Tao Hong

Born: 1972-01-15

Birthplace: Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China

Biography

Tao Hong, born on January 15, 1972, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, is a talented Chinese actress and former synchronized swimmer. Before her acting career, she was a champion in synchronized swimming, representing China in various international competitions, including the 1991 World Aquatics Championships.

Tao transitioned to acting in the 1990s and quickly gained recognition for her performances. She has starred in acclaimed films such as Colors of the Blind (1997), which earned her multiple awards, and Forgetting to Know You (2013). On television, she is well-known for her roles in series like Sunny Piggy (2000) and The Red (2014). Internationally, she appeared in the Academy Award-winning film The Red Violin (1998).

Tao Hong is also married to actor and director Xu Zheng, and the couple has collaborated on several projects.

Known For

My People, My Country
In the Heat of the Sun
Cloudy Mountain
The Red Violin
Lost in Thailand
Guns and Roses
极度险情
My Country, My Parents
No Man's Land
Bright Heart

Top Movie Credits

My People, My Country Lu Xiaoran's Mother (segment "One For All")
The Red Violin Comrade Chan Gong (Shanghai)
My Country, My Parents Teacher Qian (segment "Duck Prophet")
No Man's Land Ballet Teacher