Shalini Soochit-Roopnarine, 30, is a proud daughter of the soil of Trinidad and Tobago and has been married since July 2021. She graduated from the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Shalini has also completed short courses in Public Speaking, Radio Broadcasting, and Social Media Management. She has recently launched her makeup business, The Glam Empress. Shalini has also hosted numerous cultural events for the past five years and has experience in stage management.