Rebekah Marine

Personal Details :

Early Life & Education
- Born January 7, 1987, in Woodbury, New Jersey.
- Born with symbrachydactyly (missing right forearm).
- Graduated from Woodbury Junior–Senior High in 2005.
- Earned a Marketing degree from Rowan University.
Prosthetics & Breakthrough
- Initially used a mechanical prosthetic as a child, later stopped.
- At age ~22, received an i‑Limb Quantum prosthetic from Touch Bionics.
- Nicknamed “The Bionic Model.”
Modeling Career Highlights
- Signed with Models of Diversity agency.
- Walked at New York Fashion Week (2015 and later seasons).
- Featured in shows by Archana Kochhar and Antonio Urzi.
- Walked in Tommy Hilfiger’s Runway of Dreams show (2016).
- Appeared in Nordstrom’s 2015 Anniversary catalog.
- Editorials in TIME, People, Teen Vogue, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan.
Advocacy & Motivational Work
- Brand ambassador for Touch Bionics.
- Partnered with the Lucky Fin Project.
- National motivational speaker and youth mentor.
Recognition & Media
- Named Rowan University Distinguished Young Alumna (2019).
- Featured on Say Yes to the Dress (2019).
- Highlighted in Bumble’s “Most Inspiring New Yorkers.”
- Planning to write a self-help book for teens.

Married in 2019 and appeared on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress with a custom gold prosthetic arm.
Enjoys advocating for body positivity and inclusion in fashion and media.
Active supporter of the Lucky Fin Project, raising awareness for limb differences.
Frequently mentors youth and speaks at schools and conferences on confidence and resilience.
Has expressed interest in writing a self-help book for teenagers struggling with self-esteem.
Lives in New Jersey and continues to model, speak, and inspire through social media and events.
Birth & Background
- Born January 7, 1987 in Woodbury, New Jersey; has symbrachydactyly (born without her right forearm) .
Education
- Graduated Woodbury Junior–Senior High School in 2005.
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Rowan University.
Marriage & Family
- Married in 2018; wore a custom gold prosthetic arm at her wedding and appeared on *Say Yes to the Dress* in 2019 .
Residence
- Resides in West Deptford, New Jersey area.
Interests & Hobbies
- Enjoys advocating for body positivity, mentoring youth, and supporting adaptive fashion.
- Ambassador roles (e.g., Runway of Dreams, Lucky Fin Project) reflect her passion for inclusive design .

Estimated Net Worth
- Ranges from approximately $500,000 to $2.5 million across different sources .
- One biography cites around $2.5 M as of mid‑2024; others provide ranges of $1 M to $5 M .
Income Sources
- Modeling (New York Fashion Week, catalog/editorial work, adaptive fashion campaigns).
- Brand ambassador roles (Touch Bionics, Lucky Fin Project, Runway of Dreams).
- Motivational speaking and public appearances.

Rowan University Distinguished Young Alumna
- Received the award in 2019 for her trailblazing career and advocacy in inclusion and disability awareness.
New York Fashion Week Appearances
- Walked multiple times in NYFW, including for designers like Archana Kochhar and Antonio Urzi.
- Participated in inclusive fashion showcases with FTL MODA and Runway of Dreams.
Major Media Features
- Featured in People, TIME, Teen Vogue, COSMOPOLITAN, and US Weekly.
- Appeared in Nordstrom’s 2015 Anniversary Catalog—one of the first models with a visible limb difference in mainstream retail campaigns.
TV Appearance
- Appeared on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress in 2019, showcasing her custom gold prosthetic arm at her wedding.

Rebekah Marine is famously known as “The Bionic Model” because of her high-tech prosthetic arm.
She didn’t wear a prosthetic arm during much of her childhood and only started wearing an advanced i-Limb Quantum prosthetic in her early 20s.
She was the first model with a visible prosthetic limb to walk at New York Fashion Week.
Rebekah has appeared on the TV show Say Yes to the Dress, showcasing her custom gold prosthetic arm at her wedding.
She is a strong advocate for adaptive fashion and body positivity, often mentoring youth with limb differences.
Her signature prosthetic arm is not only functional but also stylish — often customized to match her outfits.