Rosa Mendes
Canadian professional wrestler, professional wrestling manager and model
Milena Leticia Roucka ( ROH-kə; born October 25, 1979) is a Canadian retired professional wrestler, valet and model. She was known for her time in WWE under the ring name Rosa Mendes. She managed former WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico from 2011 to 2013. She was also a main cast member on the E! reality series Total Divas.
Early life
Roucka grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and is of Czech and Costa Rican descent. She was a self-described "tomboy" growing up, and was once suspended from school for fighting. Roucka studied business at the University of British Columbia, but dropped out to pursue a career in modelling. In 2004, she was the first North American to win the "Piel Dorada", a major Latin American modelling contest.
Professional wrestling career
World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
Diva Search (2006–2008)
In the summer of 2006, Roucka competed in the WWE Diva Search and reached the final eight.
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