Acting
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.
Filmography
A.I.
Film · 2025
Tiger Mom
Film · 2025
A Stolen Life
Film · 2025
The Long Season
Series · 2023
Her World
Series · 2023
The Long Season
Series · 2023
Vacation of Love
Series · 2021
Action
Series · 2021
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
Film · 2020
With You
Series · 2020
Wings Over Everest
Film · 2019
Real Actor
Series · 2019
My Running Shadow
Film · 2018
Miss Puff
Film · 2018
Project Gutenberg
Film · 2018
Truth! Flowers and Everything
Series · 2018
The Adventurers
Film · 2017
The King Of Kanone
Series · 2017
For a Few Bullets
Film · 2016
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
Film · 2016
Sky on Fire
Film · 2016
Bu Liang Ren
Series · 2016
Let's Fall in Love
Series · 2016
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Film · 2015
The Old Cinderella
Film · 2014
Beijing Night Club 2
Film · 2014
Keep Running
Series · 2014
Chef Nic
Series · 2014
Switch
Film · 2013
Something Good
Film · 2013
Lacuna
Film · 2012
Casino Moon
Film · 2012
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
Film · 2011
The Law of Attraction
Film · 2011
Aftershock
Film · 2010
City Under Siege
Film · 2010
Flirting Scholar 2
Film · 2010
The Double Life
Film · 2010
John Rabe
Film · 2009
Overheard
Film · 2009
Night and Fog
Film · 2009
Red River
Film · 2009
Beast Stalker
Film · 2008
Rush Hour 3
Film · 2007
Protégé
Film · 2007
And the Spring Comes
Film · 2007
Qin Shi Huang
Series · 2007
Jade Warrior
Film · 2006
In the Blue
Film · 2006
The Road
Film · 2006
Peacock
Film · 2005
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
Film · 2005
Seven Nights
Film · 2005
Seven Swords
Film · 2005
紫玉金砂
Series · 2005
Imperial Guards
Series · 2002
Loving Book
Series · 2002
三少爷的剑
Series · 2001
情义两重天
Film · 2000
The Great Love in Your Life
Series · 2000
The Three-Body Problem
Film
Love Song to The Days Forgone
Film