Zhang Jingchu
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Zhang Jingchu ( Chinese 張靜 初 / 张静 初 , Pinyin Zhāng Jìngchū ; born February 2, 1980 in Fujian ) is a Chinese actress who also starred in western productions.
life and career
Zhang Jingchu grew up in a rural area. She studied at the Central Theater College in Beijing . She completed her studies in 1997. She also learned the English language to improve her income opportunities.
After graduating, Jingchu first had minor roles in television series and commercials . In 2005 she achieved her international breakthrough with the films The Seven Swords and Jade Warriors . In 2005 Time Magazine considered her one of the upcoming Asian heroes. In 2006 she starred alongside Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 3 .
Filmography (selection)
- 2000: Qing yi liang chong tian
- 2005: Peacock
- 2005: Huayao Bride in Shangrila (Hua yao xin niang)
- 2005: The Seven Swords (Qi Jian)
- 2005: Seven Nights (Qi ye)
- 2006: The Road
- 2006: Jade Warrior (Jade Soturi)
- 2007: Protégé
- 2007: Rush Hour 3
- 2008: Red River
- 2008: Beast Stalker
- 2009: John Rabe
- 2009: Night and Fog
- 2009: Overheard
- 2010: Aftershock (Tángshān Dàdìzhèn)
- 2015: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Web links
- Zhang Jingchu in theInternet Movie Database(English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ TIMEasia Magazine: Asia's Heroes - Zhang Jingchu ( Memento from October 8, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zhang, Jingchu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | chinese actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 2, 1980 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fujian , People's Republic of China |