Yao

Biography

Thomas Yao, a Malaysian actor of Chinese and Filipino descent, began his career in Singapore's theatre and film scene, earning three Best Actor nominations and winning one for his performance in "Hand To God" by Singapore Repertory Theatre in 2018. He later pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree at Yale University, and is best known for his role as Bo Chow in the 2025 movie "Sinners", directed by Ryan Coogler.