Zhang Jingchu
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.
Acting
Movie
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
as Lauren
2015
Movie
Rush Hour 3
as Soo Yung
2007
Movie
Aftershock
as Fang Deng
2010
Movie
Seven Swords
as Liu Yufang
2005
Movie
The Adventurers
as Amber
2017
Movie
Project Gutenberg
as Yuen Man
2018
Movie
John Rabe
as Langshu
2009
Movie
Overheard
as Mandy Yam
2009
Movie
Protégé
as Fan
2007
TV
The Long Season
as Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨
2023
TV
The Long Season
as Shen Mo (adult)
2023
Movie
Beast Stalker
as Ann Gao
2008
Movie
City Under Siege
as Cheng Xiuhua
2010
Movie
Jade Warrior
as Pin Yu
2006
Movie
Switch
as Lin Yuyan
2013
Movie
Peacock
as Gao Wei Hong
2005
Movie
Night and Fog
as Wong Hui-Ling
2009
Movie
Sky on Fire
as Ko Yu
2016
Movie
And the Spring Comes
as Gao Weihong
2007
Movie
For a Few Bullets
as Li Ruoyun
2016
Movie
The Road
as Li Chunfang
2006
TV
Keep Running
2014
Movie
Lacuna
as Tong Xin
2012
Movie
Flirting Scholar 2
as Qiu Xiang
2010
