Wai Ching Ho | |
|---|---|
 Ho in 2017 | |
| Born | 16 November 1943 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Wai Ching Ho (born 16 November 1943) is a Hong Kong actress.[1]
She is best known for her role as Madame Gao in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Daredevil (2015–2016), Iron Fist and The Defenders (both 2017).[2] She voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar's Turning Red and has had a recurring appearance in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.[3][4] On stage, she has also starred in Celine Song's play Endlings.[5][6]
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Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Asian wife | |
| 1998 | Happiness | Student #1 | |
| 2003 | Robot Stories | Bernice; Lady Vendor | |
| 2008 | Adventures of Power | Yolanda Fong | |
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Chinese woman | |
| 2012 | Premium Rush | Sister Chen | |
| 2015 | Tracers | Chen | |
| 2017 | April Flowers | Future April | |
| 2018 | Set It Up | Kirsten's mother | Uncredited |
| 2019 | Hustlers | Destiny's grandmother | |
| 2022 | Turning Red | Wu | Voice |
| 2023 | Lovely, Dark, and Deep | Zhang | |
| 2024 | Sight | Post-production |
Television
| Year[7] | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990 | One Life to Live | Kim | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Swans Crossing | Dr. Kamber | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Mrs. Ngai | Episode: "Teenage Wasteland" |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Susan Guan | Episode: "Inheritance" | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jane Yu | Episode: "Enemy Within" | |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mrs. Wong | Episode: "Proud Flesh" |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords | Mrs. Lee | Episode: "The Tough Brets" |
| 2015 | Orange is the New Black | Mrs. Hu | Episode: "Ching Chong Chang" |
| 2015–2016 | Daredevil | Madame Gao | 6 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Fresh Off the Boat | Big Auntie | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Iron Fist | Madame Gao | 9 episodes |
| The Defenders | Madame Gao | 6 episodes | |
| 2018 | New Amsterdam | June Chiang | Episode: "Three Dots" |
| 2019 | Two Sentence Horror Stories | Ma | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 2020–2023 | Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens | Le-Wei | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Only Murders in the Building | Mei-Mei | Episode: "Thirty" |
References
- ^ "Wai Ching Ho – AlloCiné". Allocine.fr. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ Brandon Davis (19 May 2017). "Madame Gao Confirmed For The Defenders". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ LeGardye, Quinci (14 March 2022). "The Cast of 'Turning Red': Your Guide to Who's Who". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (22 July 2021). "'Nora From Queens': Awkwafina Takes On A New Job, Surprise Marriage Proposal In Season 2 Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Green, Jesse (10 March 2020). "Review: In 'Endlings,' the Pain of Swimming Between Worlds". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "'Endlings' is a Luminous Story about Korean Sea Women, Identity in Art Making, and Wanting More | Arts | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Wai Ching Ho: List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
External links
- Wai Ching Ho at IMDb
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