Zhang Jingchu
Biography
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
Keep Running
2014
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015
Rush Hour 3
2007
0Chef Nic
2014
Bu Liang Ren
2016
Vacation of Love
2021
The Long Season
2023
The Long Season
2023
With You
2020
三少爷的剑
2001
0Qin Shi Huang
2007
Her World
2023
Filmography
Keep Running
· 2014
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
as Lauren · 2015
Rush Hour 3
as Soo Yung · 2007
Chef Nic
· 2014
Bu Liang Ren
as Empress · 2016
Vacation of Love
as Song Xiaoke · 2021
The Long Season
as Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨 · 2023
The Long Season
as Shen Mo (adult) · 2023
With You
as Wen Jing · 2020
三少爷的剑
as 朱芊芊 · 2001
Qin Shi Huang
· 2007
Her World
as Ai Ying · 2023
Let's Fall in Love
as Lin Xiaoxiao · 2016
紫玉金砂
· 2005
Action
· 2021
Project Gutenberg
as Yuen Man · 2018
Real Actor
as Self · 2019
The Adventurers
as Amber · 2017
Truth! Flowers and Everything
· 2018
Loving Book
· 2002
Seven Swords
as Liu Yufang · 2005
Imperial Guards
as Ye Min · 2002
Protégé
as Fan · 2007
Beast Stalker
as Ann Gao · 2008
Aftershock
as Fang Deng · 2010
John Rabe
as Langshu · 2009
City Under Siege
as Cheng Xiuhua · 2010
Jade Warrior
as Pin Yu · 2006
A.I.
as Sara Wang · 2025
The Great Love in Your Life
· 2000
Switch
as Lin Yuyan · 2013
Overheard
as Mandy Yam · 2009
Flirting Scholar 2
as Qiu Xiang · 2010
Sky on Fire
as Ko Yu · 2016
Wings Over Everest
as Xiao Daizi · 2019
Something Good
as Xiwen · 2013
The King Of Kanone
· 2017
Night and Fog
as Wong Hui-Ling · 2009
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
as Hong the Hotel Manager · 2011
Tiger Mom
as Marilyn Khu · 2025
The Three-Body Problem
as Ye Wenjie
For a Few Bullets
as Li Ruoyun · 2016
The Road
as Li Chunfang · 2006
Lacuna
as Tong Xin · 2012
Red River
as A Tao · 2009
A Stolen Life
as Wu Yan · 2025
And the Spring Comes
as Gao Weihong · 2007
The Law of Attraction
as Xuelian · 2011
Love Song to The Days Forgone
as Cui Zhu
Casino Moon
as Wow · 2012
Miss Puff
· 2018
My Running Shadow
· 2018
情义两重天
· 2000
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
as Pei-er · 2016
The Old Cinderella
as Xu Ke · 2014
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
as Empress · 2020
The Double Life
· 2010
Peacock
as Gao Wei Hong · 2005
Seven Nights
· 2005
Beijing Night Club 2
· 2014
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
as Feng Mei · 2005
In the Blue
· 2006