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