Personal Details :
- Full Name: Penelope López Márquez (professionally known as Arianny Celeste)
- Date of Birth: November 12, 1985
- Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mexican & Filipino descent
- Height: 5′5″ (165 cm)
- Weight: ≈56 kg (123 lbs)
- Body Measurements: ~38‑25‑34 in (bust/waist/hips)
- Shoe Size: US 7
- Education: Attended Eldorado High School and University of Nevada, Las Vegas; studied fitness management & nutrition
- Profession: UFC Octagon Ring Girl, Model, Television Host
- Years Active: 2006–present
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @ariannyceleste
- Twitter: @ariannyceleste
- TikTok: ariannyceleste
- Official Website: ariannyceleste.com
Career Overview :
- Made her UFC debut as an Octagon Ring Girl in 2006 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
- Voted “Ring Girl of the Year” at the World MMA Awards in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2014—holding the record with five wins.
- Featured on the covers of major magazines including Playboy (nude issue, Nov 2010), Maxim, FHM, Sports Illustrated, and Fighter’s Only Magazine.
- Appeared in Maxim’s Hot 100 list from 2010 to 2014, with rankings as high as #18 in 2012.
- Co‑hosted the UFC web series *Ultimate Insider* starting in 2010 alongside Joe Rogan.
- Co‑hosted six seasons of *Overhaulin’* on Velocity (2014–2015).
- Served as a judge for the 2011 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant.
- Featured as an Octagon girl in multiple MMA video games, including UFC Undisputed, EA Sports UFC, and UFC Undisputed 3.
- Expanded into acting and music; released original songs and appeared in independent film *Repost or Die*.
- Founded a subscription-based gifting service called “Girlfriend Box” and engaged in multiple charitable fundraising efforts (e.g., breast cancer research and COVID‑19 PPE donations).
Personal Life & Interests :
- Background: Born Penelope López Márquez on November 12, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Of Mexican, Filipino, Spanish, and Apache descent.
- Education: Studied Fitness Management and Nutrition at UNLV; competed in cheer, dance, and gymnastics for 15 years growing up.
- Fitness & Workouts: Enjoys varied workouts—weight training, pilates, cardio kickboxing, cycling and circuit training. Always includes ab workouts.
- Hobbies: Passionate about music and singing (has released original songs), traveling (loves Italy and tropical destinations), yoga, and kickboxing.
- Family & Pets: Close to her family (her mother is a strong inspiration) and adores her two dogs, Bentley and Enzo.
- Lifestyle & Values: Promotes health, wellness, mental fitness, and animal rights. Practices discipline and self-care and focuses on mental well-being.
- Projects & Charity: Founder of “Girlfriend Box” gift subscription service; actively supports charitable campaigns including funding COVID‑19 PPE and breast cancer research.
- Current Life Milestone: Engaged and mother to a son born in 2020; continues to travel and create content while balancing wellness and family.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth: ~$3 million
- Ring Girl Earnings: ~$1 million per year from UFC appearances, including pay-per-view events and standard shows
- Instagram Income: Approximately $67,000–$92,000 annually from sponsored posts
- Additional Income Sources: Brand endorsements, modeling work, TV hosting, OnlyFans, business ventures, and real estate investments
Awards & Achievements :
- Ring Girl of the Year – World MMA Awards: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2014
- Ring Girl of the Year – Fighters Only Magazine: 2006
- Maxim “Hottest UFC Octagon Girl” – May 2010 issue
- Maxim Hot 100 – Featured annually from 2010–2014 (ranked as high as #23)
- Sports Illustrated “Lady of the Day” – February 4, 2010
- Featured on Playboy cover – November 2010 nude edition
- Featured in multiple major magazine covers – including Maxim, FHM, Sports Illustrated, UFC Magazine
- Appeared as Octagon Girl – in video games like UFC Undisputed (2010), UFC Undisputed 3, EA Sports UFC series
Fun Facts :
- Penelope López Márquez goes by the nickname “Arianny”, given during childhood. She is of Mexican and Filipino descent.
- Majored in Fitness Management and Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- Appeared multiple times in Maxim’s Hot 100 list—in 2010 (#23), 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Served as a judge for the 2011 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant.
- She and fellow ring girl Brittney Palmer collaborate regularly and maintain a friendly relationship, despite being frequent competitors for “Ring Girl of the Year.”
- Once courted controversy by calling Ronda Rousey a “big bully” during their feud over fighter pay and ring girl work—UFC CEO Dana White helped her navigate the situation.
- Chosen for charity initiatives like auctioning sports bras for breast cancer research (2013) and organizing a GoFundMe campaign during COVID‑19 for hospital PPE.
- Dreams of living in Sydney, Australia someday because she loves the beach, food, and fitness culture.


