Actor Ma Weijun: Played a Japanese for most of his life, settled in Japan with his wife and children, and died in Japan at the age of 67

He used to be the hated Japanese officer on the screen, and every time he appeared, the audience gritted their teeth, however, in real life, he was a low-key, simple actor who only entered the entertainment industry at the age of 50 and became a late bloomer. He was Ma Weijun, a Chinese who died in his homeland at the age of 67.

So, what did he go through? Why did he settle in Japan with his family in his early years? Today, let's walk into his legendary life.

In mid-September this year, he died of illness at the age of 67. The news came out and shocked many viewers. Although some people don't know his name, when they see his photo, they immediately think of his image as a Japanese officer in many film and television dramas.

Regarding Ma Weijun's death, the staff disclosed the main cause: advanced laryngeal cancer. In fact, all this was foreshadowed. In the previous public activities, Ma Weijun's face was not normal, black and swollen, and the protruding pimple under his throat indicated that he was unwell.

The doctor announced the bad news of the advanced stage of laryngeal cancer, and there was little hope of cure.

The place where Ma Weijun died attracted the attention of many netizens: at home in Japan. Could it be that he had already moved to Japan?

After playing so many "devils", do you really think of yourself as Japanese? In fact, Ma Weijun has an indissoluble bond with Japan. His early experiences led him to settle in Japan with his family.

However, this did not affect his love and perseverance in his acting career. On the hospital bed, Ma Weijun said with a dying breath: "I can do something in film and television dramas in my life, and it is worth it." ”

From Pharmaceutical Factory to Stage: How Ma Weijun Became a "Devil Professional"

In 1956, an ordinary family in Jiuquan, Gansu Province ushered in a new life, and he was Ma Weijun. Born into a working-class family, he didn't have much exposure to art. Who would have thought that this boy, who had never had a chance with art since he was a child, would become a well-known "devil professional" in the future?

After graduating from high school, Ma Weijun, like most of his peers, went to work in a pharmaceutical factory in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, and lived an ordinary and stable life. His handsome appearance and elegant temperament made him quite popular in the factory. Many colleagues thought that he had a talent for acting and encouraged him to try his hand at acting.

Ma Weijun was moved. Despite the dissuasion of his family, he resolutely gave up his stable job in a pharmaceutical factory and applied for the Lanzhou Repertory Theatre. With his outstanding acting talent and sunny and handsome appearance, he was successfully admitted to the repertory troupe and began his professional acting Xi.

However, Ma Weijun was not satisfied with the development of the Lanzhou Repertory Theatre. In order to pursue a higher artistic realm, he soon left here and joined the Sichuan Mianyang Art Troupe. In the Mianyang Art Troupe, he continued to work hard, and his acting skills have been greatly improved.

After years of training, Ma Weijun's performance skills have become more and more solid. His outstanding performance attracted the attention of the Sichuan Provincial People's Art Theater, so he was once again transferred to a bigger stage. Here, he finally stepped into the entertainment industry and began his acting career.

From the small supporting role to the harvest of studying abroad and love in Japan

In the early eighties of the last century, Ma Weijun stepped into the showbiz and began his acting career. Although he has participated in many film and television works, it is a pity that his name has not attracted widespread attention from the public.

It wasn't until 1987 that Ma Weijun's outstanding performance in "General Yu Peilun" made him stand out in the entertainment industry. 's superb acting skills and unique performance style have gradually won him attention and respect inside and outside the circle.

In the following years, Ma Weijun participated in works such as "Evil Black Forest" and "Devil's Desert" one after another, and achieved good responses. In 1989, he also wrote, directed and acted in "Out of the Desert", the successful broadcast of this drama further consolidated his position in the entertainment industry.

However, Ma Weijun was not satisfied with this. In 1990, he decided to further his studies and pursue a higher level of art. At that time, studying abroad was the choice of many artists, and Ma Weijun also decided to follow the trend and go to a school in Hokkaido, Japan to study acting.

When he first arrived in Japan, Ma Weijun faced various difficulties such as language barriers and cultural differences. But he didn't back down, and through continuous Xi learning and hard work, he gradually mastered the Japanese language, laying a solid foundation for his later acting career.

While studying in Japan, Ma Weijun's acting career temporarily stalled, but he gained something more precious - love and marriage. This experience made his life more colorful, and also gave him a deeper understanding and pursuit of his acting career.

