Fans became invested in Paloa and Russ Mayfield's relationship after watching the couple on season 1 of TLC's hit reality show 90 Day Fiancé. Viewers learned that Russ is an engineer and that he was living in Oklahoma City and Paola is from Columbia. While the pair had some problems, they got married and have a son named Axel.
Paola is one of the most memorable 90 Day Fiancé cast members as she loves wrestling and also switches up her hair color on a regular basis. While many fans enjoy following Paola on Instagram and keeping up with the changes in her life, there's a lot that fans should know about this reality star.
Paola Was In A Short Film
There have been many 90 Day Fiancé scandals but Paola has been on many different career paths and it seems like she's very focused on her ambition and success.
According to Heavy, Paola appeared as an extra named "High School Girl" in the 2017 short film called Pax Masculina. According to the movie's IMDb page, the movie filmed in Oklahoma.
Paola Is A Personal Trainer
According to Soap Dirt, Paola is a personal trainer and she she has meal plans and workouts on her website. Paola posted on her Instagram account in January 2020 that she had taken her test to become a nutrition coach and she passed.
Paola has a website called superpaofit.com and she shares her credentials and her philosophy. Paola wrote, "My goal is for others to recognize me for my hard work, dedication, and love for fitness. I have never felt more confident and secure with my healthy and happy lifestyle." Paola's workout programs are affordable and are usually around $50 USD but are sometimes on sale for half that price.
Paola And Russ Are On A Break
According to Us Weekly, Paola and Russ shared in the summer of 2021 that they're on a "break" because the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic affected their marriage. They want to see a therapist and aren't thinking about divorce.
Some fans aren't surprised by this news, as Russ and Paola have had some issues with Paola wanting to live in Miami and be a model and Russ not always being on board with that decision.
Paola Has Many Different Jobs
Before these 90 Day Fiancé stars joined the show, they led interesting lives that fans should know about, and Paola has been working hard to be successful.
Nicki Swift notes that Paola has many different jobs. She's a wrestler, model, personal trainer, and Instagram influencer. She also teaches Zumba. Paola is also a mom to the baby boy Axel, who she shares with Russ.
Paola Has A Few Different Degrees
Since Paola works in a few different fields, it makes sense that she has the education and training to back up these passions.
According to Nicki Swift, Paola is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has a personal training certification from Body Design University in Georgia. Paola also attended John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center and learned about modeling.
Paola Has A YouTube Channel
While it's fun to follow reality stars or other celebrities on social media, it's always great when someone has a YouTube channel since they can often go into more detail about their lives.
Paola has a YouTube channel with 77,800 subscribers and she shares workout videos and a "day in her life" video. She also has videos about the reason that she loves wrestling and her process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
Paola Kept Working When Russ Was Fired
Sometimes 90 Day Fiancé couples seem mismatched and other times, they stay together but have a lot of highs and lows.
According to Monsters And Critics, someone criticized Paola's different jobs on TikTok, and she explained that when Russ was fired, she was continuing to make money. Paola said, "He got laid off again and guess who was there to rescue? Paola without a career with all the crazy stuff that I do."
Paola And Her Family Lived In An RV
TV Shows Ace reported that Paola, Russ, and their son Axel lived in an RV. The publication noted that Paola said that the closet was tiny in the RV and it would be tough to put all of her clothes in there. Paola also talked about this life change on Instagram.
If fans want to see more of the RV, they can check out Paola's YouTube channel where she has a video about their mobile home.
Paola Began Thinking About Wrestling After Watching A Movie
While 90 Day Fiancé deals with serious topics, the couples who have appeared on the reality franchise are also open and honest about their dreams and what kind of jobs and lives they want to lead.
In an interview with TV Shows Ace, Paola talked about how she became interested in wrestling. She said that she was in Columbia to see her family and she saw the movie Fighting with my Family which is about the wrestler Paige. Paola was inspired and said, "The way she expresses herself and carries herself in the ring—it got me to want to try this."
Paola Follows A Vegan Diet
In her interview with TV Shows Ace, Paola talked about following a vegan diet, which Russ doesn't. Paola said, I tell my husband if he wants to cook meat he has to buy it himself." She said that their son is meat-free and continued, "The only thing I have cooked for Axel is eggs."
If any fans eat a different way than their partner or the rest of their family, they can likely relate to this.