Leni Lan
ActingAbout Leni Lan
Leni Lan Yan, also known by her stage name Crazybarby, has developed her career in Hong Kong as an actress,a pop singer and a model. Born in Shanghai, she moved to Hong Kong at age 18 and took her stage name Crazybarby as a composition of her legal given name Crazy and her family given nickname "Barby". Leni Lan graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and Acting Department of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. She was once Jackie Chan's disciple, targeting international markets as a rising artist under Hong Kong's JCE Entertainment Ltd. EMP. In 2005, directed by Stanley Kwan's romance "Everlasting Regret" which Leni Lan starred and the official debut showbiz. In 2006, Leni Lan with Warner Bros. Pictures, starring entire Russian romance "Butterfly Kiss" which shattered box office records of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" to won annual domestic movie box office champion Russian actress title and get the Russian Film Festival Rookie of the Year Award nominations, which has also been the industry in Europe and America concern; The same year, Leni Lan signing JCE Movies Hong Kong and moved to Hong Kong. 2011, Leni Lan starring in 3D film "Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy" and won the Hong Kong box office champion annual local film with a box office record of HK$ 41 million. Leni Lan's personal virtue plays the heroine Tie Yuxiang won high popularity. In 2012, Leni Lan starred in Hunan Satellite TV costume drama "Sui and Tang hero" which had the number one rating." In 2013, Leni Lan starring thriller "Ecstasy Room Escape" nominated for Hollywood Chinese American Film Festival Golden Angel Award; In 2014, Leni Lan starring comedy directed by Eve Jin, "The Way of Surprises."
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leni Lan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Leni Lan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leni Lan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Purple Butterfly, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leni Lan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leni Lan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leni Lan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Grey Men 2 | Pana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The New Dragon Inn: Heroes Awakening | Jin Xiangyu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Blasting | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kung Fu Master Su: Red Lotus Worm | Fung's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Dream Awakens in the Golden City | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fight Against Buddha | Demon Queen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spy Eyes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Stormy Night | 窦扣 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Long's Story | He Ran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy | Tie Yuxiang | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Butterfly Kiss | Actress | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Purple Butterfly | Ah Zi | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | One Step Away | 王雪红 | Flop | Similar → |
Leni Lan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leni Lan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leni Lan is "Purple Butterfly" with a rating of 6.6/10.
How many movies has Leni Lan acted in?
Leni Lan has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leni Lan?
Other notable films include "3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy", "Long's Story", and "The New Dragon Inn: Heroes Awakening".