Yao has been a supporting actor in several television series, including
Together with You,
Police Story,
War and Destiny, and ''Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5''. Her first film role was uncredited appearance in the film
Growth (2006). After other minor roles in films and television series, she received her first leading role in a film called
Blossom, for which she received
Golden Rooster Award nominations for Best Actress. In 2009, she starred in the romantic comedy film
Life of Sentime, alongside
Ming Dow and
Xia Yu, which earned her a Best Newcomer Award at the
Macau International Movie Festival. Yao gained international fame for her starring role as Coco in
CZ12 (2012), a Hong Kong-Chinese action film co-produced, written, directed by, and starring
Jackie Chan. In 2014, Yao had the lead role in
Ex-Files, a romantic comedy film co-starring
Han Geng. ==Filmography==