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Curtis Stone
(Australian Celebrity Chef, Author and Television Personality)
Curtis Stone
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Birthdate: November 4, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Curtis Stone is an Australian celebrity chef, TV personality, and author. One of the proteges of Marco Pierre White, Curtis Stone is best known for appearing in several popular cooking shows, including Saturday Kitchen, Take Home Chef, and MasterChef Australia. Also known for his humanitarian efforts, Stone works closely with a domestic hunger-relief charity called Feeding America.

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Adriano Zumbo
(Chef)
Adriano Zumbo
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Birthdate: November 6, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia

Adriano Zumbo is an Australian television presenter and pastry chef. He is known for appearing as a guest on the TV show MasterChef Australia. He also hosts his own baking competition show Zumbo's Just Desserts and appears as a judge on Netflix's baking reality television series Sugar Rush. Thanks to his popularity, Zumbo has garnered several nicknames including Sweet Assassin.

 3 
George Calombaris
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur Who was One of the Judges of 'Masterchef Australia' From 2009 to 2019)
George Calombaris
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Birthdate: October 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
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Poh Ling Yeow
(Chef & Actress Known for Hosting Her Own Cooking Series on ABC Entitled 'Poh’s Kitchen')
Poh Ling Yeow
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Birthdate: 1973 AD
Birthplace: Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Poh Ling Yeow is a Malaysian-born Australian television presenter, cook, author, actress, and artist who lives and works in Adelaide. A popular figure, Yeow has appeared in several films and popular TV shows like MasterChef Australia. Also known for her humanitarian efforts, Poh Ling Yeow donated her artwork to benefit Flinders Medical Centre in 2003.

 5 
Gary Mehigan
(Chef, Restaurateur)
Gary Mehigan
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Birthdate: February 12, 1967
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hayling Island, Hampshire, England

Born in England, Gary Mehigan, celebrated chef and restaurateur, received his initial training in prominent London hotels before moving to Melbourne, Australia. After heading several well-known restaurants there, he opened his own establishment and currently co-owns The Boathouse, located in Moonee Ponds. Concurrently, he can also be seen on televisions productions like MasterChef Australia and Far Flung with Gary Mehigan.

 6 
John Torode
(Australian-British Celebrity Chef and TV Presenter Known for His Show ‘MasterChef’ on BBC One)
John Torode
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Birthdate: July 23, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Australian celebrity chef and restaurateur John Torode initially worked at the U.K.-based Conran Group's restaurants. He is also known for his appearances on shows such as This Morning and the revival of MasterChef in 2005. He owned the Luxe and Smiths of Smithfield and has also authored several cookbooks.
 7 
Melissa Leong
(Australian TV Host, Radio Broadcaster, Freelance Food Writer, Cookbook Editor, Critic, and Marketer)
Melissa Leong
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Birthdate: March 27, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
 8 
Shannon Bennett
(Australian Celebrity Chef and Head Chef of Restaurant 'Vue de Monde' )
Shannon Bennett
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Birthdate: November 23, 1975
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Shannon Bennett is an Australian chef and author. He is the head chef of restaurant Vue de monde at Melbourne's Rialto Tower and also owns and operates several other hospitality venues in Melbourne. On several occasions, he has appeared as a guest judge on the popular cooking show MasterChef Australia. He is the author of several books as well. 

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Graham Kerr
(Chef Known for His Television Cooking Show ‘The Galloping Gourmet')
Graham Kerr
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Birthdate: January 22, 1934
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: London, England
 10 
Emelia Jackson
(Australian Cake Designer and TV Personality)
Emelia Jackson
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Birthdate: November 13, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 11 
Andy Allen
(Australian Chef)
Andy Allen
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Birthdate: April 30, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Maitland, Australia
 12 
Pete Evans
(Australian Chef)
Pete Evans
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Birthdate: February 26, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 13 
Sashi Cheliah
(Australian Cook and Restaurateur )
Sashi Cheliah
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Birthdate: June 10, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Singapore
 14 
Julie Goodwin
(Australian Cook, Author, Radio and Television Presenter Known for Winning Inaugural Season of 'Masterchef Australia' in 2009)
Julie Goodwin
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Birthdate: October 31, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

While she initially pursued a degree in education, Julie Goodwin later quit and focused on youth work. The celebrity chef later won the first season of Masterchef Australia and has since penned cookbooks too. She is also a columnist and a singer, and has had her own cooking show, Home Cooked!

