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Zhang Jingchu

02 Feb, 1980 in 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.

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Zhang Jing-ChuJingchu ZhangJing Chu Zhang張靜初チャン・ジンチューチャン・チンチューTrương Tịnh Sơ张静ژانگ جینگچوZhang Jing Chu

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John Rabe
71% (2009)
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Peacock
72% (2005)
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Aftershock
71% (2010)
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Red River
74% (2009)
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In the Blue
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Lacuna
52% (2012)
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The Road
66% (2006)
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The Double Life
65% (2010)
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Seven Nights
40% (2005)
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Miss Puff
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Tiger Mom
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