she was ahead of her time (kind of unfortunately). In the 80's there was not much space for female action protagonists. If she was on he prime today, she would be huge, as not only she is very skilled martial artists, but she is stunning beatiful and can act. She would easily land a role on some marvel movie, perhaps as black widow, o even dc wonder woman and such.
@@fpedroza Are you serious? Bad ass women in movies was definitely popular in the 80s. The two biggest badass women of all time were Ripley and Sarah Connor.
@@Kelnx on hte first terminator sarah connor was the damsel in distress.Only on the second movie, wiich is a 90's movie she was a badass, Anyway, i dindn't said thre wasn't action female protagonists, i said that they were rare compared to the male contraparts.
Now this is what you call a genuine 'influencer'. Cynthia has inspired so many young girls, women and men alike to take up martial arts Worldwide. She is a World Class Martial Artist and deserves all the respect due to her and has worked so hard to get where she is and what she has achieved!
Cynthia Rothrock and Michelle Yeoh were like the female Double Dragons, Bad Dudes, or Ken and Ryu, when they starred together in "Yes Madam". Two complete badasses.
Aint trying to be wok but thats just reality of Hollywood. Its hard enough to be a female actress without sleeping with the producers but it is harder to be a known actress doing a thing that usually considered a dude thing to do like martial arts. Michelle Yeoh peformed many action martial art movies in the 80's and 90's and yet most people only know her in Couching tiger and recently Everything Everywhere all at Once. It is really hard to break through. Unless you a really great actor, being a soley martial art movie star is hard as a women
Cynthia Rothrock needs to be casted in either the John Wick series or the spinoff The Ballerina. She would be awesome as a mysterious assasin in one of those franchises.
Sadly, I don't think it'll ever be made, especially considering how the all-female _Ghostbusters_ movie and the all-female _Ocean's Eleven_ was regarded and received.
Other than Ms. Rothrock and...maybe Sigourney Weaver & Michelle Yeoh, who all else would be in that movie to make it a box office draw? Ronda Rousey couldn't draw in many viewers to an actual Expendables movie. And with all due respect to Ms. Rothrock, she's the very definition of a B to C movie actress. Were any of her movies ever in theaters?
@@GiantPantherTX probably not that many, but she's got a cult following. That may actually be enough. And I could probably sat the same of guys like Dolph Lundgren and Chuck Norris. The former didn't take off (unfortunately) after Rocky IV. Particularly with the weird Masters of the Universe movie after which he was doing mostly B movies. And as for Norris, he also fell off the radar after Walker Texas Ranger and he got revived by the 2000s Chuck Norris Facts.
As a form of practitioner of martial arts, let me just say that I think Cynthia's skills are absolutely incredible! It would have been great to see her in a movie with Tony Jaa. Very sad that Hollywood did not see the potential in her and she could have made a lot of money for the studios.
she was ahead of her time (kind of unfortunately). In the 80's there was not much space for female action protagonists. If she was on he prime today, she would be huge, as not only she is very skilled martial artists, but she is stunning beatiful and can act. She would easily land a role on some marvel movie, perhaps as black widow, o even dc wonder woman and such.
hmm. not sure about that look at how Gina Carano, Rhonda rousey, cyborg, holly Holmes, Valentia and Mischa tate acting career. only rousey film became box office. not because of her the. but because the fast and furious are a massive franchise
I've seen your name on a clip or two while watching stunt reels! Working with Cynthia must have been the experience of a lifetime ! she's in her 60s and still hot as hell with the kicking skills of a 30 year old
@@petecatalano3843 it was surreal. She’s the nicest lady and I have tons of respect for her both as a legend and the fact she’s still humble and professional
As a black belt in international tae kwon do for many decades, I’ll have to say that she was one of my favorite artist water. Great fighter we are lucky to have her in know her. Thank you, Cynthia.
