Ruth Amelia Ocumárez Apataño (born December 10, 1983 in Santo Domingo) is a Dominican beauty pageant titleholder, actress and model.
Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Ocumárez became a celebrity in her nation by becoming the first woman of predominantly African heritage to represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe.
Due to her dark complexion and personality, she was given the nickname "La Diosa de Ébano" (The Ebony Goddess) by the Dominican public and press.