
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
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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

Protégé (2007)
as Fan

Beast Stalker (2008)
as Ann Gao

The Adventurers (2017)
as Amber

Aftershock (2010)
as Fang Deng

John Rabe (2009)
as Langshu

Overheard (2009)
as Mandy Yam

Night and Fog (2009)
as Wong Hui-Ling

The Man Behind the Courtyard House (2011)
as Hong

Switch (2013)
as Lin Yuyan

For a Few Bullets (2016)
as Li Ruoyun

City Under Siege (2010)
as Cheng Xiuhua

Tiger Mom (2025)
as Marilyn Khu

And the Spring Comes (2007)
as Gao Weihong

The Three-Body Problem (—)
as Ye Wenjie

The Law of Attraction (2011)
as Xuelian

Flirting Scholar 2 (2010)
as Qiu Xiang

A Stolen Life (2025)
as Wu Yan

Sky on Fire (2016)
as Ko Yu

Wings Over Everest (2019)
as Xiao Daizi

A.I. (2025)
as Sara Wang

Miss Puff (2018)
Actor

Murder at Honeymoon Hotel (2016)
as Pei-er

The Old Cinderella (2014)
as Xu Ke

Jade Warrior (2006)
as Pin Yu

Something Good (2013)
as Xiwen

Love Song to The Days Forgone (—)
as Cui Zhu

Red River (2009)
as A Tao

Seven Nights (2005)
Actor

The Double Life (2010)
Actor

Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty (2020)
as Empress

Huayao Bride in Shangrila (2005)
as Feng Mei

Casino Moon (2012)
as Wow

Peacock (2005)
as Gao Wei Hong

In the Blue (2006)
Actor

My Running Shadow (2018)
Actor

The Road (2006)
as Li Chunfang

Lacuna (2012)
as Tong Xin

Beijing Night Club 2 (2014)
Actor

情义两重天 (2000)
Actor





