Name: Michael Tao Da Yu
Viet Name: Ðào Ðại Vũ
Gender : Male
Nationality : Hongkong
Location : Hongkong
Place of Birth : Hongkong
Date of Birth : 1963 / 8 / 26
Chinese Zodiac : Rabbit
Star Sign : Virgo
Height : 178 cm
Blood Type : B

Some Series
Flaming brothers
Detective Ingestion Files 1-3
To Where He Belongs
Files Of Justice 1-5

Pictures of him and Kenix

English name: Michael Tao
Catonese name: Tao Tai Yu
Vietnamese name: Dao Dai Vu
Birthdate: August,26,1963
Height: 178cm
Occupation: Actor
Most memory series: Flaming brother

[News]

Kenix Kwok, Michael Tao and Moses Chan were filming on location in Tsimshatsui East for "Blossoming Hearts" yesterday. The scene tells of them going for lunch in a restaurant, where Moses and Kenix are a couple, but there are rumours that Michael is secretly dating Kenix. Moses does not believe this, but in fact, Kenix's affections belong to Michael.

When Moses was standing and talking to the reporters, a man came over suddenly and pointed at Moses saying: "He has his ear pierced, he is quite obviously gay!" To this, Moses replied smiling: "If you pierce your right ear, it indicates you are gay, but if you pierce your left ear, then you are straight." When the man heard this, he understood and went away. Moses then said: "When I had my piercing done, I was told that gays had their right ear done. As for why I had both my ears pierced, it was because I didn't want to waste the other earring!"

When Moses was asked if he had been harrassed in the past, he admits that when he was in his teens in Australia, someone tried to touch his bottom in a disco. He adds: "I have had personal items stolen from the gym, but I can't say what it was. I have a friend who found a rose in front of his locker and believes it was someone wanting to show their love." However, since returning to Hong Kong, he has never met with these incidents.

The weather yesterday was rather warm, but Moses was wearing his suit and was asked if it was hard work. He laughs: "But I look really handsome! (Would you rather be wearing a suit in the summer than filming ancient dramas?) I still like doing ancient dramas, because the final product gives me a greater feeling of success and satisfaction."

Also, there was a mother and daughter who asked for a photograph with Kenix, who showered the child with praises of how cute she was. When asked if she would be having one of her own, she said smiling: "My sister's son is very cuit, but this does not make me want to have kids just yet because my career is most important for now, especially now when I have a show that I really like, the more I film, the better I feel, so after this show, I will be taking on new series 'Ten Brothers'."

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-5-21/UL-262916.htm
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I've always liked Michael Tao! Thought he was kinda cute especially in Detective Investigation Files. Sigh... heartthrob!!

Similar thread already exists. I'm gonna merge them together.

Yup, he looked so cute with Kenix in that series.

ya me too i loved Micheal Tao he was soo good looking
i remember when i was little watching his movies i would always ask my parents or my sister what his name was cause i loved him soo much

ya i really liked him in Detective Investigation with Kenix but those series were scary for me so i didnt watch all of them just a few

i also really like him in Files of Justice but he was with Jessica not Kenix

im soo glad hes bak in tvb now and filming Shine on you with Kenix and also filiming another movie with Kenix but i forgot what it was called i think Blossoming hearts or sumthing

[News]

Kenix Kwok was filming yesterday for "Blossoming Hearts" in a raining scene with Michael Tao, but Michael was lucky as he had an umbrella. Kenix on the other hand was soaked through by the rain, but Kenix maintained total professionalism and had no word of complaint, even saying that in the 30 degree heat, this soaking was actually quite comfortable!

Yesterday's scene told of Kenix and Michael's characters reaching the point of talking about marriage, but Michael's former girlfriend played by Anne Heung suddenly appears with their child and Kenix packs her luggage to leave in the rain. Kenix herself is very sensible when it comes to relationships and if she met with this situation in real life, she would definitely pull out and not stay upset, but she is fortunate that she has always been lucky with her love affairs and has never met with such a complicated affair.

As for her good friend Christine Ng announcing her admiration for Bowie Lam after working with him on "Grey Tracks", Kenix admits that she has become too absorbed by a character and was unable to pull herself out of her role. She laughs: "When you become too absorbed, you will be like this, especially girls, who put more on feelings and emotions. However, when you remember that you have a great other half at home, then you will immediately put the thought at the back of your mind, but I won't say who I had feelings for! (Will Frankie worry about this?) He will be more worried, because he is very steadfast and is not so easily moved. This is what I admire in him." Michael says that he agrees with being absorbed into the show and truly like your opposite in the performance, but he knows how to withdraw from the role, so his wife is not worried about his feelings becoming real.

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me too
i thought that he was acting in Shine On You
does anybody know when i will be out for dl ??
i cant wait to see his acting again cause he left a few years ago then i never got to see his acting i think he left to ATV rite??
hehe but im happie cause get to see him and Kenix together

[Ta Kung Pao 07/09/04]

TVB's new series "Shine on You" will begin airing next Monday and in order to promote the show to all those in the field of education, a special premiere was held in a secondary school yesterday, where over two hundred school principals, teachers and students were invited to attend. The Education Office Secretary Lo Fan Suk Fan and TVB General Manager Chan Chi Wan were also at the ceremony togeher with cast members such as Bobby Au Yeung, Michael Tao, Kenix Kwok, Shirley Yeung, Cerina Di Graca, Yu Chiu and Roy Chow.

