Tsao Yu-ning (Chinese: 曹佑寧; pinyin: Cáo Yòuníng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chô Iū-lêng; born 24 April 1994) is a Taiwanese actor, best known for his portrayal of Akira in the 2014 sports film Kano. Prior to his debut as an actor, Tsao was a professional baseball player, and played for Taiwan at international tournaments.

Tsao Yu-Ning
曹佑寧
Tsao Yu-ning in 2022
Born
Tsao Yu-Ning

(1994-04-24) 24 April 1994 (age 30)
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2014–present
Tsao Yu-ning
Traditional Chinese曹佑寧
Simplified Chinese曹佑宁
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinCáo Yòuníng
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationChò Yauh-nìng
JyutpingCou4 Jau6 Ning4
Southern Min
Hokkien POJChô Iū-lêng

Career

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Tsao was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He was a baseball player with intentions to compete at a professional level; in 2010, 16-year-old Tsao competed in the Asian AA Baseball Championship Champion. In 2012, he represented Taiwan for the U-18 Baseball World Cup. That same year, he was accepted by Fu Jen Catholic University and joined its baseball team.[1]

In 2013, Tsao was cast to star in the Taiwanese autobiographical baseball film Kano, directed by Umin Boya and produced by Wei Te-sheng.[2] He won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Akira at the 2014 Taipei Film Festival and was nominated for Best New Performer at the 51st Golden Horse Awards.[3] He played for Taiwan in the 2014 U-23 Baseball World Cup, the 2015 Universiade, the Asian Baseball Championship, and the World Port Tournament.[4]

In 2017, Tsao left the Taiwanese team to focus on his acting career. He has since starred in dramas such as Befriend (2018) and Triad Princess (2019).

In 2020, Tsao joined the army, trained 0106 ladder for the army, served in the Jinliujie camp and is currently retired.

in 2021, Tsao participate in All Star Sports Day 2 as an athlete. He broke the record of MVP in the first season, and personally won 3 trophies throughout the season. [1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Chinese title Role(s) Notes
2014 Kano KANO Meisho Go (Akira) Taipei Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated — Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer
2018 Graduation Trip 畢業旅行笑翻天
2019 The Kitchen 仙廚奇緣 Chang Ting Web film
2019 Binding Souls 綁靈 Fung
2020 Hu Sen Zi Chu 湖深之處
2020 Do You Love Me As I Love You 可不可以你也剛好喜歡我
2021 Nezha 叱吒風雲 Jack Tu
2024 I Am the Secret in Your Heart 夏日的檸檬草 Cheng Yih
2024 Pierce 刺心切骨 Zihan Premiere at the KVIFF[5]

Dramas

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Year Title Chinese title Role(s) Network Notes
2018 Befriend 人際關係事務所 Zhang Liang iQIYI Taiwan
2018 Judo High 熱血高校 Yun Qing iQIYI Taiwan
2019 Last One Standing 無主之城 π iQIYI Taiwan Guest appearance
2019 Triad Princess 極道千金 Eddie Kim Netflix
2020 Crazy Cuisine Battles 奇葩料理大作戰
2020 失蹤人口 Guest appearance
2021 Mysterious Love 他在逆光中告白 Li Teng / "Lee" Sohu TV Main role
2023 Love of Replica 为你逆光而来 Lu Jin Yan Sohu TV Main role
2024 A Wonderful Journey 華麗計程車行 Chen Bo Wen Line TV Main role

References

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  1. ^ Lin Cheng-ping (2014-03-05). "《KANO》教練永瀨正敏跨海加持 曹佑寧輔大棒球隊奪冠". ETtoday. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  2. ^ Lin Cheng-ping (2014-01-01). "德聖當推手《KANO》 助天生明星曹佑寧談螢幕初戀". ETtoday. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  3. ^ "金馬影帝獎落誰家 中港台日演員廝殺". 自由時報. 2014-11-22. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  4. ^ Yang Shu-fan (2014-11-16). "21U冠軍戰/打擊率、盜壘排大會第2 曹佑寧直呼可惜". ETtoday. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
  5. ^ Low, Nelicia (28 May 2024). "Pierce". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
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