Yao Chun-yao
Yao Chun-yao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1984 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Other names | Jack Yao |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television host |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Lin Yi (m. 2023) |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 姚淳耀 |
| Jyutping | Jiu4 Seon4 Jiu6 |
| Hokkien POJ | Iâu Sûn-iāu |
Yao Chun-yao or Jack Yao (Chinese: 姚淳耀; pinyin: Yáo Chúnyào; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Iâu Sûn-iāu; born 29 October 1984) is a Taiwanese actor and television host. He is best known for his role in the critically acclaimed 2010 Taiwanese film Au Revoir Taipei, which won the NETPAC Award at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival. He is also known for hosting the Taiwanese long-running television show Stories in Taiwan. He won Best Host for a Travel Program at the 51st Golden Bell Awards.
Personal life
Yao married Lin Yi, his girlfriend of 11 years, on 11 January 2023.[1]
Filmography
As host
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | Stories in Taiwan | 在台灣的故事 | Host |
Film
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mei | 美 | Kai | Short film |
| 2010 | Au Revoir Taipei | 一頁臺北 | Kai | |
| 2013 | Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? | 明天記得愛上我 | Wedding MC | Cameo |
| Journey | 回家路上 | Kang | Short film | |
| 2014 | Peace in Love | 痞子遇到愛 | Wu Tien-tsai | |
| When the Cold Wind Blows | 當冷風吹起 | Short film | ||
| 2018 | Omotenashi | 盛情款待 | ||
| 2020 | Dear Tenant | 親愛的房客 | Wang Li-wei 王立維 | |
| 2023 | My Heavenly City | 我的天堂城市 | Jason 家生 |
Television series
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Farewell Summer | 再見夏天 | Hung | |
| 2013 | In A Good Way | 我的自由年代 | Liao Ji-chi | |
| 2015 | Say Again Yes I Do | 再說一次我願意 | Tai Chih-cheng | |
| 2016 | The Best of Youth | 燦爛時光 | Hsu Ming-chiang | |
| 2022 | The Amazing Grace of Σ | 我願意 | Ben Sheng | |
| 2023 | Copycat Killer | 模仿犯 | Chen He-ping | |
| Oh No! Here Comes Trouble | 不良執念清除師 | Zheng Li-song |
Music videos
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "奇幻精品店" | Peggy Hsu |
| 2012 | "Steel Bridge" | APHASIA |
| 2017 | "冬眠 If Winter Comes, Can Spring be Far Behind?" | Enno Cheng |
| 2020 | "这样好吗 How about this" | Weibird 韦礼安 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 51st Golden Bell Awards | Best Host for a Travel Program | Won | |
| 2023 | 58th Golden Bell Awards | Best Leading Actor in a Television Series | Copycat Killer | Nominated |
References
- ^ "砸2000萬買婚房！金鐘視帝為「錢」求婚11年女友". Chinatimes. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
External links
- Yao Chun-yao at IMDb