Burbridge was raised in Pattaya by her American father, William Burbridge and Thai-Indian-British mother, Patricia. She was taught how to dive at an early age by her father.

She graduated from Bangkok University majoring in public relations. She has opened a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok, Ikkyu-an with her long-time boyfriend, actor Byron Bishop, whom she married in July 2005.

Burbridge’s first modelling assignment was for a commercial shot in water for an acquaintance of her father, who owned a diving equipment shop.

In 1996, she represented Thailand in Miss World pageant.

After the pageant, she entered the entertainment business, becoming a model for such brands a Chanel, Celine, Lux, Lavenus, Gucci, Fendi, Mazda, Omega Watches and Nescafé. She also worked as a VJ for Channel V International.

Her work in films includes the 2005 film, The King Maker, playing romantic interest for the hero, portrayed by Gary Stretch. She was one of three hosts in the unaired pilot episode of the travel-adventure series, Nautical Angels, with fellow hosts Sarah Backhouse and Janelle Pierzina. The show is yet to be picked up for broadcast.