Michael Tao
| Michael Tao | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 陶大宇 |
| Born |
26 August 1963 Hong Kong |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse(s) | Wong Wai Po (2000-2007) |
Michael Tao Dai Yu (Chinese: 陶大宇, born 26 August 1963) is a Hong Kong television actor.
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 TV viewing audiences in Hong Kong), solidifying his position as a 1st 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
TVB
| Year | Title | Role | TVB Anniversary Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Yangs Saga | ||
| 1986 | New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre | ||
| The Legend Of Dik Ching | |||
| 1987 | Genghis Khan | Muk-Wah-Lai | |
| 1988 | Twilight of a Nation | Lee Chiu-Sau | |
| 1989 | The Black Sabre | ||
| The War Heroes | |||
| 1991 | The Breaking Point | ||
| 1992 | File of Justice | ||
| 1993 | Ambition | ||
| For Home Sake | |||
| The Greed of Man | |||
| File Of Justice II | |||
| The Partner | |||
| 1994 | File Of Justice III | ||
| 1995 | File Of Justice IV | ||
| File Of Justice V | |||
| Detective Investigation Files | Cheung Dai-yung | ||
| 1996 | Detective Investigation Files II | Cheung Dai-yung | |
| Ambition | Kwok Ka-bo | ||
| 1997 | Detective Investigation Files III | Cheung Dai-yung | |
| 2004 | Shine On You | ||
| 2005 | Love Bond | ||
| Fantasy Hotel | Kam Chi Kit (Bob) | ||
| 2007 | On the First Beat | Cheung King-Fung | Best Actor Nomination (Top 20) |
| 2008 | Wasabi Mon Amour | Chung Lai Wo | |
| 2010 | Sisters of Pearl |
ATV
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Flaming Brothers |
| 2000 | Showbiz Tycoon |
| 2001 | To Where He Belongs |
| Healing Hearts | |
| 2002 | Mission In Trouble |
| 2004 | Asian Heroes |
Others
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The New Adventures of Wisely | TCS |
| Tie-Breaker | China Star (film) | |
| 2002 | Love Scar | CTS |
| 2004 | Mystic Detective Files | i-cable |