
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.
- Known ForActing
- Born2 February 1980 (age 45)
- Place of BirthSanming, Fujian Province, China
Zhang Jingchu

- Known ForActing
- Born2 February 1980 (age 45)
- Place of BirthSanming, Fujian Province, China
Tiger Mom
2025

A Stolen Life
2025

Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
2020

Wings Over Everest
2019

My Running Shadow
2018

Miss Puff
2018

Project Gutenberg
2018

The Adventurers
2017

For a Few Bullets
2016

Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
2016

Sky on Fire
2016

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015

The Old Cinderella
2014

Switch
2013

Something Good
2013

Lacuna
2012

Casino Moon
2012

The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011

The Law of Attraction
2011

Aftershock
2010

City Under Siege
2010

Flirting Scholar 2
2010

The Double Life
2010

John Rabe
2009

Overheard
2009

Night and Fog
2009

Red River
2009

Beast Stalker
2008

Rush Hour 3
2007

Protégé
2007

And the Spring Comes
2007

Jade Warrior
2006

In the Blue
2006

The Road
2006

Peacock
2005

Huayao Bride in Shangrila
2005

Seven Nights
2005

Seven Swords
2005
