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Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com
May 5, 2026 | 11:57am
Ruffa Gutierrez with daughter Lorin
Nice Print Photography via Instagram
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ruffa Gutierrez beams with pride as she watched her daughter Lorin attend her graduation in California.
Lorin earned her degree in Arts in Advertising from Seaver College at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California. Lorin is one of Ruffa's daughters with ex-husband, Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas.
Ruffa shared a video compilation on Instagram of Lorin's graduation, as well as their family celebration.
“From tiny footsteps to graduation walks. So proud of you, @loringabriella. And just like that, my baby girl is a college graduate. Watching you grow into the independent young woman you are today has been my greatest joy," Ruffa wrote.
"You worked so hard for this moment, and you deserve it all. Forever proud of you, Lorin. This is only the beginning. Your family, friends, followers, fans, Venice and I love you so much," she added.
Celebrities, such as Karla Estrada, Isabelle Daza, Vina Morales, Sunshine Cruz, to name a few congratulated Ruffa and Lorin. Richard Gutierrez, Ruffa's younger brother, congratulated his older sister with news of his niece's graduation.
"Super proud of you mareeee!!! love youuu ! congratulations my dearest Lorin! proud tita here!" Karla wrote.
"Wow congratulations to my inaanak Lorin. So proud of you. And mare congratulations to you too for bringing her up into a fine, beautiful inside and out woman," Vina commented.
Lorin thanked her family and friends in a separate post for their support through her academic journey.
“So grateful for all the love and support that made this moment possible. My family, my mom, my friends, and the @pepperdine community. Above all, thank you God for guiding me every step of the way,” Lorin wrote.
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