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Wai Ching Ho | |
|---|---|
| 何煒晴 | |
 Ho at the 2017 German Comic Con | |
| Born | 16 November 1943 |
| Died | 10 July 2026 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–2026 |
Wai Ching Ho (Chinese: 何煒晴; 16 November 1943 – 10 July 2026) was a Hong Kong actress.[1]
Wai was 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 had a recurring appearance in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.[3][4] On stage, she also starred in Celine Song's play Endlings.[5][6]
Wai died from a stroke on 10 July 2026, at the age of 82.[7][8] Her death was announced two days later.[9]
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 | |
| Sight | Alian | her final performance |
Television
| Year[10] | 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" |
| 2023 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Sister Shu | Episode: "Blood Ties" |
| 2025 | Law & Order | Li Tan | Episode: "Sins of the Father" |
References
- ↑ "Wai Ching Ho – AlloCiné". Allocine.fr. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ Brandon Davis (19 May 2017). "Madame Gao Confirmed For The Defenders". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. 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. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. 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.
- ↑ Earl, William (12 July 2026). "Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist,' Dies at 83". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Brunner, Raven (12 July 2026). "Wai Ching Ho, Marvel Villain in 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist', Dies at 82". People. Archived from the original on 13 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Oddo, Marco Vito (12 July 2026). "Wai Ching Ho, the Legendary Madame Gao of Daredevil, Dies at 82". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Wai Ching Ho: List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
External links
- Wai Ching Ho at IMDb
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