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Zhang Jingchu

Zhang Jingchu

Birthday: 1980-02-02 | Place of Birth: Sanming, Fujian Province, China

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2025
Tiger Mom

as    Marilyn Khu

2023
Her World

as    Ai Ying

2020
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty

as    Empress

2019
Real Actor

as    Self

2019
Wings Over Everest

as    Xiao Daizi

2018
Project Gutenberg

as    Yuen Man

2017
The Adventurers

as    Amber

2016
Sky on Fire

as    Ko Yu

2016
For a Few Bullets

as    Li Ruoyun

2016
Let's Fall in Love

as    Lin Xiaoxiao

2016
Buliangren

as    Nv Di

2016
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel

as    Pei-er

2015
2013
Switch

as    Lin Yuyan

2013
Something Good

as    Xiwen

2012
Lacuna

as    Tong Xin

2012
Casino Moon

as    Wow

2011
The Law of Attraction

as    Xuelian

2010
City Under Siege

as    Cheng Xiuhua

2010
Aftershock

as    Fang Deng

2010
Flirting Scholar 2

as    Qiu Xiang

2009
John Rabe

as    Langshu

2009
Overheard

as    Mandy Yam

2009
Night and Fog

as    Wong Hui-Ling