Vielka Jacqueline Cañarte Parrales hails from Manta, Manabí and is 23 years of age. She holds a Bachelor of Communication Sciences degree with a Major in Advertising and Marketing. Before that, she was Queen of the Lay University Eloy Alfaro de Manabí. Vielka is also a professional model and has also carried out social work in the Cottolengo Foundation.