★ HOW OLD IS TONG YAO?
Tong Yao is 40 years old, born August 11, 1985 in China · Leo.
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About
Tong Yao built a career across Chinese film and television, earning critical praise for nuanced dramatic roles. Born in 1985, she gained early recognition portraying Chen Shu in A Big Deal (2011) and May in Snowfall in Taipei (2012). Her television work—particularly as Gu Jia in Nothing But Thirty (2020)—solidified her reputation for complex character work. A Leo, she balances film and TV projects with consistent intensity.
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Biography
Tong Yao (also known as Tanya Tong) is a Chinese actress born on 11 August 1985. She rose to prominence through a mix of film and television roles that emphasized dramatic depth over mainstream popularity. In film, she portrayed Chen Shu in A Big Deal (2011), May in Snowfall in Taipei (2012), and Annie Yang in To Love Somebody (2014). Her television breakthrough came with Militia Ge Erdan (2012), followed by standout performances in Three Bosom Girls (2014), Like a Flowing River (2018), and Nothing But Thirty (2020)—the last establishing her as a fixture of prestige Chinese drama. As an actor, Yao works across multiple formats, moving fluidly between film and serialized television storytelling. Born under Leo, she channels the sign's natural command of presence into characters that demand sustained emotional range. Her life-path number 33 aligns with roles that explore human complexity and moral ambiguity, particularly in ensemble pieces examining women's lives and relationships. She is a citizen of China.
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Trivia
- She is credited professionally as both Tong Yao and Tanya Tong.
- Nothing But Thirty (2020), in which she played Gu Jia, became her most acclaimed television role.
- Her film roles span romantic dramas (Snowfall in Taipei) and ensemble pieces (To Love Somebody), showing range across genres.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
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CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tong Yao?
- Tong Yao is 40 years old (born August 11, 1985).
- When is Tong Yao's birthday?
- Tong Yao was born on August 11, 1985.
- What is Tong Yao's zodiac sign?
- Tong Yao is a Leo, born August 11, 1985.
- What is Tong Yao's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tong Yao was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Tong Yao from?
- Tong Yao is from China.
- What does Tong Yao do?
- Tong Yao is a actor.
- Is Tong Yao still alive?
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