Leo Wu
| Leo Wu | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 吴磊 |
| Born |
December 26, 1999 Shanghai, China |
| Other name(s) | Wu Lei |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Ancestry | Han |
Wu Lei (born December 26, 1999), also known by his English name Leo Wu, is a Chinese actor.
Career
In 2002, Leo filmed his first advertisement for Huang Jin Da Dang (黄金搭档). From thereon, he filmed a total of 50 advertisements in a span of 2 years, thus beginning his entertainment career. In 2005, he starred in his first television series The Young Warriors, portraying young Yanzhao (the adult version was portrayed by Hu Ge). He also played Nezha in The Legend and the Hero.
Leo first gained attention in the comedy series Home with Aliens and Naughty boy Xiaotiao Ma. He won the Outstanding Child Actor award at the Flying Apsaras Awards for his performance in Naughty boy Xiaotiao Ma, solidifying his popularity as one of the most famous child actors. He further raised his profile through his role in Zi Gu Ying Xiong Chu Shao Nian.
In 2014, Leo starred in Yu Zheng's Romance of the Condor Heroes as young Yang Guo, which earned him the title of "Positive Image Idol". In 2015, he starred as Li Xiaoyao in the web drama Pal Inn and endorsed the video of game of the same name. This was followed by well-received turns in popular television dramas The Whirlwind Girl and Nirvana in Fire, which gained him more popularity. The same year, he was cast in The Wonder, a collaboration between China and Hollywood. He is also confirmed to take on his first leading role in the upcoming drama Magic Star.
In March 2016, Leo was cast in 3D fantasy film Nezha alongside veteran actors Zhang Fengyi and Yang Zijing. He was also cast in the films Asura and S.M.A.R.T Chase: The Dragon and Phoenix.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 《北魏传奇之宏图恨》 | Tuo Baxun | ||
| 2009 | Zone of Death | 《火线追凶之死亡地带》 | Xiao Hu | |
| Chuan Chuan and Yang Yang | 《川川和洋洋》 | Yang Yang | ||
| 2010 | Heaven Eternal, Earth Everlasting | 《80'后》 | young Mingyuan | |
| TBA | Nezha | 《大闹东海》 | Nezha | |
| The Wonder | 《奇迹：追逐彩虹》 | Xiao Cheng | ||
| S.M.A.R.T Chase: The Dragon and Phoenix | 《极智追击：龙凤劫》 | |||
| Asura | 《阿修罗》 | |||
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Young Warriors | 《少年杨家将》 | young Yang Yanzhao | |
| Chang Hen Ge | 《长恨歌》 | Mao Mao | ||
| Chen Gen Da Jiang | 《陈赓大将》 | Zhi Fei | ||
| Huang Fei Hong Wu Da Di Zi | 《黄飞鸿五大弟子》 | Huang Liwei | ||
| 2007 | The Legend and the Hero | 《封神榜之凤鸣岐山》 | young Nezha | |
| Tears of daughter-in-law | 《媳妇的眼泪》 | young Minghui | ||
| The Sword and Chess of Death | 《魔剑生死棋》 | Guan Yunbao | ||
| Shun Niang | 《顺娘》 | Chen Jingshui | ||
| 2008 | Pearl Love | 《新还君明珠》 | young Majun | |
| Fu Gui Zai Tian | 《富贵在天》 | Cheng Yan | ||
| Ning Wei Nv Ren | 《宁为女人》 | Si Chen | ||
| Da Zhen Zhu | 《大珍珠》 | Wen Jing | ||
| Life and Death | 《生死谍恋》 | Xiao Zhi | ||
| Ma Ma Wei Wo Jia | 《妈妈为我嫁》 | young Wai Kaicheng/Hong Jiahui | ||
| Chuan Niang Wen Hui | 《船娘文慧》 | Jia Yang | ||
| Xue Zhong Hong | 《雪中红》 | young Gu Zhihao/Gu Zhizhong | ||
| Chun Qu Chun You Hui | 《春去春又回》 | |||
| 2009 | Justice Bao | 《新包青天》 | Crown Prince Renzong | |
| Shen Zhai | 《深宅》 | Qiao Wei | ||
| Home with Aliens | 《家有外星人》 | Tang Buku | ||
| Cook a meal Nv'er Hong | 《难为女儿红》 | Ding Zhongxing | ||
| Niang Qi | 《娘妻》 | Gao Yaozong | ||
| 2010 | Who Knows the Female of the Women | 《谁知女人心》 | Fu Xi'er | |
| Feng Yu Diao Hua Lou | 《风雨雕花楼》 | Gu Daxin | ||
| 2011 | Ai Qing You Dian Lan | 《爱情有点蓝》 | Mao Mao | |
| Naughty boy Xiaotiao Ma | 《淘气包马小跳》 | Ma Xiaotiao | 28th Flying Apsaras Awards for Best Young Actor (2nd standard) | |
| Horizon True Heart | 《天涯赤子心》 | Xiao Bao | ||
| Wu Tuo Bang Ban Gong Shi | 《乌托邦办公室》 | Mu Xingnan | ||
| Family Reunion | 《团圆》 | young Liu Shiwen | ||
| The Emperor's Harem | 《后宫》 | young Wangzhi | ||
| 2012 | Zi Gu Ying Xiong Chu Shao Nian | 《自古英雄出少年》 | Zhao Yang (Da Zhang Fu) | |
| Grandma love me once again | 《奶奶再爱我一次》 | Huang Yingsheng | ||
| My Mother is an Angel | 《我的妈妈是天使》 | Jiang Xiaoqiang | ||
| 2013 | Winner | 《怒海情仇》 | young Chengyi | |
| Niang Xin | 《娘心》 | young Wang Minghui/Wang Tiancheng | ||
| Shuo Hao Bu Liu Lei | 《说好不流泪》 | Ling Tianyou | ||
| Red Sedan Chair | 《红轿子》 | young Che Wenxuan | ||
| 2014 | Hou Ma de Chun Tian | 《后妈的春天》 | young Tiexiong | |
| The Romance of the Condor Heroes | 《神雕侠侣》 | young Yang Guo | ||
| 2015 | Pal Inn | 《仙剑客栈》 | Li Xiaoyao/Yi Pin | |
| The Whirlwind Girl | 《旋風少女》 | Hu Yifeng | ||
| Nirvana in Fire | 《琅琊榜》 | Fei Liu | ||
| The Legend of Qin | 《秦时明月》 | Zi Ying | ||
| 2016 | The Imperial Doctress | 《 女醫·明妃傳》 | Zhu Jianshen | |
| Far Away Love | 《远得要命的爱情》 | Meng Xiang | ||
| The Classic Of Mountains And Seas | 《山海经之赤影传说》 | Shi Peipei | ||
| The Whirlwind Girl 2 | 《旋風少女2》 | Hu Yifeng | ||
| TBA | Magic Star | 《奇星記之鮮衣怒馬少年時》 | Zhan Xiongfei | |
| Battle Through The Heavens | 《斗破苍穹》 | Xiao Yan |
Variety
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hao Hao Xue Ba | 《好好学吧》 | Cast member | |
| 2016 | Twenty-Four Hours | 《二十四小时》 | Co-host | |