Hsiao Ho (actor)
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Hsiao Ho, ' onMouseout='HidePop("21985")' href="/topics/Henan">Henan
, China
) is a Hong Kong
martial arts film
actor, stunt performer and action choreographer. He has acted in many films directed by Lau Kar-leung
, including Mad Monkey Kung Fu
and Legendary Weapons of China
. He also portrayed legendary kung fu warrior Fong Sai-Yuk
in Lau's 1985 action-comedy, Disciples of the 36th Chamber
and also took a lead role in Fake Ghost Catchers, directed by Lau Kar Wing
. Fake Ghost Catchers is marketed by Celestial Pictures
as being made two years before Ghost Busters (inferring that the idea for Ghost Busters may have come from the movie). Hou is also known for portraying the "disfigured swordsman" and doubling complicated action scenes in 1993's Iron Monkey. He was also the action director for the movie Shaolin Avengers (1994).
Born Hao Yiu Chung, he was trained in Beijing opera
by Fan Kuk-Fa as a child and acted in films. He moved to the United States in the 1960s with classmates where he learned acrobatics from different instructors under the watchful tutelage of Fan Kuk-Fa. He later returned to China, and at age 17 became a martial arts stunt performer, which led to his starring role in Mad Monkey Kung Fu in 1979. He then became a contracted actor with Shaw Brothers Studio
and studied Hung Gar, a specialised Kung Fu under Lau Kar Leung.
A very young man at the time, he was always cast by director Lau Kar Leung as the rebellious teen. In the cult classic My Young Auntie
Hou played the energetic rebellious teenage son of Lau Kar Leung. In Disciples of the 36th Chamber
he also played the rebellious son. Because of an ability to perform difficult stunts and acrobats with ease, Hsiao Hou was often cast in roles that required an expert stunt performer and martial artist. While his career did not reach the popularity of frequent co-stars Gordon Liu or Kara Hui, he is considered a Shaw Brothers legend by legions of fans and is highly regarded for martial arts, comedic talents, and acrobatic talent. Lau Kar Leung was once quoted as calling Hou the most "talented action actor (or star)" in his class.
Hsiao Hou's last known interview was in 2004 taken by Video Asia. Though he was not featured on the cover in western versions of the popular Shaw Brother releases, Hsiao Hou took the starring roles in Mad Monkey Kung Fu
, Legendary Weapons of China
, Disciples of the 36th Chamber
, Fake Ghost Catchers and My Young Auntie
. He later acted in small supporting roles in films by Sammo Hung
.
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Henan
Henan , is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the central part of the country. Its one-character abbreviation is "豫" , named after Yuzhou , a Han Dynasty state that included parts of Henan...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
) is a Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
martial arts film
Martial arts film
Martial arts film is a film genre. A sub-genre of the action film, martial arts films contain numerous fights between characters, usually as the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often as a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently...
actor, stunt performer and action choreographer. He has acted in many films directed by Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-Leung is a famous Hong Kong martial arts filmmaker, choreographer, and actor.Lau Kar-Leung is best known for his movies which he made during the 1970s and 1980s for the Shaw Brothers Studio...
, including Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Mad Monkey Kung Fu is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung.Later, the film is release on DVD in Dragon Dynasty.- Plot :...
and Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China is a 1982 martial arts fantasy film directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to...
. He also portrayed legendary kung fu warrior Fong Sai-Yuk
Fong Sai-Yuk
Fong Sai-yuk is a Chinese martial artist and folk hero. He is first introduced in Wuxia stories from the Qing Dynasty such as Wan Nian Qing. He is also featured in several forms of media, of which the most notable is the 1993 film Fong Sai-yuk.-Early life:Fong Sai-yuk is a native of Zhaoqing,...
in Lau's 1985 action-comedy, Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples Of The 36th Chamber is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung...
and also took a lead role in Fake Ghost Catchers, directed by Lau Kar Wing
Lau Kar Wing
Lau Kar Wing is a Hong Kong martial arts film director, action choreographer and actor.-Background:Born in the Xinhui District of Jiangmen in Guangdong, China, Lau Kar Wing was the fourth child of Lau Cham , a martial arts master who studied under Lam Sai Wing, pupil of the legendary Chinese folk...
