Maria Ho was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 6, 1983. She came to the U.S. with her parents when she was four-years-old. Maria is a Hall of Fame professional poker player and commentator. In 2007, her poker career was boosted by a deep run in the WSOP Main Event. In that event, she finished 38th from a field of 6,358 entries and won more than $200,000 in prize money. The finish earned Maria widespread recognition.

Throughout her career, Maria has consistently demonstrated her ability across a variety of poker formats, not just no-limit Texas hold’em. She’s recorded numerous deep runs in major tournaments and reached several highly competitive final tables, including ones from the WSOP and WPT. Maria's adaptability and strategic intelligence have earned her respect among peers and fans alike.

Maria is known for more than just her skills at the poker table. She’s one of the game’s most popular commentators, regularly offering insightful commentary and analysis during poker broadcasts. Supported by her engaging personality, Maria’s articulate explanations of the strategic intricacies contribute to her widespread appeal.

Maria earned the honor of being inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2018. At the 2019 Global Poker Awards, Maria was awarded the industry’s Broadcaster of the Year.

Additionally, Maria is actively involved in charitable efforts, using her platform to support various philanthropic endeavors. All in all, Maria is as well-rounded a poker figure as they come and will without a doubt leave a lasting impact as a respected and influential presence in the poker space.