Terence Cao

Overview

Known for
Acting
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Birthday
Oct 06, 1967 (57 years old)

Terence Cao

Known For

I Not Stupid 3
2h 12m
Movie 2024

I Not Stupid 3

Wang Zi Hao, a Chinese Primary 6 student from Shanghai, China residing in Singapore, faces academic pressure when his new classmate Jayden Lee Jun Wei frames him for cheating to maintain his top-ranking status. Meanwhile, Zi Hao's Mother, Wen Ting, is falsely accused of illegal work by Jayden's competitive mother, Sophia. Amidst the turmoil, the two mothers realise the toll on their sons and unite to prioritise their well-being over grades, fostering reconciliation.

Last Madame: Sisters of the Night
TV Show 2023

Last Madame: Sisters of the Night

Forced into prostitution, Nozomi, a young Japanese girl rises to become the top karayuki-san in Malaya while secretly working as a spy for Japan. She befriends Qing Ling, a young Chinese girl trying to escape from her life of oppressive luxury. Set in the 1920s, in a patriarchal British colony, Nozomi is caught in the crosshairs as British and Japanese intelligence lock horns while Qing Ling is betrayed by her lover and thrown into prostitution. How will the two girls support each other and make it out alive?

The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
0h 45m
TV Show 2021

The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang

This play is about the story of Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, the soul ferryman, helping the souls who stayed in the world because they have something to do with them. Xia Dong Qing, who does not seem to have any sense of existence, has an unknown secret. He has special eyes. He can see sentient beings in another world, commonly known as the Yin and Yang Eyes, and communicate with them. This secret caused Xia Dong Qing a lot of trouble.

My Teacher Is a Thug
0h 45m
Movie 2017

My Teacher Is a Thug

Jia Tianxiong (Li Nanxing) is a gambler and addicted to drinking. He was asked to do a mission to spy on someone and disguised himself as a teacher in SCP school. He met Zeng Kaixin (Bonnie Loo), a teacher in the school. But, on Kaixin's birthday, her foster father told her that he is not her biological father. Kaixin was devastated and felt angry with her biological father for not reuniting with her and her mother who had passed away. Will Kaixin ever find her biological father?

Lulu the Movie
1h 30m
Movie 2016

Lulu the Movie

Lulu The Movie is a comedy about a determined Chinese lady named Lulu who comes to Singapore to meet her online lover, but after being disappointed by what he turns out to be, she decides to make it on her own and succeeds in becoming an international fashion icon and mogul.

Good Luck
0h 45m
TV Show 2015

Good Luck

Lin He Xiang Niang raised four sons and two daughters on her own. Lin Shi Jie is the son of Xiang Niang's deceased eldest son. Shi Jie's wife Su Xian left him. Shi Jie then moved abroad with their son, Jia Yuan. When Jia Yuan returned to the ancestral house and witnessed how Xiang Niang's children eyed her inheritance, he worked hand in hand with Xiang Niang to bring the family back together. The third son Lin Xiao He is domineering towards his family and his wife adheres to all he says. Their only daughter, Lin Shi Hui performs well both in school and at work but shares a strained relationship with her father. She meets the young and promising Master's student Liu Xuan and they marry shortly despite her father's disapproval. The duo soon splits after realising their mismatch, however they still habour feelings for each other. The youngest son Lin Xiao Ping is a tailor. His son Lin Shi Jun is one who seeks to take shortcuts to success.

The Caregivers
0h 45m
TV Show 2014

The Caregivers

Gregarious by nature, 40-year-old Yang Hao Tian, a home nurse makes house calls to patients with chronic problems while aided by his medical team that consists of Liu Xue Wen, a nurse and Dr Fang Yi Ting. Apart from dealing with his patients' medical issues, he gets involved in their family matters which Yi Ting frowns upon as unprofessional behaviour. When Zhang Xiu Ya, a pretty family member of Hao Tian's patient falls in love with him, Yi Ting mocks him while Xue Wen tells him not to think too much of it. However, unbeknownst to him, his colleagues have unknowingly fallen in love with him. The haughty Yi Ting is conflicted by her high standards and Xue Wen's confession that she too likes Hao Tian. At the same time, Xue Wen is shocked to find out that Hao Tian's younger brother Hao Ran, was the guy who jilted her before. Yi Ting faces a lawsuit when a patient of hers dies but Hao Tian takes the rap for her, leading her to let go of her reservations and express her love for him..

Double Bonus
TV Show 2012

Double Bonus

Double Bonus is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. This drama serial consists of 23 episodes. It made its debut on 3 Jan 2012 and was screened on Channel 8 at 2100hrs on every weekday night.

The In-Laws
0h 44m
TV Show 2011

The In-Laws

Lin Bao Zhu lost her husband at a young age, forcing her to run a food stall left behind by her husband while raising her two sons. Under the strict control of her mother-in-law Xiang Qin, not only did Bao Zhu raise her family well, but she also expanded and grew the business into a successful home delivery food service. When Xiang Qin makes Bao Zhu relinquish control of the business when her children are grown, Bao Zhu is happy that she can retire and swears not to meddle in her children's lives as Xiang Qin did in hers. However, Bao Zhu turns out to be just as manipulative as her mother-in-law, causing unhappiness to her daughters-in-law, and putting her sons in a tough spot. Will she realize her mistakes and truly relinquish her control of the family?

The Score
0h 46m
TV Show 2010

The Score

The Score is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 October 2010 and ended on 5 November 2010. This drama serial consists of 25 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. The encore is being made from 28 September 2011 to 1 November 2011 at every weekday at 5:30pm. Due to its violent scenes, this drama was not awarded any nominations in acting categories at the Star Awards 2011.

Biography

Terence Cao is one of MediaCorp’s most charming artistes and was a flight steward before joining the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in 1989 after completing the SBC 9th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course. After two supporting roles in Sweet Dreams and Imperial Intrigue, Terence obtained his big break in Fatal Endearment where he portrayed a rich man's son caught in a love triangle. Being the male lead of numerous drama serials, Terence has proved himself to be a diligent actor who is very keen in taking up diverse roles. In 1995, Terence became the first full-time artiste to successfully hold his debut mini concert in Canto Pub. Terence also sang the theme song for Triad Justice, a serial where he played a major role and also a duet with Cynthia Koh for MediaCorp Music’s compilation album in 2002. In the telemovie Deep in the Night, Terence was cast opposite Hong Kong award-winning actress Loletta Lee. With the filming done in Hong Kong, this project has given Terence immense exposure and experience working with Hong Kong artistes and production crew. In 2002, he teams up with Hong Kong’s Asia Television station in a 30-part courtroom drama Innocently Guilty, holding court with regional stars like Anita Yuen, Kent Cheng and Wong Yat Wah. In the same year, Terence took an exhilarating step towards comedy with rave results. Sparks flew between him and Hong Kong veteran actress, Carol Cheng, in his first cross-over to English sitcom in Oh! Carol. Audiences enjoyed their on-screen chemistry so much so it made the sitcom one of the highest rated one in Singapore. Terence won 2011 Star Awards Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Best Things In Life. He was also given an actor role in the blockbuster drama The Lead where he had the opportunity to portray different characters in the show. Some of his recent dramas are My Teacher Is a Thug, Jalan Jalan, Old Is Gold and The Little Nyonya.

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