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Terence Cao

Terence Cao

Singaporean actor (born 1967)

Terence Cao Guohui (born 6 October 1967) is a Singaporean actor and businessman.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Cao.
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Life and career

Cao studied at Anglo-Chinese School for both his primary and secondary education.[1] Cao used to be a flight attendant and joined Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (later MediaCorp) in 1989 after completing the 9th drama training course. Apart from acting in several Channel 8 television drama series, Cao has also performed the theme songs for some of the series he starred in and has also acted in some television films. In 2011, he clinched the Best Supporting Actor in the Star Awards 2011.

Cao has gotten 7 out of 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from 1994, 1998–2001, 2004–2005 respectively.

Personal life

Relationships

In November 2012, it was reported in the local media that Cao had an alleged affair with a Shanghainese lady in 2010. The woman went on to bear his child in China and flew to Singapore to look for him. After a DNA test, it was confirmed that Cao is the biological father of the then 20-month-old girl.[2]

In 2005, Cao was charged with drink driving after failing a breathalyser test. He reportedly “created a scene at the hospital” and had refused to give a blood sample. He was later fined S$4,100, with his driver's license suspended for two years in 2008.[3]

In March 2021, Cao was charged for breaking Singapore's COVID-19 restrictions. He was fined S$3,500.[4][5]

Filmography

Television series

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Film

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Awards and nominations

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References

  1. [1]
    "School Daze cast troop back to the classrooms". Channel News Asia. 30 April 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Terence Cao is the biological father of 20-month-old daughter". xinmsn. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
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    "Local Celebs Who Have Committed Traffic Offences". 8days. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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    Alkhatib, Shaffiq (2 March 2021). "Actor Terence Cao, guest charged with breaking Covid-19 rules at fellow actor Jeffrey Xu's birthday party". The Straits Times. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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    "Singapore actor Terence Cao fined S$3,500 for hosting 13-person birthday party at his condo unit". Malay Mail. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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