Few 90 Day Fiancé franchise members are as beloved as Rosemarie Vega. When she broke up with “Big Ed” Brown, the single mother won over audiences around the world. Rosemarie (also known as Rose) cut the rude franchise villain out of her life and then transformed her life, inside and out. While "Big Ed" had dreams of Internet fame, Rose was the one to launch a successful YouTube career... and wow fans with a dazzling physical glow-up.
Audiences met the single mom from the Philippines when she appeared on the spin-off series, 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. Rose immediately earned the sympathy of audiences, as rude and creepy "Big Ed" traveled to her native country and then began to tear down her looks and hygiene. The older American insulted her body hair and said she had bad breath, which Rose stated was the result of an untreated ulcer. Since "Big Ed" is not considered a catch by most, fans were shocked and frustrated at how he critiqued the young mother, but Rose has bounced back.
Life Before
Prior to her makeover, it was hard for Rose to take care of her looks. "Big Ed" infamously criticized her unshaven legs and more. Fans got a glimpse into Rose's dire living situation in the Philippines, but even the chance at a better life in America didn't make Ed's mistreatment tolerable. After "Big Ed" lied to her about wanting more children and forced her to get an STD test while he refused to take one himself, Rose kicked her partner to the curb and soon started her transformation.
Makeover Reveal
Many fans felt for Rose when "Big Ed" insulted her appearance, as the poverty-stricken single mother was doing the best she could to survive. That’s why fans were pleasantly surprised when Rose revealed a stunning photoshoot and glam makeover last October, via a series of Instagram photos. The glamorous shots featured Rose in an off-the-shoulder white dress with dyed hair and gorgeous makeup. The stunning photoshoot was credited as the work of a photographer, a makeup artist, a hairstylist, and a professional stylist.
Influencer Status
Since revealing her new look, Rose has quickly skyrocketed to fame and established herself as an influencer with over 575K followers on Instagram. In December, the mother revealed a new partnership with a beauty company. Rose shared some more stunning photoshoot images and wowed with professional hair and makeup as she posed on a stool in a white shirt and tall brown boots. With her many endorsements and thriving Instagram, YouTube, and Cameo accounts, Rose showed the world how she was funding her new lifestyle.
YouTube Success
Rose is now thriving on YouTube, as she has launched an incredibly successful channel and garnered an impressive audience. Rose enjoys showing her YouTube fans all of her life updates, including her recent home renovation. She also offers cooking tutorials and travel videos, and these clips offer viewers a peek into her happy life. She shared a stunning snap of herself to Instagram, just days after announcing that her YouTube channel had hit 650K subscribers.
Today's Transformation
Rose shared a sweet photo of herself this week with the caption, "Feeling extra special today!" Fans have championed Rose and invested in her journey since she moved on from a mean partner and created a brand-new life. Rose also shared some sweet shots with her dad, showing off her radiant smile and happiness. Rose has presented one of the most celebrated success stories in the franchise.
In the future, Rose will keep evolving and fans will be there to watch it happen. While reality fame can be fleeting, Rosemarie Vega may just make it last. She's become an icon that TLC viewers never forget. She's a true 90 Day Fiancé franchise sensation.
90 Day Fiancé airs on Sundays at 8pm EST on TLC.