Zhang Jingchu
Actor
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
Rush Hour 3
as Soo Yung 2007
Aftershock
as Fang Deng 2010
Seven Swords
as Liu Yufang 2005
The Adventurers
as Amber 2017
Project Gutenberg
as Yuen Man 2018
John Rabe
as Langshu 2009
Overheard
as Mandy Yam 2009
Protégé
as Fan 2007
Beast Stalker
as Ann Gao 2008
City Under Siege
as Cheng Xiuhua 2010
Jade Warrior
as Pin Yu 2006
Switch
as Lin Yuyan 2013
Peacock
as Gao Wei Hong 2005
Night and Fog
as Wong Hui-Ling 2009
And the Spring Comes
as Gao Weihong 2007
Sky on Fire
as Ko Yu 2016