Zhang Jingchu
Known for Acting
Biography
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
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015
as Lauren
The Old Cinderella
2014
as Xu Ke
Rush Hour 3
2007
as Soo Yung
Seven Swords
2005
as Liu Yufang
Project Gutenberg
2018
as Yuen Man
Overheard
2009
as Mandy Yam
City Under Siege
2010
as Cheng Xiuhua
And the Spring Comes
2007
as Gao Weihong
Beast Stalker
2008
as Ann Gao
Protégé
2007
as Fan
Aftershock
2010
as Fang Deng
Flirting Scholar 2
2010
as Qiu Xiang
Switch
2013
as Lin Yuyan
The Adventurers
2017
as Amber
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011
as Hong
The Law of Attraction
2011
as Xuelian
The Three-Body Problem
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as Ye Wenjie
John Rabe
2009
as Langshu
Love Song to The Days Forgone
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as Cui Zhu
Sky on Fire
2016
as Ko Yu