Zhang Jingchu
Acting
1980-02-02 · 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
A.I.
2025 · Movie
A Stolen Life
2025 · Movie
Tiger Mom
2025 · Movie
Her World
2023 · Series
The Long Season
2023 · Series
Action
2021 · Series
Vacation of Love
2021 · Series
With You
2020 · Series
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
2020 · Movie
Real Actor
2019 · Series
Wings Over Everest
2019 · Movie
Project Gutenberg
2018 · Movie
Truth! Flowers and Everything
2018 · Series
Miss Puff
2018 · Movie
My Running Shadow
2018 · Movie
The Adventurers
2017 · Movie
The King Of Kanone
2017 · Series
Sky on Fire
2016 · Movie
Let's Fall in Love
2016 · Series
Bu Liang Ren
2016 · Series
For a Few Bullets
2016 · Movie
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
2016 · Movie
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015 · Movie
Keep Running
2014 · Series
Chef Nic
2014 · Series
The Old Cinderella
2014 · Movie
Beijing Night Club 2
2014 · Movie
Something Good
2013 · Movie
Switch
2013 · Movie
Casino Moon
2012 · Movie
Lacuna
2012 · Movie
The Law of Attraction
2011 · Movie
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011 · Movie
City Under Siege
2010 · Movie
Aftershock
2010 · Movie
Flirting Scholar 2
2010 · Movie
The Double Life
2010 · Movie
Red River
2009 · Movie
Overheard
2009 · Movie
Night and Fog
2009 · Movie
John Rabe
2009 · Movie
Beast Stalker
2008 · Movie
And the Spring Comes
2007 · Movie
Rush Hour 3
2007 · Movie
Qin Shi Huang
2007 · Series
Protégé
2007 · Movie
Jade Warrior
2006 · Movie
The Road
2006 · Movie
In the Blue
2006 · Movie
Seven Nights
2005 · Movie
Seven Swords
2005 · Movie
紫玉金砂
2005 · Series
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
2005 · Movie
Peacock
2005 · Movie
Imperial Guards
2002 · Series
Loving Book
2002 · Series
三少爷的剑
2001 · Series
The Great Love in Your Life
2000 · Series
情义两重天
2000 · Movie
Love Song to The Days Forgone
Movie
The Three-Body Problem
Movie