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Found December 26, 2011 on Jocks and Stiletto Jill: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Al Horford
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks

Via Jocks & Stiletto Jill:

Atlanta Hawks Center Al Horford was married on Christmas eve to former Miss Universe,  Amelia Vega (representing Al’s native country of the Dominican Republic)

The ceremony was held at the home of the 26-year-old singer’s uncle, an award-winning Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra.

In 2003, the then 18-year-old Vega became the first Dominican to win the Miss Universe crown. Vega then moved to  Miami  to open a boutique. In addition to her store, Vega was also a TV host and recently released her first album, “Agua Dulce” (Fresh Water).

For photos of the newlyweds, click here.

 

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