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Ma Nien-Hsien

Acting Born Feb 8, 1973 Taipei, Taiwan 49 credits
49
Total Credits
1997–2026
30 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Ma Nien-Hsien (Acting focus).
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Name: Ma Nien-Hsien (馬念先).
Aliases: Nien-Hsien Ma, Mã Niệm Tiên, Nian-Xi.
Nationality/Origin: Taiwanese, born in Taipei.
Birthdate: February 8, 1973 (Sources 1, 5) or August 3, 1973 (Source 6). Note: Source 1 and 5 agree on Feb 8, 1973.
Professions: Actor, singer, singer-songwriter, host, composer.
Music Career: Founding member, singer, and guitarist of the funk rock band Sticky Rice (糯米糰), debuting in 1997. Rose to fame with the band's second album, The Bird King.
Acting Credits/Roles:
Malasun in the musical drama film C (Source 4).
Zone Pro (Source 6).
Song shu zi sha shi jian (2006) (Source 6).
More Than Blue: The Series (2021) (Source 6).
Breeze by the Sea (2024) (Source 5).
GG Precinct (2024) (Source 5).
The Producer (2026) (Source 5).
Good Days (2026) (Source 5).
The Floating Generation (Source 5).
Physical/Personal: Height 187cm, Blood type B, Aquarius (Source 5).

Ma Nien-Hsien (馬念先) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, singer-songwriter, host, and composer born in Taipei. He is a founding member, singer

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Ma Nien-Hsien (馬念先).
Identity: Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actor, host, and composer.
Acting Credits/Roles:
Malasun in the musical drama film C (Wikiwand).
Zone Pro (IMDb).
Song shu zi sha shi jian (2006) (IMDb).
More Than Blue: The Series (2021) (IMDb).
Breeze by the Sea (2024) (DramaWiki).
GG Precinct (Netflix, 2024) (DramaWiki).
The Producer (HBO, 2026) (DramaWiki).
Good Days (DaAi, 2026) (DramaWiki).
The Floating Generation (DramaWiki - incomplete entry).
Music Background (relevant context for career):
Founding member, singer, and guitarist of funk rock band Sticky Rice (糯米糰) (TMDB).
Debuted with Sticky Rice in 1997 (Wikipedia/Wikiwand).
Rose to fame in Asia with the band's second album The Bird King (Wikipedia/Wikiwand).
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Ma Nien-Hsien is a Taiwanese actor, singer-songwriter, host, and composer. He began his career in 1997 as a member of the funk rock band Sticky Rice. As a founding member, singer, and guitarist of the group, he achieved fame across Asia following the release of the band's second album, The Bird King.
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Ma has pursued a career in acting, earning recognition for his role as Malasun in the musical drama film C. His acting credits include work in Song shu zi sha shi jian in 2006 and Zone Pro. More recent projects include the series More Than Blue: The Series in 2021, followed by Breeze by the Sea and GG Precinct on Netflix in 2024. His upcoming or listed television work includes The Producer on HBO and Good Days on DaAi, both scheduled for 2026, as well as The Floating Generation.
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Ma Nien-Hsien is a Taiwanese actor, singer-songwriter, host, and composer. He first rose to prominence as a founding member, singer, and guitarist of the funk rock band Sticky Rice. After debuting with the group in 1997, he gained fame throughout Asia with the release of the band's second album, The Bird King.

In his acting career, Ma has achieved recognition for his portrayal of the character Malasun in the musical drama film C. His filmography includes the 2006 production Song shu zi sha shi jian and the project Zone Pro. He has also appeared in the 2021 production

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Career timeline

The ZooGood Days
Forget You NotLocustTán-thāi
GG PrecinctBreeze By the SeaThe Floating GenerationThe Lyricist WannabeSalli
Marry My Dead BodyCry Me Through HellThe Miracle on Christmas Eve
Light the NightMore than Blue: The SeriesME
The Victims' GameYour Name Engraved HereinMemory EclipseLeaving VirginiaLeaving Virginia · Music
Someone in the Clouds · Music
Nana's Game
A Good DayLaugh for 24 Hours
All You Need Is LoveKara-Orchestra
Rock ‘n’ RoadSweet Alibis
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable FeastDavid Loman
Justice HeroesThe Killer Who Never Kills
Happy Paradise Rock Records 30th Anniversary Live In Taipei
Time StoryCape No. 7Diva Viva
Sweet RelationshipGod Man DogAmour-Legende · Original Music ComposerWaterfront Villa Bonita
Like a Hero
It Started With a KissReal Online
Love Go Go

Full Filmography

49 titles
  • The Zoo (2026) as Woody
  • Good Days (2026)
  • Forget You Not (2025) as Partner B
  • Locust (2025)
  • Tán-thāi (2025)
  • GG Precinct (2024) as Chang Yung Kang
  • Breeze By the Sea (2024) as Tsai You-tsai
  • The Floating Generation (2024) as 博哥
  • Advertisement
  • The Lyricist Wannabe (2024) as Manager Kao
  • Salli (2024) as Blind Date / Doctor
  • Addiction (2024) Original Music Composer
  • Marry My Dead Body (2023) as Chang Yung Kang
  • Cry Me Through Hell (2023) as Zhang Ming Ming
  • The Miracle on Christmas Eve (2023) as Jing-Xiang
  • Light the Night (2021) as Tsai Huo-wang
  • More than Blue: The Series (2021) as Chi / Mr. Chi
  • ME (2021) as A-Li's Father
  • The Victims' Game (2020) as Hui Zi
  • Your Name Engraved Herein (2020) as Adult Horn
  • Memory Eclipse (2020) as Director
  • Leaving Virginia (2020)
  • Leaving Virginia (2020) Music
  • Someone in the Clouds (2019) Music
  • Nana's Game (2018) as Zhong Rui-qi
  • A Good Day (2016) as Wen Guang De
  • Laugh for 24 Hours (2016) as Chin-Hsing
  • All You Need Is Love (2015) as MacGyver
  • Kara-Orchestra (2015)
  • Rock ‘n’ Road (2014) as Martini
  • Sweet Alibis (2014)
  • Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast (2013) as Agitator
  • David Loman (2013) as Chan Chu
  • Justice Heroes (2011) as Tang Meng En
  • The Killer Who Never Kills (2011) as Ceng Quede
  • Happy Paradise Rock Records 30th Anniversary Live In Taipei (2010) as Self
  • Time Story (2008)
  • Cape No. 7 (2008) as Malasun
  • Diva Viva (2008)
  • Sweet Relationship (2007) as 姚人圣
  • God Man Dog (2007) as Pediatrician
  • Amour-Legende (2007) Original Music Composer
  • Waterfront Villa Bonita (2007)
  • Like a Hero (2006)
  • It Started With a Kiss (2005) as 新闻台记者
  • Real Online (2005)
  • Love Go Go (1997) as Siu Hsu
  • Undertaker
  • Never Say Goodbye
  • 有影無?

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ma Nien-Hsien best known for?

Ma Nien-Hsien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including More than Blue: The Series (2021), Your Name Engraved Herein (2020), The Legend of Dragon Pearl (2017), Snoopy, Come Home (1972).

When and where was Ma Nien-Hsien born?

Ma Nien-Hsien was born on February 8, 1973 in Taipei, Taiwan.

How many credits does Ma Nien-Hsien have?

Ma Nien-Hsien has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.

What is Ma Nien-Hsien's background in cinema and television?

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Ma Nien-Hsien by the numbers

49credits
32films
17TV series
1997–2026active years

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