
Terence Cao
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.
Known For

TV
C.L.I.F.
Yang Zhongzheng
2011

TV
The Ultimatum
He Chao-Qun
2009

TV
The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang
2021
TV
法内有情天
2002

TV
The In-Laws
Bai Zi Jun (2011)
2011

TV
Kill Sera Sera
Deng Wanhao
2024

TV
Metamorphosis
Di Lun
2007

TV
Good Luck
Lin Shijie
2015

TV
二分之一缘分
2005

TV
Last Madame: Sisters of the Night
Lou Seh
2023

TV
The Score
Su Nancheng
2010

TV
God of Fortune
1998

TV
The Caregivers
Lin Jia Ming
2014

TV
勇者无惧
1994

TV
至尊红颜
2006

Film
Deep in Night
1995

TV
Web of Deceit
洛云飞
1994

Film
Money No Enough 3
Xiaomei's Father
2024

TV
永乐大帝
金明

Film
I Not Stupid 3
Mr. Lim
2024
Filmography
2026FilmAh Beng VS Liang Po Po2025FilmI Want To Be Bossas Robert2024FilmI Not Stupid 3as Mr. Lim2024FilmMoney No Enough 3as Xiaomei's Father2024TVKill Sera Seraas Deng Wanhao2023TVLast Madame: Sisters of the Nightas Lou Seh2021TVThe Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang2017FilmMy Teacher Is a Thugas Fang Chen 方辰2016FilmLulu the Movieas Terence Cao2015TVGood Luckas Lin Shijie2014TVThe Caregiversas Lin Jia Ming2012TVDouble Bonusas Jun Jie2011TVC.L.I.F.as Yang Zhongzheng2011TVThe In-Lawsas Bai Zi Jun (2011)2010TVThe Scoreas Su Nancheng2009TVThe Ultimatumas He Chao-Qun2007TVMetamorphosisas Di Lun2006TV至尊红颜2005TV二分之一缘分2002TV法内有情天1998TVGod of Fortune1996Film爱在漫天烽火时1995FilmDeep in Night1994TV勇者无惧1994TVWeb of Deceitas 洛云飞—TV永乐大帝as 金明