Age, Biography and Wiki
Cao Yu was born on 15 August, 1974 in Beijing, China, is a Chinese cinematographer. Discover Cao Yu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
Cinematographer |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
15 August 1974 |
| Birthday |
15 August |
| Birthplace |
Beijing, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous Cinematographer with the age 49 years old group.
Cao Yu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Cao Yu height not available right now. We will update Cao Yu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Cao Yu's Wife?
His wife is Yao Chen (m. 2012)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Yao Chen (m. 2012) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Cao Yu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cao Yu worth at the age of 49 years old? Cao Yu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from China. We have estimated Cao Yu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Cinematographer |
Cao Yu Social Network
Timeline
He won numerous awards, including the Best Cinematography at the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival, the Best Cinematography at the 46th Golden Horse Awards, the Best Cinematography at the 4th Asian Film Awards, and the Best Cinematography at the 3rd Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Cao Yu (born August 15, 1974) is a Chinese cinematographer best known for his work on City of Life and Death, Kekexili: Mountain Patrol and See You Tomorrow.
As a cinematographer, he became famous for his three collaborations with director Lu Chuan.
Cao was born on August 15, 1974, in Beijing.
After graduating from Beijing Film Academy in 1997, he was assigned to Beijing Film Studio.
When he was a college student, his greatest interest was to study equipment and Library.
American Cinematographer is the most popular magazine he has borrowed from the university library.
When he saw an article that he was interested in, he would copy it.
Cao made his feature film debut with the 1997 comedy film Run Away, which earned him a Youth Film Fund award at the 54th Cannes Film Festival.
In 2001, he shot the feature film Chicken Poets, and won a Special Jury Prize at the Locarno Film Festival.
That same year, he began to shot advertisement films.
In 2004, he shot Lu Chuan's Kekexili: Mountain Patrol, for which he received the Best Cinematography nomination at the 25th Golden Rooster Awards and received the Best Cinematography at the 41st Golden Horse Awards.
In 2009, Cao went on to serve as cinematographer for City of Life and Death, his second collaboration with director Lu Chuan.
Cao was cinematographer for the 2010 romantic comedy film Color Me Love.
In March 2011, Cao Yu began dating actress Yao Chen after they met in Color Me Love.
In 2012, he collaborated with Yang Shupeng on the action film An Inaccurate Memoir.
On November 18, 2012, they married in Queenstown, New Zealand.
On July 15, 2013, their son, nicknamed Xiao Tudou, was born in Beijing.
In 2015, he was selected as cinematographer for the 3D adventure action film Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe, his third collaborated with director Lu Chuan.
Their daughter, nicknamed Xiao Moli, was born on November 9, 2016.
In 2017, Cao won the Best Cinematography at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards for his work in See You Tomorrow, and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 54th Golden Horse Awards.
