Tsao Yu-ning
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 24, 1994
- Active Years
- 2014–2026 (13 Years)
- Total Credits
- 29 credits in database
Biography
Tsao Yu-ning is a Taiwanese actor born on April 24, 1994, who is best known for portraying Akira in the 2014 sports film Kano. Before his acting debut, he was a professional baseball player and competed for Chinese Taipei in international tournaments, including the 2014 U-23 Baseball World Cup, the 2015 Universiade, the Asian Baseball Championship, and the World Port Tournament. In 2014, his performance in Kano earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the Taipei Film Festival as well as a Best New Performer nomination at the 51st Golden Horse Awards. He later left the Chinese Taipei team in 2017 to concentrate on acting, subsequently starring in dramas such as Befriend in 2018 and Triad Princess in 2019.
Career overview
Tsao Yu-ning is a Taiwanese actor and former professional baseball player born on April 24, 1994. Before beginning his acting career, he played for Chinese Taipei at international tournaments, including the 2014 U-23 Baseball World Cup, the 2015 Universiade, the Asian Baseball Championship, and the World Port Tournament. In 2017, he left the Chinese Taipei team to focus entirely on his acting career.
He is best known for his portrayal of Akira in the 2014 sports film Kano. His performance in the film earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 Taipei Film Festival, as well as a nomination for Best New Performer at the 51st Golden Horse Awards.
Since transitioning to acting, Tsao has expanded his filmography into television dramas. He has starred in such television series as Befriend in 2018 and Triad Princess in 2019. Across his career in the entertainment industry, he has accumulated a total of twenty-eight known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
29 titles- The Tao Exorcist (2026) as 高英拓
- Black Tide Island (2025) as Liu Chao-chin
- Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo (2025) as An-wei Zhang
- Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen (2024) as Self
- King of Survival: Tribal War (2024) as Self
- Pierce (2024) as Han
- I am the Secret in Your Heart (2024) as Cheng Yih
- A Wonderful Journey (2024) as Chen Po Wen
- Them, Behind the Door (2024) as Xiao Liang
- Love of Replica (2023) as Lu Jin Yan
- Venus on Mars (2023) as A Pen / Pen Sen
- Hello! Puppy (2023)
- Travel Together with Stars Family (2022)
- Stay True (2022)
- The Darker the Lake (2022) as Johnny Wang
- Mysterious Love (2021) as Li Teng / Lee
- Race 1 (2021) as Jack TU
- 36 Questions (2020)
- All Star Sports Day (2020) as 65
- All Star Sports Day (2020)
- Crazy Cuisine Battles (2020) as Xiao Shang
- Do You Love Me as I Love You (2020) as Li Zhuhao
- Triad Princess (2019) as Eddie Kim
- Binding Souls (2019) as Ho Tsz Fung
- Befriend (2018) as Zhang Liang
- Judo High (2018) as Cao Yun Qing
- Graduation Journey (2017)
- KANO (2014) as Meisho Go (Akira)
- Love Kills Us
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tsao Yu-ning best known for?
Tsao Yu-ning is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tao Exorcist (2026), King of Survival: Tribal War (2024), The Darker the Lake (2022), Race 1 (2021).
When and where was Tsao Yu-ning born?
Tsao Yu-ning was born on April 24, 1994.
How many credits does Tsao Yu-ning have?
Tsao Yu-ning has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2014 to 2026.
What is Tsao Yu-ning's background in cinema and television?
Tsao Yu-ning is a Taiwanese actor born on April 24, 1994, who is best known for portraying Akira in the 2014 sports film Kano. Before his acting debut, he was a professional baseball player and competed for Chinese Taipei in international tournaments, including the 2014 U-23 Baseball World Cup, the 2015 Universiade, th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Triad Princess (2019) as Eddie Kim — aged about 25
- Race 1 (2021) as Jack TU — aged about 27
- The Darker the Lake (2022) as Johnny Wang — aged about 28
- The Tao Exorcist (2026) as 高英拓 — aged about 32
- King of Survival: Tribal War (2024) as Self — aged about 30
- 36 Questions (2020) — aged about 26
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