Leo Wu is a young Chinese actor who has already won numerous young actor and newcomer awards. Born on December 26, 1999, he also is known by his Chinese name Wu Lei. He is considered one of the “Four Little Heavenly Kings” with Liu Hao Ran, Wang Jun Kai and Wang Yi Bo. Leo Wu began his career in 2002 as an advertising model and then made his acting debut in the 2006 drama “The Young Warriors.” He has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including the recent “Whirlwind Girl” (2015), “Nirvana in Fire” (2015), “The Legend of Qin” (2015), “The Imperial Doctress” (2016), “Far Away Love” (2016), “Whirlwind Girl 2” (2016) and “Magic Star” (2017).

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A heavy and sudden blizzard leaves professional billiards player Yin Guo (Zhao Jin Mai) stranded while on her way to compete in a major tournament. By chance, she ends up stuck next to Lin Yi Yang (Leo Wu), a former star billiards player who has long ago turned his back on the sport. This quirk of fate results in an instant attraction for both Guo and Yi Yang. With love now in the air, Yi Yang realizes that being around Guo has also reignited his passion for billiards. Can this duo find a lasting love together – and inspire each other to fulfil their respective sporting dreams? This 2024 Chinese romance drama was based on a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao and directed by Tien Jen Huang and Yu Bo.

Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

Storm of Love Team

After his badminton career stalls, Song Sang Chuan (Leo Wu) shifts his focus to tennis. Joining a local tennis club to improve his game, Sang Chuan meets Liang You An (Zhu Yu Tong), a woman facing unexpected life changes. Smitten with You An, Sang Chuan does everything he can to win her heart. However, she struggles to take his advances seriously due to their 10-year age difference. Can Sang Chuan overcome the age gap and win You An’s heart? This 2023 Chinese romance series was directed by Chen Chang.

Nothing But You

The Gem, Set, Love Team 

Tencent Video

Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) has grown up alone in a town devastated by a bloody war. When the powerful and influential general Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) visits the town, he falls in love with Shao Shang at first sight. Shao Shang warns him that she’s stubborn, slow to trust others, and independent – and may not fit the usual profile of a general’s “obedient” wife. Little does she know, however, that Bu Yi has his own secrets – many of which he is keen to learn more about. Together, could this duo discover the truth about Bu Yi’s mysterious past? And will they find love in the process? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

A scheming prince carries out a bloody coup, taking charge of the Tang Dynasty and killing Li Chang Ge's (Dilraba Dilmurat) family in the process. She escapes, and vows to take revenge on the prince, who places himself on the throne. Chang Ge gathers an army, but her plans take a turn when her forces fall to the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General Ashile Sun (Leo Wu) holds her captive, ordering her to become his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own goals. Over time, they form a formidable partnership, and she slowly finds herself falling for her captor while he starts to develop feelings for her as well. Despite this, Chang Ge hasn’t forgotten her quest for vengeance on the usurper. Can she convince Sun to help wipe out her family’s killer? And will she and the general find love on the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series, based on a hit comic by artist Xia Da, was directed by Chu Yui Bun.

The Long Ballad

The Ode to Love Team

Mango TV

In ancient times, a savage monster named Jiuying was locked away by the Five Great Elements but not completely sealed. During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the You State's young king (Karry Wang) brutally secures his position by beheading Baili Hongxuan and exiling his brother Baili Hongshuo (Leo Wu), while rejecting their adopted sister Baili Hongyi (Song Zu Er). Consumed by hatred and seeking revenge, the Baili siblings embark on a quest to reclaim their rightful place, unknowingly aligning with Jiuying, who seeks to reincarnate as the Emperor of You. Jiuying strategically uses the family's political turmoil to position himself in power, plotting to unleash the legendary monster once again. As the Baili siblings navigate their quest for vengeance, they must decide whether to break their cycle of hatred and stop Jiuying before he destroys everything. This is a 2020 South Korean action adventure fantasy drama directed by Hu Yao Zhi.