 15 
Adam Liaw
(Malaysian-born Australian Television Presenter, Cook, and Author)
Adam Liaw
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Birthdate: September 8, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Penang, Malaysia
 16 
Elena Duggan
(Australian Cook)
Elena Duggan
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Birthdate: June 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cooroy, Australia
 17 
Justine Schofield
(Australian Cook, TV Presenter, and Author)
Justine Schofield
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Birthdate: October 29, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
 18 
Brent Owens
(Australian Cook)
Brent Owens
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Birthdate: August 23, 1989
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 19 
Matt Moran
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Matt Moran
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Birthdate: May 15, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tamworth, Australia
 20 
Larissa Takchi
(Australian Cook and TV Personality)
Larissa Takchi
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Birthdate: 1997 AD
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
 21 
Diana Chan
(Australian Cook and TV Personality)
Diana Chan
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Birthdate: 1988 AD
Birthplace: Sitiawan, Perak, Malaysia
 22 
Miguel Maestre
(Chef Who Starred in Show Such as The Living Room)
Miguel Maestre
1
Birthdate: November 5, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Murcia, Spain
 23 
Kylie Kwong
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Kylie Kwong
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Birthdate: October 31, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
 24 
Emma Dean
(Australian Chef and Television Presenter)
Emma Dean
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Birthdate: October 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bendigo, Australia
 25 
Luke Nguyen
(Vietnamese-Australian Restaurateur and Chef)
Luke Nguyen
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Birthdate: September 8, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Thailand
 26 
Ben Shewry
(New Zealand Chef and Owner of Attica Restaurant)
Ben Shewry
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Birthdate: March 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Waitara, New Zealand
 27 
Neil Perry
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Neil Perry
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Birthdate: June 29, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
 28 
Kerry Vincent
(Australian TV Personality and Chef)
Kerry Vincent
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Birthdate: June 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wyalkatchem, Australia
Died: January 2, 2021
 29 
Ed Halmagyi
(Australian Chef and TV Personality)
Ed Halmagyi
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Birthdate: February 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 30 
Kirsten Tibballs
(Australian Pastry Chef)
Kirsten Tibballs
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Birthdate: January 5, 1973
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 31 
Skye Gyngell
(Australian Chef who is Best Known for her Work as Food Editor for Vogue)
Skye Gyngell
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Birthdate: September 6, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New South Wales, Australia
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Karen Martini
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Karen Martini
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Birthdate: September 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Greensborough, Australia
 33 
Isabella Bliss
(Australian Chef and Winner of Junior MasterChef Australia First Season)
Isabella Bliss
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Birthdate: April 1, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
 34 
Bill Granger
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Bill Granger
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Birthdate: August 29, 1969
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 35 
Dan Hong
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Dan Hong
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Birthdate: December 11, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Epping, Australia
 36 
Luke Mangan
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Luke Mangan
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Birthdate: May 6, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Australia
 37 
Bella Jakubiak
(Australian Chef and TV Personality)
Bella Jakubiak
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Birthdate: June 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Australia
 38 
Nelly Riggio
(Australian Chef)
Nelly Riggio
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Birthdate: August 27, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Australia
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Siena Johnston
(Australian Chef and TV Personality)
Siena Johnston
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Birthdate: November 12, 2001
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Victoria, Australia
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Luca Manfe
(Italian-Australian Chef)
Luca Manfe
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Birthdate: May 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Italy
 41 
Brogen Idstein
(Australian Chef)
Brogen Idstein
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Birthdate: May 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Australia
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Billie McKay
(Australian Chef)
Billie McKay
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Birthdate: July 11, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Australia
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Matt Sinclair
(Australian TV Personality and Chef)
Matt Sinclair
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Birthdate: July 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Australia
 44 
Ben Ungermann
(Australian Chef and TV Personality)
Ben Ungermann
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Birthdate: July 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Australia
 45 
Laura Cassai
(Australian Chef and TV Personality)
Laura Cassai
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Birthdate: January 18, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Australia
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Sara Oteri
(Australian Chef)
Sara Oteri
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Birthdate: July 8, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Australia
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Leon Walker
(Australian Chef and Restaurateur)
Leon Walker
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Birthdate: March 16, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Australia
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Teresa Cutter
(Australian Chef and Nutritionist)
Teresa Cutter
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Birthdate: March 7, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bunbury, Australia
 49 
Guy Turland
(Australian Chef)
Guy Turland
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Birthdate: February 26, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Australia
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Georgia Barnes
(Australian Chef and Nutritionist)
Georgia Barnes
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Birthdate: July 30, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
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