Cindy Sirinya Bishop Biography: Age, Real Name, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Controversy

Cindy Burbridge, professionally known as Cindy Bishop, is a Thai-American model, actress, television host, beauty pageant titleholder, and activist.

She hailed into prominence after being crowned Miss Thailand World in 1996, and she represented Thailand at Miss World that same year. Her distinctive features and international background helped launch a multifaceted career across modeling, television, film, and advocacy.

Profile

• Full name: Cynthia Carmen Burbridge-Bishop
• Date of birth: December 30, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Bangkok, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai, American
• Profession: Model, actress, television host, activist
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: William Burbridge (father), Patricia (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Byron Bishop (married 2005)
• Children: Leila Carmen Bishop (daughter), Aiden William Bishop (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Father American; mother British‑Indian‑Thai
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

Cindy Burbridge is now 47 years old. She was born on December 30, 1978, in Bangkok, Thailand, and grew up in Pattaya.

Her father, William Burbridge, is American and owned a diving business. Her mother, Patricia, is of British, Indian, and Thai descent.

She attended Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok and later graduated from Bangkok University with a degree in Public Relations. Her early modeling work began via an underwater commercial, thanks to her early training in diving by her father.

Personal Life

Cindy married Byron Bishop, a model and actor of Japanese-American heritage, in July 2005 after seven years of dating.

The couple has two children: a daughter named Leila Carmen Bishop and a son named Aiden William Bishop. They also opened a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok together.

Career

Cindy’s modeling career started with an underwater commercial shoot for a diving equipment store, leveraging her comfort in diving. At age seventeen, she became Miss Thailand World 1996 and represented Thailand at Miss World—her mixed heritage sparked public conversation but also propelled her into the spotlight.

She modeled for top brands including Chanel, Celine, Gucci, Fendi, Nescafé, and Omega.

Cindy transitioned into acting, appearing in the film The King Maker (2005), which earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Suphannahong Awards. She also appeared in All I See Is You (2016).

Her television career includes starring in Thai adaptations of Gossip Girl (2015) and The O.C. (2016), plus appearances in The Crown Princess (2018), F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021), and Home School (2023). Cindy also hosted and judged Asia’s Next Top Model from 2016 to 2018, as well as Supermodel Me revival in 2021.

Awards

• Miss Thailand World 1996 (titleholder)
• Best Supporting Actress nomination at Suphannahong Awards for The King Maker (2005)
• Named to BBC 100 Women list in 2020 for her activism

Net worth

Cindy Burbridge’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.

Controversy

Her Miss Thailand World win in 1996 generated debate due to her non‑traditional Thai appearance. Media questioned her Thai identity, prompting discussions about beauty standards and cultural identity in Thailand.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cindysirinya
• Twitter/X: @cindysirinya
• Facebook: @sirinyabishop

Filmography

• Madame Mod (1996)
• Sanaeha Payabaht (1997)
• Jark Fun Su Nirandon (1998)
• Ruk Lae Patubai (1999)
• Prakasit Ngern Tra (2000)
• Kularb See Dum (2005)
• Sakul Ga Walai (2009)
• Paap Ataan Pinsuda (2013)
• Leh Nang Fah (2014)
• Gossip Girl Thailand (2015)
• Thephabutra Sud Waeha (2015)
• Torfun Kub Mawin (2015)
• Plerng Naree (2016)
• O-Negative (2016)
• The Crown Princess (2018)
• Neth Mahunnop (2020)
• F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021)
• Club Friday the Series: It Happens on Valentine’s Day (2022)
• Home School (2023)
• Rak Salap Lai (guest role, 2025)