Cindy Breakspeare

About Cindy Breakspeare

Who is it?: Miss World 1976
Birth Day: October 24, 1954
Birth Place: Toronto, Jamaican
Education: Immaculate Conception High School
Occupation: Singer musician model
Years active: 1972–present
Title: Miss World 1976
Term: 18 November 1976 – 17 November 1977
Predecessor: Wilnelia Merced
Successor: Mary Stävin
Spouse(s): Tom Tavares-Finson (m. 1981; div. 1995) Rupert Bent II (m. 1999)
Partner(s): Bob Marley (1977–1978)
Children: 3; including Damian Marley
Genres: Jazz

Cindy Breakspeare

Cindy Breakspeare was born on October 24, 1954 in Toronto, Jamaican, is Miss World 1976. Cindy Breakspeare is a Canadian-Jamaican model and musician who rose to fame after she won the prestigious ‘Miss World’ title in 1976. Pursuing a career as a musician, actress and now entrepreneur, Breakspeare surely come a long way since her humble beginnings. Born in a bustling household with four siblings, Breakspeare break into modelling came in as early as when she was in her early teens. She won several titles that opened the gates of the prestigious Miss World competition for Breakspeare. Contesting in the show, she emerged as one of the finalists and eventually was crowned Miss World 1976. By doing so, she became the second Jamaican to bag the title. Though Miss World brought her immense fame and recognition, it was Breakspeare’s relationship with reggae legend Bob Marley that made her a household name. She has also acted in movies and has commenced her career as a recording artist as well.
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Popular As Cindy Breakspeare
Occupation Musicians
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born October 24, 1954 (Toronto, Jamaican)
Birthday October 24
Town/City Toronto, Jamaican
Nationality Jamaican

🌙 Zodiac

Cindy Breakspeare’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Cindy Breakspeare was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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Biography/Timeline

1976

Breakspeare was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to a Jamaican father, Louis Breakspeare, who was a British-Jamaican of multiracial ancestry, and a white Canadian mother of British origin, Marguerite Cochrane. She has three brothers and one sister. Breakspeare moved to Jamaica when she was four years old, and attended the Immaculate Conception High School, graduating in 1973. As a teenager, Breakspeare participated in beauty pageants, including Miss Jamaica Body Beautiful and Miss Universe Bikini. She was invited to participate in the Miss World competition in 1976 held in London, and won the title on November 19, 1976, becoming the second Jamaican to do so.

1977

Breakspeare had a relationship with reggae musician Bob Marley beginning in 1977, lasting until 1978. From their relationship she gave birth to a son, Damian Marley (aka Jr. Gong), in 1978. Three years later, Breakspeare married senator Tom Tavares-Finson in 1981 with whom she has a son Christian (b. 1982) and a daughter Leah (b. 1986). Breakspeare and Tavares-Finson later divorced in 1995. Breakspeare married musician Rupert Bent II in 1999. Breakspeare has been pursuing her career as a recording Artist and Entrepreneur. She founded a Rastafarian craft store called Ital Craf in Jamaica. Breakspeare has four grandsons from her three children.

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