Cynthia Rothrock - Biography

Last Editor: alexandriacolbert				Cynthia Rothrock Biography -   Name : Cynthia Rothrock Date of birth : 8th March 1957 Birthplace : Delaware, USA Birth name : Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock Height : 5' 3 Debut Film : In The Line Of Duty 2 (1985) Signature Role : China O’Brien (1990) Profession : Actress

Cynthia Rothrock Trivia -

She was the undefeated middleweight Kickboxing/Weapons lady champion for five consecutive years. Began training when she was 13. Favorite male co-star is Yuen Biao for their similarity in style and timing. Has five black belts in Korean and Chinese martial arts. Guest at the 2001 San Diego ComicCon's 4th Annual Kung Fu Superhero Extraveganza. Is dual citizen of the USA and Hong Kong. Measurments: 34C-25-34 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) Five time undefeated World Karate Champion in Forms & Weapons (1981-1985). Was first woman cover subject of a martial arts magazine, appearing on both "Inside Kung Fu" and "Black Belt" magazines. She was the inspiration behind the character "Sonya Blade", who featured in the game Mortal Kombat. Cynthia is an only child, as is her daughter Skylar. Daughter's full name: Skylar Sophia Rothrock. Has black belts in 5 different systems: Korean Tang Soo Do, Korean Tae Kwon Do, Chinese Wushu, Chinese Eagle Claw Kung Fu, and Chinese Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Trademark: Scorpion Kick

Cynthia Rothrock Detailed Biography -

The self-proclaimed Queen of Martial Arts Films and Kung-fu Video Queen, quick-fisted Cynthia Rothrock has been crushing skulls and thrilling international action fans since her high kicking debut in Yes, Madam in 1985. Her lightning speed and adrenalized bone-crushing rivals that of such well-known action stars as Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris -- only Rothrock can take down an army of baddies in three-inch heels. Born in Delaware in 1957, Rothrock gained appreciation for martial arts from an early age. At 13, she began taking lessons, and soon after was encouraged by parents and teachers to enter competitions to showcase her unique abilities. Soon earning her first black belt of at least five in varying disciplines, Rothrock would eventually earn a coveted spot in the Black Belt Hall of Fame and Kung-Fu Insider Hall of Fame. She began taking interest and developing skills in multiple disciplines, including Northern Shaolin (classical Chinese), Eagle Claw (Chinese), and Tang Soo Do (Korean) to name a few. Mastering various techniques and disciplines ultimately led Rothrock to becoming the undefeated World Karate Champion in both forms and weapons competitions from 1981 to 1985, and would eventually catch the attention of Hong Kong-based Golden Harvest Productions, who cast Rothrock opposite kung-fu queen Michelle Yeoh in Yes, Madam (1985). Though she had appeared in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial in the early '80s, it was Madam that sent Rothrock's cinematic career into overdrive with Hong Kong audiences. Attempting to broaden her appeal to action fans in her native country, Golden Harvest backed China O' Brien and China O' Brien II in 1990. Though her efforts failed to draw significant box-office returns in the U.S., Rothrock's more than 30 cinematic ventures proved to have a lucrative shelf life on the home video market. Working tirelessly with some of the most prolific actors and directors of varying genres (including the likes of Sammo Hung, Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse, and John Schlesinger) Rothrock has released an average of three films a year since her introduction to international audiences in 1990. Throughout her cinematic career, Rothrock has continually appeared in some of the most prolific martial arts publications in the world, constantly promoting and reinforcing her image as a deadly beauty with a killer kick.