Same. First movie I watched with her was China O'Brien. Dang, she was just so insanely badass and energetic. The pacing of her fights was so unlike the Western male action stars that it left me wanting more. After that I saw her in No Retreat, No Surrender 2 and didn't find out about her Hong Kong films until several years later. She is one girl you really do not wanna mess with IRL.
She one of the best period. She paved the way for women fighters in movies. B4 Cynthia they had no credibility. Cynthia went to China and beat up stuntmen, as they whining to directors that she kicking them too hard. Facts. They took her seriously yo
I met her at a tournament a long time ago, bought a t-shirt, she signed it. She was very humble and approachable inside the convention center where it took place.
I love Cynthia Rothrock and remember her from the Tiger Claws and the Martial Law series, as well as her classic battle with Samo Hung. Beautiful and awesome martial artist and actress.
You're probably too young to have been one of the people going through the Martial Arts section of the local video store, renting out all the Hong Kong martial arts films ;-)
She is deserving to be call the queen 👑 of martial arts..!! Cynthia is just fantabulous..she amazing in moving with her kungfu moves.. For me she is the "Legends"..
People overlook this lady and her accomplishments. I remember watching her movies with my parents at Refuge Cinema in Cap Haitien, Haiti, in the early 1990s. Good times.
As an 80s kid, my big brother was an avid martial arts movie fan that used to bring home all sorts of films on VHS. This is where I discovered Rothrock, JCVD, Jackie Chan and many more actors. A lot of other girls would have missed out on these awesome films. So, I consider myself lucky to have developed a love of the genre because of my brother.
i literally was in LOOOOOVE with CYNTHIA, in the early 1990's i was just starting to get to see cable tv and the action films mostly all had the same actresses/actors : CYNTHIA, BILLY BLANKS, SHANNON TWEED and a few others i can't remember at the time of this comment. Her style reminds me of a Female version of Jackie Chan.
I grew up around the time her movies came out. They were definitely of the time but Ms. Rothrock was definitely an artist. Torn between her and since I studied Kung fu i truly loved the ones in the Chinese movies
I absolutely love her. She's gorgeous, appealing, and legit. She's one of the few if any that had good fight scenes. Definitely the queen of martial arts.
One of my all-time favourites She was awesome in City Cops, China O'Brien, Top squad, no retreat no surrender 2, rage and honour and Karate Cop It's shocking that she never got more roles in Hollywood films imagine her in the Matrix films or Kill Bill
Brooo Cynthia rothrock is legit my childhood hero and still ..as a life long female fan of martial arts martial arts films anything martial arts b it was great to have a female role model like her back then she’s a pioneer n needs wayyyyy more props
In an interview with Scott Adkins, she said there was a time when she was doing choreography while injured because an injury healed up the wrong way. Insane! But, thanks for letting me know there was a Righting Wrongs 2!?!? I watched the 1st one on DVD back in the day like crazy because of her & Yuen Biao. 🙏 👍
grew up watching her movies, especially the ones with yuen biao and other cool martial artists...i remember myself used to feel giddy everytimr her fighting scenes came up..her form and execution was so smooth and strong...
A true legend, icon and star of the Martial Arts world... Great actress, great professional and great a great woman.. Diservered the recognition she eventually got from Hollywood... Would have great to see her in a real Hollywood ball buster movie alongside another well known star... Thanks for the memories Cynthia, never give up and fight the good fight....
Gosh... I cannot believe I had nearly forgotten, definitely lost track of her? Why? She has made, starred in more movies than SOooo Many So-called Stars! Thank You for the reminder! J
I remember her from back in the day in Pittsburgh when she and Ernie had a studio on the North Shore there. I was glad to see her do well: she had a good heart and strong commitment to excellence.
she has succeeded in everything she wished to accomplish I find it funny that Hollywood talks big about "strong women" but never actually uses any! this lady has a story that should be screened as it has an actual arch and you can get behind and appreciate the work was ALL HERS not just given because of born gender earned with sweat and determination whether you like her or not you HAVE to respect that!
Not only is she gorgeous she could damn sure move, I grew up watching her as a kid. I still watch some of her movies such as China O'Brien and tiger claw to name a few.
It's just so sad that she didn't get the credit & recognation same her fellow actor Michele Yeoh. In fact they team up together in many films wayback then and it was a huge hit.
Because white male executives were jealous that she was in interracial relationships. While michelle yeoh slept with any white male hollywood executive she could find.
I met Cynthia once and was so star struck I just stood there staring. Then recently I spotted her at Knotts Berry farm and couldn't even say hi because I was so star struck again.
Irristable force and China O’Brian were my favorites… but never heard of her until about five years ago watching UA-cam movies, of which I became intrigued by marshal arts in fighting crime. But for myself, having lost a personal battle due to a previous failed venture, an falling into a deep depression… movies helped me to regain confidence psychologically… but still need a bit more confidence with my goal intentions.
Don't understand why in this woman first society they don't praise her more. She broke down all the walls for all these female action movies. Yet not one of these ladys give her props. Disrespectful.
l one of my most favourables Cynthia Rockwell, Actor, movie star, comidian, with a great love, for life, sence of humour, and a great love and protection, for her fellow man, and anyone who needs, help, against bulies ,and injustice❤🎉🎉🎉
I was born with Cerebral Palsy, had written Cynthia and told I wished I had some of Her flexibility; She wrote me a very touching letter back, She's Amazing !!
As much as she has contributed to the action movie scene, and achieved in martial arts, It kills me that this woman never really made it to the major movie scene over the yrs. I mean, how kick ass would it be to have her in the expendables?
I remember skipping school to take the train to watch kung fu flicks on Forty-Duece street in Manhattan. Could go in and watch 5 or 6 flicks for like $5 bucks. I didn't go in to watch in particular but she played in a lot a flicks I enjoyed. Thanks for putting this up
My first movie star crush .she will always be remembered as an exceptional stunt woman action star in an era when you had to have the good to be the leading action female star.cheers
Man thank you!!!! i was adoring her as a young boy... Few know about her in France since most of her movies where like straight distributed on VHS... I was shocked by her performances ; the one with Michelle was incredible!!
Let's take a moment to give credit where credit is due and give thanks to Jennifer Lawrence for paving the way for Cynthia Rothrock. 😄 And China O'Brien is and will always be a frickin legend! 🤘
i was able to meet her several years ago at a comic book convention in chicago. she was really nice and personable and signed everything that everyone brought up for her. she is super tiny in person, i know its a cliche to say it about an actor but i really did think she would be taller and bigger.
Tiger claws it starred Cynthia and Bolo Yeung as well, a great fighting movie a treasure i always liked her movies she reminded me of my mom a lot a great teacher and a fighter who always helped where she could but always ready to defend her family and boy my mom was a true master at so many wonderful things it would take years to name off everything
@@brianvickery6202 Michelle is from China and martial arts runs in her family so I'm sure she has been in the martial arts since a child. Cynthia is 5-6 years older but you have to give Michelle her credit as a very top notch female martial artist!
No she said herself in a recent interview she has had no formal training in any martial arts but a background in dance, maybe search and find out for yourself. Cynthia is a real deal martial artist and Michelle is not, maybe just a little training for the roles shes played.
*She was a BIG inspiration for me with her movies on HBO as I was doing martial arts when I was a kid & of course, a big crush as well. Her & Van Damme were huge influences on my kicking. She can still whip up some ass & she aged like wine!!* 🍷😍🥋
I can't believe I've never heard of her until just know. On the same stage as Jason and Arnie! Wow. I'm off to find her 80s Hong Kong movies. Did she ever star with Michelle Yeoh?
Cynthia was a phenomenal actress and very skilled in martial arts. Her fluidity was impeccable and on accurate precision. She is still Goddess beautiful now as she was then.
