Zhang Jingchu
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1980
- Birthplace
- Sanming, Fujian Province, China
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
Love Song to The Days Forgone TBA
as Cui Zhu
The Three-Body Problem TBA
as Ye Wenjie
A.I. 2025
as Sara Wang
A Stolen Life 2025
as Wu Yan
Tiger Mom Academy 2025
as Marilyn Khu
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty 2020
as Empress
Wings Over Everest 2019
as Xiao Daizi
Project Gutenberg 2018
as Yuen Man
Miss Puff 2018
Actor
My Running Shadow 2018
Actor
The Adventurers 2017
as Amber
Sky on Fire 2016
as Ko Yu
For a Few Bullets 2016
as Li Ruoyun
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel 2016
as Pei-er
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation 2015
as Lauren
The Old Cinderella 2014
as Xu Ke, Writer, Producer
Beijing Night Club 2 2014
Actor
Something Good 2013
as Xiwen
Switch 2013
as Lin Yuyan
Casino Moon 2012
as Wow
Lacuna 2012
as Tong Xin
The Law of Attraction 2011
as Xuelian
The Man Behind the Courtyard House 2011
as Hong the Hotel Manager
City Under Siege 2010
as Cheng Xiuhua
Aftershock 2010
as Fang Deng
Flirting Scholar 2 2010
as Qiu Xiang
The Double Life 2010
Actor
Red River 2009
as A Tao
Overheard 2009
as Mandy Yam
Night and Fog 2009
as Wong Hui-Ling
John Rabe 2009
as Langshu
Beast Stalker 2008
as Ann Gao
And the Spring Comes 2007
as Gao Weihong
Rush Hour 3 2007
as Soo Yung
Protégé 2007
as Fan
Jade Warrior 2006
as Pin Yu
The Road 2006
as Li Chunfang
In the Blue 2006
Actor
Seven Nights 2005
as Guichun
Seven Swords 2005
as Liu Yufang
Huayao Bride in Shangrila 2005
as Feng Mei
Peacock 2005
as Gao Wei Hong
情义两重天 2000
Actor
Credits from TMDB.