Zhang Jingchu
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.
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Movies (43)
A.I.
2025 · Sara Wang
A Stolen Life
2025 · Wu Yan
Tiger Mom Academy
2025 · Marilyn Khu
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
2020 · Empress
Wings Over Everest
2019 · Xiao Daizi
Project Gutenberg
2018 · Yuen Man
Miss Puff
2018
My Running Shadow
2018
The Adventurers
2017 · Amber
Sky on Fire
2016 · Ko Yu
For a Few Bullets
2016 · Li Ruoyun
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
2016 · Pei-er
Misión Imposible 5: Nación Secreta
2015 · Lauren
The Old Cinderella
2014 · Xu Ke, Writer, Producer
Beijing Night Club 2
2014
Something Good
2013 · Xiwen
Switch
2013 · Lin Yuyan
Casino Moon
2012 · Wow
Lacuna
2012 · Tong Xin
The Law of Attraction
2011 · Xuelian
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011 · Hong the Hotel Manager
City Under Siege
2010 · Cheng Xiuhua
Aftershock
2010 · Fang Deng
Flirting Scholar 2
2010 · Qiu Xiang
The Double Life
2010
Red River
2009 · A Tao
Overheard
2009 · Mandy Yam
Night and Fog
2009 · Wong Hui-Ling
John Rabe: Sonata para un hombre bueno
2009 · Langshu
Beast Stalker
2008 · Ann Gao
And the Spring Comes
2007 · Gao Weihong
Una pareja explosiva 3
2007 · Soo Yung
Protégé
2007 · Fan
Jade Warrior
2006 · Pin Yu
The Road
2006 · Li Chunfang
In the Blue
2006
Seven Nights
2005 · Guichun
Seven Swords
2005 · Liu Yufang
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
2005 · Feng Mei
Peacock
2005 · Gao Wei Hong
情义两重天
2000
The Three-Body Problem
· Ye Wenjie
Love Song to The Days Forgone
· Cui Zhu
TV shows (18)
Her World
2023 · Ai Ying
The Long Season
2023 · Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨, Shen Mo (adult)
Action
2021
Vacation of Love
2021 · Song Xiaoke
With You
2020 · Wen Jing
Real Actor
2019 · Self
Truth! Flowers and Everything
2018
The King Of Kanone
2017
Let's Fall in Love
2016 · Lin Xiaoxiao
Bu Liang Ren
2016 · Empress
Keep Running
2014
Chef Nic
2014
Qin Shi Huang
2007
紫玉金砂
2005
Imperial Guards
2002 · Ye Min
Loving Book
2002
三少爷的剑
2001 · 朱芊芊
The Great Love in Your Life
2000