Yu Ailei
Yu Ailei (Chinese: 余皑磊), born on November 29, 1977, in Tangshan, Hebei Province, is a prominent Chinese actor recognized for his versatile performances across various genres. A graduate of the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, Yu embarked on his acting journey in 1997 with television series. His breakthrough came in 1999 with his first film role in "Summer Warm Ocean," which marked the beginning of a flourishing career.
In 2000, he showcased his talent in the criminal investigation series "The Six Cases of Serious Cases." His performance in the 2003 black comedy film "Wu Song Beat Me" earned him the Best Actor Award at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival, solidifying his reputation as a skilled actor. Yu continued to captivate audiences with his role in the emotional youth drama "Days Related to Youth" in 2006 and took on a leading role in the 2008 spy drama "Changjiang No. 1."
His impressive filmography includes the anti-war drama "For the New China" in 2010 and the gripping spy war series "Dark Red 1936" in 2011. In 2014, his supporting role in the crime thriller "White Fireworks" earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 15th Chinese Film Media Awards. He further demonstrated his range in the historical drama "Wu Mei Niang Legend" and the crime film "Mr. Saved" in 2015. In 2016, Yu starred in the crime romance "Shouting Mountain," continuing to establish himself as a dynamic presence in Chinese cinema.
Filmography
Dearest (2014)
The Warlords
Black Coal, Thin Ice
Ride On
The Lost Bladesman
Saving Mr. Wu
A Better Tomorrow (2018)
Cliff Walkers
Explosion
Peace Breaker
Full River Red