Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful B action movies. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. At the time of her popularity, she was well-known as the "Queen of Martial Arts films". Cynthia Rothrock is the World Champion in martial arts Forms and Weapons (1981-1985). Her goal was to be undefeated and retire after five years. With over 100 competitions, she holds the undefeated worldwide record in martial arts Forms competition. In weapons competition, Cynthia is the first and only woman to win number one in North America against the men-at that time, women had to compete with the men. She holds five Black Belts with a rank of 8th Dan Grandmaster. Upon completing her goal of being undefeated in competition, she began her martial arts acting career starring in movies produced and filmed in Hong Kong. Her first movie, Yes, Madam alongside Michelle Yeoh, broke box office records making her a massive star in Hong Kong. After three years of living in Hong Kong, finishing seven films, she returned to the United States to continue her acting career. Today she has starred in over 60 movies. Cynthia has been a role model for women in martial arts and film. In 1983, she became the first woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated. Cynthia is a proud inductee into the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame, along with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. In 2016 she was the first martial artist (male or female) to be inducted into the prestigious International Sports Hall of Fame by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dr. Robert Goldman.
Cynthia Rube (pronounced Ruby) is an American stage, screen and television actress. A Chicago native, she trained at Chicago's Second City while performing on stage in various musical theater productions. Cynthia has trained and performed with The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade (LA) and is a Second City Graduate. She has filmed over 14 sketches for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and is often cast as the quirky character for both television and film. Cynthia is an avid yogi and is a PMA certified Pilates Instructor with a Stott training background. Cynthia is co-founder and producer for Gordon McCleevy Productions with her husband Ray E Klein. She can be seen performing on stages with the Indy group Indoor Voices (Upright Citizens Brigade (LA).
Born and raised Puerto Rican bi-lingual actress. Trained in Meisner, Chubbuck technique and a member of the Lesly Khan studio in Hollywood. Cynthia has been cast in several films, shorts, TV shows and many commercials and print ads nationally and regionally. Cynthia can work as local hire in CA, GA, and NOLA.
Cynthia Scott-Johnson is a producer and director, known for The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman (2011), For the Love of Their Brother (2016) and Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust (2013).
Cynthia Senek is known for 3% (2016), Deserto Particular (2021) and Temporada de Verão (2022).
Cynthia Shawnee Ho is known for Imani (2023) and DNCE: Cake by the Ocean (2015).
Cynthia Shelmerdine is known for The Greeks (2016).
Dr. Cynthia Smith is the Executive Director of the National Marine Mammal Foundation and Program Manager of the VaquitaCPR conservation project. Her background as a lead veterinarian for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill investigation made her a perfect fit to co-lead the team of 90 experts from 9 countries to search for and rescue vaquitas. Her essential role in the VaquitaCPR rescue mission is portrayed in the film "Sea of Shadows". Dr. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho, the VaquitaCPR Director in Mexico, asked Smith to co-lead the project. Dr. Rojas-Bracho is the world's leading vaquita expert, earning him the name "Mr. Vaquita." She also serves as the lead investigator for a Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative project investigating the high pregnancy failure rate in wild dolphins following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. This work was featured in the documentary series, "Journey to Planet Earth - Dispatches from the Gulf 2." Dr. Smith understands the importance of giving back locally and globally through medical expertise and high-quality science to improve conservation and marine mammal protection efforts world-wide. Smith and her team provide technical, medical, and scientific consultation to help solve problems related to conservation medicine, human-made environmental change, and endangered species recovery.
Cynthia Star is known for Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012) and A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff (2021).
Cynthia Steele is known for Quantum Leap (1989), Final Judgement (1992) and Panic in the Park (1995).