comedy movies. It left a lasting mark.
Ma Li is the only Chinese female judge of this year's "Tiantan Awards". As the first actress in the Chinese film industry whose starring works have a cumulative box office of over 10 billion, Ma Li's achievements in recent years have attracted the attention of the film industry. At present, the cumulative box office of his starring movies has reached 19.4 billion.
"In my acting career, every film I shoot is a learning process. Working with every team and actor is a learning opportunity for me, so I cherish the cooperation in every film. ." Ma Li told the cover news reporter.
Stills from "Article 20". Data map
The Spring Festival realistic comedy film "Article 20" directed by Zhang Yimou has attracted much attention since its release on the first day of the Lunar New Year and was praised for "promoting the law in simple terms and making justice reach people's hearts." Li Maojuan, played by Ma Li, is an ordinary but great housewife in thousands of families. She has both an impatient and secular side, but also a kind and tender side. These characters are perfectly portrayed in her performance.
"When I play Li Maojuan, as long as I put on her clothes, walk into that scene, and imagine such a family, then I will become her." Ma Li once said that during the creative process, actors must carefully experience both inside and outside the play. The life of the character can provide an inner basis for the subsequent presentation of the character.
Ma Li and Lei Jiayin made their debut as husband and wife in the film. This was the first time the two collaborated. Talking about Ma Li's performance, Lei Jiayin once said: "Teacher Ma Li played the role really well. The role of Li Maojuan is a special family lover." , loves her husband, loves her children, and has a sense of justice, strength and responsibility. Ma Li is also a particularly positive and responsible actor in life. "Ma Li also responded humorously to the cooperation between the two. They had a great rapport when filming together, "People from the Northeast are full of sparks in the creation of lines."
Ma Li appeared on the red carpet at the opening of the Beijing Film Festival. Photo provided by the organizer
"I don't want to be defined. I always feel that I can play many different types of roles in my career as an actor. Why should I be solidified into a comedy role?" Ma Li also said that she has no idea about the title of comedy actress. , I struggled for a while and was eager to prove myself. I felt that I was still relatively young and naive at that time, but now I am very grateful for the title of comedian. "I think using a comedic way to present some of the saddest inner states is the most complex and difficult to act."
said at the "2023-2024 Chinese Film Big Data" held this month At the "Night of Honor", Ma Li won the title of Best Actress. She said, "Thanks to comedy, it is comedy that allows the audience to know me and remember me. I remember that for a few years, I especially wanted to tear off the label of comedian actress, but now I feel that comedian actresses are so unique and precious, and I I want to have better works that bring joy to everyone."
"I hope that in the future, no matter what type of film, I can work with good actors and directors, and I can always maintain a learning attitude." Ma Li told reporters.
