Acting
Zhang Jingchu
ZH, EN, CN, DE cinema · 43 credits
Born
2 February 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Sanming, Fujian Province, China
Also known as Zhang Jing-Chu · Jingchu Zhang · Jing Chu Zhang · 張靜初 · チャン・ジンチュー · チャン・チンチュー
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Three-Body Problem
as Ye Wenjie
Love Song to The Days Forgone
as Cui Zhu
A.I.
as Sara Wang
Tiger Mom
as Marilyn Khu
A Stolen Life
as Wu Yan
Wings Over Everest
as Xiao Daizi
Project Gutenberg
as Yuen Man
The Adventurers
as Amber
For a Few Bullets
as Li Ruoyun
Sky on Fire
as Ko Yu
The Old Cinderella
as Xu Ke, Writer, Producer
Switch
as Lin Yuyan
Something Good
as Xiwen
Lacuna
as Tong Xin
Casino Moon
as Wow
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
as Hong the Hotel Manager
The Law of Attraction
as Xuelian
Aftershock
as Fang Deng
City Under Siege
as Cheng Xiuhua
Flirting Scholar 2
as Qiu Xiang
John Rabe
as Langshu
Overheard
as Mandy Yam
Night and Fog
as Wong Hui-Ling
Red River
as A Tao
Beast Stalker
as Ann Gao
Rush Hour 3
as Soo Yung
Protégé
as Fan
And the Spring Comes
as Gao Weihong
Jade Warrior
as Pin Yu
The Road
as Li Chunfang
Peacock
as Gao Wei Hong
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
as Feng Mei
Seven Nights
as Guichun
Seven Swords
as Liu Yufang
情义两重天
Actor