Hao Lei

2.1.1. Film

Hao Lei has starred in numerous films, collaborating with acclaimed directors and taking on challenging roles. A pivotal point in her film career was her role in Lou Ye's 2006 film Summer Palace. The film gained significant international attention but faced a ban in China due to its depiction of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and its inclusion of nudity. Despite the controversy, the film was well-received abroad, showcasing Hao Lei's willingness to engage with sensitive themes and challenging artistic expressions.

Her work in 2012's Mystery, also directed by Lou Ye, further solidified her reputation as a formidable actress. This role earned her several nominations for Best Actress. In 2010, she received the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Fourth Portrait. Other notable film roles include her appearance as Ding Ling in The Golden Era (2014) and her powerful performance in Dearest (2014). More recently, she has appeared in films such as Spring Tide (2019), Upcoming Summer (2021), and Be My Family (2023).

The following table lists her film roles:

2.1.2. Television

Hao Lei has maintained a robust presence in television, showcasing her acting prowess in a wide array of series. Her early roles included Home (2000), The Brink (2000), and Fat Cat Finding Families (2001). She gained significant attention for her performance as Empress Borjigit in The Young Son of Heaven (2003) and later appeared in Sound of Colors (2006). In recent years, she has continued to take on diverse roles, including in Royal Nirvana (2019), Bajiaoting Mysterious Fog (2021), and In Later Years (2023).

The following table lists her television series roles:

2.2.1. Albums

Hao Lei released her debut album, titled Sad Things About TA (关于TA的伤心事_{Guānyú Tā de Shāngxīn Shì}^Chinese), in June 2011. The album, categorized under Mandopop and alternative music, was released by China Record Corporation and has a total length of 50 minutes and 2 seconds. All lyrics on the album were written by Hao Lei herself.

The album features the following tracks:

• "Langzhong" (郎中_Lángzhōng^Chinese; "Doctor") - Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 4:35
• "Huacai Yuezhang" (华彩乐章_{Huácǎi Yuèzhāng}^Chinese; "Colorful Musical Movement") - Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 4:09
• "Qianshui" (潜水_Qiánshuǐ^Chinese; "Freediving") - Length: 4:58
• "Putao" (葡萄_Pútao^Chinese; "Grape") - Music by Hao Lei, Length: 4:53
• "Wo" (我_Wǒ^Chinese; "I") - Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 3:17
• "Ni" (你_Nǐ^Chinese; "You") - Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 4:43
• "Woniu Yu Haidan" (蜗牛与海胆_{Wōniú yǔ Hǎidǎn}^Chinese; "Snail and Sea Cucumber") - featuring Yang Jiasong, Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 4:15
• "Tiansheng Sharenkuang" (天生杀人狂_{Tiānshēng Shārénkuáng}^Chinese; "Natural Born Maniac Killer") - Music by Yang Jiasong, Hao Lei, Length: 4:59
• "Xu Xian" (许仙_{Xǔ Xiān}^Chinese) - featuring Yang Jiasong, Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 5:09
• "Xiaowangzi Yu Si Yiqianwanci de Mao" (小王子与死一千万次的猫_{Xiǎowángzǐ yǔ Sǐ Yīqiānwàn Cì de Māo}^Chinese; "The Little Prince and the Cat Who Died Ten Million Times") - featuring Yang Jiasong, Music by Yang Jiasong, Length: 3:55
• "Sheng Sheng Man" (声声慢_{Shēngshēng Màn}^Chinese; "Slow, Slow Tune") - Music by Hao Lei, Length: 5:09

2.2.2. Other Songs

Hao Lei has also contributed to soundtracks and collaborated on other musical projects: