Cynthia Rothrock has certainly certified herself as a wonder woman by being a noted personage in the field of both martial arts and filming. She has featured in multiple B action films, which created a buzz at the box office. Cynthia is also widely denoted as the Queen of Martial Arts films.
Cynthia Rothrock Age
Cynthia Rothrock, who was born on March 8, 1957, is 67 years old as of 2024. She cuts her birthday cake on March 8. As for her astrological sign, she is a Pisces.
Height and Weight
Cynthia has an average height of 5 feet 3 inches, while her weight is 56 kg. Even at that age, Cynthia has maintained a fit figure due to her career as a martial art athlete. To retain her body strength, she intakes a lot of healthy and nutritious food.
There are multiple rumors that Cynthia had undergone plastic surgeries, by the actress has not said anything on the matter.
Cynthia Rothrock Net Worth
Cynthia Rothrock has amassed a net worth of $1.6 million as of 2024. She accumulated the income through her glorious career as an athlete and actress. Rothrock also co-authored a book, which adds to her wealth.
Similarly, she has appeared in radio programs and podcasts.
| Net Worth | $1.6 million |
| Estimated Salary | $80 thousand per movie |
| Current Residence | Scranton |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Family and Early Life
Rothrock took birth in Wilmington, Delaware, to parents Edward and Ann Markowski. The family later shifted to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she was raised.
Details about her education have not yet been disclosed, but Rothrock revealed that she started her martial art training from the young age of thirteen.
Martial Arts Career
Cynthia is a widely recognized face in the field of martial art. She has been a World champion multiple times. Cynthia has been the grandmaster of five tournaments and won first place in four out of five events.
She also possesses seven black belts in multiple Far Eastern martial disciplines like Taekwondo, Eagle Claw, Pai Lum White Dragon Kung Fu, Ng Ying Kungfu, Tang Soo Do, Wushu, and Northern Shaolin. Additionally, Rothrock earned her sixth-degree black belt in 2006 and later obtained her seventh-degree black belt in 2011. Followingly, in 2015, she obtained her eighth-degree black belt.
Rothrock also serves as a martial arts instructor. Moreover, in 1983, Rothrock was nominated for the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame as their Female Competitor of the Year. She was also the leading woman to be featured on the martial arts magazine cover.
Cynthia has also co-authored a book called Advanced Dynamic Kids in 1986 alongside George Chung. Finally, In 2014, she won the Legacy Award at the Urban Action Showcase & Expo at HBO.
Acting Career
Cynthia began her acting career in 1985 when she appeared in her first martial art movie, Yes Madam, alongside Michelle Yeoh. The movie was a big hit. After that, Cynthia moved to Hongknon for three years, where she acted in seven movies.
24 Hours to Midnight, directed by Leo Fong, was her first American movie. After that, Rothrock started to act in B-grade movies like China O’Brien, Guardian Angel, Honor & Glory, No Surrender 2 and Prince of the Sun, and many others.
In 1997, She featured as Bertha Jo in the movie The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!. The character of Sonya Blade from the Mortal Kombat game franchise is also inspired by Rothrock. She has also done the voiceover for Eek the Cat.
She then featured in a TV series called Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, where she played the character of Hera’s second Enforcer. Moreover, Cynthia was featured in Xtreme Fighter, where she starred as The White Dragon.
After that, she withdrew from acting to train in martial arts at her martial arts studio in Studio City, California. Then in 2012, she rejoined acting by featuring in Santa’s Summer House. Later, she also featured in Mercenaries.
Husband and Child
Cynthia at the age of twenty one tied the knot with Ernest Rothrock, her kung fu instructor. They wedded at the St. Mary’s Church on September 25, 1976. The couple has a child named Skyler Sophia Rothrock.
However, the couple is no longer together and have divorced. Apart from Ernest, no other relationships of Rothrock have been made public yet.
Facts
- Rothrock appeared on the TV Guidance Counselor podcast on 2016. After that, in 2020, she featured in The Art of Action – Episode 12 podcast of Scott Adkins’s.
- She lives in her house at Scranton.
Tabular Bio/Wiki
| Quick Info | |
| Real Name | Cynthia Rothrock |
| Nick Name | Cynthia |
| Age | 67 years old |
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1957 |
| Family Name | Rothrock |
| Place of Origin | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Gender | Female |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Fluently Speaks | English |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Athlete |
| Award(s) | Legacy Award |
| Family Details | |
| Dad | Edward Markowski |
| Mom | Ann Markowski |
| Brother(s) | Not Mentioned |
| Sister(s) | None |
| Education | |
| High School | Unknown |
| University | Not Mentioned |
| Academic Qualification | Under Review |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height in Feet | 5 feet 3 inches |
| Weight in Kg | 56 kg |
| Height in Meter | 1.6 m |
| Weight in Lbs | 119 lbs |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8 |
| Tattoo(s) | None |
| Measurement | Will Update |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Personal | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband | Ernest Rothrock (Divorced) |
| Son(s) | Not Given Birth |
| Daughter(s) | Skyler Sophia Rothrock |
| Media Presence | Instagram, Twitter |