Michael celebrated his birthday on 26th August and he spent five days on vacation with his wife and a few friends in Thailand. Michael says: "My wife was very happy, because it has been nearly two years since I went on holiday with her. (Why did you not choose to go as a couple?) Because we like a crowd. (What did your wife get for your birthday?) After we got married, she no longer buys presents for me because she has already given me all of herself and as long as she is happy with me then I am happy too." Michael also says tha as he is often working away from Hong Kong, he will try and bring his wife with him whenever he can so she is not alone. Later, Michael will be taking his wife on vacation again to Shanghai and Malaysia because it has been too long since they took a holiday and he will be taking advantage of a break in his schedule to get some good rest.

Talking of work, Michael says that TVB are negotiating with him to film a series in November, but he will also be filming a mainland production in December. He hopes to be able to do both productions. Although he is often heading into China, he has not planned to buy a property there because he prefers to stay in a hotel. "Shine" was Michael's first series after returning to TVB, but he says he is not worried about ratings, just the reviews from the viewers.

At the last promotional event for "Shine", Roy Chow and Yu Chiu seemed rather awkward, but when they met again yesterday, there was no embarrassment at all as they chatted away. Roy indicated that as he had not taken part in a public event for a while, he was a little nervous last time, but now he is used to it again and is more relaxed. When asked about their current relationship, Roy says: "We are friends! (Were there not rumours about your split earlier?) There was no such thing, we have always just been friends. Co-habiting was something made up by the press and we are nothing more than ordinary friends." As for rumours that Yu had set her boundaries with him, he says that he has asked her about this and understands what the reason was. He will still call her out, but there will be a group of friends to avoid any more misunderstanding.

As for whether he will regain some points with the viewers after this series, Roy admits that he has not thought about this, but he has learned his lesson and will change his ways. He has become more embracing and less stubborn, looking at things more objectively. Yu indicated that she will still meet up with Roy, but only with a big group of other people.

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-9-7/UL-302783.htm
http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-9-7/UL-302784.htm
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[Ta Kung Pao 10/09/04]

Starring Bobby Au Yeung, Michael Tao, Kenix Kwok, Roy Chow and Yu Chiu, "Shine on You" will begin airing on Monday and TVB arranged for the cast members to return to the school where they filmed to play a friendly basketball match against the school team. Although the artistes took the lead by four points in the first half, their energy levels waivered in the second half and the students clawed back to win 53-43.

Bobby, Michael and Roy all took part in the game, whilst Kenix and Yu played cheerleaders. Not only did Bobby pass the ball away, he missed his shots at the basket and was the second person to be substituted. Later, he explained that he does not know how to play basketball because when he was at school, he did field athletics and football and now he usually plays badminton. However, Michael revealed that Bobby just plays for a little while and gives up, so he doesn't bother playing with him. Bobby laughed that this was because he has so many series to film for, so he is always busy working.

It turns out that Michael used to play for the Hong Kong basketball team, but gave up after entering showbiz and moved to playing badminton instead. Talking of the student team doing much better, Michael says: "Of course! They are a school team and it is their home court, plus they are just in their teens and in their prime. We have to work through the night, so we aren't as energetic."

Roy and Yu have been the centrepiece of every promotion for the show and yesterday was no exception. They were seen to be smiling and appear to have made up with each other. Roy said: "We have been good friends all along and the reason why we did not chat at the first event was because I hadn't seen them for a while and wasn't quite used to it. Of course, now we have caught up with each other, then we have more to talk about."

Yesterday, Roy's performance on the basketball court was not bad and he has played before for his school team when he was a student. After entering showbiz, it has been a while since he last practiced and so he became a little tired half way. After being sentenced to counselling after his drugs possession conviction, he says that he has done a lot more sport, such as basketball, cycling and swimming. Roy laughs that he has arranged for a basketball game with his counsellor that evening. As for the report he needs to submit to the counsellor, he says he has written it, but is yet to send it on.

Roy says that he has done a lot of visiting, but he does not want to talk about it. Does he want to try and clear his record? He says: "No, I just want to send a good message out. When someone does something wrong, then it cannot be wiped out, but I hope that I can change and become an example and even if I am a negative one, then it doesn't matter."

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-9-10/UL-303947.htm
http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-9-10/UL-303944.htm
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I hope Shine on You will do good.. it's like the legendary couple, Michael & Kenix!

anyways, some news--

The new TVB production "Shine On You" started airing two days ago, and the Hong Kong Broadcasting Supervising Division has received three complaints so far. In the first episode, Michael Tao's character clipped fingernails, read newspapers and yawned constantly while being scolded by the principal. To make things worse, he indulged in mahjong, was late for school, and used questionable teaching methods in class. According to the complaints, these antics ruined the image of "teachers" and might consequently have a bad influence on students.

In an interview over the telephone yesterday, Michael said, "In that episode, I asked a student to 'go ahead and sleep'. I thought it was just for the dramatic effect, but the producer had a discussion with me and I realized there really are such teachers in everyday life!" He hoped the audience could use a little patience and see more of the plot before complaining. "We are trying to bring a positive message to the public here. Rest assured my character will become a responsible teacher later on."

Mui said, "You have good and bad examples from every walk of life. It's more realistic (to have some not-so-perfect characters). We do want to bring a positive message to the public, so as the show progresses, Michael will become a good teacher, and those bad ones who never improve will get fired. As for playing mahjong, teachers are just normal people. They need entertainment after work too!"

