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Wuma, this name used to exist silently in the hearts of the audience, and every time it appeared on the big screen, it added a lot of color to the story. But it wasn't until that funeral in 2014 that his name was truly remembered.
At the funeral, everything seemed to be a regular process: well-known friends in the circle came to pay tribute, some viewers silently bid him farewell, and big names in the circle such as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Zeng Zhiwei, Jiang David, etc.
But what people didn't expect was that the focus of the most attention on the field was Ma Yan, the 23-year-old wife of Xiao Wuma.
On that day, she behaved at the funeral like a person who had lost the whole world. Every tear and every action of her tells the story of the unique relationship between her and Wu Ma.
Everyone knows that Wu Ma was an artist who played a supporting role all his life before his death, so how did he get so much attention and respect? What's more, what kind of deep emotional bond does this wife, who is 23 years younger than him, have with him that makes her so heartbroken after his death?
Wu Ma (formerly known as Feng Hongyuan) was born in May 1942 in Tianjin in a literary family that loves quyi.
His parents are both quyi workers, engaged in the performance of cross talk, Tianjin Allegro, Xihe drum and Tianjin Shituo, which made Wuma influenced by the art of quyi since he was a child, and developed a strong interest in this art.
At home, Wu Ma's parents often hum some small tunes. When they are busy with work, they will also bring the afternoon horses to the theater. These experiences profoundly influenced Wu Ma and inspired him to love the art of quyi, and he aspired to become a quyi worker like his parents.
However, although Wu Ma has set his ambition to become a quyi worker since he was a child, his acting career has gone in a different direction.
In 1959, at the age of 17, Wu Ma came to Hong Kong with his parents from Tianjin and settled in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, he quickly integrated into the local society, not only mastering the fluent Cantonese but also getting used to the local way of life, so much so that many people mistakenly thought that he was a native of Hong Kong rather than a northerner.
After settling in Hong Kong, Wu Ma's parents realised that Hong Kong's acting industry was booming, while the quyi business was relatively uneventful.
At the suggestion of his parents, Wuma had to give up his dream of becoming a quyi worker and instead moved towards the path of an actor. He first entered the entertainment industry, mainly on the drama stage.
In 1963, he signed up for the training class of the Southland Experimental Theater of Hong Kong Shaw Brothers Film Company, and after successfully graduating, he became a film and television actor under the Shaw Brothers Company.
At first, as a newcomer, Wu Ma could only engage in some auxiliary work, but later the famous director Zhang Che saw that he was clever and intelligent, and was willing to endure hardships, so he accepted him as an apprentice and personally guided him to participate in the filming of the film.
In 1965, Wu Ma, who was only 23 years old at the time, entered a new stage of his acting career and starred in the movie "Mulan" directed by his mentor Zhang Che.
Although he is only a supporting character in this film, he shows extraordinary talent and professionalism.
His attentive interpretation of the role not only won the respect of his fellow crew members, but also attracted the attention of his mentor Zhang Che.
By virtue of"Mulan".In this film, Wu Ma officially started his acting career. In addition to continuing his career as an actor, Wu Ma also studied the art of directing under Zhang Che behind the scenes, and gradually moved towards the direction of directing.
In 1968, he served as an assistant director of Zhang Che's "Golden Swallow", and subsequently participated in the production of many films such as "Ranger" and "Eagle King", accumulating valuable experience as a director.
Over time, Wu Ma's experience as an assistant director gradually accumulated, and he was able to direct films independently.
In 1982, the zombie film "Scary" directed and starred in by Wu Ma was released, which became an important turning point in his career. The film showcases not only his exceptional directing talents, but also his excellent acting skills. "Scary" was a huge success among the audience, and Wu Ma became popular as a result.
At that time, zombie films had a place in the Chinese film industry, and Wu Ma, with his unique style and acting skills, made him stand out among many such films and became a representative figure in the field.
For many viewers, when it comes to zombie movies, the first image that comes to mind is Wu Ma. His unique acting skills, as well as his classic styling in the film, have left a deep impression on many people.
From the "Strange Old Man" in "Man Scares the Ghost" to the rice shop owner "Lao Ma" in "Mr. Zombie", to the "Master Ichikyu" in "Uncle Zombie", and the "Father Wu" in "The Exorcist Taoist", these classics and colorful characters are deeply imprinted in the audience's memory.
Although he rarely plays the leading role, with his excellent supporting performance and directorial works, his career is still thriving, no less than those first-line actors who frequently play the leading role.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to a successful career, Wuma is also colorful in his love life. Wu Ma, who was known for his romance when he was young, has been surrounded by many women since he became popular.
But unlike friends in the circle such as Jackie Chan and Zeng Zhiwei, he is known for his sincerity and principles, and every relationship is particularly well managed. Even if they were separated from each other, they didn't break up.
Unlike others, although he likes to fall in love, he has his own moral bottom line, and every time he ends a relationship, he will compensate the other party to make up for possible debts.
Wu Ma once said: "I have my own principles when I fall in love, and every time I have a girlfriend, there will never be a third party." He added: "Every time I interact with someone else, I buy a house as our love nest and give it to her if we break up." ”
This attitude towards feelings has made Wu Ma's reputation always very good, and compared with Jackie Chan, Zeng Zhiwei and other friends who were troubled by scandals, he did not damage his reputation due to emotional problems. Later, after being dashing for most of his life, Wuma finally found true happiness.
