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).

Leo Wu

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Song Sang Chuan (Leo Wu) is a budding tennis player in his twenties. He used to play badminton, but has recently turned his attention to tennis after his career stalled. Liang You An (Zhu Yu Tong), meanwhile, is a professional woman in her thirties. Her own career has also taken an unexpected turn – and she decides to take up tennis at a new club in a bid to make a change in her life. She happens to join the same club as Song Sang Chuan…

Song Sang Chuan is instantly smitten with Liang You An – despite the fact that he is 10 years her junior. He tries every trick in the book to woo her, but she is very skeptical of his advances, as she is concerned that he is far too young for her. But over time, she comes to learn that his intentions are pure – and that his feelings for her are genuine. While many people around her express scorn, she starts to wonder if she might just fall for this passionate young athlete…

“Nothing But You” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Chen Chang.

Nothing But You

The Gem, Set, Love Team 

Tencent Video

Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) is a young woman who was forced to grow up alone after most of her family had to leave to fight in a bloody war. As a result, she has grown up alone, in an unforgiving environment, and has become tough and resourceful – but also stubborn and untrusting. She finds it hard to see the good in people, and assumes that everyone she meets is trying to get the better of her. She fends for herself in a town populated by people like her, who have been left behind by the war.

One day, a talented, powerful, and highly influential general named Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) comes to the town – and falls in love with her at first sight. He resolves to marry her, even though it will cause him no end of problems if he decides to pursue this union. She also warns him that she doesn’t trust him, and that her stubborn personality might not be suitable for the wife of a general. But Ling Bu Yi also has deep secrets, and there are facts about his true identity that even he does not know. Slowly, they begin to trust one another a little more – and start to investigate the truth about Ling Bu Yi’s early childhood, family, and real identity…

This drama was based on a novel by the author Guan Xin Ze Luan.

“Love Like the Galaxy” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

To celebrate China’s National Day, this four-part anthology highlights work by some of the country’s most talented directors. With settings ranging from the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1942 to the futuristic world of 2050, each director utilizes a different genre to present their own unique ideas of “home” and “country” while simultaneously paying homage to the dedication and sacrifice of those who have come before.

In Wu Jing’s “Windriders,” the commander of the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment, Ma Ren Xing (Wu Jing) must lead his unit into a brutal World War II battle, including his son, Ma Cheng Feng (Leo Wu). Moving away from battle and into a much more peaceful setting, Zhang Zi Yi’s “Poem” takes us to the 1960s, where hard-won technological breakthroughs change one family’s lives forever. Set in the late 1970s, Xu Zheng’s “Ad Man” is based on the true story of China’s first television advertisement. To wrap up the anthology, Shen Teng’s “Go Youth” tells the story of an emotionless bionic robot whose time traveling antics portray a bright hope for the future.

The third installment of the “National Day Celebration” trilogy, “My Country, My Parents” is a 2021 Chinese anthology drama film directed by Wu Jing, Zhang Zi Yi, Xu Zheng, and Shen Teng.

My Country, My Parents

Path of Life

&nbsp;The year is 626 C.E, and the realm, and its political center Chang’an, are shaken to its core by the Xuanwu Gate Incident, a successful palace coup to take charge of the Tang Dynasty.

A scheming prince leads the bloody coup, and kills the family of Li Chang Ge (Dilraba Dilmurat) during the raid, although she manages to escape.

Now the prince has placed himself on the Imperial throne, and rules as the Emperor Tai Zong.

Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge – and musters a powerful army intent on overthrowing the new Emperor.

But her plans are thrown into disarray when she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General, Ashi Na Sun (Leo Wu), decides to keep her in his service, making her his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own military goals.

The duo forms a formidable military partnership. And over time, she finds herself falling for her captor – as he also starts developing feelings for her.

But what will become of Li Chang Ge’s quest for vengeance as she continues to serve at the General’s side?

This drama was based on a popular manhua by artist Xia Da.

“The Long Ballad” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Zhu Rui Bin.

The Long Ballad

The Ode to Love Team

Mango TV

In ancient times, a savage monster roamed the lands of men, leaving a trail of bloody devastation in his wake. Unstoppable in his destructive rampage, the world stood on the brink of utter ruin. Only after the Five Great Elements agreed to join forces, could they lock the demon away. However, Jiuying was not completely sealed away and was instead left to wander in the world of men for a thousand years. Unwilling to let his time on earth pass idly, Jiuying uses every means within his grasp to plot his return and have his revenge. A task made so much easier, thanks to the political unrest taking root in the You State.&nbsp;

Established by the Baili family, during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the young You King (Karry Wang) will stop at nothing to secure his position. Ordering the beheading of the eldest son, Baili Hongxuan, the second son, Baili Hongshuo (Leo Wu), is sent into exile, and the adopted daughter of the family, Baili Hongyi (Song Zu Er), is rejected by the You people and sent back to the Wolf Tribe’s Khan, Ming Yefeng (Zheng Kai). With the Baili children out of the way, the You King is free to rule in peace. Or so he thinks.