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Ohhh he is so funny in Shine on you so great to see in a TVb serie again.
But I like him more in Ghost of crime 1.

"Shine On You" is "Housewife Killer" Michael Tao's first serial after returning to TVB, and it has received pretty good ratings and reviews so far. Michael feels relieved, as he knows his popularity dropped drastically after he left TVB. It's worth congratulating that he is popular once again.

"I've been away for many years, and I was worried that the audience forgot about me. When I took the "Shine" project, I was only hoping that they could still remember me. Now with the good ratings, it proves that I'm not forgotten. This is the most important thing, and it makes me happy."

Does Michael hope he'll win an award this year, so that he can solidify his position in TVB? Michael says everybody wants to win, but it comes down to fate. If you are destined to win, you will get the award eventually. He then confirms he will continue shooting whether he gets an award or not. Asked what roles he wants to try the most, Michael says it is hard to say. He needs a script first. He will then see what messages a certain character brings, and finally decide if he can make something postive out of the role.

Now that "Shine" does well in ratings, has TVB given him other projects? Michael admits Producer Lee Tin Sing is trying to cast him in a new serial scheduled to start shooting in November. Currently, Michael is also filming in Shanghai. He laughingly explains he's rather greedy, as he hopes both projects will go well. One can bring him a lot of money, the other can help to keep his popularity in Hong Kong, and both are very important. "I'm still young, not afraid of hard work." He smiles.

Actually, even if Michael doesn't get to shoot Tin Sing's new serial, he still needn't worry about losing his popularity. His "Blossoming Hearts" hasn't aired yet, and he's confident it will do well.

"Shine" has a theme of school life. Although it's been a long time since Michael was in school, he still clearly remembers what happened when he was a student. "My school life could be summarized in one word: BORING. Our principal did not allow us to be naughty or goof around. We coudln't even speak freely. I once got scolded for taking a break and playing basketball. The teachers were all very serious, and I never felt learning was fun. Consequently, I didn't do very well."

Michael knows students nowadays get a lot of outdoor activities, and the relationship between teachers and students is nothing like what it was before. They usually care about each other like friends, and that makes Michael rather envious. Asked whether he had a crush on one of his teachers before, Michael laughs, "Of course I did! I believe many people have had this experience. My crush was our Chinese teacher. I always wanted to see her, and always paid extra attention in her class. As a result, my Chinese got a lot better. Unfortunately, good teachers never stayed long. She soon left the school, and my crush came to an end."

During his student days, Michael's best subjects were maths and P.E. Because of his unpleasant memory of the school life, he never thought about being a teacher one day. Instead, he always wanted to be an actor. Obviously, he didn't make the wrong choice, or the audience would not be able to enjoy his glamour on screen.

(Special report by San San)

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-10-3/UL-313126.htm

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Normally, Michael is acting series like :Detective Investigation with Kenix.
Nw e new series: Shine on You, Michael is acting together with Kenix again.
But this time, both of them are teachers.

Quite a new & fresh image.
It is gd for us viewers, @ least not always the same style.
They make a gd partner in the series.

[Oriental Daily 05/10/04]



Michael Tao, Melissa Ng and Wayne Lai were filming a sales presentation clip for "Happy Hotel" yesterday and as the three of them play tour guides in this show, they filmed on location in Wanchai's Golden Bauhinia Square as well as Mongkok's ladies street where there have been a number of incidents recently where bricks have been thrown into the street from the buildings. Luckily, the police arrested a man in connection with these incidents the day before and they could carry out their filming with peace of mind.

Yesterday afternoon, the team were filming in the ladies street and although the brick thrower had been arrested, the shoot was extremely quick. After just five minutes, they were forced to leave because they had attracted a huge crowd and were accused of getting in the way of the local stallholders' business. When asked if he felt more at ease with the brick thrower arrested, Michael says: "Don't worry, I dont think there will be another one, but because we are always filming outside, then very often we are met with angry residents who find us noisy and will throw things at us and we just have to be more careful." Melissa says: "I am more comfortable because you can die if someone throws a brick at you. It's a matter of life and death."

This series will begin filming at the end of November and Michael, Melissa and Wayne have all confirmed that they will be in the show. It turns out that Michael has wanted to work with Melissa for a while: "She is an artiste whom I have admired all along because I feel she is very elegant and graceful with a unique air. I hope that we can make sparks fly and give a fresh feeling." Also, Melissa is looking forward to start filming on this show: "As well as being able to work with Michael, I have never filmed a comedy, as I have only played executives or professionals in the past. This time I will play a tour guide and it is quite fun, so I hope to make a breakthrough for myself."

http://orientaldaily.com.hk/ent/ent_a58cnt.html

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[Ta Kung Pao & The Sun 07/10/04]

Bobby Au Yeung, Michael Tao, Kenix Kwok, Shirley Yeung, Roy Chow and Yu Chiu were among the cast members from "Shine on You" who took part in a promotional visit to a special school in Yau Tong. During the event, the stars joined the pupils in playing games such as musical chairs and jigsaw puzzle competitions as well as handing out gifts, whilst the children returned the favour by giving demonstrations of Chinese dance, singing and musical performance to welcome the stars and creating a warm and buzzing atmosphere.

Bobby indicated that he was very happy because he has not played musical chairs for a long time and he was very absorbed. During the jigsaw puzzle competition, he was accused of cheating by his student partner, who became angry with him. Bobby laughs: "I never thought he would be so honest, so I tried to make it up to him by giving him a flower."

