Zhang Jingchu
Acting • Born 1980-02-02
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
61 credits
Rush Hour 3
Movie • 2007
Soo Yung
John Rabe
Movie • 2009
Langshu
Peacock
Movie • 2005
Gao Wei Hong
Overheard
Movie • 2009
Mandy Yam
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
Movie • 2020
Empress
Aftershock
Movie • 2010
Fang Deng
City Under Siege
Movie • 2010
Cheng Xiuhua
Protégé
Movie • 2007
Fan
Beast Stalker
Movie • 2008
Ann Gao
Night and Fog
Movie • 2009
Wong Hui-Ling
Red River
Movie • 2009
A Tao
Flirting Scholar 2
Movie • 2010
Qiu Xiang
Jade Warrior
Movie • 2006
Pin Yu
In the Blue
Movie • 2006
Lacuna
Movie • 2012
Tong Xin
And the Spring Comes
Movie • 2007
Gao Weihong
Switch
Movie • 2013
Lin Yuyan
情义两重天
Movie • 2000
Something Good
Movie • 2013
Xiwen
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
Movie • 2005
Feng Mei
The Road
Movie • 2006
Li Chunfang
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
Movie • 2011
Hong
The Law of Attraction
Movie • 2011
Xuelian
The Double Life
Movie • 2010
The Old Cinderella
Movie • 2014
Xu Ke
My Running Shadow
Movie • 2018
Seven Nights
Movie • 2005
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Movie • 2015
Lauren
Casino Moon
Movie • 2012
Wow
The Three-Body Problem
Movie
Ye Wenjie
Seven Swords
Movie • 2005
Liu Yufang
For a Few Bullets
Movie • 2016
Li Ruoyun
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
Movie • 2016
Pei-er
Sky on Fire
Movie • 2016
Ko Yu
A.I.
Movie
Sara Wang
The Adventurers
Movie • 2017
Amber
Miss Puff
Movie • 2018
Project Gutenberg
Movie • 2018
Yuen Man
Love Song to The Days Forgone
Movie
Cui Zhu
Wings Over Everest
Movie • 2019
Xiao Daizi
Tiger Mom
Movie • 2025
Marilyn Khu
A Stolen Life
Movie • 2025
Wu Yan
Beijing Night Club 2
Movie • 2014
Vacation of Love
TV • 2021
Song Xiaoke
Real Actor
TV • 2019
Self
Imperial Guards
TV • 2002
Ye Min
The Long Season
TV • 2023
Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨
The Great Love in Your Life
TV • 2000
Action
TV • 2021
紫玉金砂
TV • 2005
With You
TV • 2020
Wen Jing
Bu Liang Ren
TV • 2016
女帝
Her World
TV • 2023
Ai Ying
秦始皇
TV • 2007
三少爷的剑
TV • 2001
朱芊芊
Keep Running
TV • 2014
Chef Nic
TV • 2014
Let's Fall in Love
TV • 2016
Lin Xiaoxiao
The King Of Kanone
TV • 2017
Loving Book
TV • 2002
The Long Season
TV • 2023
Shen Mo (adult)