Jaeson Ma
| Jaeson Ma | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 11, 1980 Lubbock, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Artist and Missionary |
Jaeson Ma (Chinese: 馬正遠; pinyin: Mǎ Zhēngyuǎn; born November 11, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, producer, writer, musician and missionary who is best known for his work as a media executive, music artist and inspirational speaker.
Jaeson Ma was born on November 11, 1980 in Lubbock, Texas of Chinese descent. Jaeson was the youngest of three children. According to a CBN article of Ma's testimony, he had a difficult childhood in San Jose, California, and was involved in stealing and selling drugs. When the police showed up to Ma's house one day with a warrant for his arrest, Ma decided to "[get] his heart right with God" and "came clean of all his wrongdoing". Following his conversion, Ma served as a missionary, church planter, and writer before becoming an artist and media executive.
Ma went on to earn degrees in Bible theology, business management, and youth ministry. Ma has ministered on various college campuses including San Jose State University and UCLA.
Ma founded EWA (East West Artists) a global media company. Currently, EWA manages global talent in partnership with Untitled Entertainment.
Jaeson formerly worked with Plan C agency and Adventures Corp which managed known Asian talents Far East Movement, Jin the MC, Daniel Wu and other top tier Asian global artists.
Ma is also known for his work as a rap musician, actor, and pastor. Zoe Li, a CNN reporter, referred to Ma as the "world's most prominent Asian hip-hop pastor, travelling the globe and spreading the Christian word of God through music".
Ma has also been noted as a blogger and as a minister. He is credited for leading the Chinese-Canadian film actor and rapper, Edison Chen, in a religious-conversion experience to Christianity.
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