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Elizabeth Ruiz, Dominican actress and presenter, dies at 49
Dominican actress and presenter Elizabeth Ruiz, widely known by her stage name ‘La Colorá’, has passed away at the age of 49 after a battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by family members on Wednesday, September 16.
Ruiz enjoyed a prolific career spanning over two decades across film, television, theater, and radio. She is most celebrated for her role as ‘Sobeida’ in the popular Lotomán film trilogy directed by Archy López. Her versatility also led her to participate in productions such as Tubérculo Presidente and the play Malas, and she served as a host for programs like Rincón Paraíso and El Bachatón on Antena Latina.
Beyond her work in front of the camera, Ruiz was an entrepreneur in the audiovisual sector, founding La Colorá Films. She also hosted the wellness-focused program Elizabeth Light and contributed to radio through programs like A Toa con Mamá. Her funeral services are scheduled to take place this Friday and Saturday at the Blandino Funeral Home in Santo Domingo.
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Alfonso Rodríguez · Antena Latina · Archy López · Dominican Republic · Elizabeth Ruíz · José Manuel Rodríguez Sánchez · La Colorá Films · Lotomán
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Lotomán trilogy consisted of films released in 2011, 2012, and 2014. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elizabeth Ruiz died following health complications.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruiz founded the audiovisual production company La Colorá Films. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruiz hosted the television program Elizabeth Light. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] José Manuel Rodríguez Sánchez announced the death of Elizabeth Ruiz via Instagram. montecristinoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruiz appeared in the film Tubérculo Presidente in 2016. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruiz played the character ‘Sobeida’ in the Lotomán film trilogy. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruiz's career in the media began in 1997. montecristinoticias.com · diariosocialrd.com