Cindy Burbridge[1] (born December 30, 1978) or Sirinya Burbridge (Thai: สิรินยา เบอร์บริดจ์), better known as Cindy Bishop, is a Thai model, actress, beauty pageant titleholder, and activist. She is best known as the former host and judge on reality competition show Asia's Next Top Model.[2][3]
Cindy Bishop | |
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สิรินยา เบอร์บริดจ์ | |
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| Born | Cynthia Carmen Burbridge December 30, 1978 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Other names | Sirinya Winsiri |
| Occupations |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse |
Byron Bishop (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Thailand World 1996 |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Major competition(s) |
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Early life
Bishop was born in Bangkok and raised in Pattaya.[4] Her father, William Burbridge, is American and her mother, Patricia, is half English, one-quarter Indian and one-quarter Thai.[5][6] Bishop attended Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok and graduated from Public Relations at Bangkok University[6]
In 2005, she married Byron Bishop, a Japanese American model.[6] They have two children.[4]
Career
Bishop started diving at the age of 5 and through this landed her first modelling contract for an underwater commercial shoot for a diving equipment store.[7]
In 1996, Bishop won the Miss Thailand World pageant and represented Thailand in the Miss World pageant in Bangalore, India where she was unplaced and didn't make it to the semi-finals.[8][9]
Bishop's work in films include The King Maker, which she was nominated for best supporting actress at the 2005 Suphanahong Awards in Thailand, and All I See is You (2016). She has also starred in numerous Thai drama series such as Gossip Girl: Thailand,[10] playing the role of Lily Wijitranukul, City Of Light (The OC Thailand) (Thai adaptation of the original American series), Clueless and From Dreams to Eternity.[11]
In 2016, Bishop presented the fourth cycle of Asia's Next Top Model[12] and still continues her role until the sixth cycle in 2018. She also hosted 2 episodes of Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 12.
In 2021, Bishop starred in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, the Thai adaptation of the popular Japanese shōjo manga Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio. She played the role of Thyme's (Bright aka Vachirawit Chivaaree ) mother.
Activism
In 2018, Bishop launched a social-media campaign, #DontTellMeHowToDress. Later she posted a video with her message "Don’t tell women what to wear; tell men to respect women" that has taken the internet by storm.[13][14] Bishop teamed up with the Thai Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation and UN Women turned the campaign into an exhibition, starting Jun 25, 2018, to raise awareness of sexual harassment and victim-blaming in Thailand.[15]
Awards
Bishop was on the list of the BBC's 100 Women announced on 23 November 2020.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sin Sisters (ผู้หญิง 5 บาป) | ||
| 2005 | The King Maker (กบฏท้าวศรีสุดาจัน) | Maria | |
| 2016 | All I See Is You | United States | |
| 2021 | Kate (film) | Mother (Deleted uncredited role) | United States |
| 2022 | Karmalink | Dr. Sophia |
Television
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Madame Mod (มาดามมด) | ||
| 1997 | Sanaeha Payabaht (เสน่หาพยาบาท) | Michelle | Channel 3 |
| 1998 | Jark Fun Su Nirandon (จากฝันสู่นิรันดร) | Ranee | Channel 3 |
| 1999 | Ruk Lae Patubai (รักเล่ห์เพทุบาย) | Channel 3 | |
| Ror Wan Chan Mee Ther (รอวันฉันมีเธอ) | Channel 3 | ||
| 2000 | Prakasit Ngern Tra (ประกาศิตเงินตรา) | Sharon | Channel 3 |
| 2002 | Jom Kon Plon Pa Lok (จอมคนปล้นผ่าโลก) | Sikharin | Channel 7 |
| Plerng Maya (เพลิงมายา) | Kirana | Channel 7 | |
| 2004 | Jao Sao Glua Fon (เจ้าสาวกลัวฝน) | Chonwasa | Channel 3 |
| 2005 | Kularb See Dum (กุหลาบสีดำ) | Songthip | Channel 3 |
| 2006 | Likit Ruk Likit Luerd (ลิขิตรัก ลิขิตเลือด) | Helen | Channel 5 |
| 2009 | Sakul Ka (สกุลกา) | Walai | Channel 5 |
