Ruffa Gutierrez, ipinagmalaki ang pagtatapos ng anak na si Lorin sa California

• Lorin Gutierrez graduated from Pepperdine University in California after starting college in 2021
• She shared a TikTok video wearing a white dress and graduation stole on campus
• Ruffa Gutierrez reacted emotionally, leaving a heartfelt comment on her daughter’s post
• Lorin’s sister, Venice, also began her own college journey in Texas in 2024

Lorin Gutierrez has officially graduated from Pepperdine University, marking a major milestone in her academic journey in the United States.

The announcement came through a TikTok video that quickly caught the attention of fans and followers. In the clip, Lorin is seen walking around the university grounds in a white dress paired with her graduation stole, capturing a simple yet meaningful moment from her big day.

“Time flies,” she wrote in the caption.

She also added hashtags related to her graduation and her university.

Among those who reacted was her mother, Ruffa Gutierrez, who could not hide her emotions upon seeing the video.

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“I’m gonna cryyyyyy,” Ruffa wrote in the comments.

She wholeheartedly expressed how proud she is of her daughter’s achievement.

Lorin began her college education in 2021 at Pepperdine University, a Christian institution located in Malibu, California. Over the past few years, she has occasionally shared glimpses of her student life abroad, earning support from followers who have watched her grow.

The milestone also comes as another step forward for the Gutierrez family, as Lorin’s younger sister, Venice Bektas, started her own college journey in Texas in 2024.

With Lorin now completing her degree, many supporters have begun celebrating not just her academic success, but also the journey that led to this moment. While the graduation video highlighted the achievement, it was Ruffa’s heartfelt reaction that resonated most with fans, reflecting a mother’s pride in a milestone years in the making.

Ruffa Gutierrez is a prominent Filipino actress, television host, and former beauty queen who gained international acclaim as the second runner-up in the Miss World 1993 pageant. A member of the influential Gutierrez showbiz family, she has sustained a prolific career spanning four decades in Philippine cinema and television, most recently appearing in the romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love. Beyond her entertainment work, she is a dedicated mother of two and an advocate for lifelong learning, having successfully defended her master's thesis proposal in Communication Arts in February 2026.

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In another report, Ruffa Gutierrez recently looked back on the challenges and sacrifices she went through as a single mother to her two daughters. Her eldest, Lorin Gabriella, is preparing to graduate from Pepperdine University with a degree in Advertising, while her youngest, Venice, is currently a sophomore taking up Political Science. Ruffa shared that her past struggles have shaped her into someone “stronger, wiser, and even more grateful” for everything she has gone through.

Meanwhile, Ruffa Gutierrez also opened up about a meaningful experience after visiting the United Nations Headquarters for the first time. She described the visit as a powerful reminder of a greater purpose and expressed her gratitude for being given the opportunity. The actress also extended her thanks to Harlene Bautista, along with Froilan Diamante and Antoinette Trillo, for making the experience possible. In her post, Ruffa said she is still reflecting on the moment as it left a lasting impression on her.

Source: KAMI.com.gh