Zhang Jingchu
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.
60 acting credits
Acting · 60
Keep Running
2014
Chef Nic
2014
With You
2020
The Long Season
2023
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015
Real Actor
2019
Rush Hour 3
2007
Bu Liang Ren
2016
Action
2021
Vacation of Love
2021
Project Gutenberg
2018
秦始皇
2007
Night and Fog
2009
Her World
2023
Loving Book
2002
Protégé
2007
三少爷的剑
2001
City Under Siege
2010
Let's Fall in Love
2016
Seven Swords
2005
Imperial Guards
2002
The Great Love in Your Life
2000
Flirting Scholar 2
2010
Beast Stalker
2008
The Adventurers
2017
Overheard
2009
Aftershock
2010
紫玉金砂
2005
Sky on Fire
2016
The King Of Kanone
2017
John Rabe
2009
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011
The Old Cinderella
2014
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
2020
Switch
2013
The Three-Body Problem
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For a Few Bullets
2016
The Law of Attraction
2011
A Stolen Life
2025
Jade Warrior
2006
Something Good
2013
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
2016
And the Spring Comes
2007
Wings Over Everest
2019
Peacock
2005
Miss Puff
2018
The Double Life
2010
Red River
2009
A.I.
2025
Love Song to The Days Forgone
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My Running Shadow
2018
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
2005
In the Blue
2006
Tiger Mom
2025
Lacuna
2012
Beijing Night Club 2
2014
Casino Moon
2012
Seven Nights
2005
情义两重天
2000
The Road
2006