Zhang Jingchu
Known For
Acting
Born
1980-02-02 in Sanming, Fujian Province, China
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.
Most Known For
Keep Running
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
as Lauren
With You
as Wen Jing
Rush Hour 3
as Soo Yung
The Long Season
as Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨
Vacation of Love
as Song Xiaoke
Let's Fall in Love
as Lin Xiaoxiao
Action
秦始皇
Chef Nic
Her World
as Ai Ying
Bu Liang Ren
as 女帝
Loving Book
Real Actor
as Self
三少爷的剑
as 朱芊芊
Seven Swords
as Liu Yufang
Project Gutenberg
as Yuen Man
The Adventurers
as Amber
City Under Siege
as Cheng Xiuhua