Guardians of the Ancient Oath

🏹✨Fearless Guardians Team✨🏹

Murong Chen

Beijing Joy Leader Culture Communication Co., Ltd.

As a veterinarian, Vivienne (Lang Yue Ting) knows exactly what to do when a pet is brought into her clinic. Using her skill and expertise, she can help better the lives of the pets she meets on a daily basis; but when it comes to the people who own them, things can get a little more complicated.

For instance, Zha is a loyal golden retriever whose owner, Jiang Nan (Zhang Zi Feng), struggles to find a way to help her best friend, Chen Yue Yun (Leo Wu), after recently losing his sight. Having been best friends since childhood, Jiang Nan refuses to let him go through this difficult time alone but she struggles to find a way to help. Meanwhile, an abandoned kitten has recently been rescued by Luo Hua (Tian Jian Ci) and his germ-fearing neighbor An Ying (Kan Qing Zi). While the cat seems to be in perfect health, the same can’t be said for the relationship between its rescuers.

While perfect strangers struggle to find common ground, Qu Fei Fei (Yang Zi Shan) struggles to understand her boyfriend, Li Xiang (Wallace Chung), whose devotion to his pet pig is putting a strain on their relationship. While Fei Fei attempts to accept Li Xiang’s beloved pet, her good friend Fang Xin (Zhong Chu Xi) is struggling to adjust to life as a newlywed, as her husband, Zhao Le’s (William Chan) rottweiler hasn’t exactly warmed up to its new mom. Meanwhile, divorced dad, Gao Ming (Yu He Wei) dutifully looks after his daughter Meng Meng’s (Landy Li) cat, while she’s living with her mother in America. And Ade (Guo Qi Lin), a hard-working delivery man who relies on a street savvy terrier to help him get his deliveries made on time, finds his work suddenly in jeopardy when the dog is picked up as a stray. Though life is complicated and sometimes messy, it’s the love and devotion of these pets that helps each of their owners find a way to live, love, and let go.

A heart-warming collection of stories wrapped up in one feel-good film, “Adoring” is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Yang Zi.

Adoring

Adoring Team

Hunan TV

At the young age of nine, Xiao Yan (Leo Wu) was powerless to intervene when his mother was killed, and despite his best efforts, Xiao Yan’s martial arts abilities didn't develop as his family had hoped. But all that changes when he accidentally summons the Medicine Lord, Yao Chen (Baron Chen), with his mother’s ring when he is 15. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan becomes a great martial artist who is intent on bringing his mother’s killer to justice. Accompanied by his loyal companion Xiao Xun'er (Lin Yun), he embarks on a dangerous quest to confront the evil forces responsible for his mother's death and restore peace to the martial arts world. This is a 2018 Chinese martial arts drama series based on the novel of the same name by Tian Can Tu Dou, directed by Yu Rong Guang.

Fights Break Sphere

The Heaven's fighters' Team

Xiao Yan

Tencent TV

High schooler Li Cu (Leo Wu) is unexpectedly recruited by experienced tomb raider Wu Xie (Qin Hao) to explore the deadly Badain Jaran Desert, a region where no explorer has ever returned alive. Li Cu's back bears mysterious markings that provide crucial navigation clues, making him a valuable asset to the expedition. As Wu Xie assembles a team of adventurers, they face numerous challenges including rival tomb raiders and dangerous mummies while searching for lost treasure. The team's dangerous journey pushes them to their limits as they attempt to uncover the desert's long-hidden secrets. This is a 2018 Chinese adventure drama series produced by Fang Fang and Bai Yi Cong.

Sand Sea

Qi Bai Cao (An Yue Xi), a talented martial artist, loses her motivation after a tragic childhood and a disappointing national competition. When she meets Chang An (Ji Chang Wook), a tough and mysterious instructor, he challenges her to rediscover her passion for taekwondo. As Bai Cao begins training again, Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang) competes not only for the national title but also for her heart. With Chang An's intense guidance, Bai Cao must find the courage to overcome her past and return to competitive martial arts. Serving as the second season to the 2015 original series, this is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Zhi Chao, based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi.

