Tsao Yu-ning

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).

Tsao Yu-ning is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Tao Exorcist (2026), Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo (2025), Black Tide Island (2025), Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen (2024), Pierce (2024), Them, Behind the Door (2024), I am the Secret in Your Heart (2024), A Wonderful Journey (2024). The recorded credits span 2014 to 2026, including 11 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.