Michael Tao
Tao in 2019
Born (1963-08-26) 26 August 1963
Hong Kong
Occupation(s)Actor, host, singer
Years active1983–present
AgentTVB (1983–1997, 2003–2009)
Spouse
Wong Wai Po
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(m. 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 1980s, affiliating with TVB. It was during this period that Tao earned the name "Housewife Killer" due to his overwhelming popularity amongst housewives (who arguably constitute 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 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 and worked mostly in mainland China and occasionally in Hong Kong.

In 2021, Tao gained popularity after numerous videos of him singing Andy Lau's 1996 song "Reverse The Earth" (Chinese: 倒轉地球) in a unique voice and style resurfaced. Tao was known to have performed at various Chinese malls singing various Cantonese/Mandarin pop songs for commercial events since 2020, and was imitated across the internet by various netizens, including Douyin, YouTube and Poki Ng from the Hong Kong boyband ERROR.[1] This has also led to creation of fan groups on Facebook humorously advocating for Tao to become a full-fledged singer. Tao has responded positively, saying he enjoys entertaining people and jokingly hopes being able to catch up after Louis Koo's spot as favourite male singer in Hong Kong's Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation (Chinese: 叱咤樂壇流行榜頒獎典禮).[2]

Filmography

Television series

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[3]
2016The HiddensCheong Soon-onHong Kong series produced by Gary Tang; aired on Astro Wah Lai Toi in Malaysia and MyTV SUPER in Hong Kong[4]

Television Shows

Year Title Network Role Note
2020 Hot Chef ViuTV Host Cooking Competition Show[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Michael Tao "turns Hong Kong upside down" with lackluster performance". The Standard. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "58歲陶大宇柒化〈倒轉地球〉網民推上神枱身價颷升百萬 商演收費內容曝". Oriental Sunday HK. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Michael Tao and Angie Cheong Reunite". Jaynestars. 11 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "New espionage drama The Hiddens: Dangerous, dirty... and delightful!". New Straits Times. 18 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "陶大宇郭政鴻主持《辣伙頭》下周首播". Ming Pao Daily. 6 February 2020.
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