Zhang Jingchu
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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
Credits
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
as Lauren
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
as Soo Yung
Project Gutenberg (2018)
as Yuen Man
The Adventurers (2017)
as Amber
Seven Swords (2005)
as Liu Yufang
Protégé (2007)
as Fan
Beast Stalker (2008)
as Ann Gao
Overheard (2009)
as Mandy Yam
John Rabe (2009)
as Langshu
Aftershock (2010)
as Fang Deng
A.I. (2025)
as Sara Wang
City Under Siege (2010)
as Cheng Xiuhua
Flirting Scholar 2 (2010)
as Qiu Xiang
Something Good (2013)
as Xiwen
Switch (2013)
as Lin Yuyan
For a Few Bullets (2016)
as Li Ruoyun
Miss Puff (2018)
Actor
Jade Warrior (2006)
as Pin Yu
Love Song to The Days Forgone (—)
as Cui Zhu
Sky on Fire (2016)
as Ko Yu
The Three-Body Problem (—)
as Ye Wenjie
Red River (2009)
as A Tao
Night and Fog (2009)
as Wong Hui-Ling
Tiger Mom (2025)
as Marilyn Khu
The Man Behind the Courtyard House (2011)
as Hong the Hotel Manager
Wings Over Everest (2019)
as Xiao Daizi
Peacock (2005)
as Gao Wei Hong
The Road (2006)
as Li Chunfang
The Law of Attraction (2011)
as Xuelian
A Stolen Life (2025)
as Wu Yan
And the Spring Comes (2007)
as Gao Weihong
Casino Moon (2012)
as Wow
My Running Shadow (2018)
Actor
The Old Cinderella (2014)
as Xu Ke
Lacuna (2012)
as Tong Xin
Beijing Night Club 2 (2014)
Actor
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty (2020)
as Empress
Seven Nights (2005)
Actor
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel (2016)
as Pei-er
The Double Life (2010)
Actor
In the Blue (2006)
Actor
Huayao Bride in Shangrila (2005)
as Feng Mei
情义两重天 (2000)
Actor