Celebrity Info
She’s a wrestler and fitness model best known by the name Raquel during her time with Total N Action Wrestling. Over the years, Raquel has built an impressive career, not just in the ring but also in the fitness world. As the founder and owner of Marina Morena Fitness, she’s made a name for herself helping others reach their health goals. Raquel has also stepped onto the professional stage as a WBFF competitor, showcasing her dedication to strength and physique. Before all this, though, her journey really began when she joined season six of WWE Tough Enough—a turning point where Raquel discovered her true passion for professional wrestling. Originally from Brazil, she made the big move to the United States back in 2003, setting the foundation for everything that followed. And today, Raquel continues to inspire through her work across multiple platforms in fitness and entertainment.
After she was cut from Tough Enough, she decided to take her career seriously and began training under the guidance of Afa Anoa’i. It was a pivotal moment for her, really—she knew that if she wanted to make it in the wrestling world, learning from someone like Afa Anoa’i was a huge opportunity. And honestly, that decision marked the beginning of her real journey. She gave it her all, showing up every day with determination, knowing that this was her chance to prove herself after the disappointment of being eliminated. Training with Afa Anoa’i wasn’t easy, but she pushed through, driven by the belief that she could still make it.
