It's been five years since Rose Vega and Big Ed Brown showed off their romance in 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days and here's what they're doing now. Big Ed was a San Diego photographer who had been single for 30 years since his divorce from his first wife. He met Rose, a single mother from the Philippines who was 31 years younger than him. Big Ed and Rose connected on Facebook and then he flew out to meet her in person at the show.
Big Ed was dishonest with Rose from the beginning about her height and his desire to have a vasectomy while Rose wanted to have more children. Big Ed's height was affected by Klippel-Feil syndrome, making it appear as if he had no neck. The American man putting mayonnaise on hair after dyeing it to look younger as Rose criticized his appearance and lifestyle. He mocked Rose's living conditions and told her that her breath smelled bad. Rose finally had enough of his controlling and reckless nature and dumped Big Ed.
Rose Became a Model After 90 Day Fiancé
Rose became more popular than Big Ed
If it weren't for 90 Day Fianceno one would know about Rose. Romancing Big Ed on screen with the hope of a better future in the US worked in her favor because she was praised for getting rid of her toxic partner and also found financial success in her country after the show. Rose started to look different after the show. She posted selfies that showed she had completely transformed her look by wearing heavy makeup and styling her hair differently. This side of Rose was new to viewers. It also helped brands see it through a different lens.
"She overcame everything that was supposed to destroy her."
In October 2020, Pink revealed her drop-dead gorgeous look, transforming her face, hair and body in general. Rose had wavy pink-toned hair, silver makeup, and golden tanned skin that complemented her off-the-shoulder white dress. This was just the beginning of her modeling journey for Rose. She went on to become a great online influencer, collaborating with beauty, wellness and makeup brands. Rose soon launched her YouTube channel. She renovated the 90 Day Fiance house and even bought a new one.
Big Ed dumped Liz Woods 15 times
Big Ed blamed Liz's anger issues
Meanwhile, Big Ed also became a popular name and face around the house, even if it was for all the wrong reasons. Big Ed returned to the franchise with a new girlfriend. He starred 90 Day: The Single Life 1st season, where he met Liz, who worked as a waitress at your favorite restaurant in San Diego. Liz and Big Ed got to know each other better during the COVID-19 pandemic. She liked how kind he was to her daughter Ryleigh. Liz claimed to have seen a different side of Big Ed than the one he showed in public.
However, Liz and Big Ed were not compatible as a couple either. Big Ed claimed it was because Liz had a hidden temper that was too much to handle when he broke up with her for the 15th time. This was just before they got married in August 2023, after three years of an on-and-off relationship. Big Ed indeed canceled the wedding without telling Liz. She begged him to take her back because she thought she would never meet anyone else. Still, Liz's new boyfriend, Jayson Zuniga, is a huge upgrade.
Rose revealed her new boyfriend
Who is Rose dating now?
As of December 2021, Rose has someone special in her life. She had not yet revealed his identity, but she went to Thailand to meet him in January 2021. Fans assumed it was another middle-aged white man like Big Ed, as some of Rose's vacation photos showed her man's hands. Rose revealed her identity in April 2021. She posted a YouTube video taking her boyfriend to meet her stern father. His name was Greg Scherwinski and he was from Melbourne where he worked as a director and founder of Australian real estate agency Ray White Mordialloc.
Rose suggested a breakup with Greg in December 2022. She opened up about what she was looking for in her next partner. Rose said she wanted a man who didn't make her feel like she owed him a debt because he gave her time and money. She wanted a sincere man whose efforts she could repay. Interestingly, Rose has spent several months living in Australia since January 2023, with her son, Prince, joining her in April 2023. As of December 2024, Rose is back in the Philippines, where she opened a vape shop and launched your own beauty products. .
Big Ed got engaged to a fan 24 hours after meeting her
Who is Porsche Raemond?
In September 2024, Big Ed shockingly revealed that he was engaged for the fourth time in his life to a 29-year-old woman. TMZ reported that the woman named Porscha Raemond was a fan of Big Ed, met at a meet and greet with fans at Capriotti's, which is a diner in Plantation, Florida (via 90daythemelanatedway.) Big Ed took his wife out to dinner with a large group and spontaneously made a ring out of a paperclip and proposed. However, Porsha soon publicly stated that the engagement was a publicity stunt by the 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days star.
90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days airs Sundays at 8pm EST on TLC.
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A deeper look into the lives of the settled couples on 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is a reality show/documentary that follows a potential spouse from a foreign country and their preparations for their journey to America . The show documents the early days of the relationship across the ocean and the K-1 visa process required for the spouse to live in the new country. Couples struggle with culture shock, language barriers, and the opinions of friends and family as they prepare to take the final leap.
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August 6, 2017