Kenny Ho
Kenny Ho Kar-king | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1959 British Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, vocalist, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1982–2012 (acting), post-2012 (entrepreneurship) |
| Known for | Portraying Zhan Zhao in Justice Bao TV series |
Kenny Ho Kar-king (born 29 December 1959) is a Hong Kong-based actor and vocalist, widely recognized for portraying Zhan Zhao in the Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese TV series Justice Bao from 1993 through 2012. He has since transitioned into entrepreneurship.
Early life
Born on 29 December 1959 in British Hong Kong, Ho grew up with an older brother and sister. After an unsuccessful attempt to pursue football at university level, he shifted focus to acting studies at Beijing University prior to joining the Shaw Brothers studio.
Career
Ho launched his acting journey by enrolling in ATV’s training program in 1982 and officially signed with ATV a year later. He featured prominently in ATV productions, especially the drama The Blood Sword (1990–1991), which was adapted from Ma Wing-shing’s comic series Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword.
In 1988, Ho relocated to Taiwan, where he played the military commander Yue Fei in Eight Thousand Li of Cloud and Moon, a role that significantly boosted his popularity. He continued to star in Taiwanese dramas under CTS, such as Endless Love, Hongchen Youai, Shaonian Zhang Sanfeng (The Young Zhang Sanfeng), and The Book and the Sword. His depiction of Zhan Zhao in the 1993 production of Justice Bao brought him widespread acclaim throughout Asia. In 1994, he reprised this character in 包 青 天 之 滳 血 紅 梅, collaborating with the original Taiwanese ensemble as well as TVB actresses including Vivian Chow and Esther Kwan.
Throughout the 1990s, Ho’s filmography expanded with roles in movies such as Dragon in Jail alongside Andy Lau, as well as Family Affairs, Red Zone, and Red Wolf. In 1997, he appeared in the Taiwanese drama series Bodyguards, featuring installments like Jade Dolls, Cryptic Crystal, and Heavenly Charm.
By 2009, Ho returned to television with a role in the mainland Chinese series Justice Bao and portrayed "Nameless" in the Hong Kong wuxia fantasy film The Storm Warriors. The following year, he starred in the movie Love Cuts with Singaporean actress Zoe Tay, and also appeared in Treasure Inn alongside Nicholas Tse, Charlene Choi, and Nick Cheung.
Shifting towards business pursuits, Ho was appointed as a "Tourist Embassidor" for Huei Zhou in 2014. That same year, he launched Jing Jia Zhuang (勁家莊), a health food brand that capitalizes on his personal image. While advocating for nutritious diets and wellness lifestyles, Ho has largely stepped back from acting and singing, reserving occasional appearances primarily connected to the Justice Bao franchise.
Personal life
Ho was romantically involved with Taiwanese actress May Chin, whom he met during filming of the Taiwanese drama Endless Love in 1989. Their relationship lasted through the early 1990s before ending in 1993; however, they remain close friends with plans to reconnect if both are single by age 60.
He also dated Anita Lee, whom he encountered while working on a project in Taiwan in 1998; their relationship concluded after four years in 2001.
As of February 2022, Ho remains unmarried and has no children.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Long Road to Gallantry (游俠情) | 杜孟飛 | |
| 1984 | The Occupant (靈氣逼人) | ||
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (夏日福星) | brief appearance | |
| 1986 | Sweet Sixteen (甜蜜十六歲) | ||
| 1987 | Eastern Condors (東方禿鷹) | ||
| 1987 | That Enchanting Night (良青花奔月) | ||
| 1987 | Project A 2 (A計劃續集) | ||
| 1988 | Police Story 2 (警察故事續集) | PC-12674 | |
| 1990 | Spooky Family II: Ghost Legend (麻衣傳奇） | Shi Wu/ Day Fifteen/十五 | |
| 1990 | Whampoa Blues (壯志豪情) | 程國勁 | |
| 1990 | Dragon in Jail (獄中龍) | Wayne | |
| 1994 | Family Affairs (清官難審) | 大畢 | |
| 1995 | The Red Wolf (虎猛威龍) | 阿龍 | |
| 1995 | Red Zone (爆炸令) | ||
| 1995 | No Justice for All (真相) | ||
| 2001 | Blood Vow (血戰) | ||
| 2005 | Wolves Attack (狼襲草原) | 陶克 | |
| 2009 | The Storm Warriors (風雲II) | Nameless | |
| 2010 | Love Cuts (割愛) | Chan Wai Mun | |
| 2011 | Treasure Inn (財神客棧) | Captain Iron |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang (諸葛亮) | Lau Kei | |
| 1988 | Eight Thousand Li of Cloud and Moon (八千里路雲和月) | Yue Fei | |
| 1989 | Endless Love (不了情) | Gao Ting-Jiang | |
| 1989 | Lin Jue-Min (林覺民) | Lin Jue-Ming | |
| 1989 | Hongchen Youai (紅塵有愛) | Ho Jeng-Fei | |
| 1990–1991 | The Blood Sword and its sequel | Wah Ying-hung | |
| 1991 | Young Zhang Sanfeng (少年張三豐) | Zhang Sanfeng | |
| 1992 | Yuan (緣) and The Book and the Sword | Hu Ji-Rong, Chen Jialuo | |
| 1993 | Justice Bao (包青天) | Zhan Zhao | |
| 1997–1998 | The Bodyguards series | Guo Xu | |
| 1998 | Beggar Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang (乞丐皇帝朱元璋) | Zhu Yuanzhang | |
| 1999 | Forrest Cat 2 (肥貓正傳II) | Anson | |
| 2000–2001 | Series including Great Hero Zheng Chenggong, and Master Ma | Zheng Chenggong, Ma Yongzhen | |
| 2005 | Vagabond Vigilante (游劍江湖) | Miao Chang Feng | |
| 2008–2012 | Multiple seasons of the Justice Bao series | Zhan Zhao |