Hsiao Ho (actor)
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Hsiao Ho (Cantonese: Siu Hau, Mandarin: Xiao3 Hou2, b. January 1, 1958 in 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, which was his first starring role. He portrayed legendary kung fu warrior Fong Sai-Yuk in Lau's 1985 action-comedy, Disciples of the 36th Chamber. He portrayed the "disfigured swordsman" in 1993's Iron Monkey.
Born Hao Yiu Chung, he was trained in Beijing opera as a child and acted in films. At age 17, he became a martial arts stunt performer, which led to his starring role in Mad Monkey Kung Fu in 1979, and he then became a contracted actor with Shaw Brothers Studio.[1] He later acted in supporting roles in films by Sammo Hung.
[edit] Filmography
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
- Heroes of the East (1978)
- Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
- Spiritual Boxer 2 (1979)
- Dirty Ho (1979)
- Kung Fu Genius (1979)
- Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
- Clan of the White Lotus (1980)
- My Young Auntie (1981)
- Martial Club (1981)
- Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
- The Treasure Hunters (1982)
- Cat Versus Rat (1982)
- The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
- Aces Go Places 2 (1983)
- Eight-Diagram Pole Fighter (1983)
- The Lady is the Boss (1983)
- Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
- Yes Madam! (1985)
- Heart of Dragon (1985)
- Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
- Lucky Stars Go Places (1986)
- Millionaire's Express (1986)
- Mr Vampire 2 (1986)
- Eastern Condors (1987)
- Paper Marriage (1988)
- Righting Wrongs 2: Blonde Fury (1989)
- Pedicab Driver (1989)
- Demoness from Thousand Years (1990)
- What a Hero (1992)
- Iron Monkey (1993)
- Drugs Fighters (1995)
[edit] References
- ^ Biography at Hong Kong Movie Database (retrieved on January 25, 2007)
[edit] External links
- Hsiao Hou at the Internet Movie Database
