Ruffa Gutierrez, proud na ibinida ang ilang tagpo sa graduation ceremony ni Lorin

• Lorin Gabriella Gutierrez-Bektas has officially graduated from Pepperdine University
• She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Seaver College
• Ruffa Gutierrez shared a heartwarming reel of the graduation ceremony held in Malibu
• The actress described watching Lorin grow as her "greatest joy" in life

It was a day filled with pride and emotion for Ruffa Gutierrez as she watched her eldest daughter, Lorin Gabriella Gutierrez-Bektas, walk across the stage during her college graduation. Lorin officially earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Seaver College at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

Ruffa took to Instagram to share the milestone, posting a beautiful reel that captured the highlights of the commencement ceremony. From the bagpipes playing during the processional to the moment Lorin was called on stage, the joy was palpable.

Lorin was even seen wearing a graduation stole featuring the Philippine flag, proudly representing her roots.

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"From tiny footsteps to graduation walks," Ruffa wrote in her touching caption. "So proud of you, @loringabriella. And just like that, my baby girl is a college graduate."

The actress expressed how much happiness she has found in witnessing Lorin’s journey into adulthood.

"Watching you grow into the independent young woman you are today has been my greatest joy. You worked so hard for this moment, and you deserve it all," she added.

The celebration continued beyond the campus, as the family enjoyed a celebratory meal where Lorin was surprised with a birthday-style dessert complete with a candle. Ruffa made sure to emphasize that this achievement is "only the beginning" for Lorin, with netizens excited for Lorin's next venture.

Lorin’s graduation marks a major chapter for the entire Gutierrez family, with her mom Ruffa, her sister Venice, and the rest of their relatives cheering her on from the sidelines every step on the way.

Ruffa Gutierrez is a Filipina actress, model, TV host, and beauty queen. She is the eldest and only daughter of Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. In 1993, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas World and went on to win Second Runner-Up at the Miss World pageant held in South Africa. In her personal life, she has two daughters—Lorin and Venice—with her former husband, Yilmaz Bektas. Aside from her career in showbiz, she also pursued her education at Philippine Women’s University, where she earned a degree in Communication Arts in 2022. Her achievement became an inspiration to many women to continue pursuing their dreams.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Ruffa Gutierrez recently shared a meaningful experience following her first visit to the United Nations Headquarters. The actress described the visit as a moment that reminded her of a bigger purpose and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. She also thanked Harlene Bautista, as well as Froilan Diamante and Antoinette Trillo, for helping make the visit possible.

Meanwhile, Ruffa Gutierrez, on Instagram, shared a collection of photos and clips from her peak years as an actress and beauty queen which had everyone gushing. She described the decade as the time "where the magic (and attitude) began." The actress called that era the best days of her life that she will never forget. Her fans were quick to point out that Ruffa's 'queen' energy hasn't faded one bit.

Source: KAMI.com.gh