María José Rivera Ibarra from Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Orellana is 18 years of age. She is the youngest contestant in the competition and stands a whopping 178 cm tall. She is currently a student of Environmental Engineering at the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo. She is an avid fitness enthusiast and exercises regularly. She also loves to listen to the music. In love with her culture and customs, Maria wishes to promote it through her title.