Leo Wu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leo Wu
吴磊
Wu in 2015
Born	(1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 25) Sichuan, China
Other names	LeiLei (磊磊), Three Stone Little Brother(三石弟弟), China's Little Brother (国民弟弟)
Alma mater	Beijing Film Academy
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2002–present
Agent	Wu Lei Studio
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	吳磊
Simplified Chinese	吴磊
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Wú Lěi

Wu Lei (simplified Chinese: 吴磊; traditional Chinese: 吳磊), also known as Leo Wu, is a famous Chinese actor. He was born on December 26, 1999.

Wu Lei started acting very young. He appeared in commercials when he was just three years old. His first acting role was in 2007. He played Nezha in a TV series called The Legend and the Hero.

He became well-known for his roles in popular shows. These include Nirvana in Fire (2015) and The Whirlwind Girl (2015). He also starred in Fight Breaks Sphere (2018) and Love like The Galaxy (2022). The Long Ballad (2021) was another big hit.

Forbes magazine recognized his popularity. He was listed on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 several times. He ranked 63rd in 2017, 29th in 2019, and 47th in 2020.

About His Life and School

Wu Lei was born in Shanghai, China. This was on December 26, 1999. He grew up in Chengdu, which is in Sichuan province.

In 2018, Wu Lei went to the Beijing Film Academy. This is a very famous acting school. He got the top score on the entrance exam.

His Acting Journey

Starting Out (2002–2013)

Wu Lei was discovered when he was only three years old. He first appeared in a commercial in 2002. After that, he was in more than 50 commercials. He also had small parts in TV shows.

His first real acting role was in 2006. It was in a Chinese TV drama called The Young Warriors. That same year, he started professional acting lessons. He almost missed an audition for a director. But he ran after the crew to get his photo taken. He was chosen and made his debut in The Legend and the Hero (2007). He played the character Nezha.

Wu Lei gained more attention for his roles in children's TV shows. These included Home with Aliens (2009) and Naughty Boy Xiaotiao Ma (2010). He even won an award for Outstanding Child Actor. He also became more famous for his role in the wuxia drama Little Heroes (2012). By the time he was 10, he had already been in many shows.

Becoming a Star (2014–Present)

In 2014, Wu Lei appeared in Romance of the Condor Heroes. In 2015, he starred in the web drama Pal Inn. He also had important roles in The Whirlwind Girl and Nirvana in Fire.

In 2017, he got his first main role in a TV series. It was a fantasy show called Magic Star. He also acted in international movies. These included S.M.A.R.T. Chase and Into the Rainbow.

In 2018, Wu Lei starred in the fantasy film Asura. He also appeared in the TV series The Tomb of Sea and Battle Through the Heavens. He was also in the historical film Shadow. Forbes China listed him as one of 30 influential people under 30. In 2019, he was in the movie Adoring.

In 2020, he acted in Guardians of the Ancient Oath and Cross Fire. In 2021, he co-starred in The Long Ballad. His acting in this show was highly praised. He also appeared in the film Upcoming Summer. During filming in August 2021, a prop exploded near his face. He recovered well from the accident.

In 2022, he starred in the popular historical romance series Love like the Galaxy. He was also cast in other films and dramas. In February 2022, he became a global ambassador for the brand Loewe. In 2024, he starred in the romantic drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love.

Movies He Has Been In

TV Shows He Has Been In

Variety Shows

Music He Has Sung

Awards and Recognitions

Forbes China Celebrity 100

See also

In Spanish: Leo Wu para niños