Erika Vélez Biography: Children, Instagram, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Awards, Boyfriend, Age, Height

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano, known professionally as Erika Vélez, is an Ecuadorian actress and television presenter renowned for her versatile roles in telenovelas, series, and hosting popular programs.

She gained widespread fame through her breakout performance as “La Ñaña Rica” in Solteros sin compromiso and has since become a prominent figure in Ecuadorian entertainment, blending acting with presenting duties on shows like MasterChef Ecuador.

Profile

• Full Name: Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano
• Stage Name: Erika Vélez
• Born: 3 April 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Manta, Ecuador
• Nationality: Ecuadorian
• Occupation: Actress, Television Presenter
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Tatiana Zambrano, Rubén Vélez
• Siblings: José David Vélez
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano was born on April 3, 1982, in Manta, Ecuador. She is the daughter of Tatiana Zambrano and Rubén Vélez, with a brother named José David Vélez.

Details about her formal education remain limited in public records, though she began her career after winning local beauty pageants, including reina de Manta and later reina de Manabí in 2000. Ethnicity is Ecuadorian, and religion is unknown as it has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Erika Vélez began her career in beauty pageants and transitioned to television in 2000 with a role in the Ecuavisa series Sin límites, marking her acting debut at age 18.

She gained early recognition after leaving the show to compete as reina de Manabí, which opened doors to more opportunities.

Her breakthrough arrived with the iconic role of María José Martínez Cucalón, known as “La Ñaña Rica,” in Solteros sin compromiso, a comedic series that catapulted her to fame for its sharp humor and relatable character.

She expanded her repertoire with roles in international productions, including the Peruvian telenovela Bésame Tonto, Argentine series Doctor Amor, and Colombian shows like Francisco el Matemático (2004) and El Capo (2009).

Back in Ecuador, Vélez starred in the film Retazos de Vida (2008) and the long-running series 3 Familias (2014–2020), while shifting toward presenting with programs such as En Contacto, Así Somos, and Vamos con Todo.

Hosting MasterChef Ecuador and its celebrity edition further broadened her appeal.

Erika Vélez enjoys enduring popularity through acting returns, such as in Juntos y Revueltos (2021), Casi Cuarentonas, and recent projects like El Cholito.

Her work in reality shows, telenovelas, and advocacy for women’s and LGBTI rights has solidified her influence in Ecuadorian media and beyond.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @erikavelez
• Facebook Handle: Erika Vélez
• Twitter Handle: @erikavelezz

Personal Life

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano has kept much of her romantic life private, with past relationships including actor Carlos Scavone (ended around 2019) and rumors involving others that she has neither confirmed nor denied extensively.

She has never married despite receiving engagement proposals and has openly discussed choosing not to have children, facing public scrutiny but standing firm in her decisions.

Vélez has shared struggles with eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia in her youth, as well as personal losses, including family tragedies.

Filmography

• Sin Límites (2000)
• Solteros sin Compromiso (2002–2003)
• Francisco el Matemático (2004)
• Retazos de Vida (2008)
• El Capo (2009)
• Bésame Tonto
• Doctor Amor
• 3 Familias (2014–2020)
• Juntos y Revueltos (2021)
• Casi Cuarentonas (2021)
• Amor en Tiempos de Likes

Net Worth

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her primary sources of income stem from a long career in acting across telenovelas and series, hosting high-profile television programs like MasterChef Ecuador, brand endorsements, and modeling work in the Ecuadorian entertainment industry.