Ernesto Vila, also known as Kiko Vila, was born in Havana, Cuba. He began gymnastics at the age of 5 and joined the Cuban National Team at 14, where he achieved national recognition and competed internationally. Notably, he won a Gold Medal in Floor Exercise at the 2010 Singapore Junior Olympics.

In 2022, Kiko joined the Venardos Circus as a stagehand and later trained in hand-to-hand acrobatics with partner Manuel Acosta. He performed with the Venardos Circus during its 2023 tour. In 2024, Kiko showcases his Olympic Rings Act, combining strength, flexibility, and acrobatics, and is also part of the Flying Acosta Trampoline Act.