Zhang Jingchu
Born: 1980-02-02 in Sanming, Fujian Province, China
Known For: Acting
Biography
Zhang Jingchu (张静初), born on February 2, 1980, is a Chinese film actress known for her versatility and international acclaim. She studied directing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and is fluent in English, having studied at the Beijing New Oriental Institute. Raised in a modest countryside family, Zhang rose to prominence with her breakout role in Peacock (2005), directed by Gu Changwei, which won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. She went on to star in several critically acclaimed films, including Tsui Hark’s Seven Swords (2005), Derek Yee’s Protégé (2007), Florian Gallenberger’s John Rabe (2008), and Ann Hui’s Night and Fog (2009). In 2005, Time magazine recognized Zhang as one of "Asia’s Heroes," cementing her status as a rising star in international cinema.
Filmography
2025
- A.I. as Sara Wang
- A Stolen Life as Wu Yan
- Tiger Mom as Marilyn Khu
2023
- The Long Season as Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨
- Her World as Ai Ying
2021
- Vacation of Love as Song Xiaoke
- Action
2020
- With You as Wen Jing
- Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty as Empress
2019
- Real Actor as Self
- Wings Over Everest as Xiao Daizi
2018
- Project Gutenberg as Yuen Man
- Miss Puff
- My Running Shadow
2017
- The Adventurers as Amber
- The King Of Kanone
2016
- Bu Liang Ren as Empress
- Let's Fall in Love as Lin Xiaoxiao
- For a Few Bullets as Li Ruoyun
- Sky on Fire as Ko Yu
- Murder at Honeymoon Hotel as Pei-er
2015
- Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation as Lauren
2014
2013
- Switch as Lin Yuyan
- Something Good as Xiwen
2012
- Lacuna as Tong Xin
- Casino Moon as Wow
2011
- The Law of Attraction as Xuelian
- The Man Behind the Courtyard House as Hong
2010
- Aftershock as Fang Deng
- City Under Siege as Cheng Xiuhua
- Flirting Scholar 2 as Qiu Xiang
- The Double Life
2009
- Night and Fog as Wong Hui-Ling
- Overheard as Mandy Yam
- John Rabe as Langshu
- Red River as A Tao
2008
- Beast Stalker as Ann Gao
2007
- Rush Hour 3 as Soo Yung
- Protégé as Fan
- 秦始皇
- And the Spring Comes as Gao Weihong
2006
- Jade Warrior as Pin Yu
- In the Blue
- The Road as Li Chunfang
2005
- Seven Swords as Liu Yufang
- 紫玉金砂
- Peacock as Gao Wei Hong
- Huayao Bride in Shangrila as Feng Mei
- Seven Nights
2002
- Loving Book
- Imperial Guards as Ye Min
2001
- 三少爷的剑 as 朱芊芊