Last Updated on February 25, 2024
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Imagine being constantly reminded that you aren’t pretty or tall enough despite having ambitions of pursuing a career in modeling!
These mean and discouraging remarks might probably have you give up your modeling dreams for something else.
It’s only worse if you’re also diagnosed with a terminal illness at the tender age of 11 years. To most people, life would instantly lose all meaning.
Well, these are some of the numerous challenges that Rob Dyrdek’s wife Bryiana faced during her childhood.
But determined to succeed against all odds, Bryiana chose not to listen to her detractors. It’s accurate to report that her resilience eventually paid off, if her high-flying career is anything to go by.
Read on as we delve deeper into Mrs. Dyrdek’s long and daunting journey to success.
Who Is Rob Dyrdek?
Robert “Rob” Stanley Dyrdek is an American actor, reality television personality, and producer. Dyrdek has had roles in multiple reality television shows, including ‘Rob & Big,’ ‘Ridiculousness,’ and ‘Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory.’
Outside his various engagements in the entertainment industry, Rob Dyrdek is also an astute entrepreneur with several profitable businesses under his name. He undertakes most of his entrepreneurial ventures through his own venture studio known as Dyrdek Machine. Among the most lucrative businesses he has invested in over the years include Street League Skateboarding and Thrill One Media (formerly Superjacket Productions).
Dyrdek is also a former professional skateboarder. That pretty much explains his interest in Street League Skateboarding.
Who Is Rob Dyrdek Married To?
Rob Dyrdek is married to Bryiana Noelle Flores, a fashion and fitness model.
Unlike many celebrity spouses, Bryiana Flores doesn’t delight in living in her husband’s shadows. She has continually pursued a successful modeling career even after marrying a reasonably wealthy man.
Flores hit the headlines when she appeared in Playboy magazine and subsequently became the Playmate of the Year. She achieved global acclaim when she won the World’s Perfect Pageant.
Bryiana Flores’ Early Life
Bryiana Flores was born on July 21, 1991, in Salinas, California, but spent most of her childhood in Los Banos, Central California. She’s 32 years old as of 2023, seventeen years younger than her husband who was born on June 28, 1974. Her father’s name is Brian Flores whereas her mother’s identity is known.
Flores was diagnosed with a terminal blood disease known as aplastic anemia at the age of 11 years. Doctors presented her with only two options – undergo a bone marrow transplantation or take medication.
The little Bryiana opted to continue with medication, probably fearing that the other option could result in more life-threatening complications. But it was her strong will to live that played the biggest role in aiding her recovery process.
However, this was only the first in a series of traumatic childhood experiences the aspiring model would undergo.
During her school years, Flores underwent humiliation for her rather short stature and lean body. She was reportedly bullied by both her fellow students and some of her teachers. However, she chose not to let anyone’s mean remarks go to her head.
Bryana Flores’ Career Information
As already hinted, Bryana Flores’ career initially faced a number of setbacks. Her modeling ambitions were constantly treated with contempt due to her physical limitations. She chose to follow her heart nonetheless.
Flores kicked off her modeling career shortly after graduating from high school. She began by contesting in local beauty pageants. Her determination paid off in 2008 when she won the ‘Miss Teen of the Nation’ competition.
Flores’ modeling star shone even brighter thereafter. She was crowned ‘Miss California Teen’ in 2010, after which she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time modeling career.
While in LA, Bryiana Flores appeared in the September issue of ‘Playboy’ magazine. Her stunning photos subsequently made her the Playboy Playmate of the Year.
Flores achieved global recognition in 2014 when she won the ‘World’s Perfect Pageant.’ This win subsequently made her a supermodel.
Flores currently serves as president of the women empowerment brand ‘Iconic Beauty.’
Bryiana Flores and Rob Dyrdek’s Relationship Timeline
Bryana Flores and Rob Dyrdek met in 2013 at an event. The pair were instantly smitten by each other and they started dating almost immediately. The supermodel found her future husband to be charming despite the glaring age gap between them.
After dating for a couple of months, Dyrdek decided it was time to take the relationship to the next level by proposing to Flores. Many outlets have described the marriage proposal as ‘a scene out of a fairy tale novel.’
The proposal took place in Disneyland where the couple was watching the Aladdin show. It involved Rob making a grand entry onto the stage, kneeling before Bryiana, and proposing with a diamond solitaire ring in his hand.
The pair then celebrated their engagement by going on a vacation to the Caribbean Islands.
A few months after the grand proposal, Dyrdek and Flores exchanged their wedding vows in a low-key affair. The invite-only ceremony took place in September 2015.
Do Rob Dyrdek And Bryiana Flores Have Children Together?
Rob Dyrdek and Bryiana Flores have been blessed with two kids.
The couple welcomed their first child in September 2016, exactly a year after tying the knot. They named their baby boy Kodah Dash Dyrdek.
Rob and Bryiana welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Nala Ryan Dyrdek, on December 29, 2017.
The two children have become part of their parents’ routines, making frequent appearances on their respective social media handles.
Other Fun Facts About Bryana Flores
Bryiana Flores is 5 feet 3 inches tall. Her rather short height is the reason many believed she could never succeed in modeling.
But despite this, Flores has other features that have helped her earn numerous modeling accolades.
First is her lean body. Unlike many models, Bryana has never had to lose weight to achieve a well-toned physique. Flores also boasts chiseled facial features, a holy grail in the highly competitive modeling industry.
Besides, the former World’s Perfect Pageant winner is of mixed heritage. Her ancestry includes Cherokee, Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, Caucasian, and Blackfoot.