Lorin Gutierrez shares her dreams, excitement for '26

As the days draw closer to the dawn of 2026, excitement fills the air for Lorin Gutierrez, the eldest daughter of actress Ruffa Gutierrez and businessman Yilmaz Bektas.

- ROBERT REQUINTINA

The culmination of years of hard work and determination is finally within reach—she is on the verge of graduating from college.

"I will graduate from university in 2026, and I am extremely excited about that. Making it across that stage and receiving my diploma would be the biggest goal I will meet in 2026," said Lorin during an interview after she was launched as the celebrity endorser for Brilliant Skin Essentials.

Lorin, 22, is currently a senior majoring in Advertising at Pepperdine University, a consistently ranked Christian liberal arts institution in the United States. She divides her time between Malibu and Manila.

"From there, the world is my oyster, as they say, and my goal is to be open-minded and accepting of all the opportunities God sends my way. I want to step out of my comfort zone and say yes to everything. I am most thankful for continued blessings in 2025, from new endorsements to my supportive audience and all the moments in between spent with family and friends," Lorin said.

Lorin's striking beauty is a legacy passed down from her mother, a former beauty queen whose elegance captivated many. The grace and charm they share are undeniable. I asked Lorin if she ever dreamt of following in her mother's footsteps and stepping into the glamorous world of pageantry.