Personal Details :
- Full Name: Rebekah Marine Paster
- Nickname: The Bionic Model
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1987
- Age: 38 (as of 2025)
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Woodbury, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Medical Condition: Born with symbrachydactyly (missing right forearm)
- Prosthetic: Uses an advanced i-limb quantum prosthetic hand
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Rowan University
- Occupation: Fashion Model, Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate
- Marital Status: Married (since 2018)
- Residence: New Jersey, USA
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @rebekahmarine
- Twitter: @RebekahMarine
- Facebook: Rebekah Marine Official
- LinkedIn: Rebekah Marine
Career Overview :
- 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.
Personal Life & Interests :
- 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 .
Net Worth :
- 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.
Awards & Achievements :
- 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.
Fun Facts :
- 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.