Consumed by hatred and driven by the desire for revenge, the Baili siblings set out on a quest to seek the help of the ancient gods and take back what is rightfully theirs. Seizing this golden opportunity, Jiuying joins with the Baili siblings to reincarnate himself as the Emperor of You. Now in a position of power, Jiuying begins his own quest to unleash the legendary monster once again.

Can a family so driven by hate find a way to let go of the past and stop Jiuying before it’s too late or will the world fall into chaos once again?

A tale of revenge and redemption, “Guardians of the Ancient Oath” is a 2020 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

Can a young man find his mother’s killer and return peace to the martial arts world?

Xiao Yan (Leo Wu) is a helpless 9-year-old when his mother is killed by evil enemies. Despite his best efforts, Xiao Yan’s martial arts abilities are not developing 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. 

With the loyal Xiao Xun'er (Lin Yun) by his side, can Xiao Yan defeat the evil forces and restore peace to the land?

“Fights Break Sphere” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Rong Guang. It is based on the novel Doupo Cangqiong by Tian Can Tu Dou, the author who also wrote the novel that the 2018 drama series “Martial Universe” is based on.

Fights Break Sphere

The Heaven's fighters' Team

Xiao Yan

Tencent TV

High schooler Li Cu (Leo Wu) has his world turned upside down when he is recruited by experienced tomb raider Wu Xie (Qin Hao) – and whisked off to a deadly part of the Badain Jaran Desert.

The region is notorious: No explorer has ever returned alive. But Wu Xie resolves to unearth the secrets of the desert together with Li Cu and a band of hardy adventurers.

Wu Xie is not the only explorer keen to recruit Lu Ci. The high schooler's back is covered in mysterious markings that provide crucial clues on how to navigate the desert – and discover the lost treasure in the region's tombs.

As the explorers continue their quest, they must contend with a whole range of threats – including rival tomb raiders, fierce mummies, and more!

"Sand Sea" is a 2018 Chinese drama series produce by Fang Fang and Bai Yi Cong.

Sand Sea

Can a young woman regain her passion for martial arts? 

Qi Bai Cao (An Yue Xi) was adopted and raised by a taekwondo master after a childhood fire killed her parents. After losing her beloved mentor and a national competition ends badly, Bai Cao loses her motivation to continue training and competing. 

But by chance, Bai Cao meets Chang An (Ji Chang Wook), a mysterious man who decides to take her under his wings and train again to compete. Chang An is the toughest instructor and pushes Bai Cao like she’s never been pushed before, only because he knows that she has the potential to do well. 

Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang), who develops feelings for Bai Cao, trains to capture not only the national title but also Bai Cao’s heart. 

Can Bai Cao find the courage to compete again?

“Whirlwind Girl 2” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Zhi Chao. It is the second season to “Whirlwind Girl,” which originally aired in 2015. The series also is known as “Tornado Girl” and “Tae Kwon Do Girl” and is based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi.

Whirlwind Girl 2

Gone with the Shirt Team

Hu Yi Feng

Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV

The Tan family spans many generations of doctors, with many past ancestors who were imperial physicians. But when powerful enemies frame their family, the royal court passes a ruling that future generations of the Tan family are forbidden from practising medicine. The kind, intelligent and talented Tan Yunxian (Liu Shi Shi) secretly learns the art of traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother and helps to cure plagues and illnesses among the common people. Yunxian overcomes many societal obstacles in her passion and pursuit of medicine. And when she meets Emperor Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo), he wields a great deal of influence in Yunxian fulfilling her destiny to become the first female physician of the Ming Dynasty. “The Imperial Doctress” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

