Zhang Jingchu

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Zhang Jingchu

Acting 46 February 2, 1980

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…

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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

7.2 2015 Movie
Rush Hour 3

Rush Hour 3

6.5 2007 Movie
Keep Running

Keep Running

5.7 2014 TV Show
Seven Swords

Seven Swords

6.2 2005 Movie
Aftershock

Aftershock

7.2 2010 Movie
The Adventurers

The Adventurers

6.0 2017 Movie
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

7.1 2018 Movie
The Long Season

The Long Season

8.9 2023 TV Show
John Rabe

John Rabe

7.1 2009 Movie
Protégé

Protégé

6.8 2007 Movie
Overheard

Overheard

6.9 2009 Movie
Beast Stalker

Beast Stalker

6.8 2008 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    A.I.

    Movie Sara Wang

  2. 2025
    A Stolen Life

    Movie Wu Yan

  3. 2025
    Tiger Mom

    Movie Marilyn Khu

  4. 2023
    Her World

    TV show Ai Ying

  5. 2023
    The Long Season

    TV show Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨

  6. 2021
    Action

    TV show

  7. 2021
    Vacation of Love

    TV show Song Xiaoke

  8. 2020
    With You

    TV show Wen Jing

  9. 2020
    Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty

    Movie Empress

  10. 2019
    Real Actor

    TV show Self

  11. 2019
    Wings Over Everest

    Movie Xiao Daizi

  12. 2018
    Project Gutenberg

    Movie Yuen Man

  13. 2018
    Truth! Flowers and Everything

    TV show

  14. 2018
    Miss Puff

    Movie

  15. 2018
    My Running Shadow

    Movie

  16. 2017
    The Adventurers

    Movie Amber

More credits
  1. 2017
    The King Of Kanone

    TV show

  2. 2016
    Sky on Fire

    Movie Ko Yu

  3. 2016
    Let's Fall in Love

    TV show Lin Xiaoxiao

  4. 2016
    Bu Liang Ren

    TV show Empress

  5. 2016
    For a Few Bullets

    Movie Li Ruoyun

  6. 2016
    Murder at Honeymoon Hotel

    Movie Pei-er

  7. 2015
    Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

    Movie Lauren

  8. 2014
    Keep Running

    TV show

  9. 2014
    Chef Nic

    TV show

  10. 2014
    The Old Cinderella

    Movie Xu Ke

  11. 2014
    Beijing Night Club 2

    Movie

  12. 2013
    Something Good

    Movie Xiwen

  13. 2013
    Switch

    Movie Lin Yuyan

  14. 2012
    Casino Moon

    Movie Wow

  15. 2012
    Lacuna

    Movie Tong Xin

  16. 2011
    The Law of Attraction

    Movie Xuelian

  17. 2011
    The Man Behind the Courtyard House

    Movie Hong the Hotel Manager

  18. 2010
    City Under Siege

    Movie Cheng Xiuhua

  19. 2010
    Aftershock

    Movie Fang Deng

  20. 2010
    Flirting Scholar 2

    Movie Qiu Xiang

  21. 2010
    The Double Life

    Movie

  22. 2009
    Red River

    Movie A Tao

  23. 2009
    Overheard

    Movie Mandy Yam

  24. 2009
    Night and Fog

    Movie Wong Hui-Ling