Acting
Michael Tao Tai-Yu
Michael Tao Dai Yu is a Hong Kong television actor. 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" 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. 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.
Filmography
Case X Decoded
Series · 2026
Triad 3
Film · 2024
Forensic JD
Series · 2022
Po-Po-Poker
Series · 2022
Love in the Middle of the Night
Film · 2020
Psycho Detective 2
Series · 2019
爱上蒲女团：终章
Film · 2018
爱上女蒲团2
Film · 2017
The Hiddens
Series · 2016
Sisters of Pearl
Series · 2010
Wasabi Mon Amour
Series · 2008
义本同心
Series · 2008
On The First Beat
Series · 2007
Love Bond
Series · 2005
Fantasy Hotel
Series · 2005
The Academy
Series · 2005
Blood Of The Shaman
Film · 2004
Shine On You
Series · 2004
Kidnap the Wrong Person
Film · 2003
Love Path
Film · 2003
Final Confinement
Film · 2003
Mystic Detective Files
Series · 2003
The Untold Story - The Lost World
Film · 2002
The Untold Story - Sudden Vanished
Film · 2002
Prison on Fire: Preacher
Film · 2002
Devil Touch
Film · 2002
Healing Hearts
Series · 2001
Goodbye My Love
Series · 2001
To Where He Belongs
Series · 2001
风云岁月
Series · 2000
Showbiz Tycoon
Series · 2000
Ungrateful Tink
Film · 1999
Flaming Brothers
Series · 1999
The Thief
Film · 1998
The New Adventure of Wisely
Series · 1998
Haunted Karaoke
Film · 1997
L-O-V-E...... Love
Film · 1997
挑戰巔峰
Film · 1997
刑事侦缉档案3
Series · 1997
Street Angels
Film · 1996
Ninth of September: The Cursed Day
Film · 1996
Thanks for Your Love
Film · 1996
Ambition
Series · 1996
Detective Investigation Files II
Series · 1995
Detective Investigation Files
Series · 1995
S.D.U. - Mission in Mission
Film · 1994
Glittering Moments
Series · 1994
Crime And Passion
Series · 1994
The Love That is Wrong
Film · 1993
Lamb Killer
Film · 1993
Thou Shalt Not Swear
Film · 1993
The Challenging Game
Film · 1993
The Partner
Series · 1993
The Chord to Victory
Series · 1993
For Home's Sake
Series · 1993
The Heroes From Shaolin
Series · 1993
A Woman & A Man '93
Film · 1992
False Lady
Film · 1992
Basic Impulse
Film · 1992
Shattered Dream
Film · 1992
Road For The Heroes
Series · 1992
Tales From Beyond
Series · 1992
The Greed of Man
Series · 1992
The File Of Justice
Series · 1992
The Twin Bracelets
Film · 1991
Rainbow
Series · 1991
The Breaking Point
Series · 1991
On the Edge
Series · 1991
Destined To Love
Series · 1991
The Legend Of The Dragon Pearl
Series · 1990
Friends & Lovers
Series · 1990
Three In a Family
Series · 1990
Handcuff Me, Brother
Film · 1989
For Once In A Life Time
Series · 1989
The War Heroes
Series · 1989
The Shanghai Conspiracy
Series · 1989
Looking Back in Anger
Series · 1989
Battle Of The Heart
Series · 1989
The In-Between
Series · 1988
Kwong Loong
Series · 1988
Everybody's Somebody's Favourite
Series · 1988
Twilight of a Nation
Series · 1988
Genghis Khan
Series · 1987
The Grand Canal
Series · 1987
Dharma
Series · 1986
The Legend Of Dik Ching
Series · 1986
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
Series · 1986
The Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Series · 1986
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood
Series · 1985
The Rough Ride
Series · 1985
The Yang's Saga
Series · 1985
The Legend of the General Who Never Was
Series · 1985
Rainbow Round My Shoulder
Series · 1984
It's A Long Way To Home
Series · 1984
Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember
Series · 1984
United We Stand
Series · 1984
Beware of Your Bosom Buddies
Series · 1984
The Duke of Mount Deer
Series · 1984
Sandwiches
Series · 1983