Bobby and Michael both feel that this type of event is very meaningful. Michael says: "Compared to a show in a shopping mall, this has much more meaning to it and we should do this more. Even if it is not for promotion, we should visit these children more because it has a good effect on their mental and physical health." He finds that the special needs children are not as unhappy as he imagined because they have their own happiness and they are not as inhibited as he had expected.

One of Shirley's classmates from the Education College happened to be a teacher at this school, so she took the opportunity to catch up with her old friend as well as giving her a few more bunches of flowers. when asked if she had thought about teaching in a special school before, she said that she had looked at the related information, but she felt she could not cope with it as she hoped to have more of a communication with her students.

Kenix was asked about the recent news of the burglary at her home and she idnciates that they have spent several tens of thousands of dollars in security measures now. When asked about the news of the safety deposit boxes being destroyed in error by a Hong Kong bank, Kenix says: "I do use a safety deposit box at a bank, but I think mine is very safe." She also emphasises that there is no problem with safety on her estate and the security has already been stepped up.

Yu was found to be displaying a number of injuries on her legs and it turns out that because she is tall with small feet, she is often falling over and hurting herself and this has been the case since she was young. When the reporters jokingly asked if she has become mad from falling over, she revealed that she does suffer from a mood condition, so whenever she is excited, she will have tummyache and even cry out. After entering the industry, the condition has worsened and she is especially unhappy when she is accused of something that is untrue, but she does not know whether she should consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist for help.

Talking of methods on how to reduce stress, she indicates that she will go shopping or do some outdoor activities. At the moment she would most like to go and relax at a hot spring in Japan. When it was mentioned that some springs in Japan are warmed up artificially and not natural, she says: "I have been there to film travel specials before and I know some people who work in the travel industry and I believe that they will not introduce me to the fake hot springs." Whilst talking of this particular travel show, she says that she had to introduce the men's springs and as they were all naked, she was very embarrassed, but she did it as part of her job. She says: "At the time, the male guests just smiled at me . I was rather annoyed at them for being perverted and forgot to watch the path and I hit my head by accident!"

Also, Roy's visit to the school yesterday brought back memories of his own schooldays and he describes himself as being 'a lump of rice' (a dork) at primary school, but he was very naughty and once, he used a filled plastic bottle as a bowling ball and almost hit a teacher.

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-10-7/UL-314573.htm
http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-10-7/UL-314571.htm
http://the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/2004100...10534_0003.html

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wow they are soo red in that happy hotel thingy
Melissa Ng is so pretty in that picture too

[Ta Kung Pao 19/10/04]

"Shine on You" held a composition competition entitled 'A Good Teacher in my Heart' to tie in with the show's airing and this has now ended, with the prize-giving ceremony being held yesterday. The winners were each presented with their award and trophy from the show's stars: Bobby Au Yeung, Kenix Kwok and Michael Tao.

Kenix has always written a diary and only when she is too busy does she not write in it. She says: "Looking back at some of my diaries from when I first entered the industry, it turns out that my first job was to film a music video with Andy Lau and reliving the memories is great so many years on." Although her husband Frankie Lam has not written a diary, he will still write love letters to her once in a while and sometimes he moves Kenix to tears with what he writes, after all they have shared together.

Also, "Shine on You" reached ratings of 36 points last week, averaging at 31 points and the peak was at the scene were Kenix slaps Michael in the face, so by popular request, the couple were asked to re-enact the scene at this event. Michael says: "A slap in the face can push the ratings up so high, so I will have to sacrifice myself. (Are you confident of winning an anniversary award this year?) I am very confident in them, Kenix is being tight-lipped, but she is already preparing to celebrate. (How about your confidence for yourself?) I am confident in them, but it is not my time yet. If I win an award, that will be news for this year's anniversary and it will be headline news for winning an award in my first series after returning."

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2004-10-19/UL-319019.htm

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I read in one thread here some where that he'll probably be in a new series since Shine On You is so successful, proving people still likes him so yeah He'll most likely be in an other one.

heard that he is doing a new series with melissa ng, where she will be a tour guide or something. i agree, really like him and bobby in shine on you

yup Michael Tao decided to stay more often in HK, since he notice HK people haven't forgotten him, and also a reason to stay with his wife... , so he accepting more TVB series! We'll see him quite more often in TVB's !


I demand "DIF5" or "Justice File 6" ^^ !!!

I've read in a magazine that he will be in a serie with Anne Heung

Yeah, the series is called "Blossoming Hearts". It's already done filming so hope to see it soon. (Kenix is also in the series !) He is going to be working on another tvb series "Happy Hotel" at the end of November with Melissa Ng.

Michael Tao was also at the same event and as he is nominated for his role in "Shine on You" for the 'My Favourite Male Lead' award at the anniversary, Marco felt that he stood a chance of winning, but Michael does not agree, laughing that if he wins it would be big news at the anniversary!

He thinks that Bowie will win because he feels Bowie's performance in "War and Beauty" was very difficult and he did very well. Even without Bowie, his own co-star Bobby Au Yeung had a more difficult role than him, playing headmaster opposite his teacher role and also as he has only got one series this year, he does not feel that quantity or quality of his role is enough to win him the award. He says: "I think they will all do well, just not me." As for the female leads, he thinks that Sheren Tang will win.

