Michael Tao

Michael Tao Dai Yu (Chinese: 陶大宇, born 26 August 1963) is a Hong Kong television actor.

Michael Tao
Michael Tao in 2019.
Born (1963-08-26) 26 August 1963
Hong Kong
Years active1980–2016
Spouse(s)Wong Wai Po (2000-2007)

Career

Tao entered the acting industry in the 80s, affiliating with TVB. It was during this period that Tao earned the name "Housewife Killer" due to his overwhelming popularity amongst housewives (who arguably constitutes a majority of television viewing audiences in Hong Kong), solidifying his position as a first tier television actor in TVB.

Tao later moved over to rival ATV in 1997 after problems over his contract with TVB. His ATV series Flaming Brothers successfully defeated the TVB rival show at the time, a landmark for ATV. Apart from filming ATV series, Tao has also filmed in China and Singapore. He returned to TVB in 2004 and has starred in a number of television series since. Once again, problems with his contract resulted in Tao leaving TVB in 2009.

Filmography
Year Title Role Remark
1985The Yang's SagaPoon Fu
1986New Heavenly Sword and Dragon SabreFan Yiu
1987Genghis KhanMuk Wah-lai
1988Twilight of a NationLee Chiu-sau
1989Looking Back in AngerHerman
1991The Breaking PointHui Ka-kui
On the EdgeYeung Chi-piew
1992File of JusticeMichael Kong Shing-yu
The Greed of ManTing Yik-hai
1993File of Justice IIMichael Kong Shing-yu
1994Glittering MomentsSzeto Lap-chau
File of Justice IIIMichael Kong Shing-yu
1995File of Justice IVMichael Kong Shing-yu
Detective Investigation FilesCheung Tai-yung
1995-1996Detective Investigation Files IICheung Tai-yung
1996AmbitionKwok Ka-boReleased overseas in 1993; aired locally on TVB Jade in 1996
1997File of Justice VMichael Kong Shing-yu
Detective Investigation Files IIICheung Tai-yungLast TVB series before moving to ATV
1998The New Adventures of WiselyWiselySingaporean series; broadcast by TCS
1999Flaming BrothersSteven Lee Siu-tinFirst ATV series after leaving TVB
2000Showbiz TycoonWan Yuet-ting
2001To Where He BelongsMao JunATV series
2002Love ScarAh ChuanCTS series
2004Mystic Detective FilesYip Sing-faii-cable series
Shine On YouCheng Zhing-leungComeback series for TVB
2005Love BondLam Yat-kong
Fantasy HotelBob Kam Chi-kit
2007On the First BeatCheung King-fungBest Actor Nomination (Top 20)
2008Wasabi Mon AmourChung Lai-wo
2010Sisters of PearlHung Yiu-sangLast TVB series before terminating contract with TVB in 2009
2014Wait for HappinessMainland China series
Heroes in Sui and Tang DynastiesCantonese dub[1]
2016The HiddensCheong Soon-onHong Kong series produced by Gary Tang; aired on Astro Wah Lai Toi in Malaysia and MyTV SUPER in Hong Kong[2]
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References
  1. "Michael Tao and Angie Cheong Reunite". Jaynestars. 11 July 2014.
  2. "New espionage drama The Hiddens: Dangerous, dirty... and delightful!". New Straits Times. 18 September 2016.
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