Cindy Sirinya – Index

Background

Hi!

I’m Cindy. Welcome to my site. Allow me to introduce myself 🙂

I am an actress, model, TV and event host with over 28 years in the entertainment industry. I’m based in Bangkok, Thailand. Although my blue eyes and Caucasian features say otherwise, in my heart, I am Thai. I grew up in Pattaya, a cozy beach resort at the time which is now a bustling and vibrant city.   My father was a pioneer of the scuba diving industry in the region, and opened the first dive shop here 1969, so I spent most of my childhood years either on a dive boat or beneath the waves. In fact, it was because of my diving skills that I landed my first TVC at age 13.

I moved to Bangkok to finish my last few years of high school, and started working as a model. Just days after my high school graduation, I entered into the Miss Thailand World pageant, originally just for some experience, but then ended up taking home the crown. Over night, my life was transformed. I was propelled head-first into my career as a top model, actress and TV host in Thailand and around the region. Some of you may recognise me as the host of Asia’s Next Top Model.

Along the way I met my husband, Byron, who’s also an actor. We were together for 7 years before getting married in 2005. A few years later, we had our first child, Leila, and our lives were forever changed again. Then the Year of the Fire Dragon came along and I blazed our dragon boy,  Aiden… that’s when  things really got crazy… in the best sense of the word! I love being a mom, and love all the tears of joy and frustration that come with it. My kids make me want to be a better person and find a way to make some sort of positive difference in the world. Which is probably what ultimately led me to take on my new role… as a gender equality actvist. More on that below…