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