Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Cynthia Rothrock is surely one of the greatest ever martial arts action stars ever, having dominating Hong Kong Cinema for nearly a decade alongside the legendary Michelle Yeoh. However not many people know who she is; even though she has appeared as the lead in movies with Sammo Hung, Richard Norton and Bolo Yeung. So why isn’t she known?

Most importantly, how does he compare to Iko Uwais, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Arnie, Will Smith Al Leong and Michelle Yeoh?

Let’s find out…

00:00 Who is Cynthia Rothrock?
00:52 History
02:42 Yes Madam - Hong Kong Breakthrough
04:46 Working with Sammo Hung
07:06 The Girls with Guns era
07:54 Downfall in Hong Kong
08:48 Trying American Cinema
09:59 Nearly working with Stallone
13:00 Trying for Mainstream Movies
15:26 Fading Away in Movies
17:12 Becoming a Cult Hero with Undefeatable
19:50 The Future
21:24 Ratings


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