19 Facts About Tong Yao

Tong Yao returned to Kunming in the following year, when she was accepted to Kunming Art School.

Tong Yao spent a year studying Hulusi, which is a free reed wind instrument from China and the Shan State.

Tong Yao entered the Central Academy of Drama in 2002, majoring in acting.

In 2002, Tong Yao made her television debut in Tracks In The Snowy Forest, playing a health worker in the Northeast Democratic United Army named Bai Ru.

In 2006, Tong Yao amassed a member of television credits namely My Sun, Walking Duster, and Life of Dragon and Tiger.

Tong Yao had a minor role as Pan Ying in The Young Warriors, a historical television series.

Tong Yao had a cameo appearance in Moonlight Lady, a historical television series based on the real life on Song dynasty poet Li Qingzhao.

In 2013, Tong Yao played the female lead role in a business-themed romantic drama film Day of Redemption.

Tong Yao played Annie Yang, the lead role in Francis Sung's directed film To Love Somebody.

Tong Yao had a supporting role in The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom, a fantasy wuxia film.

Tong Yao co-starred with Zhang Xinyi and Jiang Xin in the television series Three Bosom Girls.

In 2018, Tong Yao starred as a key supporting role in the historical drama Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, alongside Wallace Huo and Zhou Xun.

Tong Yao gained popularity for her portrayal of the role as Gao Xiyue.

Tong Yao's performance garnered her the Best Supporting Actress at the Magnolia Awards.

In 2019, Tong Yao was cast in the female-centric modern drama Nothing But Thirty.

In 2020, Tong Yao began filming the spy drama The Rebel.

In September 2020, Tong Yao became the Chinese ambassador for Estee Lauder.

On September 21,2020, lingerie and lifestyle brand NEIWAI officially announced that Tong Yao would become its brand ambassador.

In May 2024, Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget SA announced that Tong Yao has officially joined the Piaget family and become Piaget's brand ambassador in China.