Mark Chao Biography: Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Nationality

Marcus Chao Yu-ting also known as Mark Chao is a celebrated Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model known for his charismatic performances in television dramas and films.

He gained widespread acclaim for his debut role in the series Black & White, winning the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor, and has since starred in popular projects like Monga, Eternal Love, and recent films such as Resurrection, showcasing his versatility across genres.

Mark Chao
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Marcus Chao Yu-ting
Stage Name:	Mark Chao
Born:	September 25, 1984 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality:	Taiwanese-Canadian
Ethnicity:	Chinese
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Allen Chao and Tai Yi Yu
Siblings:	John Chao
Spouse:	Gao Yuanyuan
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Rhea Chao
Occupation:	Actor, Model
Net Worth:	$15 million

Early Life and Education

Mark Chao was born on September 25, 1984, in Taipei, Taiwan. He was brought up by his parents Allen Chao, a renowned actor and television host, and Tai Yi Yu in a family connected to the entertainment industry.

He grew up with one elder brother, John Chao (Zhao Zhongting). He attended elementary school in Canada and later graduated from the University of Victoria with a double degree in sociology and economics. His ethnicity is Chinese and religion is Christianity.

Career

Mark Chao began his professional acting career in 2009 after returning to Taiwan. He made his debut in the television series Black & White, portraying a righteous cop and winning the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor.

He starred in the gangster film Monga (2010), which became a major box office success and earned him the Best Newcomer award at the Asian Film Awards.

He transitioned to mainland Chinese projects with films like Caught in the Web (2012), So Young (2013), Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013), and Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe (2015). He gained huge popularity with the fantasy romance series Eternal Love (2017).

His recent works include The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity (2020), Her Story (2024), and Resurrection (2025) as Commander.

Upcoming projects in 2026 include the dramas Loving Strangers as Jiang Jiaqi and The Heart Season 2 as Zhou Xiao Feng. He continues to balance acting with modeling and maintains a strong presence in Chinese-language entertainment.

Social Media

Mark Chao does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Mark Chao, 41 years old, is married to Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan since June 5, 2014, after meeting on the set of Caught in the Web. He was previously in a relationship with his Black & White co-star Ning Chang from 2009 to 2011.

The couple has one daughter, Rhea Chao, born in June 2019. They prioritize family time and keep their personal life relatively private. His height is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).

Net Worth

Mark Chao’s net worth is estimated at $15 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and major films, modeling contracts, brand endorsements, and production-related ventures in the Asian entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Resurrection (2025) as Commander
• Her Story (2024) as Ex-husband
• The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity (2020)
• Saturday Fiction (2019)
• Eternal Love (2017)
• Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe (2015)
• Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013)
• So Young (2013)
• Caught in the Web (2012)
• Monga (2010)
• Black & White (2009)
• Loving Strangers (2026) as Jiang Jiaqi
• The Heart Season 2 (2026) as Zhou Xiao Feng