Zhang Jingchu (; pinyin: Zhng jngch, born February 2, 1980) is a Chinese film actress. Zhang is best known for winning the China Film Media Award for Best Actress in 2005 for her performance in the film Peacock, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Zhang was born on February 2, 1980, in Fujian, China. Zhang was raised in the countryside by a middle-class family.
Zhang studied English at the Beijing New Oriental Institute, a private language school in Beijing, China. Zhang earned a Directing diploma from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, China.
Zhang's acting career began in 2000, in both film and television. She made the transition to international films in 2005. Zhang rose to international prominence after his debut film, Peacock, won the Silver Bear at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. She was chosen from 1,000 applicants for her role as a petulant, devious homebound daughter attempting to forge her own path in life. She then landed a role in Tsui Hark's martial arts film Seven Swords, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2005.
Zhang shed her gentle and quiet image to play the rebellious and brave protagonist in Huayao Bride in Shangri-la (2005), for which she won Best Actress at the Beijing College Student Film Festival. Time magazine named her one of "Asia's Heroes."
Zhang was cast as the tough-talking heroine in A. J. Annila's 2006 Finnish-Chinese kungfu film Jade Warrior. The same year, she starred in Lu Chuan's romantic drama The Road. Zhang won over the audience with her acting maturity and extraordinary ability to touch hearts by interpreting the various stages of a Chinese woman's life. At the 30th Cairo International Film Festival, she was named Best Actress.
Zhang later appeared in Derek Yee's drug-smuggling drama Protégé. (2007). Her portrayal of a woman forced to choose between her drug addiction and herself received praise from both the audience and critics. She made her Hollywood debut in Rush Hour 3 alongside Jackie Chan the same year.
Zhang co-wrote the film John Rabe (2008) with German director Florian Gallenberger, in which she plays a college student whose family suffers during the Japanese invasion of Nanjing.
She then starred in Ann Hui's film Night and Fog, a social commentary film about Chinese immigrants to Hong Kong. Her portrayal of the protagonist Ling, a woman dealing with an abusive husband, received critical acclaim and was dubbed a "turning point" in her career. The same year, she appeared in Red River as a mentally challenged Vietnamese girl.
Zhang then appeared in Feng Xiaogang's disaster film Aftershock (2010), playing a girl who becomes a rescue worker after being separated from her mother following the Tangshan earthquake. In real life, Zhang assists with earthquake relief efforts. She is an ambassador for the SiyuanAOC Rainbow Plan charity, which was founded by the China Siyuan Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and AOC Monitor.
Zhang then took a six-month hiatus from the entertainment industry, citing her dissatisfaction with the commercial nature of her recent roles. During this time, she served on the Shanghai International Film Festival jury. She made a comeback in the romantic comedy Laucana (2012), co-starring Shawn Yue.
She co-starred in the 2013 action thriller Switch with Andy Lau. She also co-starred with Luca Barbareschi in the Italian film The Mercury Factor. Zhang was on location in Jerusalem in April 2013 for the film The Old Cinderella. This was the first joint film project between China and Israel since their diplomatic relations were established. Zhang's next appearance was in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. (2015). She was cast in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel The Three-Body Problem the same year.
Zhang appeared in the thriller film Once Upon a Time in Northeast China in 2017 as well as the crime action film Wings Over Everest.
