Sandra Ma Sichun won Best Actress alongside co-star Zhou Dongyu for their roles in the critically-acclaimed film Soul Mate 七月与安生 in 2016. However, there were reports that the actress was having a difficult time due to her anxiety disorder as she was photographed entering a psychiatric clinic for treatment in 2020. Ma Sichun had previously admitted suffering from depression and opened up about it again during a recent interview. Given Ma Sichun’s appearances as of late, many noticed her weight gain and some openly criticized her for it.
Sandra Ma Sichun on Roast
Ma Sichun previously said that the medication she took for anxiety before had side effects that included weight gain. She also talked about having a hard time dieting in the past since she’s the type to easily put on weight. Ma Sichun now shares her thoughts about weight and says she no longer wants to be controlled by it.
In the newest episode of Roast Season 5 吐槽大会5, Ma Sichun addressed people’s comments through her monologue, “After the first episode of Roast aired, a lot of friends saw that I gained weight. But when I filmed The Fallen Bridge and Left Ear in the past, it was for the sake of the characters. Losing 10 catty (6 kg) in 7 days, 20 catty (12 kg) in 20 days, I understood at the time, to be an actress is to haggle over every ounce (a Chinese idiom that means fussing over every little thing). Whether it’s to become fat or thin, it is worth it to shape a character but to shape an image, it’s not necessary. Female celebrities will always be female celebrities. An actress who gets off work becomes myself. So I don’t actually want to be a female celebrity and to be controlled by weight, I just want to be an actress and to accompany everyone through spring, fall, winter and summer. Thanks everyone, I’m actress Ma Sichun who wishes everyone health and happiness forever.”
Celebrating Birthday with Yang Zi and Zhang Yao
Sandra Ma Sichun celebrated her 33rd birthday on March 14. She shared a photo with her girls, fellow actresses Yang Zi and Zhang Yao. Ma Sichun also left a comment when Yang Zi posted the same photo to say, “Thank you for being with me during my most difficult time. My younger sister.” Yang Zi responded, “You too, we have each other through the hardest times.”
It’s widely known that Ma Sichun and Zhou Dongyu are really good friends, yet their lack of interaction has gotten Netizens wondering whether the two have drifted apart. The topic of their friendship was also used as a punchline on Roast.
Nonetheless, Ma Sichun seems to really be at a better place in her life. She shared a photo of herself with the caption, “I’m very blessed. Happier than I was every day in the past.”
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Trinity
I’ve heard she has been getting criticism for her weight in You Are My Hero but I think she looks fantastic. She looks healthy and not like an underfed skeleton which seems to be the fad in c-ent. And yes, having mental issues can make it really hard to keep a healthy weight. As long as she is healthy who cares what her weight is. I think she looks stunning and hope she continues being happy and confident in herself.
amy
celebs are ppl too, just let them live gosh! esp if they’re not in the middle of projects, can’t they eat a little and enjoy themselves???
Lexie
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Ma Sichun in her latest drama and loved the fact that she appears healthy. Especially since many actresses are ridiculously thin. Anyway as I’ve looked more into her I thought she was a bright and happy person but like others have , she deals with a lot of criticism due to her weight. I generally thought that was it. But then I came upon other videos of her not so happy. With my limited chinese & Google translate skills I saw that she was having a really difficult time through that Not A Loner 2020 variety show. She spoke about her anxiety /possible depression at the time. I really wanted her to enjoy her time when the group took her out to try to make her feel a lil better and get some fresh air. But anxiety& depression especially isn’t something easily cured. She clearly was having a difficult time but still tried to be involved. There was alot of support in the comment section of the video from the c-nets but there was also a few ignorant comments too. I was really saddened by that especially because the time lines of both shows were close together if im not mistaken. You Are My Hero finished filming in the beginning of January 2020 I think…and Not a Loner 2020 was filmed a couple months after. As I watch her play her character Mika and in the Behind the scenes she looks great and her smile is beautiful. However I cant help but feel sad at how much she was struggling. Depression is literally a battle within one’s self and with some help things can get better. I’m glad she seems to be doing better and I hope she continues her progress to being healthier in State and Mind.
Tess Bosque
Sandra Ma you’re Beautiful and a good Actress!! Be happy and the rest will fallow!!!!Be STRONG !!!!
Appetitemax
Sandra Ma sichun is facing difficult times in the past because of weight gain. Every Actress looks smart and beautiful. Sandra controls her weight and works on losing weight fast. After few months, She appeared and looks more smart and happy than before.
watambala lsaac
heln sandra ma i love your dramas,take care God bless you