Mai Hongmei

Ma Hongmei was born into an artistic family in Henan Province. Later, she moved to Xinjiang with her parents. In her early years, she was active on stage and television under the stage name Ma Ma Ti Hong Mei. Her exact date of birth is not known, but she demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from her teenage years. At age 14, she joined the Green Army Camp and participated in performances as an amateur dancer. During an entertainment event, when a comic actor suddenly became ill, Ma Hongmei temporarily replaced the actor, playing the role of a female soldier. This performance incorporated her military experience, attracted the attention of leaders, and showcased her potential in performing arts.

In 1993, Ma Hongmei first entered the public eye at the CCTV Changzhi Eternal Night Gala with her sketch "Little Nanny." Two years later, in 1995, she gained wider recognition for her performance of the sketch "You Say It" with Guo Donglin at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Since then, she continued to produce a series of works including "Call Me If You Need Anything." In 1996, she joined CCTV's "Qu Yuan Za Tan," creating and performing the short series "Ma Ma Ti," which combined ballet, traditional arts, and opera, quickly becoming popular.

In 1997, Ma Hongmei collaborated with Pan Changjiang and Guo Donglin to star in the modern comedy "The Big Rubik's Cube," marking an important milestone in her career. As of March 28, 2024, the show has a score of 7.2 on Douban. Following this, in 1998, she began exploring dramatic roles, including Ye Xiaoye in "Supreme Power" and works like "Find the Police if You Have Trouble" with Ju Hao. In 1999, she starred in "Old Dou's Family." In 2000, she married singer Sun Nan but chose to become a full-time housewife after marriage. The couple divorced by mutual agreement in 2009, with Ma Hongmei raising their children.

In 2008, Ma Hongmei announced her return to show business, hosting "Happy 100 Olympics ING." In 2009, she co-performed at the Liaoning Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala and appeared in multiple TV dramas and comedies, including "Dancing Better Than Nothing," "Yang Guang’s Happy Life," and "Sharp Sword," playing roles such as Bian Ping, Du Xiaolan, and Liu Fang, demonstrating her wide acting range.

Since 2011, Ma Hongmei has continued to appear in TV dramas and variety shows. She played multiple roles in series such as "Look Up and See Joy," "Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Puzzle," and "Chong Eer." She also participated in several films, including "Time Cage" and "Meg 2: The Trench." Her variety show performances include serving as a judge and guest, showcasing her versatile artistic talent.

In recent years, she has starred in important roles in TV dramas like "Dad at Home" and "Tomorrow We Will Live Well," remaining active in the entertainment industry.