She was THE female martial artist when I was growing up! She still looks amazing for her age.
she was ahead of her time (kind of unfortunately). In the 80's there was not much space for female action protagonists. If she was on he prime today, she would be huge, as not only she is very skilled martial artists, but she is stunning beatiful and can act. She would easily land a role on some marvel movie, perhaps as black widow, o even dc wonder woman and such.
a real woman, she can kick the s**t out of me all day, childhood crush, nice to see shes still dope…
@@fpedroza Are you serious? Bad ass women in movies was definitely popular in the 80s. The two biggest badass women of all time were Ripley and Sarah Connor.
@@Kelnx on hte first terminator sarah connor was the damsel in distress.Only on the second movie, wiich is a 90's movie she was a badass, Anyway, i dindn't said thre wasn't action female protagonists, i said that they were rare compared to the male contraparts.
@@fpedroza Probably because male biology lends credence towards males being warlike and all that. But we live in an era of biology denial...
The most underrated female action star ever!
Now this is what you call a genuine 'influencer'. Cynthia has inspired so many young girls, women and men alike to take up martial arts Worldwide. She is a World Class Martial Artist and deserves all the respect due to her and has worked so hard to get where she is and what she has achieved!
I couldn't agree more.
SIMP
Cynthia Rothrock and Michelle Yeoh were like the female Double Dragons, Bad Dudes, or Ken and Ryu, when they starred together in "Yes Madam". Two complete badasses.
Now that Yeoh gained extra traction after her Oscar win, she can make a reunion film happen with Rothrock. That would be insane.
@@nuzehe3320 Absolutely, Cynthia is the real deal.
Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock- the original Chun-Li and Cammy!
No Witnesses 1990( Cynthia Rothrock; Leo Fong) Where to find ?
Shame on Hollywood for not turning her into an absolute legend like Jackie Chan. She is a frikken badass.
She was not ur typical modern day Hollywood gal.That she is not slutting herself out or hailing Satan to make it big.
Agreed
Jackie was not turned a legend by Hollywood. He did by his own effort! That's the difference between a man and a woman.
@@gforce7four She looks so good
Aint trying to be wok but thats just reality of Hollywood. Its hard enough to be a female actress without sleeping with the producers but it is harder to be a known actress doing a thing that usually considered a dude thing to do like martial arts. Michelle Yeoh peformed many action martial art movies in the 80's and 90's and yet most people only know her in Couching tiger and recently Everything Everywhere all at Once. It is really hard to break through. Unless you a really great actor, being a soley martial art movie star is hard as a women
Cynthia Rothrock needs to be casted in either the John Wick series or the spinoff The Ballerina. She would be awesome as a mysterious assasin in one of those franchises.
I like your thinking!!!
I didn't even think of that.😮
That's brilliant. She could have been in the 4th one with Donnie.
Yea it was supposed star Michelle yeoh and her
No. Just no.
Why ? She has much better movies on her own.
It would be really cool if she were in the next “Expendables” movie, if they were to do one of course.
They were in talks doing a all female expendables at one point
This needs to happen!!!!!
Sadly, I don't think it'll ever be made, especially considering how the all-female _Ghostbusters_ movie and the all-female _Ocean's Eleven_ was regarded and received.
Other than Ms. Rothrock and...maybe Sigourney Weaver & Michelle Yeoh, who all else would be in that movie to make it a box office draw? Ronda Rousey couldn't draw in many viewers to an actual Expendables movie. And with all due respect to Ms. Rothrock, she's the very definition of a B to C movie actress. Were any of her movies ever in theaters?
@@GiantPantherTX probably not that many, but she's got a cult following. That may actually be enough. And I could probably sat the same of guys like Dolph Lundgren and Chuck Norris. The former didn't take off (unfortunately) after Rocky IV. Particularly with the weird Masters of the Universe movie after which he was doing mostly B movies. And as for Norris, he also fell off the radar after Walker Texas Ranger and he got revived by the 2000s Chuck Norris Facts.
