Paola Farías Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Religion, Height, Movies, Instagram, Net Worth, Husband, Age

Paola Anabella Farías Álvarez, professionally known as Paola Farías and nicknamed “La Cocotera,” is an Ecuadorian model, actress, and singer who rose to fame in television entertainment and talent shows.

She gained widespread recognition for starring in the Ecuadorian adaptation of The Nanny and has since become a beloved figure in modeling, acting, and judging reality programs like Ecuador Tiene Talento.

Profile

• Full Name: Paola Anabella Farías Álvarez
• Stage Name: Paola Farías
• Born: 25, June 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
• Nationality: Ecuadorian
• Occupation: Model, Actress, Singer
• Height: 1.67 m
• Parents: Colón Eloy Farías Acevedo, Gladys Álvarez de Farías
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Gustavo Navarro (ex), Xavier Moncayo (m. 2008–2012)
• Children: Ana Victoria Navarro
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Paola Anabella Farías Álvarez was born on 25 June 1974 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. She is the daughter of Colón Eloy Farías Acevedo and Gladys Álvarez de Farías, with no public details available about siblings.

Her early education and formal training remain largely private, though she entered the entertainment industry young through modeling opportunities. Ethnicity is Ecuadorian, and religion has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Paola Farías began her career in 1995 as a model on Ecuavisa’s El show de Bernard alongside Bernard Fougères. She quickly moved to other programs on SiTV and Canal Uno, appearing in shows like Guayaquil Caliente, Todos a Bailar, and Playa Fantasía, while performing as a singer in the group Las Perlas del Pacífico for four years and acting in comedic productions such as Juego de manos and Las travesuras de Pepito.

She launched a solo singing career in 2000 with the hit “La Cocotera,” which earned her the lasting nickname, and returned to television in 2001 with TC Televisión programs like Emergencia and A flor de piel.

Her major breakthrough came in 2006 starring as the lead in Ecuador’s version of The Nanny, followed by roles in series like El exitoso Lcdo. Cardoso and appearances in music videos, including Don Omar’s “Calma Mi Nervio” in 2007.

Paola Farías expanded her influence as a judge on talent shows like Ecuador Tiene Talento starting in 2013 and other programs such as Yo me llamo.

Her versatile work in modeling, acting across comedy and drama, and occasional singing has kept her a prominent and enduring personality in Ecuadorian media.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @paolafariasoficial
• Facebook Handle: Paola Farías

Personal Life

Paola Anabella Farías Álvarez was previously married to television personality Gustavo Navarro, with whom she shares a daughter, Ana Victoria Navarro. She later married Xavier Moncayo in 2008, but the couple divorced in 2012.

Farías has kept subsequent romantic details private and confirmed in recent years that she is single, choosing to focus on her career and family while avoiding public exposure of personal relationships.

Filmography

• El show de Bernard (1995)
• Guayaquil Caliente
• Todos a Bailar
• Emergencia (2001)
• A flor de piel
• La Niñera (2006)
• Súper Papá
• El exitoso Lcdo. Cardoso (2009)
• Ecuador Tiene Talento (2013–)

Net Worth

Paola Anabella Farías Álvarez has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her primary sources of income include a long career in television modeling and acting, judging roles on popular talent shows, singing releases and performances, and endorsements within the Ecuadorian entertainment industry.