Zhang Jingchu
Actor
- Born
- February 2, 1980 (age 46) · 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).
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In 2005, Time magazine recognized Zhang as one of "Asia’s Heroes," cementing her status as a rising star in international cinema.
Known for
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
July 28, 2015
Rush Hour 3
August 8, 2007
Seven Swords
July 25, 2005
Aftershock
July 22, 2010
The Adventurers
August 11, 2017
Project Gutenberg
September 30, 2018
John Rabe
April 2, 2009
Overheard
July 23, 2009
Protégé
February 13, 2007
Beast Stalker
November 27, 2008
City Under Siege
August 11, 2010
Jade Warrior
October 13, 2006
Acting43
- 2025A.I. as Sara Wang
- 2025A Stolen Life as Wu Yan
- 2025Tiger Mom as Marilyn Khu
- 2020Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty as Empress
- 2019Wings Over Everest as Xiao Daizi
- 2018Project Gutenberg as Yuen Man
- 2018Miss Puff
- 2018My Running Shadow
- 2017The Adventurers as Amber
- 2016Sky on Fire as Ko Yu
- 2016