| Tsao Yu-Ning | |
| Native Name: | 曹佑寧 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Birth Name: | Tsao Yu-Ning |
| Birth Date: | 1994 4, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Alma Mater: | Fu Jen Catholic University |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
| T: | 曹佑寧 |
| S: | 曹佑宁 |
| Order: | ts |
| P: | Cáo Yòuníng |
| J: | Cou4 Jau6 Ning4 |
| Y: | Chò Yauh-nìng |
| Poj: | Chô Iū-lêng |
Tsao Yu-ning (; 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 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. https://star.setn.com/news/988850
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role(s) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope=row | 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 | |||
| scope=row | 2019 | The Kitchen | 仙廚奇緣 | Chang Ting | Web film |
| scope=row | 2019 | Binding Souls | 綁靈 | Fung | |
| scope=row | 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 |
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role(s) | Network | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope=row | 2018 | Befriend | 人際關係事務所 | Zhang Liang | iQIYI Taiwan | |
| scope=row | 2018 | Judo High | 熱血高校 | Yun Qing | iQIYI Taiwan | |
| scope=row | 2019 | Last One Standing | 無主之城 | π | iQIYI Taiwan | Guest appearance |
| scope=row | 2019 | Triad Princess | 極道千金 | Eddie Kim | Netflix | |
| scope=row | 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 |