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Zhang Jingchu

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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.

Zhang Jingchu

Biography

Films Featuring Zhang Jingchu

Rush Hour 3

John Rabe

Peacock

Overheard

Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty

Aftershock

City Under Siege

Protégé

Beast Stalker

Night and Fog

Red River

Flirting Scholar 2

Jade Warrior

In the Blue

Lacuna

And the Spring Comes

Switch

情义两重天

Something Good

Huayao Bride in Shangrila

The Road

The Man Behind the Courtyard House

The Law of Attraction

The Double Life

The Old Cinderella

My Running Shadow

Seven Nights

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Casino Moon

The Three-Body Problem

Seven Swords

For a Few Bullets

Murder at Honeymoon Hotel

Sky on Fire

A.I.

The Adventurers

Miss Puff

Project Gutenberg

Love Song to The Days Forgone

Wings Over Everest

Tiger Mom

A Stolen Life

Beijing Night Club 2