Jeffrey Ho

Jeffrey Ho Wai-lung (Chinese: 何偉龍; 1956 He founded Wan Chai Theatre (now Whole Theatre). Outside of theatre, he also appeared in film and television productions. One of his most recognizable roles was as the unscrupulous real estate company owner So Chung in the sitcom City Japes.

Biography Ho was born in Hong Kong and later traveled to Canada to pursue drama studies. He graduated from York University and received professional training at the National Theatre School of Canada.

From 1987 to 1992, he served as artistic director of the Wan Chai Theatre, dedicating himself to the promotion of amateur and community theatre and to nurturing a new generation of theatre practitioners. In 1993, he rejoined the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre as assistant artistic director until 2002. He died on 7 January 2014, at the age of 58. A memorial service was held on 27 January.

Work Theatre Acting Hedda Gabler (1983) as Judge Brack

Legacy Jeffrey Ho was widely regarded as a pillar of Hong Kong theatre, remembered for his unwavering dedication and profound influence on generations of theatre practitioners. Despite declining health in his later years, Ho remained creatively active and continued performing until shortly before his death. His final stage appearance was in Haunted Haunted Little Star, staged just one month before he died.