As a form of practitioner of martial arts, let me just say that I think Cynthia's skills are absolutely incredible! It would have been great to see her in a movie with Tony Jaa. Very sad that Hollywood did not see the potential in her and she could have made a lot of money for the studios.
Hollywood is full of Nitwits!
she was ahead of her time (kind of unfortunately). In the 80's there was not much space for female action protagonists. If she was on he prime today, she would be huge, as not only she is very skilled martial artists, but she is stunning beatiful and can act. She would easily land a role on some marvel movie, perhaps as black widow, o even dc wonder woman and such.
I think we need a "Cynthia Rothrock Plaza".
With fountain.
hmm. not sure about that look at how Gina Carano, Rhonda rousey, cyborg, holly Holmes, Valentia and Mischa tate acting career. only rousey film became box office. not because of her the. but because the fast and furious are a massive franchise
As a stuntman I’ve taken her scorpion kick when she was pushing 60. It’s amazing how active she stayed in martial arts and how super nice she is.
I've seen your name on a clip or two while watching stunt reels! Working with Cynthia must have been the experience of a lifetime ! she's in her 60s and still hot as hell with the kicking skills of a 30 year old
@@petecatalano3843 it was surreal. She’s the nicest lady and I have tons of respect for her both as a legend and the fact she’s still humble and professional
That's good to hear that she is a good person.
*King*
from Ryūko no Ken or better known as Art of Fighting....
Yeah you are right. I was thinking the same,King is Cynthia in AOF-KOF
I'm an avid fan of Cynthia Rothrock now I'm 68, still watching her old movie's here in UA-cam,
Hello Cyndi 🥰
1954
She's 65 because she was born 1957.
Yep. LAdy Dragon
@@ryanhermoso1152and still in incredible shape!
As a black belt in international tae kwon do for many decades, I’ll have to say that she was one of my favorite artist water. Great fighter we are lucky to have her in know her. Thank you, Cynthia.
I grew up watching her movies. Glad she's still around & healthy😊
Same. First movie I watched with her was China O'Brien. Dang, she was just so insanely badass and energetic. The pacing of her fights was so unlike the Western male action stars that it left me wanting more. After that I saw her in No Retreat, No Surrender 2 and didn't find out about her Hong Kong films until several years later. She is one girl you really do not wanna mess with IRL.
I love that she maintained her femininity and flare in her fighting style. A lot of women martial artists can't do that. Very unique
She one of the best period. She paved the way for women fighters in movies. B4 Cynthia they had no credibility. Cynthia went to China and beat up stuntmen, as they whining to directors that she kicking them too hard. Facts. They took her seriously yo
@@mcentepede that's impressive considering how hard Hong Kong actors and stuntman hit.
She's the most beautiful martial artist in the world and still is.
Exactly!
I mean why other options are there, right?
With her fat ass
kathy long
No. Not even close
I met her at a tournament a long time ago, bought a t-shirt, she signed it. She was very humble and approachable inside the convention center where it took place.
I love Cynthia Rothrock and remember her from the Tiger Claws and the Martial Law series, as well as her classic battle with Samo Hung. Beautiful and awesome martial artist and actress.
Holy Cow! How, in 60+ years, I've never heard of this woman? She is freaking amazing! Thank you for this video!
Wow. I thought everyone knew who she is. Unbelievable. I grew up watching her lol.
You're probably too young to have been one of the people going through the Martial Arts section of the local video store, renting out all the Hong Kong martial arts films ;-)
Which planet were you living in
She is deserving to be call the queen 👑 of martial arts..!!
Cynthia is just fantabulous..she amazing in moving with her kungfu moves..
For me she is the "Legends"..
Chi is several times stronger than any muscle, although chi is anywhere and everyehere in all aspects of life.
Or otherwise.
Take care everyone.
