Cynthia Harper has a lot to be thankful for these days. A celebrity who’s both accomplished and charming, she’s also managed to keep her national title as the highest-rated beauty queen, and to keep her much-deserved spot as a favorite TV personality, where she belongs. In fact, Cynthia’s love life may not be as volatile as it once was. After a few years of marriage and divorce, her fan base has expanded significantly, making her more recognizable than ever. Even after losing her first marriage to a man twice her age, she’s still managed to win back his love and heart, proving that age and mistake can not stand in the way of the strongest passion.
However, love alone is not enough to sustain a career as an actress. Just as Cynthia has proven time again, there are other factors that come into play when you are trying to make your mark in Hollywood, and Cynthia’s success can’t be attributed to anything else but her talent. Now, in an effort to stay active in the entertainment industry, she’s decided to pursue acting as a part of her routine. It is a decision that not only allows her to have a dose of fame (as seen in a recurring role on FX’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), but also to make her mark as a bold and intelligent actress who brings a realistic touch to her roles. Her first steps in the professional world came as a television reporter, reporting on various topics ranging from fashion and food to crime and celebrity gossip. The experience has helped her understand how the business of entertainment works, which is something that could translate to her later endeavors.
As a member of Teamsters Local 4, Cynthia regularly checks out new heights of high-altitude rock climbing, mountain biking, and skydiving. Her enthusiasm for the mountains has brought her to a whole new level of commitment to the health and well-being of her fellow climbers. By maintaining a relationship with a local guide service, she is able to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most spectacular peaks. For someone who has always felt at home in nature, these experiences are rich in meaning and add a unique perspective to a life of routine. With an award for outstanding leadership in business / volunteer organization (the Mountain Hard Knocks Foundation) and several other honors, Cynthia Harper seems to have found a niche in the world of entertainment.