A Hakka, he has acted in many films directed by Lau Kar-leung, including Mad Monkey Kung Fu and Legendary Weapons of China.
He later returned to Hong Kong, and at age 17 became a martial arts stunt performer, which led to his starring role in Mad Monkey Kung Fu in 1979.
He then became a contracted actor with Shaw Brothers Studio[1] and studied Hung Gar, a specialised Kung Fu under Lau Kar Leung.
In the cult classic My Young Auntie Hou played the energetic rebellious teenage son of Lau Kar Leung.
Though he was not featured on the cover in western versions of the popular Shaw Brother releases, Hsiao Hou took the starring roles in Mad Monkey Kung Fu, Legendary Weapons of China, Disciples of the 36th Chamber, Fake Ghost Catchers and My Young Auntie.