Okezie Precious Ruby, widely known as Ruby Okezie, is a celebrated Nigerian actress, model, video vixen, content creator, and brand influencer. She gained international recognition for her standout performance in the Netflix Original Drama Series Far From Home, in which she portrayed Nnenna. Beyond her acting talent, Ruby is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Safe Space Partyand serving as the Casting Director for Premium Models Talent Agency.
Ruby Okezie Biography
| Full Name: | Okezie Precious Ruby |
| Stage Name: | Ruby Okezie |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
Early Life and Education
Ruby Okezie (born on August 14, 1997, 28 years old) is from Abia State, a Southern Nigerian middle-class Igbo family. She is the youngest of seven kids.
Ruby speaks Igbo fluently and upholds many customs and traditions, as she is deeply connected to her cultural roots. Raised in the Christian faith, Ruby regularly attended mass at a local Catholic church.
Ruby’s passion for the arts began early, as she participated in her school’s drama society and honed her acting skills. Additionally, she is a skilled dancer and often leads choreography presentations at school.
Education-wise, Ruby attended some of the best private schools on the Lagos Mainland. After excelling in her high school exams, she was admitted and graduated in Finance and Banking from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Career Highlights
Ruby Okezie began her career as a freelance model while still an undergraduate and later signed with a modelling agency. Her transition into Nollywood followed several successful auditions for indie films, during which she received positive feedback. One of her breakout roles came in the Netflix Original series Far From Home, solidifying her status as a rising star.
Throughout her acting career, Ruby has appeared in several Nollywood films, including:
- Fatal Obsession
- A Green Fever
- Merry Men 2
- Unroyal
- Flaws
Her television appearances include My Siblings and I, Industreet, and The Silence.
Ruby Okezie also works as the Casting Director for Premium Models, a prominent Lagos-based modelling agency, and has expanded her influence as an entrepreneur. She co-founded Safe Space Party, a party entertainment business in Nigeria, with her close friend and fellow actor Raymond Umenze.
Personal Life and Media Presence
Ruby Okezie is currently single, unmarried, and has no husband. Persistent rumors have circulated about a romantic relationship between Raymond Umenze and someone. However, Ruby has clarified in interviews that they are just close friends and business partners.
She is very active on social media platforms, where she engages with her fans:
- Instagram: @rubyokezie
- Facebook: Ruby Okezie
- Twitter: @rubyokezie
Net Worth
Ruby Okezie is a Nigerian actress, model, video vixen, content creator, and brand influencer with an estimated net worth of $300,000.