Michael will begin filming another series for TVB in December, partnering Melissa Ng and he is very happy about this because he really admires her as she is a nice person, with great elegance and acting talent. Earlier during filming for the sales presentation clip, he had already expressed his admiration for her and with this chance to work together he hopes that they will produce some chemistry. Apart from Melissa, Michael would also most like to work with Sandra Ng and Margie Tsang. Sandra was in the same class as him at the TVB acting class but they have never had a chance to work together and he says that he should have offered to work as a customer in her film "Golden Chicken" to fulfil his ambition. As for Margie, he feels that she has kept her looks for so long and should return to the screen.

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Yeah he is. He got married in Oct 2001. His wife is not in the entertainment business.



It's called "Catwalk" something....I think the english name is something like Glittering Moments.

Oh man Michael was crazy in Shine On You and look at him in that picture of Happy Hotel, its gonna be great. Old school pics of DIF at the top btw

[Ta Kung Pao 25/11/04]

Michael Tao, Melissa Ng, Wayne Lai, Ben Wong and Woo Fung were at the costume fitting for Lee Tim Sing's new production "Happy Hotel" yesterday and this is the first time that Michael has worked with 'Brother Tim' and he is very happy about this because some 'best actors' have worked with this veteran producer and he hopes that he can become a best actor after making this series!

As well as wishing to work with Tim, Michael has always wanted to work with Melissa because he admires her acting talent and graceful air. Also he does not want to keep working with the same female co-stars, so he is confident that he can create some sparks with Melissa. As for Michael making a number of comedies recently, is this because he wants to change his image? He laughs: "I don't have this intention, but it's worth a try. (Do you have comedic talent?) A little! I believe I can handle it."

Melissa will play a couple with Michael in this show and in order to co-ordinate with her role, she has permed her hair because when she has straight hair, she has too strong a sense of being an OL (Office Lady) and as she will be playing a rather clumsy tour guide in this show, she wants to put aside her more elegant image. With Michael's comments about wanting to work with her, she says that as soon as she met him, they got on very well and she believes that they will have great chemistry.

*Credit to Em at http://tvbspacenews.blogspot.com/

I'm really glad he is back on tvb watched him in a atv show and it just didn't suit him. Really liked him teaming back with Kenix Kwok in Shine On You. Interesting series

I saw Michael in "Shine on You" he was very funny and cute!!...even though he is kinda old...but he's still Hot....i think he matches with Kenix

[Oriental Daily 29/12/04]

Michael Tao and newcomer Devily Leung were filming for "Fantasy Hotel" on the Sai Kung seafront yesterday and as the temperatures fell to just 12-13 degrees C, they were shaking from the cold and in the scene, Devily had to cry and speak her lines at the same time, so she kept having NG's [outtakes] and the scene took two hours to shoot. However, Michael was very understanding and supported her, saying: "Devily is a newcomer and this is her first series, so NG's are inevitable and she has already improved a lot."

When asked whether he would have any kissing scenes with Devily, Michael laughs: "Yes, there will be a kiss scene, but I am not afraid because she will be the nervous one. Even my wife laughs at me, saying that I have had to kiss with all the female stars I have worked with, so I must thank the director and scriptwriter, not for giving me the chance to kiss so many pretty girls, but giving me the chance to do kiss scenes at my age!"

As for Devily, she is thankful to Michael for teaching her and she is very apologetic for so many outtakes. When the kiss scene was mentioned, she says: "I know and I am very nervous, so I hope I will be more relaxed by then."

http://orientaldaily.com.hk/ent/ent_a12cnt.html
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[Ta Kung Pao 13/01/05]

TVB's new series "Fantasy Hotel" held its start of filming blessing ceremony yesterday and cast members present included Melissa Ng, Michael Tao, Wayne Lai and Devily Leung. During the event, when the crew noticed the appearance of Michael and Melissa, they immediately shouted out their new joint nickname "Tai Yu Mei Yan" [Literal translation: 'Big Breasted Beauty' but it is a play on their Chinese names 'Tai Yu' and 'Mei Hang'.] that caused a lot of laughs. Melissa appeared not to mind at all when she heard this name and immediately laughed along with everyone. When asked if she was bothered by this rather crude nickname, she laughed: "This is the first time that I have worked with Michael and we are working very happily and well together, so that is why they call us this name. I know they are all joking and just having some fun!" As for Michael, he had nothing but compliments for Melissa, saying: "Actually, Melissa's first series was 'Detective Investigation Files' and you could say that we had worked together before, but our storylines were different and we did not meet properly. This time it is different because we play a couple and are always together. After getting to know her, I find her to be very nice and easy to get along with. The feeling I get from her can be summed up in one word: good!"

http://www.takungpao.com/news/2005-1-13/UL-352838.htm
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michael is the MAN. too bad he wasn't in detective investigation 4. if he started the series, he should also end it. i thought kenix and him made a couple, is he with anyone?

[The Sun 24/01/05]

Michael Tao was shooting a plane crash scene for new series "Fantasy Hotel" yesterday and although they did not ever leave the ground, being blasted for nearly an hour by a giant fan was certainly not much fun. When the 'cover girls' page of a flying newspaper blasted into his face during the shoot, Michael noticed this and joked: "Aah so warm!". Afterwards, Michael says that it was not too hard, because the worst was the female artiste playing the cabin attendant in the scene who had to be suspended from the ceiling of the set. Michael says that he plays happy rivals with Melissa Ng in the series and compliments her saying: "She is not only quick with her reactions, she is also a great comedic actor."