Filmography
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Affection Double Days | 情义两重天 | Mengmeng |
| 2003 | Suo Miya's Choice | 索密娅的抉择 | Suo Miya |
| 2005 | Peacock | 孔雀 | Sister |
| Huayao Bride in Shangri-la | 花腰新娘 | Fengmei | |
| Seven Swords | 七剑 | Liu Yufang | |
| Seven Nights | 七夜 | Gui | |
| 2006 | The Road | 芳香之旅 | Li Chunfang |
| Jade Warrior | 玉戰士 | Pinyu | |
| 2007 | Protégé | 門徒 | Jane |
| Rush Hour 3 | 尖峰時刻3 | Soo Yung Han | |
| 2008 | Beast Stalker | 证人 | Ann Gao |
| 2009 | Red River | 红河 | Tao |
| John Rabe | 拉貝日记 | Langshu | |
| Night and Fog | 天水圍的夜与霧 | Wong Hiu-ling | |
| Overheard | 窃听风云 | Mandy Yam | |
| 2010 | The Double Life | A面B面 | Liu Yue |
| Flirting Scholar 2 | 唐伯虎點秋香2之四大才子 | Qiuxiang | |
| Aftershock | 唐山大地震 | Fang Deng / Wang Deng | |
| City Under Siege | 全城戒備 | Xiuhua | |
| 2011 | The Man Behind the Courtyard House | 守望者：罪惡迷途 | Hong |
| The Law of Attraction | 萬有引力 | Xuelian | |
| 2012 | Lacuna | 醉後一夜 | Tong Xin |
| Casino Moon | 賭城月色 | Casino dealer | |
| 2013 | Switch | 天机·富春山居图 | Lin Yuyan |
| Running Shadows | 我的影子在奔跑 | Tian Jiafang | |
| The Mercury Factor | 危情黑吃黑 | Jiazhen | |
| 2014 | The Old Cinderella | 脱軌時代 | Xu Ke |
| 2015 | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | 碟中諜5 | Lauren |
| I Am Somebody | 我是路人甲 | ||
| 2016 | Murder at Honeymoon Hotel | 蜜月酒店殺人事件 | Pei Er |
| For a Few Bullets | 快手枪手快枪手 | Li Ruoyun | |
| Sky on Fire | 沖天火 | Gao Yu | |
| 2017 | The Adventurers | 俠盜聯盟 | Amber |
| 2018 | Project Gutenberg | 无双 | Yuan Wen |
| Miss Puff | 泡芙小姐 | ||
| 2019 | Love Song to the Days Forgone | 东北往事之二十年 | Cui Zhu |
| Wings Over Everest | 冰峰暴 | ||
| TBA | The Three-Body Problem | 三体 | Ye Wenjie |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sword Master | 三少爷的剑 | Zhu Qianqian |
| 2001 | Qin Shi Huang | 秦始皇 | Princess Mindai |
| Love Dictionary | 爱情宝典 | Zhan Shujuan | |
| The Great Love in Your Life | 你的生命如此多情 | Yan Yu | |
| 不回家的男人 | Lu Tong | ||
| 2002 | The Cricket Master | 蟋蟀大師 | Xiaocui |
| Imperial Guards | 英雄 | Ye Min | |
| 2005 | Purple Jade and Gold Sand | 紫玉金砂 | Pan Lingyu |
| 2006 | The 36th Chamber of Shaolin | 南少林三十六房 | Li Menglin |
| 2016 | Let's Fall in Love | 咱们相爱吧 | Lin Xiaoxiao |
| Huajinghu 2 | 画江湖之不良人2 | Empress | |
| 2020 | Together | 在一起 | |
| 2021 | Vacation of Love | 假日暖洋洋 | Song Xiaoke |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Best Actress | Huayao Bride in Shangri-la |
| 11th Huabiao Awards | Outstanding New Actress | ||
| 14th Shanghai Film Critics Awards | Best Actress | Peacock | |
| 2006 | 6th Chinese Film Media Awards | Best Actress | |
| 30th Cairo International Film Festival | Best Actress | The Road | |
| 2009 | 16th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Students' Choice Award for Favorite Actress | Red River |
| 2013 | 5th China Image Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Switch |
| 2016 | 3rd Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards | Best Action Movie Actress | For a Few Bullets |
| Body Measurements | 32-24-33 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lbs) |
| Waist | 24 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Nickname | Zhang |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 43 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1980 |
| Full Name | Zhang Jingchu |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Birthplace | Yongan, Sanming, China |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Qualification: Central Academy of Drama
Profession: Actress
Known For: Protégé 2007
Net Worth: $10 Million Approx
Father: Cheng Xinyue
Mother: Zhang Zuyi
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Dance, Shopping, Guitar
Favorite Destination: Japan
Favorite Food: French Fries
Favorite Color: Yellow, Blue
Favorite Pets: Cat
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