Zhang Jingchu profile
Actor profile

Zhang Jingchu

2nd February 1980 Sanming, Fujian Province, China Acting

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.

41 Movies 19 TV Shows 62 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

A.I. poster
A.I. 17th December 2025 as Sara Wang
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Switch 9th June 2013 as Lin Yuyan
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Peacock 18th February 2005 as Gao Wei Hong