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Amanda Saccomanno, widely known by her WWE persona, Mandy Rose, has captivated the world with her journey from a small-town girl in Yorktown Heights, New York, to becoming a WWE Superstar, fitness entrepreneur, and reality TV star. Her rise to fame is a testament to her resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence in everything she does.Growing up as the youngest of four, with three older brothers, Amanda learned from an early age how to stand her ground. %u201cMy brothers toughened me up,%u201d she recalls. %u201cThey taught me how to defend myself, which shaped me into the strong, independent woman I am today.%u201d Amanda%u2019s early life was filled with sports, and though she enjoyed competing, she sometimes felt insecure about her naturally athletic build. %u201cI had thicker legs, and at times I wasn%u2019t comfortable with my body,%u201d she shares. %u201cBut that%u2019s what pushed me to get into the gym and start sculpting my physique. I wanted to be the best version of myself.%u201d Amanda%u2019s dedication paid off in 2014 when she became the WBFF Bikini World Champion, marking the first of many career-defining moments. It wasn%u2019t long before her life took an unexpected but thrilling turn%u2014she was cast on WWE%u2019s reality competition series, Tough Enough. Despite coming up just shy of winning, Amanda earned herself a WWE contract, launching her into the spotlight as Mandy Rose. %u201cI always tell people to take risks because you never know where life will lead you,%u201d Amanda says. %u201cBeing on Tough Enough changed my life forever, and I%u2019m so thankful I took that chance.%u201dAs Mandy Rose, Amanda quickly made her mark in WWE, known for her beauty, strength, and fierce persona. %u201cMy wrestling character stemmed from my role on Tough Enough where I played the %u2018bad guy,%u2019%u201d she explains. %u201cOver time, that persona evolved, but it was always a larger-than-life version of myself. Wrestling is an art, and the character work is just as important as the physicality.%u201dF r o m t h e R i n g t o R e a l i t y: T h e E v o l u t i o n o f Amanda SaccomannoPHOTOGRAPHER: Salomon Urracawww.surraca.comIG: @surracaformer WWE Superstar, fitness entrepreneur, and reality TV starAmanda SaccomannoMOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 54 07