Cindy Burbridge (born 30 December 1978) or Sirinya Burbridge (), better known as Cindy Bishop, is a Thai model, actress, beauty pageant titleholder, activist, and amateur artist. She is best known as the former host and judge on reality competition show Asia's Next Top Model.
Early life Bishop was born in Bangkok and raised in Pattaya. She is an only child born to elderly parents. Her father, William Burbridge, is American and her mother, Patricia, is half English, one-quarter Indian and one-quarter Thai. Bishop attended Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok and graduated from Public Relations at Bangkok University
In 2005, she married Byron Bishop, a Japanese American model. They have two children.
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.
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.
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, 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.
In 2016, Bishop presented the fourth cycle of Asia's Next Top Model 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. 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.
Awards Bishop was on the list of the BBC's 100 Women announced on 23 November 2020.
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 Mother (Deleted uncredited role) United States 2022 Karmalink Dr. Sophia
Television TV Series Year Title Role Network 1996Madame Mod (มาดามมด) 1997Sanaeha Payabaht (เสน่หาพยาบาท) Michelle Channel 3 1998Jark Fun Su Nirandon (จากฝันสู่นิรันดร) Ranee Channel 3 1999Ruk Lae Patubai (รักเล่ห์เพทุบาย) Channel 3Ror Wan Chan Mee Ther (รอวันฉันมีเธอ) Channel 3 2000Prakasit Ngern Tra (ประกาศิตเงินตรา) Sharon Channel 3 2002Jom Kon Plon Pa Lok (จอมคนปล้นผ่าโลก) Sikharin Channel 7Plerng Maya (เพลิงมายา) Kirana Channel 7 2004Jao Sao Glua Fon (เจ้าสาวกลัวฝน) Chonwasa Channel 3 2005Kularb See Dum (กุหลาบสีดำ) Songthip Channel 3 2006Likit Ruk Likit Luerd (ลิขิตรัก ลิขิตเลือด) Helen Channel 5 2009Sakul Ka (สกุลกา) Walai Channel 5 2013Paap Ataan (ภาพอาถรรพณ์) Pinsuda Channel 5 2014Leh Nang Fah (เล่ห์นางฟ้า) Grace Miller Channel 5 2015Ugly Betty Thailand (ยัยเป็ดขี้เหร่) Sofia Thairath TVGossip Girl Thailand (แสบใสไฮโซ) Lily van der Woodsen Channel 3Thephabutra Sud Waeha (เทพบุตรสุดเวหา) Lady Supakawadee Channel 3Torfun & Marwin (ทอฝันกับมาวิน) Wipada One HD 2016The O.C. Thailand (กรุงเทพ..มหานครซ้อนรัก) Jane One HDPlerng Naree (เพลิงนรี) Kanda Channel 3O-Negative (รัก-ออกแบบไม่ได้) Doung GMM25, Netflix 2018The Crown Princess (ลิขิตรัก) Princess Mona Channel 3Back in Bangkok CandyTBA2021–2022F4 Thailand: Boys Over FlowersRosalyn ParamaanantraGMM252023Home School (นักเรียนต้องขัง)Headmaster YaniGMM25, Amazon Prime Video2024Don't Come Home (อย่ากลับบ้าน)PanidaNetflix
TV program Year Title Role Network 2016Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 4) Main Judge (host) STAR World 2017Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 5) Main Judge (host) STAR WorldBritain's Next Top Model (cycle 12) Judge (host) (Episodes 8–9) Lifetime (UK and Ireland)2018 Miss Tiffany's Universe: The Reality Season 2 Mentor GMM 25Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 6)Main Judge (host)Fox LifeMiss Thailand World 2018 The RealityMain Judge (host)Channel 3 (Thailand) SD2021Supermodel Me (Season 6)Main Judge (host)AXN Asia2026The Face Thailand season 7 Mentor Channel 3 (Thailand)Netflix
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)
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