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UFC’s Ring Girl Red Dela Cruz, has taken the internet by storm with her recent Instagram post, showcasing her stunning black outfit and beaming smile.
The Spanish-Filipina fitness model has become synonymous with glamour in the world of UFC, after winning the first UFC Octagon Girl Search contest in 2015 and becoming the organization’s first Filipina Octagon Girl.
With nearly 500,000 Instagram followers, Red Dela Cruz has amassed a significant fan base, joining the ranks of other popular UFC ring girls like Arianny Celeste and Brittney Palmer.
The 30-year old shared two breathtaking pictures of herself donning an elegant black outfit, captivating her audience with her winning smile.
Dela Cruz’s post was captioned simply with the word “Grateful,” resonating with her fans.
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What makes Red Dela Cruz’ story even more fascinating is her down-to-earth nature and dedication to her day job when she’s back home in Sydney.
Behind the glamour of the UFC, Red Dela Cruz leads a disciplined life, working a 9-5 office job at a data company in Sydney. Despite her success and popularity, she remains humble and focused on her work.
In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, Red Dela Cruz shared her perspective on balancing two very different lives. “When I am working, I stay quiet, no make-up, work hard,” she said. She acknowledged her luck in being able to experience both the excitement of the UFC and the simplicity of a regular life in Sydney.
Dela Cruz also revealed that her journey was not only a personal pursuit of a dream but also a means to make her mother proud. Growing up in the Philippines, Red’s mother had aspirations of becoming a model or a beauty queen, and now Red is living that dream for herself and her mother.
Inspired by her own journey, Red Dela Cruz is keen on encouraging young girls to dream big and reach for the seemingly impossible. When asked for advice, she confidently tells them to embrace their dreams and believe that they can achieve greatness.