In 1995, Wu Ma, who was 53 years old at the time, went to Shenzhen to film and accidentally met a girl 23 years younger than him, named Ma Yan.
It was love at first sight, and Ma Yan was full of admiration for this idol. After a period of getting along, the two are attracted to each other, and soon they fall in love.
Wu Ma's active pursuit allowed their relationship to develop rapidly, and in the same year, they entered the palace of marriage in a low-key manner and walked towards a happy life journey together.
Unlike the previous amorous nature, after marriage, Wu Ma completely focused on the family and carefully ran a small family with Ma Yan. Their relationship has always been very stable, and later they also welcomed a lovely daughter, which made Wuma cherish the warmth and happiness of the family even more.
After getting married, Wu Ma continued to shoot many outstanding works. Since 1996, Wu Ma has starred in a number of outstanding film and television works, including "Street Killer", "For This Pure Land", "Painting Saint" and so on.
Although he continues to play supporting roles in these works, he has always performed each small role with a high degree of dedication, understated and remarkable.
However, the happy life did not last forever. In 2012, he suddenly felt chest discomfort and the results of the hospital were shocking, and he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Although the doctor advised him to stop working and accept ** with all his heart, he did not.
In order to ensure that his family can live a good life after his death, he insisted on filming and continued to star in works such as "Pen Fairy Horror", "Embarrassed Eggs", "College Entrance Examination in the City", "Waiting for Love to Return" and other works. In addition, while battling his illness, he directed "The Makeup Artist".
2013 was a serious challenge for the horses. As the condition worsens, the ups and downs of life are gradually replaced by worries and discomforts.
People walking on the street may only see his aging appearance, but only he knows the pain and suffering behind it.
When doctors recommended chemotherapy, he was faced with more than just a medical decision. For him, it's more of a life choice, a choice about how to spend the rest of his life. Chemotherapy, as a leading method, has proven to be effective, but it is also accompanied by numerous discomforts.
He knew that if he underwent chemotherapy, he would probably have to face frequent hospital trips, severe nausea, hair loss, and a loss of physical and mental strength.
But more importantly, he didn't want to be trapped by white hospital walls, cold medical equipment, and endless ** for the rest of his life.
What he longs for is freedom, to be able to enjoy life as much as possible in a limited time, to experience the beauty of this world, instead of being trapped in a hospital bed.
As a result, Wuma made a resolute decision, which was to refuse chemotherapy. He chose to face the last days of his life on his own terms, even though it meant a potentially more serious illness. But he firmly believes that everyone has the right to choose their own way of life, even in the face of death.
In the early morning of February 4, 2014, Wu Ma passed away in Hong Kong at the age of 71. He enjoyed life in the last few months of his life in the best mental state, and his wife Ma Yan shared his time with everyone, she said: "He enjoyed his work and life in the best state, and walked the last journey of his life in style. He is my hero, my proud husband. ”
On February 28, 2014, at Wu Ma's funeral, his wife and daughter wept into tears, feeling sad and reluctant for Wu Ma's death. His friends in the circle also came to see him off, including Sammo Hung , Dillon , Shi Tian , Yue Hua , Jackie Chan , Zeng Zhiwei , Jiang David , Tang Jili and other big names in the circle.
Fans of Wuma also expressed their condolences, believing that there are no zombie film actors like him in China. Ma Boyong, a famous young writer, also said that there are probably only two people who can represent the image of Chinese exorcists, Wu Ma and Lin Zhengying.
Although everyone felt very regretful and reluctant, the story of Wuma continued. His last film "The Makeup Artist" was released in March 2014, and his last film "Waiting for Love to Return" was released in July 2015.
In 2016, he won the Lifetime Honor Award for Chinese Film at the 20th Huading Awards, and in 2018, he won the Classic Time Award at the first Shaoxing Keqiao New Talent Film Festival.
Although 8 years have passed since Wu Ma's death, he is still missed by people, especially his wife Ma Yan.
Ma Yan's every day is filled with deep thoughts. The good times they had were circulating in her mind like a movie, every detail, every smile, and every tight hug became the most precious memory in her life now.
In order to express her full feelings of longing, she chose to use pen and ink as a medium to frequently write letters to Wuma in another world.
Each letter is filled with deep love and endless sorrow, and in every word, you can feel her deep longing for her husband.
Qingming Festival is a day of remembrance of deceased relatives, and the death day of Wuma is a special commemoration of the love story of the two of them.
In the past two days, regardless of the wind, frost, rain and snow, Ma Yan will personally go to the cemetery of Wu Ma, with fresh flowers and their common memories, standing quietly in front of the tomb, as if telling Wu Ma about her life and telling him how much she misses him.
On other days, Ma Yan did not forget to miss the afternoon horse. She often sat alone on the sofa in the living room, gently flipping through the photo album full of memories.
Every ** of the afternoon horse records the happy times they once had. Looking at these **, she seems to have returned to that era full of love, and spent those beautiful days with Wu Ma again. Although he has been a supporting actor all his life, he is an outstanding actor by any angle.
His works, acting skills, and dedication are all worth learning from young actors. And Wu Ma's love story, especially the steadfast and affectionate relationship between him and his wife Ma Yan, teaches us to cherish our lovers and treat our feelings with sincerity and perseverance.
Wu Ma's life, like the role he played on the screen, will forever shine in our memories and become an indelible legend.