@petermihacerar1137 Chi is a bunch of bullshit.
She's done everything a successful human could possibly do and went back to teaching Martial Arts in the long run. We always come back to it
I loved her movies in the late '80's and early '90's. She was always a great athlete and beautiful as well!
She should definitely appear in the next "The Expendables" movie. Absolute legend.
I've been saying that for a while now. Sly should seriously use her instead of people not known for action like Megan Fox
She always put in great physical energy effort into her roles and stunts. You can tell she really enjoyed her work.
Been in love with her for 30 yrs! Unbelievable skills!👍❤
highlyyyy underrated actress
People overlook this lady and her accomplishments. I remember watching her movies with my parents at Refuge Cinema in Cap Haitien, Haiti, in the early 1990s. Good times.
As an 80s kid, my big brother was an avid martial arts movie fan that used to bring home all sorts of films on VHS. This is where I discovered Rothrock, JCVD, Jackie Chan and many more actors. A lot of other girls would have missed out on these awesome films. So, I consider myself lucky to have developed a love of the genre because of my brother.
i literally was in LOOOOOVE with CYNTHIA, in the early 1990's i was just starting to get to see cable tv and the action films mostly all had the same actresses/actors : CYNTHIA, BILLY BLANKS, SHANNON TWEED and a few others i can't remember at the time of this comment. Her style reminds me of a Female version of Jackie Chan.
Omg this brings back memories i used to love her movies. Nice to see she's aged well too
I grew up around the time her movies came out. They were definitely of the time but Ms. Rothrock was definitely an artist. Torn between her and since I studied Kung fu i truly loved the ones in the Chinese movies
I absolutely love her. She's gorgeous, appealing, and legit. She's one of the few if any that had good fight scenes. Definitely the queen of martial arts.
One of my all-time favourites
She was awesome in City Cops, China O'Brien, Top squad, no retreat no surrender 2, rage and honour and Karate Cop
It's shocking that she never got more roles in Hollywood films imagine her in the Matrix films or Kill Bill
Her Martial Arts Skills kicked the World, so hard thar they still cause commotions Worldwide.
I completely forgot about her. Watched her all the time as a kid. Glad she's still going strong.
she is legend. She was very popular when i was a kid. Even it's hard for us to pronunce her last name
She's a Legend for sure. she has so many epic fights in her movies that I highly recommend people checking out.
Brooo Cynthia rothrock is legit my childhood hero and still ..as a life long female fan of martial arts martial arts films anything martial arts b it was great to have a female role model like her back then she’s a pioneer n needs wayyyyy more props
In an interview with Scott Adkins, she said there was a time when she was doing choreography while injured because an injury healed up the wrong way. Insane! But, thanks for letting me know there was a Righting Wrongs 2!?!? I watched the 1st one on DVD back in the day like crazy because of her & Yuen Biao. 🙏 👍
she's so underrated yet super talented ..
I remember watching her movies when I was growing up in the 90s, I always thought of her as the female version of Jean Claude Van Damme. 🥋
grew up watching her movies, especially the ones with yuen biao and other cool martial artists...i remember myself used to feel giddy everytimr her fighting scenes came up..her form and execution was so smooth and strong...
Mad props and respect to her. She was a real badass!!!
Still is in my view.
She was my sparring partner 25 years ago, total ball of energy.
So cool if true!
I self sparred watching her films. Until I injured my wrist.
Cynthia is such a legend. Too bad she didn't appear with Jackie Chan in any movies.
it feels like Jacky was always with her in the movies.
Jackie Chen is kinda sexiest
A true legend, icon and star of the Martial Arts world...
Great actress, great professional and great a great woman..
Diservered the recognition she eventually got from Hollywood...
Would have great to see her in a real Hollywood ball buster movie alongside another well known star...
Thanks for the memories Cynthia, never give up and fight the good fight....
