Biography

Pinot is of Spanish-French, and Native American- Apache ancestry and was born in Los Angeles, California. Niece of famous Mexican film actor "El Piporro", Cynthia is making her mark in Hollywood.

Cynthia age of four became one of the youngest members to join the Dance Academy in Chicago and had her own spot on a PBS after school children's show, "Villa Alegre".

Cynthia signed her first modeling contract at the age of 16 with Elites's Petite division DIVA after becoming a regional finalist in The Look of the Year model search. Cynthia later joined a Shakespearean troupe before she settled into The University Of Texas where she majored in Theatre, Philosophy and Photography.

After a career as a model, Pinot re-launched her acting career in 2001 with a supporting role on Rush Hour 2. She has worked mostly in the action film genre with directors like Brett Ratner, Bryan Spicer, Jon Cassar and James Wong. Pinot later worked on an International drama entitled Jornada Al Norte in 2006. This film starred Cynthia Pinot and was featured in several film festivals like the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, and LA Film Festival. Cynthia has worked with Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Jet Lee and Tom Arnold. Pinot has appeared in the television series Alias, and featured on the first season of 24 with Kiefer Sutherland.

Anne Bancroft was Cynthia's Mentor in early 2001-2002.

Pinot is also an international award winning artist Inspired by philosophy and principles she is recognized for her magical realism / hyper realism and Native American history inspired art. Focused on her work and the desire to create a better place for artist to express their ability, she has involved herself in non-profit organizations like Boys and Girls Club of America, HAPPI (Handicapped Artists And Performers) and Saint Judes Foundation. She also donates time to work with adolescent correctional facilities in the Los Angeles area.

A quiet demeanor-ed artist, Cynthia possesses a magnetic presences that draws you in. Her enigmatic aura and untamed free spirit is resonating with art critics worldwide.
- IMDb mini biography by: William Stanton Drake

She is also a poet and artist

She is the niece of Latin America legend "El Piporro" Eulalio González.