Winston Chao
- Name: Winston Chao
- Native name: 趙文瑄
- Given name: Chao Wen Hsuan
- Also Known as: Zhao Wen Xuan, Zhao Wenxuan, Chao Wenhsvan, Chao Wen Hsuan, Chao Wenhsuan, 赵文瑄
- Nationality: Taiwanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: June 9, 1960
- Age: 64
In 1992, following his father's death, Chao resigned from his job at China Airlines to focus on furthering his education at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at National Taiwan University (國立臺灣大學) and then apply for studies in the United States, focusing on Western literature.
While preparing for his studies, Chao came across an advertisement by Taiwanese director Ang Lee (李安), who was looking for an English-speaking male lead for the film "The Wedding Banquet" (喜宴). Chao applied and was ultimately cast in the lead role, marking the beginning of his acting career.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Heroic Legend
Chinese Drama, 0000, 40 eps
(Unknown)
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0.0
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Bloody Smart
Taiwanese Drama, 0000, 10 eps
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Kun Lun
Chinese Drama, 0000, 50 eps
Bu Ke
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Sage of Calligraphy Wang Xi Zhi
Chinese Drama, 0000, 40 eps
Sima Rui
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Crocodile
Chinese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
(Main Role)
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0.0
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The Beauty
Chinese Drama, 0000, 63 eps
Yong Zhen
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Xiao Yao
Chinese Drama, 2025, 40 eps
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Lost in Baimu
Chinese Drama, 2023, 28 eps
Lin Yong
(Support Role)
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7.1
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Palace of Devotion
Chinese Drama, 2021, 61 eps
Zhao Ting Mei
(Guest Role)
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7.5
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Dear Designer
Chinese Drama, 2020, 38 eps
Zhao Lan Ge
(Support Role)
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6.7
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Good Wife
Chinese Drama, 2020, 56 eps
Lin Guo Dong
(Support Role)
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6.5
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The Legend of Kaifeng
Chinese Drama, 2018, 54 eps
Emperor Zhenzong of Song
(Support Role)
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7.8
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Lost in 1949
Chinese Drama, 2018, 46 eps
Qiao Mo Geng
(Support Role)
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7.7
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Negotiator
Chinese Drama, 2018, 43 eps
Xie Tianyou
(Support Role)
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7.4
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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud
Chinese Drama, 2017, 58 eps
Gong Yang Shuo
(Support Role)
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7.4
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See You! My Wife
Chinese Drama, 2016, 38 eps
Zhou Yong An
(Guest Role)
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6.9
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Legend of Mi Yue
Chinese Drama, 2015, 81 eps
King Wei of Chu
(Guest Role)
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8.1
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Kodoku no Gurume Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Goro (Ep.5)
(Guest Role)
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8.0
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Emperor Shun
Chinese Drama, 2015, 35 eps
Tang Yao
(Main Role)
|
8.0
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Lonely Gourmet: Taipei
Chinese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Wu Lang
(Main Role)
|
7.2
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The Last Emperor
Chinese Drama, 2015, 60 eps
Pu Yi [China's last emperor]
(Main Role)
|
5.8
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Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties Season 5
Chinese Drama, 2015, 62 eps
Li Xian
(Main Role)
|
6.9
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Legend of Southwest Dance and Music
Chinese Drama, 2013, 42 eps
Yi Mou Xun
(Support Role)
|
7.8
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Return of the Heiress
Chinese Drama, 2013, 50 eps
Pan Wei Sen
(Main Role)
|
7.5
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Country in Chaos
Chinese Drama, 2013, 28 eps
Tong Shuang Wei
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Chinese Drama, 2012, 68 eps
Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui
(Main Role)
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7.0
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Stand By Me
Chinese Drama, 2012, 30 eps
Yuan Wei Guo
(Main Role)
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7.8
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Secret History of Empress Wu
Chinese Drama, 2011, 54 eps
Emperor Gao Zong [Middle age]
(Main Role)
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7.6
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Family Reunion
Chinese Drama, 2011, 40 eps
Liu Yu
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi
Chinese Drama, 2011, 37 eps
Liang Qi Chao
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Xiang Qi Mi Ren
Chinese Drama, 2010, 23 eps
Li Chun En
(Support Role)
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0.0
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The Legend of Lian Shi
