Zhang Jingchu
Actor, Producer, Writer
February 2, 1980 (46 years)
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.
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
Filmography
| 2025 | A.I. · as Sara WangOn Plex |
| 2025 | A Stolen Life · as Wu Yan |
| 2023 | Her City · as Ai Ying |
| 2023 | The Long Season · as Shen Mo (adult) |
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | Vacation of Love · as Song Xiaoke |
| 2020 | With You (2020) · as Wen Jing |
| 2019 | Wings Over Everest · as Xiao DaiziOn Plex |
| 2018 | Project Gutenberg · as Yuen Man |
| 2017 | The Adventurers · as AmberOn Plex |
| 2016 | Sky on Fire · as Ko Yu |
| 2016 | Zan men xiang ai ba · as Lin Xiaoxiao |
| 2016 | Bu Liang Ren · as Empress |
| 2016 | For a Few Bullets · as Li Ruoyun |
| 2016 | Murder at Honeymoon Hotel · as Pei-Er |
| 2015 | Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation · as Lauren |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Old Cinderella · as Xu Ke |
| 2013 | The Mercury Conspiracy · as Xiwen |
| 2013 | Switch · as Lin Yuyan |
| 2012 | Lacuna · as Tong Xin |
| 2011 | The Law of Attraction · as Xuelian |
| 2011 | The Man Behind the Courtyard House · as Hong |
| 2010 | City Under Siege · as Cheng Xiuhua |
| 2010 | Aftershock · as Fang Deng |
| 2010 | Flirting Scholar 2 · as Qiu Xiang |
| 2009 | Overheard · as Mandy Yam |
| 2009 | Night and Fog · as Wong Hui-Ling |
| 2009 | Red River · as A Tao |
| 2009 | John Rabe · as Langshu |
| 2008 | Beast Stalker · as Ann Gao |
| 2007 | And the Spring Comes · as Gao Weihong |
| 2007 | Rush Hour 3 · as Soo Yung |
| 2007 | Protégé · as Fan |
| 2006 | Jade Warrior · as Pin Yu |
| 2006 | The Road · as Li Chunfang |
| 2005 | Seven Swords · as Liu Yufang |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | Huayao Bride in Shangrila · as Feng Mei |
| 2005 | Peacock · as Gao Wei Hong |
| 2025 | A.I. · as Executive ProducerOn Plex |
| 2014 |
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