| 2013 | Paap Ataan (ภาพอาถรรพณ์) | Pinsuda | Channel 5 |
| 2014 | Leh Nang Fah (เล่ห์นางฟ้า) | Grace Miller | Channel 5 |
| 2015 | Ugly Betty Thailand (ยัยเป็ดขี้เหร่) | Sofia | Thairath TV |
| Gossip Girl Thailand (แสบใสไฮโซ) | Lily van der Woodsen | Channel 3 | |
| Thephabutra Sud Waeha (เทพบุตรสุดเวหา) | Lady Supakawadee | Channel 3 | |
| Torfun & Marwin (ทอฝันกับมาวิน) | Wipada | One HD | |
| 2016 | The O.C. Thailand (กรุงเทพ..มหานครซ้อนรัก) | Jane | One HD |
| Plerng Naree (เพลิงนรี) | Kanda | Channel 3 | |
| O-Negative (รัก-ออกแบบไม่ได้) | Doung | GMM25, Netflix | |
| 2018 | The Crown Princess (ลิขิตรัก) | Princess Mona | Channel 3 |
| Back in Bangkok | Candy | TBA | |
| 2021-2022 | F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers | Rosalyn Paramaanantra | GMM25 |
TV Program
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Face Thailand (season 2) | Special guest (Episode 4) | Channel 3 (Thailand) |
| 2016 | Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 4) | Main Judge(host) | STAR World |
| 2017 | Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 5) | Main Judge (host) | STAR World |
| Britain's Next Top Model (cycle 12) | Judge (host) (Episodes 8–9) | Lifetime (UK and Ireland) | |
| 2018 | The Face Thailand (season 4) : All Star | Special guest (Episodes 2, 7) | Channel 3 (Thailand) |
| Miss Tiffany's Universe: The Reality Season 2 | Mentor | GMM 25 | |
| Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 6) | Main Judge (host) | Fox Life | |
| Miss Thailand World 2018 The Reality | Main Judge (host) | Channel 3 (Thailand) SD | |
| 2019 | Drag Race Thailand (season 2) | Guest Judge (Episode 5) | Kantana Group |
| 2021 | Supermodel Me (Season 6) | Main Judge (host) | AXN Asia |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Miss Thailand World 1996 | Winner | ||
| 1996 | Miss World 1996 | Unplaced | ||
| 2005 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The King Maker (กบฏท้าวศรีสุดาจัน) | Nominated |
References
- ^ Mydans, Seth (29 August 2002). "Oh Blue-Eyed Thaes, Flaunt Your Western Genes!". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Cindy Sirinya Bishop: UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific". United Nations Sustainable Development. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador Cindy Sirinya Bishop". UN Women – Asia-Pacific. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b William K.C. Kee (3 April 2017). "Cindy Bishop means business, whether it's modeling or mothering". Star2. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "A Conversation With Beauty Queen, Business Woman, Model, Host, Actress and Mom Cindy Bishop". Hot Magazine. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ a b c Kee Hua Chee (2 August 2003). "Cindy gets revenge". The Star Online. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Cindy gets revenge". The Star. Archived from the original on 5 August 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Bangkok Journal; Thais With a Different Look, Flaunt Your Genes!". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Indiantelevision dot com's Breaking News : Thai supermodel Cindy Burbridge on Channel V show in May". Indiantelevision.com. 7 April 2003. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ^ "Gossip Girl Thailand's Humphreys and Lily revealed". Bangkok. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Actress Cindy Bishop recreates Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi look leaving netizens impressed". indiatvnews.com. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Interview: Cindy Bishop, host of Asia's Next Top Model Season 4 - LUXUO". LUXUO. 20 June 2016.
- ^ Tun-atiruj, Choltanutkun (30 March 2018). "Cindy Sirinya Bishop has had enough of Thailand's culture of slut-shaming". bk.asia-city.com.
- ^ "Sexual harassment isn't our fault, it's mens' [sic] - Sirinya "Cindy" Bishop | The Thaiger". thethaiger.com. 29 March 2018.
- ^ Sriyananda Selley, Dhipkawee (22 June 2018). "Cindy Sirinya Bishop is turning her #DontTellMeHowToDress campaign into an exhibition". bk.asia-city.com.
- ^ "BBC 100 Women 2020: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.