Whirlwind Girl 2

Gone with the Shirt Team

Hu Yi Feng

Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV

Tan Yunxian (Liu Shi Shi), from a generations-long family of imperial physicians, faces a devastating royal court ruling that forbids her family from practicing medicine after being framed by powerful enemies. Despite societal constraints, Yunxian secretly learns traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother and dedicates herself to healing the common people. Her exceptional skills and determination catch the attention of Emperor Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo), who becomes instrumental in supporting her groundbreaking journey to become the first female physician of the Ming Dynasty. Through her compassion and medical expertise, Yunxian challenges gender barriers and transforms the medical landscape of her time. This is a 2016 Chinese historical drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

The Imperial Doctress

Healing Team

Zhu Jian Shen

In the tumultuous Warring States period, Jing Ke (Le Geng) fails to assassinate King Zheng of Qin and flees with his son, Jing Tian Ming (Jiang Jin Fu). He hires Gai Nie (Lu Yi), the world's best swordsman, to protect Tian Ming. After Gai defeats 300 soldiers at the Qin border, an enraged King Zheng orders their deaths. The king's ministers send Wei Zhuang (Sun Yi Zhou), a skilled swordsman, to hunt them down. Gai and Tian Ming find refuge with the Mohist swordsmen at their secret mountain fortress, where Gai meets and falls in love with Rong Duan Mu (Michelle Chen), a skilled Mohist doctor. As King Zheng's elite troops and Wei's assassins converge on the Mohist Fortress, an epic battle will determine the fate of the kingdom. This is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series adapted from a popular martial arts animation film, directed by Zheng Wei Wen.

The Legend of Qin

The Moonlighting Team

Zi Ying

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

In the midst of a bitter feudal conflict between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) helps the Liang secure a significant victory. Betrayal follows, leading to the massacre of his family. Poisoned and transformed, Lin Shu becomes Mei Chang Su, adopting a new identity to seek revenge. He allies with Prince Jing (Wang Kai), an unfavored royal heir embroiled in a fierce succession battle, and reconnects with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a strong-willed female general resistant to traditional marriage expectations. As Mei Chang Su navigates the complex imperial court, he carefully plots his path to justice while concealing his true identity. Will he successfully avenge his family and expose the truth behind their betrayal? "Nirvana in Fire" is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Fei Liu

In ancient China, Lin Shu (Hu Ge) and his father, Lin Xie (Zheng Sheng Li), lead the Chiyan Army to victory, only to be betrayed by political rivals who convince the Emperor (Ding Yong Dai) of their treason. Surviving the massacre and transformed by poison, Lin Shu becomes Mei Changsu, leader of the Jiang Zuo Alliance. Disguised as imperial strategist Su Zhe, he returns to the capital to clear his family's name and help his childhood friend, Prince Jing (Wang Kai), ascend to the throne. Navigating the treacherous imperial political landscape, Mei Changsu strategically works to expose the conspiracy that destroyed his family and ultimately confronts the Emperor with a truth that will change history forever. This popular 2015 historical drama is based on the novel "Nirvana in Fire" by Hai Yan and was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire (Dubbed)

Qi Bai Cao (Hu Bing Qing), a passionate taekwondo enthusiast, is taken in by Qu Xiang Nan (Vincent Chaio), a disgraced world champion martial artist wrongly accused of doping. Determined to become a top fighter, Bai Cao trains under her mentor while forming close bonds with Ruo Bai (Yang Yang), Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang), and Yu Chu Yuan (Bai Jing Ting). Together, they support her journey to not only achieve her championship dreams but also clear Qu Xiang Nan's tarnished reputation. This is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Cheng Zhi Chao, based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi, with a second season airing in 2016.

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