Chinese Drama, 2010, 30 eps
Zhang Zhao
(Main Role)
|
8.0
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Archrivals
Chinese Drama, 2009, 45 eps
Wen Wei Jun
(Main Role)
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6.7
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Da Guo Yi
Chinese Drama, 2009, 36 eps
Guo Yi Shan
(Main Role)
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4.0
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Cold Night
Chinese Drama, 2009, 36 eps
Wang Wen Xuan
(Main Role)
|
10.0
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Da Tang Lotus Garden
Chinese Drama, 2007, 30 eps
Emperor Xuan Zong of Tang
(Main Role)
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6.9
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Days and a Bureau
Chinese Drama, 2005, 37 eps
Wang Hong Tu
(Support Role)
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8.0
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King of Money: Wang Chi
Chinese Drama, 2002, 21 eps
Wang Chi
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Palace of Desire
Chinese Drama, 2000, 40 eps
Xue Shao / Zhang Yi Zhi
(Main Role)
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7.7
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Xing Meng Lian Ren
Chinese Drama, 2000, 20 eps
Huo Da
(Main Role)
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8.0
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Maid in Green
Chinese Drama, 1999, 20 eps
Yang Shao Hui
(Main Role)
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8.0
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Lei Yu
Chinese Drama, 1996, 20 eps
Zhou Ping
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Movie
Title | Rating |
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The Legend of Nezha
Chinese Movie, 0000,
Tai Yi Zhen Ren
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Daughter’s Daughter
Taiwanese Movie, 2024,
(Unknown)
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0.0
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Be Somebody
Chinese Movie, 2021,
[Photo studio owner]
(Guest Role)
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7.9
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I Dreamed a Dream
Chinese Movie, 2021,
Li Shi Hao
(Main Role)
|
6.0
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Pegasus
Chinese Movie, 2019,
Wan He Ping
(Support Role)
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7.3
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The Meg
Chinese Movie, 2018,
Dr. Minway Zhang / Zhang Min Wei
(Main Role)
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7.5
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Skiptrace
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Victor Wong
(Support Role)
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7.5
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Xuan Zang
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Emperor Taizong of Tang
(Support Role)
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7.8
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Chinese Wine
Chinese Movie, 2016,
Boss Hua
(Main Role)
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0.0
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Surprise
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Murong Hao
(Guest Role)
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7.0
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Nezha
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Tai Yi Zhenren
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Zhang Dao Xian
(Support Role)
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7.0
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The Palace
Chinese Movie, 2013,
Emperor Kang Xi
(Support Role)
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7.9
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China 1911
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Sun Yat Sen/Sun Wen
(Main Role)
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7.1
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The Island of Greed
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
[Minister of Legal Dept]
(Support Role)
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6.5
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Intimates
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Hua
(Support Role)
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7.6
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The Soong Sisters
Hong Kong Movie, 1997,
Sun Yat Sen
(Support Role)
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7.2
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Tonight Nobody Goes Home
Taiwanese Movie, 1996,
Chen Si Ming
(Support Role)
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0.0
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Thunder Cop
Hong Kong Movie, 1996,
Chiiu Kwok Ho
(Main Role)
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10.0
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Red Rose White Rose
Hong Kong Movie, 1994,
Tong Zhen Bao
(Main Role)
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6.4
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Eat Drink Man Woman
Taiwanese Movie, 1994,
Li Kai
(Support Role)
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7.8
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The Wedding Banquet
Taiwanese Movie, 1993,
Wai Tung Gao
(Main Role)
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7.3
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Top Cool
Taiwanese Movie, 1993,
(Main Role)
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0.0
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