Ruth Amelia Ocumárez y Apataño (born 10 December 1981 in

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) is a Dominican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. Born and raised in

, Ocumárez became a celebrity in her nation by becoming the first woman of predominantly African heritage to represent the Dominican Republic at

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. Due to her outstanding dark complexion and “bubbly” personality, she was given the nickname "La Diosa de Ébano" (English: The Ebony Goddess) by the Dominican public and press along with the general expectation of assured placement on coronation night.''El Anecdotario''
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The award of Ruth Ocumarez

At the height of Miss Universe 2002 pageant, Ocumárez was predicted by many to be place as a semi-finalist. To the great surprise of many pageant connoisseurs, Ocumarez did not place, causing many internet bloggers to coin the pageant term the ''Ruth Ocumárez Award'' to signify a pageant contestant who seems guaranteed to be a finalist, but does not make the maximum entry at the initial placement selections of the pageant. Accordingly, pageant candidates who gains placement or "special awards" (i.e. Miss Photogenic, Miss Friendship, Miss Congeniality, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown) does not classify for this award.

Career

After her reign was over, Ocumárez entered the world of modeling and appeared in many Dominican, European, and Puerto Rican periodicals. She also branched out into acting, starring in the Dominican film ''Perico Ripiao''. Besides her work in film, Ocumárez also has experience as a television hostess on Puerto Rican television. It was reported in 2007 that Ocumárez had become engaged to flamboyant entertainment personality Sixto Nolasco. Nolasco, who was interviewed by journalist Carmen Jovet declared that he was ''"tired of being gay,"'' and that he intends to start a family with his new wife. To date, there has been no formal announcement of the proposed nuptials.Quiero Morir al lado de una Mujer
from '' Primera Hora'' dated ''July 21, 2007''

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1983 births Dominican Republic beauty pageant winners Dominican Republic female models Living people Miss Dominican Republic Miss Universe 2002 contestants Actors from Santo Domingo African diaspora in the Dominican Republic {{Pageant-bio-stub