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|name = Tzi Ma
|gender = Male
|image = InfoboxTM.jpg
|birthdate = June 10, 1962<ref name="bday"/>
|birthplace = [[wikipedia:Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]<ref name="pr"/>
|portrays = [[Dragon (Character)|The Dragon]]
|status = Guest starring
|firstappearance = [[Selfless, Brave and True]]
|latestappearance = [[I'll Be Your Mirror]]
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'''Tzi Ma''' is the American actor who portrays [[Dragon (Character)|The Dragon]] on [[ABC]]'s ''[[Once Upon a Time]]''.

==Biography==
Tzi Ma was born on June 10, 1962<ref name="bday">http://www.famousfix.com/topic/tzi-ma</ref> in [[wikipedia:Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]<ref name="pr">http://www.prweb.com/releases/asian_actor/tzi_ma/prweb493826.htm</ref> and raised in [[wikipedia:New York|New York]] with five other siblings. He is a fluent speaker in his native [[wikipedia:Cantonese|Cantonese]] and English.<ref>http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:518830/FULLTEXT01.pdf - Page 13</ref> Tzi had always wanted to be an actor and studied classical theatre and dance. Despite disapproval from his family or the early prejudices of the media, he has been able to forge an exceptionally versatile career as an [[wikipedia:Asian American|Asian American]] actor.<ref name="pr"/>

His film career includes major roles in the films ''[[wikipedia:The Quiet American|The Quiet American]]'' with [[wikipedia:Michael Caine|Michael Caine]] and the remake of ''[[wikipedia:The Ladykillers (2004 film)|The Ladykillers]]'' as well as appearances in the Asian American independent films ''[[wikipedia:The Sensei|The Sensei]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Red Doors|Red Doors]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Catfish in Black Bean Sauce|Catfish in Black Bean Sauce]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Baby (2008 film)|Baby]]''. He is recognized for his role as Consul Han in the action and comedy packed ''[[wikipedia:Rush Hour (1998 film)|Rush Hour]]'' starring [[wikipedia:Jackie Chan|Jackie Chan]] and [[wikipedia:Chris Tucker|Chris Tucker]] and in the third sequel installment, ''[[wikipedia:Rush Hour 3|Rush Hour 3]]'', as Ambassador Han.

He is also known for his role as Cheng Zhi, the head of security for the Chinese Consulate, on the television series ''[[wikipedia:24 (TV series)|24]]'' with [[wikipedia:Keifer Sutherland|Keifer Sutherland]]. He made two season four appearances with an uncredited return at the end of the final episode of season five, reprised the role again in the season premiere and the last eight episodes of season six. Tzi's voice credits include Bàba Ling, Francine's adoptive father, in the animated series ''[[wikipedia:American Dad!|American Dad!]]'' and in the video game ''[[wikipedia:Sleeping Dogs (video game)|Sleeping Dogs]]'' as Henry "Big Smile" Lee.

His other television guest appearances were on ''[[wikipedia:MacGyver|MacGyver]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Walker, Texas Ranger|Walker, Texas Ranger]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Law & Order|Law &amp; Order]]'', ''[[wikipedia:ER (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Boomtown (2002 TV series)|Boomtown]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Commander in Chief (TV series)|Commander in Chief]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Chicago Hope|Chicago Hope]]'', ''[[wikipedia:The Unit (TV series)|The Unit]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[wikipedia:L.A. Law|L.A. Law]]'', ''[[wikipedia:NYPD Blue|NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'', ''[[wikipedia:NCIS: Los Angeles|NCIS: Los Angeles]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Hawaii Five-0|Hawaii Five-0]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Lie to Me|Lie to Me]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:The Cosby Show|The Cosby Show]]''. Tzi has received awards for his acting roles including the Cine Golden Eagle Award for being the Best Actor in ''[[wikipedia:The Dance and The Railroad|The Dance and The Railroad]]'' and [[wikipedia:Garland Award|Garland Award]] for his acting in the ''[[wikipedia:Flower Drum Song (film)|Flower Drum Song]]''.

Tzi was among the many actors, producers, and directors interviewed in the 2006 documentary ''[[wikipedia:The Slanted Screen|The Slanted Screen]]'', directed by [[wikipedia:Jeff Adachi|Jeff Adachi]], about the representation of Asian American men in [[wikipedia:Hollywood|Hollywood]].

In 2020, he portrayed [[Mulan]]'s {{D|Fa Zhou|father}} in [[Disney]]'s [[Wikipedia:Mulan (2020 film)|live-action adaptation]] of the [[Mulan (Film)|animated movie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2476124/first-mulan-trailer-reveals-disneys-stunning-live-action-remake|title=First Mulan Trailer Reveals Disney's Stunning Live-Action Remake|last=Carbone|first=Gina|date=July 7, 2019|quote=Tzi Ma plays Mulan's father.|publisher=Cinema Blend}}</ref>

He is married to [[wikipedia:Vancouver|Vancouver]] native and actor Christina Ma.<ref name="canada">http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/etoday/story.html?id=bac615f5-c66f-46cb-ba33-5de24ab0c2a0&k=86037</ref>

==Trivia==
*Once worked as a social worker.<ref name="canada"/>
*Was paired with his wife as an on-screen couple in the [[wikipedia:Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] television production of ''[[wikipedia:Dragon Boys|Dragon Boys]]''.<ref name="canada"/>
==Appearances==
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==External links==
*{{Website|http://www.tzima.com/}}
*{{IMDB|name/nm0002245}}
*{{Wikipedialink|Tzi Ma}}
*{{FacebookUser|TziMa||Tzi Ma}}
*{{InstagramUser|tzima8||Tzi Ma}}
*{{TwitterLink|tzima8||Tzi Ma}}

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