| Full Name | Rebekah Marie Martinez |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthday | February 10, 1995 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Grayston Leonard |
| Height | 5‘ 7" (1.7 m) |
| Net Worth | $500 thousand |
| Social Media | Instagram, Facebook, YouTube |
As a long-time fan who has followed her reality TV career from the beginning, I‘m thrilled to provide a comprehensive profile on the unique, captivating Bekah Martinez!
Background and Early Life
Bekah Martinez was born Rebekah Marie Martinez on February 10, 1995 in Los Angeles, California. According to sources, she had an unconventional upbringing, living on a marijuana farm in northern California for part of her childhood.
After graduating high school, Bekah moved back to LA to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. To support herself as a student, she worked as a nanny and bartender.
Even before appearing on The Bachelor, Bekah was known for her bold, Bohemian style and activist spirit. As her former coworker told People, "Bekah has always been unique – she has never been one to conform to society‘s standards."
Breakout Reality TV Star on The Bachelor
In 2018, Bekah Martinez joined 29 other women vying for Arie Luyendyk Jr.‘s heart on Season 22 of The Bachelor at the age of 22.
As soon as she stepped out of the limo, Bekah captured America‘s attention with her short pixie haircut, nose ring, and daring personality. During the season, she became known for her eccentric antics and unfiltered commentary.
Bekah formed a close connection with Arie, even bringing him home to meet her family. However, after hometown dates Arie unexpectedly sent Bekah home, choosing Becca Kufrin as the winner.
Even though she didn‘t receive the final rose, Bekah won over millions of fans and cemented her status as an unforgettable Bachelor alum. Her time on the show also led to more reality TV opportunities.
More Reality TV – Bachelor in Paradise and The Challenge
After The Bachelor, Bekah went on to join Season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2018. On the beach in Mexico, she began a romance with castmate Leo Dottavio, though it was short-lived.
In 2021, Bekah returned to reality television again competing on MTV‘s The Challenge: All Stars. Though fans were excited to see her back on TV, she was eliminated relatively early by her castmates.
Life After Reality TV Spotlight
Though her reality TV days may be behind her, Bekah has stayed busy with other pursuits like design and influencing.
- She runs a successful Instagram account with over 675k followers featuring partnerships, family photos, and snippets of her life as a mom.
- Bekah co-hosts a popular Bachelor Nation podcast called Chatty Broads with Jess Ambrose dishing on pop culture and TV.
- She also works as an interior designer and runs an online vintage furniture shop.
In 2019, Bekah announced she was pregnant by her boyfriend Grayston Leonard. She gave birth to their daughter Ruth in February 2019 and had a son in June 2021.
Why Fans Love Bekah
After all these years following her career, here are just some of the reasons I adore Bekah:
- Her honest, filter-free attitude – she always speaks her mind!
- Her lovable free spirit and Bohemian style.
- Her humor and wit – she‘s hysterical on social media.
- Her resilience and self-confidence. Haters don‘t stand a chance!
- Her maturity and intelligence – she‘s wise beyond her years.
Fun Facts About Bekah
- She once dressed up as a pregnant woman as a prank on a Bachelor group date!
- Bekah has 14 tattoos including a sword on her forearm.
- She‘s a pescatarian who doesn‘t eat meat besides fish.
- Her zodiac sign is Aquarius – no surprise given her progressive free-thinking nature!
- She appeared on the cover of Marijuana Times magazine at age 14.
Bekah Martinez: Entertainment Dynamo
As a devoted fan, I‘m endlessly entertained by Bekah‘s humor, honesty, and zest for life. She embodies the free-spirited Aquarius in the best way. No matter what Bekah does next, one thing‘s for sure – it will be bold, beautiful, and uniquely Bekah. She‘s a breath of fresh air in the world of predictable reality stars. I can‘t wait to continue following her wild journey!