Credit to Em at http://tvbspacenews.blogspot.com/

[The Sun 28/01/05]

Michael Tao, Melissa Ng and Michael Tong were filming on location earlier for TVB's new series "Fantasy Hotel" in a scene where Melissa is brought back to Hong Kong after a traffic accident in China in an ambulance. Before filming started, Michael (Tao) did not care for superstition as he rested inside the ambulance and jokingly said to Melissa: "Come in and have a seat, you don't get much of a chance to do this!" In response, Melissa cried: "Choi! Don't say things like that! Actually though, I have never been inside an ambulance before, but it is okay if it is for filming, just hope that in real life I don't have this experience."

Later, they went on to film Michael collecting Melissa from the hospital, where he meets the other Michael, who happens to be his love rival and has already collected her and Michael (Tao) then has to pretend to be gracious and help them shut the car door. Although on-screen, the two Michaels are fighting over their girl, in reality, they are very polite to each other and Michael (Tao) laughs: "If we really had to wrestle over her, I would not be able to beat Michael because he is bigger than me! I would definitely lose."

For Melissa to have two men courting her simultaneously, she still seems to be dissatisfied as she laughs: "No, there is also Ben (Wong). In the story, they are all trying date me and as there are not many female characters in the show, then they all look after me well. Ben often buys me breakfast, when I am cold, Michael (Tong) will lend me his jacket and Michael (Tao) looks after me all the time. Even Wayne (Lai) will buy me afternoon tea sometimes, so I am really enjoying this show."

Credit to Em at http://tvbspacenews.blogspot.com/

Well, I really like Michael tao in DIF 1-3 and FOJ. He's such a great actor. He made me laugh with him and cry with him. Anyway, I think I like his role in flamming brothers the most. I'm glad he went to ATV at that time. But after flamming brothers, all ATV series he's in have pretty bad, dragging story line. Want to see him in more serious drama series.

i like micheal a lot. he looks good with kenix i want them to be togehter in real life but too bad that they are both marry.

he was alrite in love bond.. hated it when he put his hand over his eyes and says AIIYA.. pissed me off

"he was alrite in love bond.. hated it when he put his hand over his eyes and says AIIYA.. pissed me off" < Yeah I know that was so stupid he can do alot better then that, what other series is he comming out with soon ? Another FOJ would be great.

Michael Tao Dai Yu recently went to Hengzhou for an underwear ad campaign, which was the highest paid one for Dai Yu yet. He said, "I more than deserve it. I have to be 'Miss Hong Kong', 'Chik Doi Doi' (sack holding). For such a big sacrifice, salary has to be around there."

Dai Yu's contract stipulates that during the shoot he would not wear any briefs due to his image. Thus Dai Yu appeaerd in long sleeve shirts and long underwear. Dai Yu looked a little reserved in the model's passionate embrace. Dai Yu said, "If I was naked then it would be awkward. It's just work. So many people are on the set. How else can I be? (The model held you very tight?) I don't know if something is up with her, she held me very tight. I don't know if I attracted her somehow. My wife really loves me." Dai Yu honestly said that he was satisfied with his own figure. "I play badminton three days a week. Men in their 40s have to stay fit. Right now my shape is pretty good. I even quitted smoking. My life is very healthy."

Thanks to http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/2038/050506.html

OH yea i know!! He did it at random moments too, like when Kenix said "you'll hafta hold my hand tighter because i have a bad sense of direction" he covered his eyes and yelled aiya! I mean ...whats so aiya about that? lol Oh well least they looked cute togehter

Is it me or he has gained soo much weight that his face is all bloated up like bao?? I rekon he was better in SOY so funny!!!

and that in both SOY and LB all he wear is dai san (underwear) as though he lacks sponsors for clothers or the same suit...

Love Michael Tao in Fantasy Hotel..anybody else agree?

I like the overall feel of the series. the ending was so sweet...

hmmm well I'm glad he stopped smoking now, but does anyone else think that his new haircut looks horrible compared to the one he had back in the 90s from say File of justice and detective investigation files?

Michael Tao shouldn't be a leading actor in TVB. He looks really old and gay. I didn't like him in "Love Bond." His character was really boring and stupid.

Michael Tao should be a leading actor and has every reason to be a leading actor!
One of the most experienced actors in the industry who is natural and very involved with each character.

I have been following TVB series for a long time. He used to be the villian in older TVB series. His first series is with Michael Miu and Yung Mei Ling in the early eighties and then continued his career with minor roles. His first break came with Greed of Man as the baddie second Ting Yik Hai brother. People remember this character and he got many praises for being able to stand out/shine although it wasn't main character. Then, he got many other opportunties and rightly so he did his best in his craft. File of Justice and Detective Investigation Files are exemplary of his outstanding work if given the opportunities. Usually series don't get better with sequels but FOJ and DIF broke this norm. FOJ filmed a total of five episodes and DIF filmed for three installments in total as well!

TVB is not the only place Michael found success. Flaming Brothers at ATV added to his list of successful series. This series also rivaled TVB for ratings which doesn't happen too often. Michael's acting ability is once again proven and he is not restricted to any tv stations! Even a mediocre tv station with least viewership can achieve higher ratings with his contribution.

I also think that any series's success is very dependent on team work. In this industry, Michael is known for being the good partner. Kenix Kwok is his partner since her first series in the industry. His reputation as the patient teacher as well as considerate actor that works as a team leader or team member is known throughout. People who knows him likes him because he is straight-forward. Kenix also in various interviews praised him for his willingness to teach her when she first started. They remain best friends till this day. Joey Leung (DIF partner), Bobby Au-Yeung (FOJ partner), Lee San San (Ghost Investigation Files partner), Patrick Tam, Flora Chan and many more who has worked with Michael has only good words for him. Bobby is even Michael close friend in real life. (Their wives are good friends).

