Sandra Ma is the stage name of Ma Sichun, a Chinese actress. Born on March 14, 1988, she made her acting debut at the age of 7 in the 1995 film “The Winter of Three Persons," which starred her aunt, actress Jiang Wenli. Sandra Ma went on to star in the 2012 film “Time Flies Soundlessly,” for which she won the Best New Actress Award at the 14th China Film Society of Performing Art Awards, and is known for her role in the 2015 coming-of-age film “The Left Ear.” Some of her popular television dramas include “Refresh 3+7” (2012), “Love Is the Most Beautiful” (2014), “The Empress of China” (2014), “Close Your Eyes and Close to Me” (2015), “Love Me, If You Dare” (2015) and “Oh My General” (2017).

Sandra Ma

Qiao Hai Yun (Song Chun Li), the family matriarch, insists all family members return home for New Year, but her granddaughter Li Yi Jin (Sandra Ma) challenges this tradition. Yi Jin, daughter of Meng Ming Wei (Xu Fan), struggles under her mother's high expectations, which have strained their relationship. Her aunt Meng Wang Qing (Liang Jing) and cousin Tao Shu Na (Sun Qian) discover hidden secrets that test their seemingly perfect bond, while the youngest daughter Meng Yi An (Li Xiao Ran) continually fights against her predetermined path. Despite their differences, these three generations of Meng women remain deeply connected, supporting each other through life's challenges. As Yi Jin's rebellion threatens to disrupt their family dynamic, they must determine whether their familial ties are strong enough to withstand potential conflict. Adapted from "She and Her Islands" by Yi Nan, this is a 2024 Chinese family drama directed by Lin Yan.

The Islands

😇 Mommy's girls 💞

When Huangque's Zhongnan Bridge collapses, investigators discover the remains of its missing chief architect encased in concrete. His daughter, Wen Xiao Yu (Sandra Ma), is determined to uncover the truth about her father's mysterious death. Approached by Meng Chao (Karry Wang), a worker who claims to have witnessed her father's murder, Xiao Yu teams up with him to investigate. As they dig deeper, they uncover shocking secrets that challenge everything she believed about her father's disappearance. Driven by a desire for justice, Xiao Yu becomes determined to take matters into her own hands and seek revenge for her father's death. This thrilling journey of discovery and vengeance will test the limits of her resolve. "The Fallen Bridge" is a 2022 Chinese crime mystery film directed by Li Yu.

The Fallen Bridge

MGTV

Li Xiao Nan (Sandra Ma), a hardworking real estate agent and noodle stall owner, leads a challenging life hidden behind her seemingly dedicated facade. Her husband, Su Rui (Liu Kai), is a violent, unfaithful man drowning in debt, making her marriage a living nightmare. When she reconnects with old friend Wang Cheng (Bai Ke), her life takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Su Rui continues to manipulate Yu Hong (Zhang Yao) with his deceitful charm. Trapped in a desperate situation, Xiao Nan struggles to find a way to break free from her toxic marriage and reclaim her life. This is a 2022 Chinese thriller drama directed by Niu Chao that explores themes of survival and personal resilience.

The Crack of Dawn

🌅 The Dawn Breakers Team 🌅

Yun Xiao (Sandra Ma), a small-town girl yearning for excitement, moves to the big city with high hopes. Her dreams quickly unravel as life proves challenging and disappointing. Meanwhile, Li Mai (Zhong Chu Xi) faces her own struggles after a tragic accident derails her plans to move to Japan with her boyfriend. Their paths intersect at a dancehall, where they meet Wu Feng (Johnny Huang), a musician entangled with the local mob boss, Commander B (Wang Yan Hui). Realizing their only escape is to leave the city together, Xiao, Mai, and Feng embark on a desperate journey to break free from their nightmarish circumstances. This is a 2020 South Korean life drama film directed by Xu Zhan Xiong.

Wild Grass

The Deep Roots Team

Tencent

Newly qualified doctor Mi Ka (Sandra Ma) joins a joint emergency rescue training exercise with an elite special forces unit, but finds herself thrust into action right away when a powerful earthquake devastates the city. She finds herself working with special ops agent Xing Ke Lei (Bai Jing Ting), but this isn’t the first time they’ve met – a series of misunderstandings previously left them both with poor impressions of each other. With hundreds of people in mortal danger, they must put their personal issues aside and work together to save lives. As the nation’s situation starts to become more perilous, can they rescue those in need? And might love bloom between them as they learn the true meaning of teamwork? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel by Mu Qing Yu and was directed by Zhang Tong.

You Are My Hero

Beijing Dinosaur Film Co., Ltd.

An Ran (Sandra Ma), a Beijing Normal University student, desperately wants to attend a concert. When a handsome stranger, Qi Xiao (Wallace Huo), offers her a ticket, their chance encounter sparks an unforgettable connection in 1991. Years later, An Ran is a widowed talk show host living in California with her estranged daughter Yu Xiaonian (Vicky Chen). When Xiaonian returns to Beijing to care for her ill father, she discovers letters and photographs revealing An Ran and Qi Xiao's complex love story, which was disrupted by family obligations and societal constraints. As Xiaonian learns about her mother's past, she begins to understand An Ran differently, potentially healing their strained relationship. This is a 2019 Chinese romance film adapted from Rao Xueman's novel and directed by Wang Weiming.

Somewhere Winter

❄️The Crossed Souls Team 🧩

An Ran

Tencent TV

Hao Ze Yu (Deng Lun), a former talent competition star whose fame quickly faded, finds himself at a crossroads a decade later. When he meets a supportive group including taxi driver Han Tong Sheng, his daughter Fu Zi (Sandra Ma), and Mei Li (Ni Hong Jie), his career prospects begin to change. Fu Zi, despite past criticism about her weight, becomes Hao Ze Yu's agent, and the trio forms a tight-knit support network aimed at reviving his entertainment career. As they work to restore his stardom, romantic complications threaten to disrupt their plans and challenge their budding friendship. Will Hao Ze Yu reclaim his former glory, or will unexpected love redirect his path? Based on a 2017 novel by Zi You Ji Guang, this is a 2019 Chinese drama directed by Liu Xin, completing the "Gentleman" trilogy.

Mr. Fighting

Fighting!

Dragon TV, ZJTV

Liu Zi Guang (William Chan) returns to his hometown after an accident that erased his memory of the past eight years. With his father hospitalized after a mysterious attack, he begins investigating the incident. During his inquiries, he encounters Hu Rong (Sandra Ma), the lead police investigator. Initially at odds, they gradually develop romantic feelings while uncovering a dangerous criminal conspiracy involving a powerful crime boss. This 2018 Viki Original Chinese drama, based on a hit novel by Xiao Qi Xiao, was directed by Liu Xin.

Age of Legends

The Legendary Team

Hu Rong

During the Song Dynasty, a mighty female general accomplishes the unthinkable for a woman of the era. When tragedy befalls her family, Ye Zhao (Sandra Ma) dresses like a man and takes the place of her father in the Chinese military and rises to the rank of general. When the Empress Dowager begins to worry about Ye Zhao gaining too much power, she decides to marry Ye Zhao off to Zhao Yu Jin (Peter Sheng), the prince of Nanping who is known for being incredibly handsome, lazy and pampered due to his weak health. Ye Zhao’s love transforms Yu Jin into a different man. But who will end up holding the ultimate power in the kingdom? This series was adapted from the novel "General Above I Am Below" by Ju Hua San Li.

Oh My General

Gone with the Shirt Team 

Ye Zhao

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "When He Comes, Close Your Eyes" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

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