Brilliant Cynthia, love every minute of your posts
Gosh... I cannot believe I had nearly forgotten, definitely lost track of her? Why? She has made, starred in more movies than SOooo Many So-called Stars! Thank You for the reminder! J
She deserves to be in expandables, what a wonderful career I grew up watching her movies, China Obrien and I think I saw her on in the line of Duty
When I Was Younger,Her Movie's Was All I Watched.She Is So Talented !!!😀😮😯😳🤯💪👍❤️.
She was and is still awesome. I watched her movies growing up. ❤
These movies bring back so many memories for me.. Glad to see that she is still doing well.
Back in the day I rented all of her movies. If i saw her name on the box i would rent the movie because i knew it would be action packed !!!!
I remember her from back in the day in Pittsburgh when she and Ernie had a studio on the North Shore there. I was glad to see her do well: she had a good heart and strong commitment to excellence.
I loves her movies. True martial artist. She still looks really good.
yehhhhhh
she is hot yep
she has succeeded in everything she wished to accomplish
I find it funny that Hollywood talks big about "strong women" but never actually uses any!
this lady has a story that should be screened as it has an actual arch and you can get behind and appreciate the work was ALL HERS
not just given because of born gender
earned with sweat and determination
whether you like her or not
you HAVE to respect that!
Lol most Hollywood actors did not endure what she did in hong Kong. HK stars are very versitile and expected to do things a notch up.
Glad she had a great life love and respect Queen
She is a part of my childhood.i grown up with her movies end of the 80
Not only is she gorgeous she could damn sure move, I grew up watching her as a kid. I still watch some of her movies such as China O'Brien and tiger claw to name a few.
She was great in the 1980s and the early 90s I haven't seen her in such a long time
It's just so sad that she didn't get the credit & recognation same her fellow actor Michele Yeoh. In fact they team up together in many films wayback then and it was a huge hit.
Because white male executives were jealous that she was in interracial relationships. While michelle yeoh slept with any white male hollywood executive she could find.
I met Cynthia once and was so star struck I just stood there staring. Then recently I spotted her at Knotts Berry farm and couldn't even say hi because I was so star struck again.
Irristable force and China O’Brian were my favorites… but never heard of her until about five years ago watching UA-cam movies, of which I became intrigued by marshal arts in fighting crime.
But for myself, having lost a personal battle due to a previous failed venture, an falling into a deep depression… movies helped me to regain confidence psychologically… but still need a bit more confidence with my goal intentions.
Cynthia rothrock a treasure
Don't understand why in this woman first society they don't praise her more. She broke down all the walls for all these female action movies. Yet not one of these ladys give her props. Disrespectful.
I miss seeing her in movies.
Would love to see her in some new movies. Such a classy lady.
Very awesome.
l one of my most favourables Cynthia Rockwell, Actor, movie star, comidian, with a great love, for life, sence of humour, and a great love and protection, for her fellow man, and anyone who needs, help, against bulies ,and injustice❤🎉🎉🎉
I was born with Cerebral Palsy, had written Cynthia and told I wished I had some of Her flexibility; She wrote me a very touching letter back, She's Amazing !!
I was a kid when I watched 'yes madam' she looks so stunning with great martial art moves..seriously as a kid I really love that movie..😍
I'm surprised that they didn't mention her being in the "King of Kickboxers." I believe that was her debut in a martial art movie.
It wasn't. She'd already been making films for 5 years when that came out.
hey, thanks for the info. I'll have to look up what her debut was.👍 @@baronmeduse
@@williamsullivan4614 It was 'Yes Madam' in 1985.
Big fan of Martial arts movies, specially Jackie Chan, Cynthia Rothrock is an inspiration for women, Brave and Confident, God Bless Her ... 👍
Awesome mini bio about Cynthia, didn't know this much about her!
She needs more recognition and to be put in A tier action movie like John Wick.
Awesome Martial artist Cynthia Rothrock 👊🏾
I had met Ms. Rothrock in Wilkes-Barre at an exhibition, she was mesmerizing with her skill and super nice.