The Imperial Doctress

Healing Team

Zhu Jian Shen

In a time of great unrest at the end of the Warring States period, Jing Ke (Le Geng) attempts to assassinate King Zheng of Qin and fails. Now on the run from Qin’s soldiers, Jing hires Gai Nie (Lu Yi), the world’s best swordsman, to protect his son, Jing Tian Ming (Jiang Jin Fu; Wu Zu Jin Xi as the child Tian Ming). When Gai single-handedly defeats 300 armed soldiers at the Qin border, the angry King Zheng orders that both Gai and Tian Ming be killed at any cost. The king’s ministers hire Wei Zhuang (Sun Yi Zhou), a brilliant swordsman who studied under the same master as Gai, to go after them. Gai and Tiang Ming, meanwhile, meet a group of Mohist swordsman and a young girl named Gao Yue (Hu Bing Qing) and are taken to the Mohist Fortress, a secret place nestled between towering mountain peaks that houses the Mohist School, a final stronghold of anti-Qin forces. Among them is Rong Duan Mu (Michelle Chen), the skilled Mohist doctor and Gao Yue’s older sister, with whom Gai falls in love. But when King Zheng sends a massive group of elite troops and Wei brings his own tram of swordsmen assassins, the epic battle that ensues at Mohist Fortress will determine the next king. “The Legend of Qin” is a 2015 Chinese historical drama series directed by Zheng Wei Wen. It is adapted from China’s No.1 martial arts animation film by the same title.

The Legend of Qin

The Moonlighting Team

Zi Ying

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

Ancient China is being torn apart by a bitter feudal that pits the Northern Wei dynasty against the Southern Liang. With help from the Liang general and his formidable 19-year-old son Lin Shu (Hu Ge), the Liang secure a famous victory over the Wei. But treachery – rather than rewards – await the Lin family. A treacherous plot undermines the family, and many members are ruthlessly massacred.

Lin Shu escapes, but is poisoned. With his life in danger, a healer gives him an antidote that radically reduces his strength and robs him of his fighting powers. The antidote also leaves him looking very different. He assumes the name Mei Chang Su and begins on the long path to revenge. The journey brings him into contact with the Emperor’s son and unfavored Prince Jing (Wang Kai), whose brothers are locked in a vicious battle for the Imperial throne. He is also reunited with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a fearsome female general who does not want to be married off to a controlling husband. Will Lin Shu get what he is after? And will the truth of his identity ever come to light?

“Nirvana in Fire” is a 2015 Chinese drama series that was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Fei Liu

In ancient China, a feudal war breaks out between the Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties. The Liang commander general, Lin Xie (Zheng Sheng Li), and his young son, Lin Shu (Hu Ge), lead the Chiyan Army to battle, soundly defeating the Wei forces. However, weakened from the battle, the entire army is slaughtered under the Emperor’s (Ding Yong Dai) orders, after political rivals convince him the Lin family is conspiring with Crown Prince Qi (Ji Chen), to start a rebellion. Enraged by this act of supposed treason, the Emperor orders the entire Lin family’s execution.

Barely escaping with his life, Lin Shu survives the massacre but, weakened by poison during battle, doesn’t get far. Falling under the care of Lin Chen (Jin Dong), the master of Langya Hall saves the ailing boy but, reacting to the medicine that saves him, his appearance is forever changed. 

Over the next twelve years, Lin Shu devotes himself to the establishment of the Jiang Zuo Alliance. In the process he becomes leader among the people and with his altered appearance, takes on the name Mei Changsu. When an opportunity arises, which allows him to return to the capital, he takes it, hoping to use this chance to prove his family’s innocence and help his childhood friend, Prince Jing (Wang Kai), take the throne.

Disguised as Su Zhe, Lin Shu becomes an imperial strategist who appears to support Prince Yu (Victor Huang) while secretly working to help take down the Crown Prince and set Prince Jing on the throne. Caught up in the chaotic and dangerous world of imperial politics, Lin Shu discovers the identity of those who framed his family and the conspiracy that changed his life forever. When the time is right, Lin Shu confronts the Emperor with the truth of what happened all those years ago, a truth so profound, it will alter the course of history forever.

Now dubbed in English, this popular 2015 historical drama is based on the novel, “Nirvana in Fire”, written by Hai Yan, and was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire (English-Dubbed Version)

A young woman chases her dreams of becoming a taekwondo champion while also righting a wrong. 

Qi Bai Cao (Hu Bing Qing) has always loved taekwondo from a young age. When her parents pass away in a tragic car accident, she is taken in by Qu Xiang Nan (Vincent Chaio), a world champion martial artist who was disgraced when he was wrongly accused of doping 10 years ago. 

Little by little, Bai Cao learns to become a top taekwondo fighter. Along the way, she meets the selfless Ruo Bai (Yang Yang), playful Fang Ting Hao (Chen Xiang) and mysterious Yu Chu Yuan (Bai Jing Ting). 

Can her new group of friends help Bai Cao achieve her dream while also clearing her master’s good name? 

“Whirlwind Girl ” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Cheng Zhi Chao. The second season, “Whirlwind Girl 2,” originally aired in 2016. The series also is known as “Tornado Girl” and “Tae Kwon Do Girl” and is based on a novel by Ming Xiao Xi.

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