Tsao Yu-ning

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).

Known For

Them, Behind the Door
Them, Behind the Door
The Darker the Lake
The Darker the Lake
Pierce
Pierce
Graduation Journey
Graduation Journey
I am the Secret in Your Heart
I am the Secret in Your Heart
Binding Souls
Binding Souls
Kano
Kano
Do You Love Me as I Love You
Do You Love Me as I Love You
Race 1
Race 1
Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo
Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo

Filmography

2025 Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo
as An-wei Zhang
2025 Black Tide Island
as Liu Chao-chin
2024 Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen
as Self
2024 Pierce
as Han
2024 Them, Behind the Door
as Xiao Liang
2024 I am the Secret in Your Heart
as Cheng Yih
2024 A Wonderful Journey
as Chen Po Wen
2023 Venus on Mars
as A Pen / Pen Sen
2023 Love of Replica
as Lu Jin Yan
2023 Hello! Puppy
as
2022 Stay True
as
2022 Travel Together with Stars Family
as
2022 The Darker the Lake
as Johnny Wang
2021 Mysterious Love
as Li Teng / Lee
2021 Race 1
as Jack TU
2020 All Star Sports Day
as 65
2020 All Star Sports Day
as
2020 Do You Love Me as I Love You
as Li Zhuhao
2020 36 Questions
as
2020 Crazy Cuisine Battles
as Xiao Shang