Hsiao Ho, (Hsiao Hou) (;

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actor, stunt performer and action choreographer. A Hakka, he has acted in many films directed by

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, including '' Mad Monkey Kung Fu'' and

Legendary Weapons of China ''Legendary Weapons of China'' (aka ''Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu'') is a 1982 martial arts wuxia film or wuxia pian directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to var ...

. In 1985 he portrayed legendary

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warrior Fong Sai-Yuk in the Lau directed action-comedy, '' Disciples of the 36th Chamber'' and also took a lead role in

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, directed by Lau Kar Wing.

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(inferring that the idea for ''Ghostbusters'' 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

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. In 1982 he was nominated for Best Action Choreography for the movie Legendary Weapons of China (for which he was action director) at the Hong Kong Film Awards alongside Lau Kar Leung and Ching Chu who also provided choreography for the film. Born Hao Yiu Chung, he was trained in

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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 Hong Kong, 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

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Biography at Hong Kong Movie Database
(retrieved on 25 January 2007) 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 February 2017 taken by Daniel O'Leary (Drone Story Korea). It can be found on youtube and was filmed at the Shaw Brothers Studios in Hong Kong. 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,

, Disciples of the 36th Chamber,

and My Young Auntie. He later acted in small supporting roles in films by

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. He has also been a martial arts and action director/choreographer.

Filmography

Films

This is a partial list of films. *'' Dirty Ho'' (1976) - Hsia Liu *'' Shaolin Mantis'' (1977) - Governor's Henchman (uncredited) *'' The Iron Fisted Monk'' (1977) - Bearded monk *''Mian meng xin jing'' (1977) *'' He Has Nothing But Kung Fu'' (1977) *''

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin ''The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'', also known as ''The Master Killer'', ''Shaolin Master Killer'' and ''Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang'', is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung and produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. ...

'' (1978) - Shaolin disciple *''Gui ma kuang chao'' (1978) *''Tang lang'' (1978) *''

Heroes of the East ''Heroes of the East'' (), also known as ''Challenge of the Ninja'', ''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 ca ...

'' (1978) *'' Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog'' (1978) *''

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'' (1979) - Chou's man *'' Mad Monkey Kung Fu'' (1979) - Monkey *''Way of the Black Dragon'' (1979) *'' Kung Fu Genius'' (1979) *'' Clan of the White Lotus'' (1980) - Personal Swordsman of White Lotus *''Nan bei tui wang'' (1980) *'' Return to the 36th Chamber'' (1980) - Ho Chiao *'' Martial Club'' (1981) - Mai Chen-Huo *'' My Young Auntie'' (1981) - Charlie Yu Tao *''

'' (1982) - Tieh A-hou *'' The Fake Ghost Catchers'' (1982) *''

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'' (1982) *'' Cat Versus Rat'' (1982) - Chiang Ping *'' Aces Go Places 2'' (1983) - Gangster in Club *'' The Lady is the Boss'' (1983) *'' Eight-Diagram Pole Fighter'' (1984) - Yang Sze-lang *'' Crazy Shaolin Disciples'' (1985) *'' Disciples of the 36th Chamber'' (1985) - Fang Shih Yu *''

Heart of Dragon ''Heart of Dragon'', (Chinese: 龍的心) released in the United Kingdom as ''Heart of the Dragon'', is a 1985 Hong Kong action drama film directed by Sammo Hung, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Jackie Chan, Emily Chu and ...

'' (1985) *'' Yes Madam!'' (1985) - Tin's Thug *''

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'' (1986) - Siu Hau *'' Lucky Stars Go Places'' (1986) - Policeman *'' Mr Vampire 2'' (1986) - Lab Tech *''

Righting Wrongs ''Righting Wrongs'' () is a 1986 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Corey Yuen, and also produced by and starring Yuen Biao, both of whom also serve as the film's action directors. The film also co-stars Cynthia Rothrock, Melvin Wong ...

'' (1986) - Thug (uncredited) *'' Eastern Condors'' (1987) *'' Paper Marriage'' (1988) *'' Righting Wrongs 2: Blonde Fury'' (1989) *'' Pedicab Driver'' (1989) *''

Demoness from Thousand Years ''Demoness from Thousand Years'' (), also known as ''Chase from Beyond'', is a 1990 Hong Kong action fantasy horror film directed by Jeng Wing-Chiu. Synopsis When the Demoness from a Thousand Years threatens to break into the real world, a T ...

'' (1990) - The Teacher *''

The Moon Warriors ''Moon Warriors'' (in Chinese 戰神傳說) is a 1992 Hong Kong '' wuxia'' film directed by Sammo Hung, written by Alex Law and starring Andy Lau, Kenny Bee, Anita Mui and Maggie Cheung. Plot Fei ( Andy Lau) is a simple fisherman who posses ...

'' (1992) *'' What a Hero!'' (1992) - Crime Boss *'' Iron Monkey'' (1993) - Hin Hung's disciple #2 *''

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'' (1994) *''

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'' (1995) - Kong's Thug / Cop (uncredited) *'' One Nite in Mongkok'' (2004) - (cameo appearance)

References

External links

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Hsiao Ho at hkcinemagic.com
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