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Cindy Bishop
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| สิรินยา เบอร์บริดจ์ | |
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Cynthia Carmen Burbridge
December 30, 1978 Bangkok, Thailand
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| Other names | Sirinya Winsiri |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Title | Miss Thailand World 1996 |
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Byron Bishop
(m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Cindy Bishop (born December 30, 1978), also known as Sirinya Burbridge (Thai: สิรินยา เบอร์บริดจ์), is a famous Thai model, actress, and TV host. She is also known for her important work as an activist. Many people know her as the former host and judge of the reality TV show Asia's Next Top Model.
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Early Life and Family
Cindy Bishop was born in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 30, 1978. She spent her childhood growing up in Pattaya. Her father, William Burbridge, is American, and her mother, Patricia, has English, Indian, and Thai family roots.
Cindy went to Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok. Later, she studied Public Relations at Bangkok University. In 2005, she married Byron Bishop, who is also a model. They have two children together, named Leila Carmen and Aiden.
Career Highlights
Cindy started her career very early. When she was just 5 years old, she began diving. This hobby led to her first modeling job for an underwater commercial!
Beauty Pageants
In 1996, Cindy won the Miss Thailand World beauty pageant. After winning, she represented Thailand in the Miss World 1996 competition. This big event took place in Bangalore, India.
Acting and Hosting
Cindy has acted in many movies. One of her films, The King Maker, even earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 2005. She also appeared in the movie All I See Is You in 2016.
On television, Cindy has starred in several popular Thai drama series. These include Gossip Girl: Thailand, where she played Lily Wijitranukul. She also appeared in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers in 2021, playing the role of Rosalyn Paramaanantra, Thyme's mother.
From 2016 to 2018, Cindy was the main host and judge for Asia's Next Top Model. This popular show helps aspiring models become successful. She even hosted two episodes of Britain's Next Top Model! In 2021, she was also the main judge for Supermodel Me (Season 6).
Activism and Awards
#DontTellMeHowToDress Campaign
In 2018, Cindy Bishop started an important social media campaign called #DontTellMeHowToDress. She posted a powerful video with a clear message: "Don’t tell women what to wear; tell men to respect women." This message quickly became very popular online. It helped to raise awareness about respecting women and their choices.
Recognitions
For her influence and work, Cindy Bishop was included on the BBC's list of 100 Women in 2020. This list highlights 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world.
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