Rothrock’s cinematic career took off in the mid-1980s when she starred in the Hong Kong action film “Yes, Madam.” This role marked her as the first Western woman to appear in Hong Kong action movies, paving the way for future female action stars. Throughout her career, she starred in numerous films, including “No Retreat, No Surrender 2” and “China O’Brien,” and contributed to the martial arts genre by being a role model for women in action roles.