. Fake Ghost Catchers is marketed by Celestial Pictures
Celestial Pictures
Celestial Pictures is a diversified entertainment company focusing on Asian-language film and television content including production, aggregation, distribution and the operation of TV channels....
as being made two years before Ghost Busters (inferring that the idea for Ghost Busters may have come from the movie). Hou is also known for portraying the "disfigured swordsman" and doubling complicated action scenes in 1993's Iron Monkey. He was also the action director for the movie Shaolin Avengers (1994).
Born Hao Yiu Chung, he was trained in Beijing opera
Beijing opera
Peking opera or Beijing opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court...
by Fan Kuk-Fa as a child and acted in films. He moved to the United States in the 1960s with classmates where he learned acrobatics from different instructors under the watchful tutelage of Fan Kuk-Fa. He later returned to China, and at age 17 became a martial arts stunt performer, which led to his starring role in Mad Monkey Kung Fu in 1979. He then became a contracted actor with Shaw Brothers Studio
Shaw Brothers Studio
The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution...
and studied Hung Gar, a specialised Kung Fu under Lau Kar Leung.
A very young man at the time, he was always cast by director Lau Kar Leung as the rebellious teen. In the cult classic My Young Auntie
My Young Auntie
My Young Auntie aka Fangs of The Tigress is a 1981 Hong Kong action film from the Shaw Brothers studio. The film is directed by Lau Kar Leung and stars Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Wang Lung Wei, and Gordon Liu. In a change from Lau Kar Leung's more serious martial arts films, My Young Auntie is a generally...
Hou played the energetic rebellious teenage son of Lau Kar Leung. In Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples Of The 36th Chamber is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung...
he also played the rebellious son. Because of an ability to perform difficult stunts and acrobats with ease, Hsiao Hou was often cast in roles that required an expert stunt performer and martial artist. While his career did not reach the popularity of frequent co-stars Gordon Liu or Kara Hui, he is considered a Shaw Brothers legend by legions of fans and is highly regarded for martial arts, comedic talents, and acrobatic talent. Lau Kar Leung was once quoted as calling Hou the most "talented action actor (or star)" in his class.
Hsiao Hou's last known interview was in 2004 taken by Video Asia. Though he was not featured on the cover in western versions of the popular Shaw Brother releases, Hsiao Hou took the starring roles in Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Mad Monkey Kung Fu is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung.Later, the film is release on DVD in Dragon Dynasty.- Plot :...
, Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China
Legendary Weapons of China is a 1982 martial arts fantasy film directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to...
, Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples Of The 36th Chamber is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung...
, Fake Ghost Catchers and My Young Auntie
My Young Auntie
My Young Auntie aka Fangs of The Tigress is a 1981 Hong Kong action film from the Shaw Brothers studio. The film is directed by Lau Kar Leung and stars Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Wang Lung Wei, and Gordon Liu. In a change from Lau Kar Leung's more serious martial arts films, My Young Auntie is a generally...
. He later acted in small supporting roles in films by Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema...
.
Filmography
- One Nite in MongkokOne Nite in MongkokOne Nite in Mongkok is a 2004 Hong Kong film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Shing.-Cast and roles: * Cecilia Cheung - Dandan * Daniel Wu - Lai-fu * Alex Fong - Milo* Anson Leung - Ben* Chin Kar-lok - Brandon...
(2004-Cameo appearance) - The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin , also known as The Master Killer and Shaolin Master Killer, is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Liu Chia-liang and starring Gordon Liu....
(1978) - Heroes of the EastHeroes of the EastHeroes Of The East , also known as Challenge Of The Ninja and Shaolin VS. Ninja and Shaolin Challenges Ninja is a martial arts film produced in 1978. It starred Gordon Liu and was directed by Lau Kar-Leung. Lau Kar-Leung has a cameo role as a master of Drunken Kung Fu...
(1978) - Mad Monkey Kung FuMad Monkey Kung FuMad Monkey Kung Fu is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung.Later, the film is release on DVD in Dragon Dynasty.- Plot :...
(1979) - Spiritual Boxer 2 (1979)
- Dirty HoDirty HoDirty Ho is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts-comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Gordon Liu and Wong Yue.-Plot:Master Wang is actually the 11th prince of Manchuria in disguise...
