Dora West Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Age, Songs, Height, Parents, Movies

Dora María West López, famously known as Dora West, is an Ecuadorian singer, actress, television host, and social media influencer best known for her time as a member of the popular tecnocumbia group Kandela & Son.

She gained widespread recognition through music, telenovelas like Kandela and Calle amores, reality appearances, and her long-running role as a presenter on Ecuavisa’s morning show En Contacto and the entertainment segment Los hackers de la farándula.

Profile

• Full Name: Dora María West López
• Stage Name: Dora West
• Born: 19, October 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Nationality: Ecuadorian
• Occupation: Singer, Actress, Television Host, Social Media Influencer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Danilo Vitanis (m. 2012)
• Children: Danilo Vitanis West
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Dora María West López was born on October 19, 1983, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Details about her parents and any siblings have not been publicly disclosed.

She studied tailoring and design at SECAP and later pursued studies in communication or related fields, though specifics remain limited. She is of Ecuadorian ethnicity, and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Dora María West López launched her career in 2000 by joining the tecnocumbia group Kandela & Son as part of its second and third generations, performing alongside members like Jordana Doylet, María Fernanda Ríos, and Jasú Montero.

This period brought her initial fame through live shows, music releases, and growing popularity in Ecuador’s music scene, culminating in the group’s reality show En busca de la quinta Kandela in 2010.

She transitioned into acting with a guest role in the 2008 telenovela El secreto de Toño Palomino, followed by starring in Kandela (2009-2010) alongside Yul Bürkle, inspired by the group’s story.

After leaving Kandela & Son amid internal conflicts, she formed the short-lived trio Las Tr3s and took on hosting duties, including farándula segments on Jarabe de pico from 2013 to 2018, while appearing in telenovelas like Calle amores (2019) and playing a villain in Antuca me enamora (2020).

Dora West has become a staple on Ecuavisa as a co-host on the morning program En Contacto since 2021 and leads Los hackers de la farándula.

Her multifaceted presence in music, acting, and television, combined with a strong Instagram following, keeps her as a prominent and versatile figure in Ecuadorian entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @yosoydorawest

Personal Life

Dora María West López married Brazilian dancer, actor, and entrepreneur Danilo Vitanis in 2012 after a long relationship.

The couple welcomed their son, Danilo Vitanis West, in September 2017, and experienced the heartbreaking loss of a second pregnancy in 2020. They have navigated public rumors, including false separation claims from fake accounts in recent years, but remain together with a focus on family life in Guayaquil.

Net Worth

Dora María West López has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of income include television hosting on major Ecuadorian programs, past earnings from music performances and group activities with Kandela & Son, acting roles in telenovelas, social media influencer partnerships, and related entertainment ventures.