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Cynthia Rothrock (born 8 March 1957) is an actress specializing in Martial arts films. Only 5'3" tall, she was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and was brought up in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Martial arts achievements

She is five-time (and undefeated) World Karate Champion in Forms and Weapons between 1981 and 1985. These categories are not segregated into male and female categories but are fully open.

She holds five Black belts in various Far Eastern martial disciplines, including Tang Soo Do (Korean), Tae Kwon Do (Korean), Eagle Claw (Chinese), Wu Shu (contemporary Chinese), and Northern Shaolin (classical Chinese). She also works as a martial arts instructor.

Film career

Northern California was her home in 1983 where she worked with the West Coast Demonstration Team. At this time Golden Harvest was searching in Los Angeles for the next Bruce Lee. Rothrock's forms and maneuvers were observed and the Golden Harvest signed a contract with her. It was two years (1985) later that she made her first martial arts movie for them, Huang gu shi jie (also known as Yes Madam or In the Line of Duty Part 2) which also starred Michelle Yeoh. It proved to be a box office success. She ended up staying in Hong Kong until 1988 doing seven films there. She may be the first Caucasian actor that ever had a lead role in a Chinese picture as a "good guy." At the time, the typical role for Caucasian was cast as either the bad guy or as comic relief.

Rothrock became one of the few Caucasian performers to achieve genuine stardom in the local Hong Kong film industry before achieving success in their own country. Producer Pierre David initiated Rothrock's move to the American turf. David offered he a costarring role with Chad McQueen in Martial Law, Rothrock's first U.S. production. For the next ten years led successful career in B-grade action movies. Her films include China O'Brien
and China O'Brien 2, Guardian Angel, Honor & Glory, No Retreat, No Surrender 2
and Prince of the Sun amongst a roster of thirty films. Rothrock also appeared as Bertha Jo in the 1997 television film The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion. She was an inspiration for the video game character Sonya Blade.

Rothrock's stated that, "throughout my life, I've been opening the door for other women to get involved with this (martial arts movies). I was the first woman to be on the cover of a karate magazine and the first woman to win a men's championship."

Filmography

1985 - Defend Yourself/Sybervision

1985- Yes, Madam

1986- Shanghai Express

1986- No Retreat, No Surrender 2

1987- Magic Crystal

1987- Righting Wrongs(aka Above the Law)

1988- Inspectors Wear Skirts(aka Top Squad)

1988- Blonde Fury(Righting Wrongs 2)

1988- China O'Brien

1988- China O'Brien 2

1989- Angel of Fury(Triple Cross)

1989- Martial Law

1989- Prince of the Sun

1990- Deadliest Art:Best of the Martial Arts Films

1990- Free Fighter

1990- Fast Getaway

1990- Martial Law 2(Undercover)

1990- Lady Dragon

1990- Tiger Claws

1990- Rage and Honor

1991- Honor and Glory

1991- Rage and Honor 2

1991- Lady Dragon 2

1992- Undefeatable

1992- City Cops(Beyond the Law)

????-Rosa

1985-24 Hours Till Midnight

1993- Irresistable Force

1993- Guardian Angel

1994- Bloody Mary Killer

1994- Fast Getaway 2

1994- Eye for an Eye

1995- Tiger Claws 2

1996- Hercules:The Legendary Journeys(TV)

1996- Sworn to Justice (formerly Blond Justice)

1996- Checkmate

1996- Night Vision

1996- The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts-Martial Combat

1997- The Hostage

1997- Dukes of Hazzard Reunion

1997- American Tigers

1999- Tiger Claws 3

2000- Manhattan Chase

2001- Redemption

2002- Outside the Law

2003- Bala Perdida

2004- Xtreme Fighter

2004- Sci-Fighter

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