(1979) - Kung Fu Genius (1979)
- Return to the 36th ChamberReturn to the 36th ChamberReturn To The 36th Chamber is a 1980 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts comedy film starring Gordon Liu. It is directed by Lau Kar-Leung and written by Ni Kuang...
(1980) - Clan of the White LotusClan of the White LotusClan of the White Lotus is a 1980 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lo Lieh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung, and starring Lo Lieh and Gordon Liu. It is released as Fist of the White Lotus in North America.- External links :...
(1980) - My Young AuntieMy Young AuntieMy Young Auntie aka Fangs of The Tigress is a 1981 Hong Kong action film from the Shaw Brothers studio. The film is directed by Lau Kar Leung and stars Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Wang Lung Wei, and Gordon Liu. In a change from Lau Kar Leung's more serious martial arts films, My Young Auntie is a generally...
(1981) - Martial ClubMartial ClubMartial Club is a 1981 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar Leung, it is another of his lighthearted kung fu films starring Kara Hui, Hsiao Ho, Gordon Liu and Wang Lung Wei in a rare hero role.-Plot:...
(1981) - Legendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of ChinaLegendary Weapons of China is a 1982 martial arts fantasy film directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various factions of the Boxer Rebellion in order find supernatural martial artists that are invulnerable to...
(1982) - The Treasure Hunters (1982)
- Cat Versus Rat (1982)
- The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
- Aces Go Places 2Aces Go Places 2Aces Go Places 2 , is a 1983 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by Eric Tsang and starring Sam Hui, Sylvia Chang and Karl Maka. The film has also been dubbed into English and was released overseas as Mad Mission II....
(1983) - Eight-Diagram Pole FighterEight-Diagram Pole FighterEight-Diagram Pole Fighter is a 1983 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung, and starring Gordon Liu and Alexander Fu Sheng...
(1983) - The Lady is the Boss (1983)
- Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
- Yes Madam!Yes, MadamYes, Madam is a 1985 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen and starring Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock. The film is Yeoh's first major action role and Rothrock's first appearance in a feature film....
(1985) - Heart of DragonHeart of DragonHeart of Dragon is a 1985 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, and starring Hung, Jackie Chan, Emily Chu and Mang Hoi.It is also known by the titles as 'The First Mission and Powerman III....
(1985) - Disciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples of the 36th ChamberDisciples Of The 36th Chamber is a 1985 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts film comedy written, directed and choreographed Lau Kar-leung...
(1985) - Lucky Stars Go PlacesLucky Stars Go PlacesLucky Stars Go Places , also known as The Luckiest Stars, is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Eric Tsang. It is the fourth film in the Lucky Stars series...
(1986) - Millionaire's ExpressMillionaire's ExpressMillionaire's Express aka. Shanghai Express is a 1986 Hong Kong martial arts action western film written and directed by Sammo Hung. Film starred Hung, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Mei-sheng Fan and Hwang Jang Lee.-Plot:...
(1986) - Mr Vampire 2 (1986)
- Eastern CondorsEastern CondorsEastern Condors is a 1987 Hong Kong action film set in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. It was directed by and starred Sammo Hung along with Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah...
(1987) - Paper MarriagePaper MarriagePaper Marriage is a 1988 Hong Kong film directed by Alfred Cheung and starring Sammo Hung and Maggie Cheung.-Plot:...
(1988) - Righting Wrongs 2: Blonde Fury (1989)
- Pedicab DriverPedicab DriverPedicab Driver is a 1989 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Sammo Hung, who portrays the leader of a crew of cycle rickshaw drivers in 1930s Macau.The movie features features guest appearances by Eric Tsang, Corey Yuen and Lau Kar-leung....
(1989) - Demoness from Thousand Years (1990)
- What a Hero (1992)
- Iron Monkey (1993)
- Drugs Fighters (1995)
External links
Hong Kong CinemagicHong Kong Cinemagic
Hong Kong Cinemagic, sometimes referred to as HKCinemagic, is a bilingual website providing a repository for information about Chinese language films from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, and the people that created them. The website contains news, interviews, film reviews and a database of people,...
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