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Ruffa Gutierrezs daughter Lorin honors her Yaya Fanny after college graduation

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Fresh from celebrating her college graduation, Lorin Bektas melted hearts online after dedicating her milestone to someone very close to her heart – their longtime family helper, Yaya Fanny. </p><p>The eldest daughter of Ruffa Gutierrez recently graduated from Pepperdine University’s Seaver College with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising degree.</p><p>In a TikTok post uploaded on May 6, Lorin shared a touching video tribute featuring clips and photos of herself with Yaya Fanny from childhood, along with her accepting her diploma on her graduation day. </p><p>“There wouldn&#x27;t be this...if there hadn’t been you,” Lorin wrote in the video.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/4/ruffa-gutierrez-beams-with-pride-as-daughter-lorin-graduates-from-college-1449"><strong>READ: Ruffa Gutierrez beams with pride as daughter Lorin graduates from college</strong></a></div><p>In the caption, Lorin expressed her deep gratitude for Yaya Fanny, who has been with their family for more than two decades. </p><p>“My yaya Fanny is one of the most important people in my life. She has been with our family for over 25 years and has seen me through every chapter. Yaya, mahal na mahal kita. Thank you for everything. you are my real-life guardian angel,” she wrote. </p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@loringabriella/video/7636521544440679698" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7636521544440679698" id="v82291937277773650" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v82291937277773650" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7636521544440679698?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-05-08T09%3A41%3A18.947617%3A3a173460-9921-45d8-b6f1-2a61dd445ae6%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:739px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:739px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The touching compilation quickly resonated with netizens, especially those who grew up with caregivers they also consider family. Many online users also praised Lorin and the Gutierrez family for the genuine love and respect they show toward their household helpers. </p><p>“Your family is really one of a kind, especially when it comes to them drivers/yayas. It’s just that everybody treated them equally as if their own family members. May God bless y’all always, Gutierrez family! 🥹💖,” one commenter wrote. </p><p>“It only shows that you were raised by a good mom and family because you never treat your yaya as yaya but you treat her as part of your family also 🥰,” another netizen added. </p><p>Several friends and followers also fondly remembered Yaya Fanny in the comments section, with Lorin warmly replying that she is “the best person ever.” </p><p>According to Lorin, Yaya Fanny has already retired, though she still gets to spend time with her whenever she returns to the Philippines. </p><p>Ruffa herself also reacted to the tribute, commenting, “Awwww sweet ❤️❤️❤️,” before resharing the post on her own social media account. </p><p>The actress and former beauty queen has likewise been vocal about how proud she is of her daughter’s achievement. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DX6W8g_G5L4/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A4272898%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1190" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Earlier, Ruffa shared photos from Lorin’s graduation ceremony and family celebration on Instagram, along with a message for her firstborn. </p><p>“You’ve made all of us so proud. This achievement is not just ours, but also for everyone who supported you along the way. Never forget to stay humble, keep your faith, and always pray. 🙏🏻  </p><p>Be an inspiration. Set an example. Become everything you are meant to be. ✨❤️ We love you so much,” Ruffa wrote.   </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/4/28/look-lorin-bektas-finishes-college-degree-in-us-0954"><strong>READ: LOOK: Lorin Bektas finishes college degree in US</strong></a></div><p>During the ceremony, Lorin could be seen proudly wearing an academic stole inspired by the Philippine flag as she accepted her diploma. One emotional moment also showed Ruffa tightly embracing her daughter following the milestone. </p><p>Several members of the Gutierrez family attended the graduation, including Ruffa’s brothers, Mond and Elvis Gutierrez. </p><p>Lorin is Ruffa’s eldest daughter with former husband Yılmaz Bektaş. She moved to the United States in 2021 to pursue her studies.</p>

<p>Fresh from graduating from college, Lorin Bektas pays a touching tribute to her Yaya Fanny, whom she lovingly credits for being her 'real life guardian angel.'</p>

Fresh from graduating from college, Lorin Bektas pays a touching tribute to her Yaya Fanny, whom she lovingly credits for being her 'real life guardian angel.'

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Ruffa Gutierrez’s daughter Lorin honors her Yaya Fanny after college graduation

Alyana De Guzman,

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Published May 08, 2026 06:43 PM PHT

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