Chinese actor Huang Lei became well-known to audiences for his early role as 'Xu Zhimo' in 'April Rhapsody'. Formerly known for his artistic and refined image, he is now over fifty years old and has become one of the key figures in the laid-back countryside show 'Back to Field' (Xiang Wang De Sheng Huo). The program recently launched its eighth season. As Huang Lei was preparing for bed, he took a machine out of his bag, assembling it while singing 'I’m going to put on my breathing machine.' It turns out he has sleep apnea and needs to use a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine while sleeping.
At 53, Huang Lei shares a room with He Jiong and Peng Yuchang on the show. Before bed, he took out his CPAP machine, prompting a curious Peng Yuchang to ask him to put it on for everyone to see. Upon seeing it, Peng joked that it looked like 'Immortan Joe' from the movie 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.
It’s reported that Huang Lei has a history of congenital heart disease and once had to be hospitalized after overworking during filming. He has also mentioned on the show that he always carries various medications with him. However, he wears the breathing apparatus mainly to prevent sleep apnea, and wearing it also stops him from snoring, ensuring that his roommates get good sleep as well.
Source: Apple News Network