House of Ho

About House of Ho

"House of Ho" is an American reality television series released in 2020 on HBO Max. This docuseries chronicles the lives of the wealthy and powerful Ho family. The Vietnamese American family made their fortune in Houston, Texas in the banking and real estate industries. The multi-generational family drama and comedy are inspired by their personal, professional, and luxurious lives. It casts a unique lens on this loving family as they navigate their lives and juggle the ties between the older and younger generations, and American and Vietnamese cultures.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Wallin Chambers Entertainment in association with Lionsgate Television. The executive producers of the series include Katy Wallin, Stephanie Bloch Chambers, and Amanda Ly.

Actors

• Binh Ho: The patriarch of the Ho family, Binh Ho, immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam and along with his wife Hue built a multimillion-dollar empire through a bank and real estate development. He appears as a strict father who insists on preserving Vietnamese culture and values within his family.
• Hue Ho: Hue is the matriarch of the family. She balances the demands of her role in the family and business with a sense of humor and love.
• Judy Ho: Judy, their eldest daughter, is successful in her own right as a lawyer but struggles to meet her parents' high expectations.
• Washington Ho: Washington, the son, also helps run the family business while living a lavish Houston lifestyle.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "House of Ho" is one of the first reality TV series featuring an Asian American family.
• The Ho family fortune reportedly began with a bank called East West Bank.
• The show provides a unique glimpse into the balancing of American culture with traditional Vietnamese values.

Quotes

• "We're Vietnamese, we didn't get therapy. We got hit.” – Washington Ho
• "Our parents do put a lot of pressure on us.” – Judy Ho
• "I believe in preserving the Vietnamese culture in my children” – Binh Ho

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack for "House of Ho" provided an authentic vibe fitting with the intimate and extravagant narrative style of the series. The details of the tracks used are mostly kept private in respect to the ongoing nature of the series.