Tsao Yu-ning
Acting • Born 1994-04-24
Biography
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 Chinese Taipei at international tournaments. 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. He played for Chinese Taipei in the 2014 U-23 Baseball World Cup, the 2015 Universiade, the Asian Baseball Championship, and the World Port Tournament. In 2017, Tsao left the Chinese Taipei team to focus on his acting career. He has since starred in dramas such as Befriend (2018) and Triad Princess (2019).
Filmography
27 credits
Them, Behind the Door
Movie • 2024
Xiao Liang
The Darker the Lake
Movie • 2022
Johnny Wang
Pierce
Movie • 2024
Han
Graduation Journey
Movie • 2017
I am the Secret in Your Heart
Movie • 2024
Cheng Yih
Binding Souls
Movie • 2019
Ho Tsz Fung
Kano
Movie • 2014
Meisho Go (Akira)
Do You Love Me as I Love You
Movie • 2020
Li Zhuhao
Race 1
Movie • 2021
Jack TU
Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo
Movie • 2025
An-wei Zhang
The Tao Exorcist
Movie • 2026
Mysterious Love
TV • 2021
Li Teng / Lee
Love of Replica
TV • 2023
Lu Jin Yan
36 Questions
TV • 2020
Black Tide Island
TV • 2025
Liu Chao-chin
A Wonderful Journey
TV • 2024
Chen Po Wen
Venus on Mars
TV • 2023
A Pen / Pen Sen
All Star Sports Day
TV • 2020
65
Crazy Cuisine Battles
TV • 2020
Xiao Shang
Stay True
TV • 2022
Judo High
TV • 2018
Cao Yun Qing
Triad Princess
TV • 2019
Eddie Kim
Hello! Puppy
TV • 2023
All Star Sports Day
TV • 2020
Befriend
TV • 2018
Zhang Liang
Travel Together with Stars Family
TV • 2022
Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen
TV • 2024
Self