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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 Burbridge (born December 30, 1978), also known as Sirinya Burbridge (Thai: สิรินยา เบอร์บริดจ์) or Cindy Bishop, is a famous Thai model, actress, and TV host. She is also an activist who works to make a positive change in the world. Many people know her as the host and judge on the reality TV show Asia's Next Top Model.
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Early Life and Family
Cindy Bishop was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and grew up in the city of Pattaya. Her father, William Burbridge, is American, and her mother, Patricia, has English, Indian, and Thai roots. This makes Cindy's background very diverse.
She went to Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok. Later, she studied Public Relations at Bangkok University.
In 2005, Cindy married Byron Bishop, who is also a model. Together, they have two children.
Career in Modeling and Acting
Starting Out
Cindy's modeling career began in a unique way. She started diving when she was only five years old. Because she was so comfortable underwater, she got her first modeling job for a diving equipment store's commercial.
In 1996, she won the Miss Thailand World beauty pageant. After winning, she went on to represent Thailand at the Miss World 1996 competition in India.
Movies and TV Shows
Cindy has acted in many movies and TV shows. In 2005, she starred in the film The King Maker. Her performance was so good that she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award in Thailand. She also appeared in the 2016 American film All I See is You.
She has been a star in many popular Thai TV series. Some of these include:
- Gossip Girl: Thailand, where she played Lily Wijitranukul.
- City Of Light, which was the Thai version of the American show The O.C..
- F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, a popular show based on a Japanese comic. She played the role of Thyme's mother.
Hosting Asia's Next Top Model
In 2016, Cindy became the host of the fourth season of Asia's Next Top Model. She was a great fit for the show and continued as the host until its sixth season in 2018. She also appeared as a host for two episodes of Britain's Next Top Model.
Work as an Activist
Cindy Bishop is not just a star; she is also a powerful voice for change. In 2018, she started a campaign on social media called #DontTellMeHowToDress.
The campaign began after she read a news story that suggested women should dress a certain way to avoid problems. Cindy disagreed and posted a video with a strong message. She said that instead of telling women how to dress, people should teach men to be respectful.
Her video went viral and inspired many people. She worked with organizations like UN Women to turn her campaign into an exhibition. The exhibition aimed to teach people about the importance of respect and to stop blaming victims of bad behavior.
Awards and Recognition
For her work as an activist, the BBC named Cindy Bishop one of its 100 Women in 2020. This is a list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for that year.
Notable Work
Here are some of Cindy Bishop's most well-known projects.
Movies
- ... Sisters (2003)
- The King Maker (2005)
- All I See Is You (2016)
- Kate (2021)
- Karmalink (2022)
Television Shows
- Gossip Girl: Thailand (2015)
- The O.C. Thailand (2016)
- Asia's Next Top Model (Host, 2016–2018)
- The Crown Princess (2018)
- F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021–2022)
- Supermodel Me (Season 6) (Host, 2021)
- Don't Come Home (2024)
