[Interview] Wu Lei Interview for Bazaar Men (November 2018)

This passionate comic about Wu Lei is hard to put down once you pick it up

If I don’t act, someone else will have to act it. So I’ll act.

Wu Lei

Whenever we look back at the many roles played by actor Wu Lei, we can’t help but forget that he was just a big boy who just celebrated his coming of age last year. He started shooting commercials at the age of 3 and started acting at the age of 5. In this bizarre adult world, Wu Lei is like the resolute and determined male protagonist in a boy’s comic, who devotes all his passion to it once he has decided what he wants.

When Wu Lei, who has his youthfulness faded and his facial lines became more firm, wearing a silver-white top and a diamond pendant with the word “Leo” on the brim of his hat half hanging between his eyebrows, he looked like a noble and cold prince in the ice and snow kingdom.

“Maocai” Boy, His quirky mix of styles is very real and enjoyable

Unfortunately, the coolness lasted only three seconds. A short question and answer instantly broke Sanshi didi*’s act…

*三石弟弟 is Wu Lei’s nickname

Q: You ranked first in the country for acting major. Were you surprised when the results came out?

Wu Lei: A little bit, but it’s okay. I’ll just work hard and prepare well.

Q: How was the exam? What did you perform?

Wu Lei: It was like passing levels. Each level was a different test. I performed sword dancing.

Q: What’s the most delicious dish in the school cafeteria?

Wu Lei: Luosifen**, Xiang Guo***, and wonton are all delicious.

**螺蛳粉 (snail rice noodle) is Chinese noodle soup and specialty of Liuzhou, Guangxi.

***香锅 (spicy stir-fry hot pot) is a type of Chinese dish from Chongqing.

Q: Without considering realistic factor, where would you like to live?

Wu Lei: Anywhere is fine, wherever my family is.

Q: The actor you most want to work with?

Wu Lei: Robert Downey Jr.

Q: What movie did you watch recently?

Wu Lei: The Godfather

Q: Describe yourself with a dish?

Wu Lei: Maocai****

****冒菜 is a stew-like dish originating from Chengdu. It is composed of a variety of vegetables as well as meat and/or fish in a stock made of mala sauce.

Describe yourself as “Maocai”? Trying to follow the brain circuit of Sanshi didi*, I think Wu Lei is telling everyone that he is fragrant, spicy and delicious! Well, Wu Lei is equal to Maocai, and the recent problem of what to eat is solved! But thinking about it carefully, he does look like a “Maocai” boy. Wu Lei has the vigorous aroma of a sunny boy, quick-witted and agile aura. Occasionally, he raises his eyebrows and smiles with a contrasting feeling of slight evil charm, equally piquant.

You can feel a kind of “mixed” or “conflicting” youthfulness from him. It is not simply immature and green, nor is it extremely passionate. He is lively and sunny, but also gentle and calm. His low-key and gentlemanly gestures and words cannot hide the sharpness of his youthful spirit.

Have you heard of Wu Lei’s six treasures for filming? Autumn clothes and long johns. Electric fan and ginger soup. Hot water thermos and foot soaks.

The warm-hearted Lei who has a 24-hour ultra-long standby time has a “six treasures words” that he always mentions to his fans. In short, it means to keep healthy in winter and cool in summer. He has already started to maintain his health at the age of 18. The auntie fans with motherly heart said they can relax.

After all, Wu Lei has been working in the crew for decades, and wearing winter clothes in summer and taking cold water in winter is already common. For filming, which requires endurance, keeping the body in the best condition at all times is also a manifestation of professionalism.

Wu Lei’s hard work and dedication at such a young age are amazing. He put on the 15 kg (30斤) armor without hesitation, experienced it with all his heart and deposited this heaviness in the image of the character Yang Ping. As a senior fan of “Fights Break Sphere”, after overcoming his psychological pressure, he tried his best to restore the Xiao Yan in his heart. He also challenged himself to play Li Cu, who is completely different from himself. When the play and life overlap, Wu Lei, like Li Cu in the play, was admitted to the university he had dreamed of for a long time with high scores.

Even though he said “acting itself is an art of regret”. But for the audience, it is hard to associate each role he has played with the same person, which is already an improvement. Besides, in addition to his improving acting skills, our Sanshi didi*’s high emotional intelligence is always online and will never disappoint people.

In addition to the famous age difference and girlish jokes, there are also various seductive scenes that are so exciting that ten issues are not enough. Straight men can learn from Wu Lei’s self-taught skills.

Soul Painter*****: One of a kind genuine leather watch

Some people appear mature and steady, but they are still young and immature at heart. Recently, Sanshi didi* wore a black suit to show his growing male hormones, and demonstrated the fashion rule that “a suit must be paired with a watch”. This limited edition watch is a new hand-painted work by Wu Lei brother who has just acquired the skills of a soul painter. He can do such a cute and funny thing seriously. He is really a delicate boy.

*****Soul painter is a slang for someone who draw badly

It seems that even after years of running wild in the bizarre entertainment industry, Wu Lei still maintains his original purity, just like the ordinary yet dazzling boy around him. He is indeed just a freshman who has just entered college, can play basketball and likes e-sports. He is sunny and considerate and often receives Mentos from excited girls on the way to the canteen, then gently says thank you and smiles warmly.

Even when facing fans, he would ask them to go home early, help them with their heavy suitcase, and he will wait online for the anniversary celebration from his fans. These two-way interactions will suddenly make you forget that he is the actor Wu Lei. He is just Wu Lei, no different from other freshmen.

Finally, here is a little easter egg of Wu Lei’s cover photo shoot. If you are still not satisfied, continue to experience the critical strike of Sanshi didi’s appearance.

Source: Bazaar Men

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