Veteran actors deserve all the credits for good series in the past. Please do not disregard the past and idolize the present newbies to the extend that we do not respect veteran, experienced actors. We need these actors to help new actors. With their lead, new actors are able to learn and steal a few tricks. I am not going to put down newbies like Ron Ng, Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Bosco etc. because every generation needs new blood for the future. But, what we need these days is a learning heart from the new generation from the experienced.




I really like this picture. He looks so stylish.

[推荐][《都市丽人》9月专访]陶大宇：我不是师奶杀手

一个进入演艺圈20年，却依然当红的男艺人。一直谦虚地说自己是个运气不算好的演员，却也一直是别人口中的“师奶杀手”。陶大宇，一个双面的处女座男人。

陶大宇，有两面。
一面是人称香港超级“师奶杀手”的演艺圈陶大宇。在电视剧作品中演绎警察，律师，商人等角色为主。
一面是平淡的居家男人陶大宇，和相恋10年的女友结婚后，过着安定恬淡的普通人生活。

我的角色成就了我

处女座陶大宇，说自己是个很麻烦的人。当初因为一时兴起，加上点小小的虚荣，走进了演艺圈。可过了8年才发现，想做一个好的演员是件那么不容易的事。


都市丽人：作为一个处女座的男人，你觉得自己是个什么样的男人？
陶大宇：处女座，很麻烦咯，总是会追求完美。在工作上做不好会不开心，和朋友关系处不好，也会不开心。不过只是自己不开心，不会带给别人不开心的。

[Recommended] <<Beauty in the City>> September Interview
Michael Tao: I am not "Housewife Killer"

This actor has been in the industry for 20 years and still a famous male star. Although he insists humbly that he is only a fortunate actor, nevertheless, he is still the people's "Housewife Killer". Michael Tao, he is a dual-face Virgo man.

Michael Tao, he has dual-face.
On the one side - He is known in the Hong Kong entertainment industry as the super "Housewife Killer". Under his belt, he has churned out many characters such as policeman, lawyer, businessman etc.
On the other side - He is a normal man who has married his 10 year girlfriend, and is going through life simply and a stable life.

My character led me to success

A Virgo himself, Michael says that he is very troublesome. With some interest and a little ego, Michael entered the entertainment industry. Not until 8 years later did he realized that to be an actor is not something easy.

Beauty in the City (BITC): Being a Virgo, how do you see yourself?
Michael Tao (M): Virgo, very troublesome because we always seek for perfection. When we are working, we will be unhappy if we did not do well. If relationships with friends go bad, we will also be unhappy. However, I am only unhappy with myself. I will not make everybody else unhappy.

都市丽人：有没有感觉到自己比其他男人更敏感？
陶大宇：可能吧。我对什么事都比较敏感，能在第一时间里感觉到。
BITC: Do you realize that you are more sensitive than other men?
M: Maybe. I am more sensitive to everything, able to sense it quickly.

都市丽人：进入演艺圈多长时间了？
陶大宇：20多年了。
BITC: How long have you been in this industry?
M: 20 some years already.

都市丽人：当初为何进入演艺圈？
陶大宇：凭兴趣进了演艺圈，好玩，加一点虚荣。现在知道，要做个成功的，好的演员不是简单的事。

BITC: How did you enter the industry?
M: Interest. Also for fun and plus a little ego. I know now that to be a successful, a good actor is not that simple.

都市丽人：这是你进入演艺圈多久才领悟到的？
陶大宇：是进入演艺圈6-8年后才领悟到的。可是是自己慢慢成熟了，看到东西后自己的感觉也就不同了。
BITC: How long did it take for you to learn that?
M: After 6-8 years in the industry. But it may be because I have become more mature, able to see things differently.

都市丽人：觉得自己运气好吗？
陶大宇：运气马马乎乎。原来每次运气不好，我都会不开心，但现在我的想法不同了，只要我自己做的事没有负人就可以了。和普通人比，我已经很好了，已经很幸福了。相比以前，我现在开心好多。以前很多事我看不开，所以常常不开心。现在，我只是尽量让自己做到最好，结果是人家说的，都不是自己说的。所以说，演员是个很不公平的工作。
BITC: Do you think you are lucky?
M: My luck is average. Actually, everytime when my luck is not good, I will be very unhappy. But, right now I don't think the same anymore. As long as I am responsible for my work. Relative to other people, I am considered good already, i am already very fortunate. Compared to the past, I am a lot happier now. I wasn't able to see things in the right light that cause me to be very unhappy. Now, I am just doing my very best. The outcome is always said by others, not in my control. Therefore, acting is actually not a fair occupation.

都市丽人：对不公平，你会enjoy吗？
陶大宇：是的，我enjoy。要在不公平的地方，找公平的事。
BITC: With this unfairness, do you still enjoy work?
M: Yes, I still enjoy. Need to find fairness in unfairn situations.

