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