As much as she has contributed to the action movie scene, and achieved in martial arts, It kills me that this woman never really made it to the major movie scene over the yrs. I mean, how kick ass would it be to have her in the expendables?
I remember skipping school to take the train to watch kung fu flicks on Forty-Duece street in Manhattan. Could go in and watch 5 or 6 flicks for like $5 bucks. I didn't go in to watch in particular but she played in a lot a flicks I enjoyed. Thanks for putting this up
She's just as good as Jean Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal, if not better !!!!👍💪😀❤🥋🥋🥋
My first movie star crush .she will always be remembered as an exceptional stunt woman action star in an era when you had to have the good to be the leading action female star.cheers
I remember watching some of her movies. She is a good actress.
Man thank you!!!! i was adoring her as a young boy... Few know about her in France since most of her movies where like straight distributed on VHS... I was shocked by her performances ; the one with Michelle was incredible!!
Let's take a moment to give credit where credit is due and give thanks to Jennifer Lawrence for paving the way for Cynthia Rothrock. 😄
And China O'Brien is and will always be a frickin legend! 🤘
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Wow. Favorite, 'Showdown in Manilla'. Thanx for all your great worx :) reality
She truly love what she do! 👍
i was able to meet her several years ago at a comic book convention in chicago. she was really nice and personable and signed everything that everyone brought up for her. she is super tiny in person, i know its a cliche to say it about an actor but i really did think she would be taller and bigger.
One of the very few Western action stars that could keep up with the Hong Kong stunt team.
She was beautiful and deadly. A great combination.
I think she deserves more of the limelight for her achievements.
Tiger claws it starred Cynthia and Bolo Yeung as well, a great fighting movie a treasure i always liked her movies she reminded me of my mom a lot a great teacher and a fighter who always helped where she could but always ready to defend her family and boy my mom was a true master at so many wonderful things it would take years to name off everything
Chyntia Rotrock Is Sonya Blade in the Mortal Kombat
Cindyyyyyy....Love Her, Missed Her performance so much! 😍😍😍😘😘😘😘
Only Michelle Yeoh would be her competition to being the queen of martial arts!
No way, Michelle has had no where the training that Cynthia has
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Michelle is from China and martial arts runs in her family so I'm sure she has been in the martial arts since a child. Cynthia is 5-6 years older but you have to give Michelle her credit as a very top notch female martial artist!
No she said herself in a recent interview she has had no formal training in any martial arts but a background in dance, maybe search and find out for yourself. Cynthia is a real deal martial artist and Michelle is not, maybe just a little training for the roles shes played.
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Ok cool I will check it out. Thanks for your knowledge!
One of the very best action stars. A massive part of my childhood, still a massive fan today... She does not get the recognition she deserves... XxX
Cinthia vs Sammo is one of the best fight scene I have seen.
I loved her movies and tv appearances. She even appeared in a Xena in an action role. I remember in roles against Billy Drago like in Lady Dragon 2!
To this day, Cynthia Rothrock is still one of my all-time favorite action stars.
Thank you for this video. Growing up i heard about Rothrock but never got into her movies . Im very interested now
*She was a BIG inspiration for me with her movies on HBO as I was doing martial arts when I was a kid & of course, a big crush as well. Her & Van Damme were huge influences on my kicking. She can still whip up some ass & she aged like wine!!* 🍷😍🥋
I remember renting vhs tapes of her movies 1987 - 1988
I can't believe I've never heard of her until just know. On the same stage as Jason and Arnie! Wow. I'm off to find her 80s Hong Kong movies. Did she ever star with Michelle Yeoh?
Cynthia Rothrock is amazing. I grew up watching her movies. She is a class act.
Cynthia was a phenomenal actress and very skilled in martial arts. Her fluidity was impeccable and on accurate precision. She is still Goddess beautiful now as she was then.