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Wai Ching Ho, actor
Actor

Wai Ching Ho: Movies & Box Office

films
11
on screen
1998–2025
box office
$188M
average score
70
Born
November 16, 1943 (age 82)
Birthplace
British Hong Kong
Citizenship
Hong Kong
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1987-present
Known for

The Best Wai Ching Ho Movies

The highest-rated films Wai Ching Ho is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Lucky Grandma (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Wai Ching Ho's Career in Numbers

Wai Ching Ho's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wai Ching Ho works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Price Above Rubies (1998) to Nervous Energy (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Wai Ching Ho Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 1
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 5

The 2020s were Wai Ching Ho's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Wai Ching Ho Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Biography 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Romance 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Wai Ching Ho has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of biography (1).

Wai Ching Ho Career Milestones

First film
A Price Above Rubies 1998
Biggest box office hit
Hustlers $158M worldwide
Best-rated film
Lucky Grandma Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Nervous Energy 2025
11 credits

Wai Ching Ho Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Wai Ching Ho is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Wai Ching Ho?

Wai Ching Ho was born in British Hong Kong in 1943 and is 82 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Wai Ching Ho, born on November 16, 1943, is a well-known actress hailing from Hong Kong. Her stellar career in the film industry has spanned decades, beginning in 1987 and continuing to the present. Ho has exhibited immense dexterity, captivating audiences with her performances in both small-scale dramas and major blockbuster films. Ho's most iconic role is arguably her depiction of Madame Gao in the renowned Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her portrayal of the formidable character, who appeared in Daredevil (2015-2016), Iron Fist, and The Defenders (both 2017) left a profound impact on viewers worldwide, further solidifying her presence in the industry. In addition to her flourishing film career, Ho's voice acting talent was perfectly showcased when she voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar's Turning Red, blending her rich acting experience with exemplary vocal work.

Ho's versatility is not limited to film and voiceover roles; she has also enjoyed consistent success on stage and television. She has a recurring spot in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, demonstrating her ability to adapt to different creative mediums with ease. Additionally, she has starred in the stage play Endlings by Celine Song, reflecting her commitment to performing arts beyond the screen. Wai Ching Ho's broad range and deep dedication have aptly established her as a cornerstone in both Hong Kong and international cinematography due to her unforgettable performances and her enduring influence on audiences and aspiring actors alike.

FAQ

Wai Ching Ho: Questions & Answers

How many movies Wai Ching Ho has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Wai Ching Ho been in?

Wai Ching Ho is credited on 11 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Wai Ching Ho's highest-grossing movie?

Hustlers (2019) is Wai Ching Ho's biggest box office hit, with $158M worldwide, ahead of Turning Red (2022) ($21.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Wai Ching Ho's movies have made $188M.

Wai Ching Ho's biggest hits

What is the best Wai Ching Ho movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Wai Ching Ho's best-rated film is Lucky Grandma (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Lucky Grandma (2019) (78).

Best Wai Ching Ho movies, ranked

How old is Wai Ching Ho?

Wai Ching Ho is 82 years old, born on November 16, 1943 in British Hong Kong.

What is Wai Ching Ho's newest movie?

The most recent film on Wai Ching Ho's filmography is Nervous Energy (2025), in the role of Narrator.

The Best Wai Ching Ho Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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