Terence Cao Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Terence Cao
Acting
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.
Filmography Movies
Acting
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.
Deep in Night
Chen Dali was a waiter at an old Chinese restaurant. One night, she saw a ghost. It was the spirit of a girl who used to sing there. The girl was brutally murdered. The two fell in love with each other. Shortly afterwards, Dali's colleagues died one after another and to his amazement, they died exactly like what he had dreamed of. It seemed that the ghost was using Dali to find the murderer, and Dali found himself in deep waters......
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.
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?
Money No Enough 3
Ah Huang, Ah Qiang and Ah Hui have been friends for as long as they can remember. When Ah Huang's mounting debts drive him to desperate measures, Ah Qiang and Ah Hui agree to lend him money. He uses the money to build an illegal business. Even after the business become successful, he refuses to repay the money to his friends. However, when the business collapses, Ah Huang is forced to question everything as his family, friendships, and remaining money are all threatened.
I Want To Be Boss
Dongnan, a 58-year-old restaurant employee, has long been known for his slacking off and unreliability, which led to his demotion to a security guard. Struggling with stagnant career prospects and family tensions, he dreams of becoming his own boss. With his friend Douyin Jie's help, Dongnan opens a restaurant and experiences initial success. Seeking to improve his home life, he purchases an AI robot that helps manage household chores and mediates family conflicts. However, his apprentice Steven betrays him by stealing secret recipes and using AI technology against him. Through a challenging journey of intense competition and personal crisis, Dongnan undergoes a transformative experience that forces him to confront his past behaviors and relationships.
Ah Beng VS Liang Po Po
Ah Beng’s daughter, Xiao Yun, is kidnapped by a human trafficking syndicate. As police investigations hit a dead end, a devastated father teams up with a group of unlikely yet uniquely skilled individuals — including Liang Po Po — to form a makeshift rescue squad. Together, they infiltrate criminal hideouts and navigate a shadowy underworld filled with deception, violence, and moral grey areas, embarking on a pursuit that is both absurd and perilous. This journey is not only a fight against fate, but a desperate, all-out mission to protect family, dignity, and love.
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