Leanne Li
Biography
Leanne Li Yanan, known in Chinese as 李亚男 (simplified) or 李亞男 (traditional), is a Chinese‑Canadian actress and television host. She was born on 25 November 1984 in Shanghai, China, and moved with her family to Canada during her childhood. Li pursued fine arts at the University of British Columbia before entering the pageant circuit, winning the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2004 and the Miss Chinese International Pageant in 2005. Following her pageant success, she relocated to Hong Kong to develop a career in entertainment and signed a contract with TVB. Li has been married to Hong Kong entertainer Wong Cho‑Lam since 14 February 2015.
Career overview
Leanne Li, also known by the Chinese stage name 李亞男 and the variations Lee Nga‑Nam, Li Nganam and Li Yanan, was born on 25 November 1984 in Shanghai, China. Her family emigrated to Canada while she was young, and she later pursued a fine‑arts education at the University of British Columbia. In 2004 she won the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant, and the following year she was crowned Miss Chinese International, achievements that raised her public profile.
Following her pageant success, Li relocated to Hong Kong to develop a career in the entertainment industry. She secured a contract with the television broadcaster TVB, where she began working as an actress and television host. Her acting résumé includes 29 credited roles, reflecting a steady presence in Hong Kong’s television scene.
Outside of her professional work, Li married fellow Hong Kong entertainer Wong Cho‑Lam on 14 February 2015. Her career continues to be associated with TVB productions, and she remains recognized primarily for her contributions to acting.
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29 titles- Our Love Song (2025)
- Daddy at Home (2022)
- Heavy Armor 4: Monster Attack (2022)
- Forever Young at Heart (2021)
- Mr. Housework (2019)
- Why Not Do Some Housework? (2019)
- The Legend of Zu (2018) as Yuan You
- Roast (2017)
- Trump Card (2016)
- 蜜月到訪 (2015)
- Keep Running (2014)
- Chef Nic (2014)
- Ruse of Engagement (2014) as Luk Jyun Ting / "Beauty"
- Shades of Life (2014)
- Brother's Keeper (2013)
- No Good Either Way (2012)
- 萬千升呢福祿壽 (2012)
- A Great Way to Care (2011) as 唐嘉麗
- The Mysteries of Love (2010)
- 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
- 派出所的故事 (2009) as Policewoman Li
- D.I.E. (2008) as 胡嘉蓉
- Forensic Heroes II (2008) as 潘安妮
- The Money-Maker Recipe (2008)
- The Building Blocks of Life (2007)
- The Green Grass of Home (2007)
- Dicey Business (2006)
- Severance (2006) as Corporate Video Office Blonde
- Twin of Brothers (2004) as 商秀珣
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leanne Li best known for?
Leanne Li is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Daddy at Home (2022), Roast (2017), Trump Card (2016), Keep Running (2014).
When and where was Leanne Li born?
Leanne Li was born on November 25, 1984 in Shanghai, China.
How many credits does Leanne Li have?
Leanne Li has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.
What is Leanne Li's background in cinema and television?
Leanne Li Yanan, known in Chinese as 李亚男 (simplified) or 李亞男 (traditional), is a Chinese‑Canadian actress and television host. She was born on 25 November 1984 in Shanghai, China, and moved with her family to Canada during her childhood. Li pursued fine arts at the University of British Columbia before entering the pag...