House of Hois back!After season 1 ended in 2020, the beloved HBO Max series is set to return to the screen this week with more drama as the family members “continue to balance their luxurious lifestyle with the pressures of growing their families, finding professional success and maintaining traditions,” the plot summary from the streaming service reads.WhileJudy Hostrives to fight for her independence, the new season will also follow her brotherWashington Ho— who’s married toLesley Ho— as he “continues his journey of sobriety but struggles with the idea of a ‘normal life,'” the logline from HBO Max described.“I think the biggest misconception is that we’re doing this all for show and we’re trying to represent ourselves as a bunch of crazy rich Asians,” Washington said during an interview with PEOPLE ahead of the season 2 premiere. “This is just how we live, and we’re not trying to portray anything else except be[ing] as authentic as possible with all production going around so that we can inspire other Asians to be able to open up, be vulnerable.““And that’s the best path forward that we’ve learned as a family,” he added.Callaghan O’Hare/HBO MaxThe show is centered around the family of Binh and Hue Ho, who immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and later built a multimillion-dollar empire in Houston, Texas. Its first season premiered in December 2020 and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.While speaking with PEOPLE, the couple’s only daughter, Judy, said she hopes viewers get to learn from the reality of their lives as a Vietnamese American family.“Obviously, my parents and how they’ve achieved the American dream, and that’s how we are where we are today,” she explained. “And I hope they know that, even though our lives may appear very luxurious on the outside, when we’re at home, we deal with the same problems as any other families. Whether it be sobriety or divorce, or IVF… Pain and struggle are universal.“Callaghan O’Hare/HBO MaxElsewhere in the conversation, Judy also discussed a tragedy that occurred after the show’s first season ended involving her fiancé Dr. Nathan “Nate” Nguyen.Not long after the finale episode aired, Nate faced an unimaginable tragedy after all three of his children — Olivia, Edison, and Colette — whom he shared with ex-wife Jackie Nguyen, as well as his former mother-in-law, Loan Le, died in a heartbreaking incident at their Texas home.The kids and Le did not make it out alive after their house in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land was engulfed in flames during a power outage due toWinter Storm Uriin February 2021,PEOPLE previously reported.Callaghan O’Hare/HBO MaxDuring her chat with PEOPLE, Judy shared how Nate’s family tragedy has “made us stronger” as a couple.“It’s a reminder of mortality, and that the time that we have, it’s running out,” she explained. “And we always prioritize our time together and the time that we have with our children.““That’s number one for us. And if anything, it’s made us closer, and it’s made us stronger,” Judy continued. “And it’s made us realize what’s important in life.“House of Ho Season 2.Courtesy of HBO MaxAs for Nate, Judy said keeping himself busy “was the best way that he copes.““He works a full time job, and he takes on a lot of extra projects to occupy his time,” the reality star shared. “And he’s very stoic, and from the outside, it can appear that he’s dealing with it as best as he can. But at home, I feel like we keep it a safe space where he can confide in me.““We just went on a family vacation with my family and my kids,” she continued. “And when we came back, he let me know that’s hard for him because those are memories he used to make for his kids. So it’s just a balancing act of me being a mom to my kids, and him trying to navigate that as well with me.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Callaghan O’Hare/HBO MaxSpeaking about the sophomore season of the series — which will also introduce two other members of the family,Bella HoandKim Ho— Judy said the new episodes will shed light on the reality of her life over the past year.“It’s such a darker, heavier time for me…,” Judy said of season 2. “It’s just a different time in my life. And I think viewers can see that and empathize with what our kids going through.“House of Hoseason 2 will be available to stream on HBO Max on Thursday, Aug. 25.
House of Hois back!
After season 1 ended in 2020, the beloved HBO Max series is set to return to the screen this week with more drama as the family members “continue to balance their luxurious lifestyle with the pressures of growing their families, finding professional success and maintaining traditions,” the plot summary from the streaming service reads.
WhileJudy Hostrives to fight for her independence, the new season will also follow her brotherWashington Ho— who’s married toLesley Ho— as he “continues his journey of sobriety but struggles with the idea of a ‘normal life,'” the logline from HBO Max described.
“I think the biggest misconception is that we’re doing this all for show and we’re trying to represent ourselves as a bunch of crazy rich Asians,” Washington said during an interview with PEOPLE ahead of the season 2 premiere. “This is just how we live, and we’re not trying to portray anything else except be[ing] as authentic as possible with all production going around so that we can inspire other Asians to be able to open up, be vulnerable.”
“And that’s the best path forward that we’ve learned as a family,” he added.
Callaghan O’Hare/HBO Max
The show is centered around the family of Binh and Hue Ho, who immigrated to the United States from Vietnam and later built a multimillion-dollar empire in Houston, Texas. Its first season premiered in December 2020 and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
While speaking with PEOPLE, the couple’s only daughter, Judy, said she hopes viewers get to learn from the reality of their lives as a Vietnamese American family.
“Obviously, my parents and how they’ve achieved the American dream, and that’s how we are where we are today,” she explained. “And I hope they know that, even though our lives may appear very luxurious on the outside, when we’re at home, we deal with the same problems as any other families. Whether it be sobriety or divorce, or IVF… Pain and struggle are universal.”
Elsewhere in the conversation, Judy also discussed a tragedy that occurred after the show’s first season ended involving her fiancé Dr. Nathan “Nate” Nguyen.
Not long after the finale episode aired, Nate faced an unimaginable tragedy after all three of his children — Olivia, Edison, and Colette — whom he shared with ex-wife Jackie Nguyen, as well as his former mother-in-law, Loan Le, died in a heartbreaking incident at their Texas home.
The kids and Le did not make it out alive after their house in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land was engulfed in flames during a power outage due toWinter Storm Uriin February 2021,PEOPLE previously reported.
During her chat with PEOPLE, Judy shared how Nate’s family tragedy has “made us stronger” as a couple.
“It’s a reminder of mortality, and that the time that we have, it’s running out,” she explained. “And we always prioritize our time together and the time that we have with our children.”
“That’s number one for us. And if anything, it’s made us closer, and it’s made us stronger,” Judy continued. “And it’s made us realize what’s important in life.”
House of Ho Season 2.Courtesy of HBO Max
As for Nate, Judy said keeping himself busy “was the best way that he copes.”
“He works a full time job, and he takes on a lot of extra projects to occupy his time,” the reality star shared. “And he’s very stoic, and from the outside, it can appear that he’s dealing with it as best as he can. But at home, I feel like we keep it a safe space where he can confide in me.”
“We just went on a family vacation with my family and my kids,” she continued. “And when we came back, he let me know that’s hard for him because those are memories he used to make for his kids. So it’s just a balancing act of me being a mom to my kids, and him trying to navigate that as well with me.”
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Speaking about the sophomore season of the series — which will also introduce two other members of the family,Bella HoandKim Ho— Judy said the new episodes will shed light on the reality of her life over the past year.
“It’s such a darker, heavier time for me…,” Judy said of season 2. “It’s just a different time in my life. And I think viewers can see that and empathize with what our kids going through.”
House of Hoseason 2 will be available to stream on HBO Max on Thursday, Aug. 25.
source: people.com
