Matt William Knowles

Matt William Knowles
Matt William Knowles being interviewed at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on April 27, 2017 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA
Knowles at the 2017 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Born1985 (age 38–39)
Greenville, South Carolina, US
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMa Tai (马泰)
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Beijing Film Academy
Clemson University
OccupationActor

Matthew Knowles (born 1985), known professionally as Matt William Knowles[1] or Ma Tai (Chinese: 马泰),[2] is an American actor known for his work in multiple Chinese films and television series such as Asura, Love Me If You Dare, Deng Xiao Ping at History's Crossroad, Red Sorghum, Eastern Battlefield and Red Star Over China.[3]

Knowles plays the character of 'Rawa', a rebellious Demi-god, in the mythological fantasy, Asura.[4] He also stars as 'Jet' in the action-thriller Bond of Justice.[5]

In 2018, he was awarded best actor at the Canada China International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada for his role as Charles Harris in Poppies.[6]

  1. ^ Schwartzel, Daniel Epstein and Erich. "China's Unlikeliest Movie Star Comes From South Carolina". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "美国"小鲜肉"谈在中国娱乐圈打拼心得". BBC News (in Chinese). November 5, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "Matthew Knowles – The Biggest White Guy Star in China". scenesmedia.com. May 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  4. ^ "First Look: China's $100M Fantasy Adventure 'Asura'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Gurung, Regina (August 24, 2018). "American Matthew Knowles reveals how a twist of fate led him to star in 'Asura', China's first $100m film". MEAWW. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "CCIFF 2018 Closing Gala Press Release". Canada China International Film Festival. October 2, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2018.