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Zhang Jingchu
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.
As actor
A.I.
Tiger Mom
A Stolen Life
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
Wings Over Everest
My Running Shadow
Miss Puff
Project Gutenberg
The Adventurers
For a Few Bullets
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
Sky on Fire
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
The Old Cinderella
Beijing Night Club 2
Switch
Something Good
Lacuna
Casino Moon
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
The Law of Attraction
Aftershock
City Under Siege
Flirting Scholar 2
The Double Life
John Rabe
Overheard
Night and Fog
Red River
Beast Stalker