Zhang Jingchu
Known for
Zhang Jingchu is a Chinese actress born in Sanming, Fujian Province, trained in directing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, who has built an internationally recognized career in both Chinese and Hollywood cinema. She played Lauren, an intelligence operative, in 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' opposite Tom Cruise, and appeared in 'Rush Hour 3' and the war drama 'Aftershock'. Her Chinese-language work spans arthouse and commercial cinema over more than two decades. Zhang remains one of the more prominent Chinese actresses to have crossed successfully into American blockbuster franchises.
Zhang Jingchu
34 Movies
8 Series
Zhang Jingchu is a Chinese actress born in Sanming, Fujian Province, trained in directing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, who has built an internationally recognized career in both Chinese and Hollywood cinema. She played Lauren, an intelligence operative, in 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' opposite Tom Cruise, and appeared in 'Rush Hour 3' and the war drama 'Aftershock'. Her Chinese-language work spans arthouse and commercial cinema over more than two decades. Zhang remains one of the more prominent Chinese actresses to have crossed successfully into American blockbuster franchises.
Movies
Plays Lauren
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2015
Plays Soo Yung
Rush Hour 3
2007
Plays Yuen Man
Project Gutenberg
2018
Plays Liu Yufang
Seven Swords
2005
Plays Amber
The Adventurers
2017
Plays Fan
Protégé
2007
Plays Mandy Yam
Overheard
2009
Plays Ann Gao
Beast Stalker
2008
Plays Lin Yuyan
Switch
2013
Plays Langshu
John Rabe
2009
Plays Fang Deng
Aftershock
2010
Plays Cheng Xiuhua
City Under Siege
2010
Plays Ko Yu
Sky on Fire
2016
Plays Wong Hui-Ling
Night and Fog
2009
Plays Pin Yu
Jade Warrior
2006
Plays Li Ruoyun
For a Few Bullets
2016
Plays Qiu Xiang
Flirting Scholar 2
2010
Plays Xiwen
Something Good
2013
Plays Wu Yan
A Stolen Life
2025
Plays Xiao Daizi
Wings Over Everest
2019
Plays Gao Wei Hong
Peacock
2005
Plays A Tao
Red River
2009
Plays Pei-er
Murder at Honeymoon Hotel
2016
Plays Hong
The Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011
Writer
Plays Xu Ke
The Old Cinderella
2014
Plays Gao Weihong
And the Spring Comes
2007
Plays Tong Xin
Lacuna
2012
Plays Li Chunfang
The Road
2006
Plays Xuelian
The Law of Attraction
2011
Plays Wow
Casino Moon
2012
Plays Feng Mei
Huayao Bride in Shangrila
2005
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Wings Over Everest
Full Filmography
A.I.
Sara Wang
2025
Film
A Stolen Life
Wu Yan
2025
Film
Tiger Mom
Marilyn Khu
2025
Film
The Long Season
Middle-Aged Shen Mo / 中年沈墨 · 1 episode
2023
TV
Her World
Ai Ying · 32 episodes
2023–
TV
Vacation of Love
Song Xiaoke · 35 episodes
2021–
TV
With You
Wen Jing · 2 episodes
2020
TV
Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty
Empress
2020
Film
Wings Over Everest
Xiao Daizi
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zhang Jingchu and where are they from?
Zhang Jingchu is 46 years old, born on February 2, 1980 in Sanming, Fujian Province, China.
What are the most famous roles of Zhang Jingchu?
Zhang Jingchu is best known for roles in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Rush Hour 3, Aftershock.
How many movies has Zhang Jingchu been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Zhang Jingchu has appeared in 34 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Zhang Jingchu's first movie?
The career of Zhang Jingchu began with 情义两重天 (2000).
What is Zhang Jingchu's most recent movie or series?
Zhang Jingchu's most recent release is A.I., which premiered on December 17, 2025.
What TV shows has Zhang Jingchu appeared in?
On television, Zhang Jingchu has appeared in The Long Season, Keep Running, Vacation of Love, With You.
Zhang Jingchu
1980-02-02 · Sanming, Fujian Province, China
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.