Find out how Albuquerque resident Buddy Wren did on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Feb. 9—Buddy Wren took a spin on the wheel and it paid off.

The Albuquerque resident appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" on Feb. 7.

He made it to the final round where he won a total of $15,750 in cash.

Wren is currently studying for his master's degree in Forensic Psychology at National University and with any winnings, he would like to pay for school to get his PhD in Forensic Psychology as well.

He moved to New Mexico to be closer to his family and is pursuing his master's in forensic psychology at National University.

"I've always loved Albuquerque and I've fallen in love with the art and culture," he says. "I never thought I'd be on 'Wheel of Fortune.' The whole experience has been wonderful."

Wren and his fiancé will tie the not on Feb. 14.

Wren participated on "Wheel of Fortune' by solving puzzles to win once-in-a-lifetime vacations and cash prizes as part of "Wheel Across America" week, celebrating cities across America with in-show segments of hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White taped on location.

Wheel of Fortune fans can submit applications at wheeloffortune.com/join/be-a-contestant for a chance to be invited to a virtual audition. There, potential contestants can show off their puzzle-solving skills and potentially be selected to appear as a contestant on the show from the comfort of their own homes. If selected to be on the show, everyone goes home with a minimum of $1,000.