Zhang Jingchu
Acting
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
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movieA.I.
2025
Sara Wang
movieA Stolen Life
2025
Wu Yan
movieTiger Mom
2025
Marilyn Khu
tvHer World
2023
Ai Ying
tvThe Long Season
2023
Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨 / Shen Mo (adult)
tvVacation of Love
2021
Song Xiaoke
tvWith You
2020
Wen Jing
tvReal Actor
2019
Self
movieWings Over Everest
2019
Xiao Daizi
movieProject Gutenberg
2018
Yuen Man
movieSky on Fire
2016
Ko Yu
tvLet's Fall in Love
2016
Lin Xiaoxiao
tvBu Liang Ren
2016
Empress
movieFor a Few Bullets
2016
Li Ruoyun
movieSwitch
2013
Lin Yuyan
movieLacuna
2012
Tong Xin
movieCity Under Siege
2010
Cheng Xiuhua
movieAftershock
2010
Fang Deng
movieFlirting Scholar 2
2010
Qiu Xiang
movieRed River
2009
A Tao
movieOverheard
2009
Mandy Yam
movieNight and Fog
2009
Wong Hui-Ling
movieJohn Rabe
2009
Langshu
movieBeast Stalker
2008
Ann Gao
movieAnd the Spring Comes
2007
Gao Weihong
movieRush Hour 3
2007
Soo Yung
movieJade Warrior
2006
Pin Yu
movieThe Road
2006
Li Chunfang
movieSeven Swords
2005
Liu Yufang
moviePeacock
2005
Gao Wei Hong
tvImperial Guards
2002
Ye Min
tv三少爷的剑
2001
朱芊芊
movieThe Three-Body Problem
Ye Wenjie
Production1
movieThe Old Cinderella
2014
Producer