
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.
Acted in 60
2020s
- 2025
A Stolen Life
Wu Yan
Tiger Mom Academy
Marilyn Khu
- 2023
Her World
Ai Ying · 32 episodes
- 2021
- 2020
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
Empress
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Truth! Flowers and Everything
TV
Miss Puff
Movie
My Running Shadow
Movie
- 2017
The King Of Kanone
TV
- 2016
Sky on Fire
Ko Yu
Bu Liang Ren
Empress · 26 episodes
For a Few Bullets
Li Ruoyun
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
Pei-er
- 2015
- 2014
The Old Cinderella
Xu Ke
Beijing Night Club 2
Movie
- 2013
Something Good
Xiwen
- 2012
Casino Moon
Wow
Lacuna
Tong Xin
- 2011
The Law of Attraction
Xuelian
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
Hong the Hotel Manager
- 2010
City Under Siege
Cheng Xiuhua
Flirting Scholar 2
Qiu Xiang
The Double Life
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Red River
A Tao
Night and Fog
Wong Hui-Ling
John Rabe
Langshu
- 2008
Beast Stalker
Ann Gao
- 2007
And the Spring Comes
Gao Weihong
Qin Shi Huang
TV
- 2006
Jade Warrior
Pin Yu
The Road
Li Chunfang
In the Blue
Movie
- 2005
Seven Nights
Guichun
紫玉金砂
TV
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
Feng Mei
- 2002
Imperial Guards
Ye Min · 31 episodes
Loving Book
TV
- 2001
三少爷的剑
朱芊芊 · 34 episodes
- 2000
The Great Love in Your Life
TV
情义两重天
Movie
No release date
The Three-Body Problem
Ye Wenjie
Love Song to The Days Forgone
Cui Zhu
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2014
The Old Cinderella
Writer
Produced 1
2010s
- 2014
The Old Cinderella
Producer
Appearances1
2010s
- 2019