都市丽人：很多女性都很喜欢你。你觉得自己最讨女孩子喜欢的是哪些特点？
陶大宇：角色是很重要的，我相信她不是喜欢我，是喜欢我的角色。再就是我的绯闻少吧，不是没有，但是很少。其实，我是个平平常常的男人，我只能说我是个认真得有点过分的男人。我相信，喜欢我的人都是在报纸，杂志，电视上看到我的，他们有一个梦。跟我相处多了，也许他们就不会喜欢我了。反正偶像是不可以见多的，见太多了梦就碎了。
BITC: Many women like you very much. What do you think they like about you?
M: Characters are very important. I believe that they don't like me, but they like my characters. Another reason is I don't have a lot of rumors. Not completely none but very few rumors. Actually, I am a normal guy, I admit that I am an overly serious man. I believe, those who likes me got to know me through newspaper, magazines, or television. They have a dream. After they get to know me, maybe they won't like me anymore. The point is, we cannot see idols/actors too much because once that happens, dreams will shatter.

我是太过专一的男人
I am a overly loyal man

都市丽人：随着年龄的增长，对待感情的态度有变化吗？
陶大宇：没有变化，我一直就是个专一的男人。专一，不仅对待感情，对待手机啊，车啊，用了很多年，我都不换。一定要用到坏了我才换。
BITC: As time pass, did you views on relationships change?
M: Did not change. I have always been a loyal man. Loyalty not only towards relationships but towards my cellphone, my car. Used them for many years and I still don't change them. I will only change when they are thoroughly ruined.



都市丽人：你和太太是怎么认识的？
陶大宇：在一个朋友的party上认识的。我进门的时候就一眼看到她，当时她刚从加拿大回来，我觉得她是很可爱的一个女孩子。我和她坐着隔了一段距离，就问我朋友她是谁啊，她从哪里来，在香港住在哪里啊，应该是我很主动的追求了她。
BITC: How did you know your wife?
M: I was introduced to her in a friend's party. I saw her at once after I entered the door. At that time, she just returned from Canada. I find her very adorable girl. We sat a distance apart, so I asked my friends who she is, where she is from, where is she staying in Hong Kong. Must say that I pursued her actively.

都市丽人：你觉得你太太可以做你10年的女朋友是不是挺不可思议的？
陶大宇：我和我太太谈恋爱谈了10年才结婚，2000年结婚到现在又是5年了，15年的日子我们俩一直在一起。我想很重要的原因是她是圈外的人吧。
BITC: Do you find that your wife is very unbelievable (Incredible!) for being your girlfriend for 10 years?
M: We went out for 10 years before getting married. From the year we married in 2000 till now, it has already been 5 years. We are together for 15 years already. I find that the most key reason is because she is not from the entertainment industry.

在陶大宇眼中，男人分3个阶段。20多岁时，看到的世界你完全不了解；30多岁时，是奋斗的好机会，也是男人的黄金时期；40岁，已是该慢慢退出的时候了。“你觉得自己在什么时期呢？”我问。“依旧黄金。“他答。
In Michael Tao's eyes, men are categorized into 3 stages in life. 20 something, sees the world but without understanding; 30 something, time to fight for good chances, also a man's golden period; 40 something, this is the time to slowly back out already. "What stage do you think you are at now?" I asked Michael. "Still golden period as always" He answered.

记者手记
为陶大宇拍片的摄影棚在香港岛的柴湾工业区。坐在出租车上，我和我的同事都在猜测见到那个著名的“师奶杀手”时的情景。
真的见面了，是一个穿着“Report”粉红色衬衫的，笑容满面的陶大宇。看着挂得满满的衣架，他毫不犹豫的拿起了那件我几乎想他不可能挑选的izzuet T恤，“我喜欢这件。”他说。
整个采访过程进行得十分顺利。虽然陶大宇的国语说得不算太好，但我依然能感觉到他成熟的思想，坦成的心，还有常常让我发笑的幽默。
“你们去哪儿？我送你们去吧。”采访结束后，陶大宇问道。他的一句平常话却让我和同事都吃了一惊。让大明星送我们回酒店，这还是头一遭呢。但既然有这个机会，为什么不呢？凌志的城市SUV空间十分宽敞，我坐在副驾驶的位置上，听着车里周杰伦的音乐，看着被窗外还有点刺眼的夕阳笼罩着陶大宇，无比享受。
Reporter's Notes
The photography for this interview took place at Hong Kong's Chai Wan district. Whilst on the rented vehicle, my colleague and I were guessing the situation when we finally meet this famous "Housewife Killer".
Finally met with him. He was dressed in light pink t-shirt that displays "Report", a Michael Tao who was full of smiles. Looking though a whole wardrobe, he without any hesitation chose a izzuet t-shirt that I never thought he would've chosen. "I like this shirt" He said.
The entire interview went really smoothly. Although Michael Tao's mandarin is not that fluent but I could still feel his maturity in thoughts, sincerity, and a sense of humor that let me to laughter constantly.
"Where are you all going? Let me give you a ride." After the interview, Michael Tao asked us. His simple sentence took my colleague and I by surprise. Having a star send us back to our hotel is the first time ever. With this opportunity, why not? In a spacious city-life SUV, I sat at the passenger seat in front, listening to Jay Chou's songs in the background, looking at Michael Tao under the piercing sun rays in the dusk, this is incomparable enjoyment.

does ny1 hav the videoclip of michael tao,anne heung,moses chan and bernice liu in the Super Trio Show??
my email address is gwennos@gmail.com
thx alot..

Ya! I enjoy watching Michael in the Investigation Files. Looking forward to watching more of his series

http://www.takungpao.com/news/05/11/13/UL-483589.htm

In the news on TVB 2006 Sales Presentation, it seems that Michael may participate in the 2006 grand production (150 episodes).