Ma Weijun: Love Japan, interpret the legend of "devil".

In the land of cherry blossoms, Ma Weijun met the love of his life. She is not the focus of the entertainment industry, but she attracted his attention with her unique temperament and connotation. She is the Chinese woman who spent the rest of her life hand in hand with him.

In a foreign country, two wandering hearts are closely connected by a common cultural background and local sound. They share each other's stories, talk about distant hometowns, and before they know it, the seeds of emotion quietly take root in their hearts.

Ma Weijun's honesty and enthusiasm won her heart, and her gentleness and virtue made him fall for her. With the blessing of the families of both parties, they entered the palace of marriage and ushered in the crystallization of love in the following days.

For the sake of his wife and children, Ma Weijun chose to settle in Japan. He gave up the opportunity to perform in China and spent more than ten years with his family. During this time, he gained an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and Xi habits, which accumulated rich materials for him to create the role of "oni" in the future.

However, Ma Weijun's love for acting has always been the same. With the support and encouragement of his wife, he decided to return to China to continue pursuing his acting dreams. This decision gave his acting career a new vitality.

After returning to China, Ma Weijun relied on the valuable experience and superb acting skills accumulated in Japan to successfully create many "devil" characters loved by the audience. His acting skills have been highly praised both inside and outside the industry and have become a high-profile star in the entertainment industry.

The perseverance of the multi-faceted actor and family

When Ma Weijun is mentioned, many people immediately think of the vivid Japanese characters he portrayed on the screen. But in reality, the actor's talent is much more than that.

Ma Weijun has outstanding performances in many film and television works, such as "King Han" in "The Vertical and Horizontal of the Great Qin Empire", "Store Manager Wu" in "Three Brothers in the Line of Fire", etc. Although these roles are very different from Japanese characters, he is able to master them with ease and show his multi-faceted acting skills.

However, for Ma Weijun, the success of his career did not make him forget the cherishing of his family. Although he was separated from his wife and children for work reasons, he always put his family first. Whenever the shoot is over, he can't wait to fly to Japan to reunite with his family. No matter how busy he is at work, he will talk to his wife on the phone every day and share the bits and pieces of his life.

Ma Weijun's wife is also his strong backing, silently supporting him behind the scenes, taking care of family affairs for him, taking care of children and the elderly. Although the two are separated, their relationship has become deeper and deeper and they rely on each other.

In between busy work, Ma Weijun also has his own way of relaxing - drinking and chatting with friends. His love of wine is well known, and it can even be said that he has no taste for alcohol. But perhaps it is precisely because of this high-intensity work pressure and bad life habits that Ma Weijun'Xi s body has also begun to have some problems.

In heaven, continue your stage

On September 13, 2023, a shocking news spread throughout the entertainment industry: Ma Weijun passed away due to illness in Tokyo, Japan, at the age of 67. He had fought tenaciously against the disease, but in the end he could not survive this hurdle.

Looking back on Ma Weijun's career, it seems like a moving movie. From the moment he stepped into showbiz, his love for acting has never changed. Even after being diagnosed with throat cancer, he still chose to stick to the camera and continue to bring us more classic roles.

Many insiders expressed their regret over Ma Weijun's death. Director Zhang Wenzhuo posted on social media: "I really can't accept such a fact...... Teacher Ma go all the way! May there be no pain in heaven! Continue to act in heaven. ”

Actor Liu Gang also sighed: "We met in Hengdian some time ago, but I didn't expect it...... Brother goes all the way...... Heaven is free of sickness!

Although Ma Weijun is not a popular actor, his acting skills and works have deeply touched the hearts of countless audiences. The Japanese characters he is good at portraying are even more impressive, and have become a model for this type of role. His death is undoubtedly a big loss for the entertainment industry.

After Ma Weijun's death, his wife and children chose to continue living in Japan, living a low-key ordinary life. It is reported that a large number of works taken by Ma Weijun during his lifetime left a lot of savings, which is enough for his family to live a carefree life. This is perhaps the greatest comfort he can give to his family in his last moments.

Time flies, and it is December 2023 in a blink of an eye, and it has been 3 months since Ma Weijun passed away. I hope that his family can get out of their grief as soon as possible and start a new life bravely. And we will always miss this outstanding actor who left countless classic moments on the stage.

May heaven be free from illness, Mr. Ma Weijun, and go all the way.