MasterChef Pinoy Edition facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MasterChef Pinoy Edition |
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Genre | Competitive cooking show |
Based on | MasterChef |
Presented by | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo |
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Narrated by | Winnie Cordero |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 86 |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
Production company(s) | Shine International |
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Original network | ABS-CBN |
Original release | November 12, 2012 | – February 9, 2013
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Preceded by | Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (2011) |
Related shows | MasterChef |
MasterChef Pinoy Edition is the Philippine version of the British reality competitive cooking series, MasterChef. The show first aired on ABS-CBN last November 12, 2012. The show is hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. Santos-Agoncillo is also joined by Chefs Fernando Aracama, Rolando Laudico and JP Anglo as the judges of the show.
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Overview
The series is part of the MasterChef franchise and is based on a similar competition format in the United Kingdom entitled MasterChef.
Format
Of all the amateur chefs who audition nationwide, the chosen auditionees, usually three to four auditionees per episode, need to cook their signature dish under a 60-minute time limit for the four judges. Each judge takes a taste of the dish and gives his opinion before all of them deliberate and choose the auditionee will move on to the next round. After the initial round, all the auditionees will undergo more further cooking tests until the four judges have chosen the top finalists.
Each week, the finalists will undergo numerous challenges and tests. The finalists will also undergo elimination tests reducing their numbers until the only remaining hopeful cook remains.
Broadcasting
Unlike its international counterparts, the show is broadcast as a weekday morning program airing 45 minutes per episode in 5 times a week, Monday through Friday, while on Saturday edition which includes encore episodes with never before seen footage during the taping where they discover and whip up extraordinary dishes as well as give out cooking tips and trivia.
Prizes
The winner of the competition will receive the million peso cash prize, a culinary scholarship from the Center of Asian Culinary Studies, and a kitchen showcase from Fujidenzo.
Season summary
Season | Premiere | Finale | Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place | No. of Finalists | Host | Judges |
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1 | November 12, 2012 | February 9, 2013 | JR Royol | Carla Marcaida | Ivory Yat | Myra Santos | 16 | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo Fernando Aracama Rolando Laudico JP Anglo |
Season 1: 2012-2013
Contestants
Name | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Episode of elimination | ||
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1 | Joel Royol JR | 29 | Band vocalist | Benguet | Final | |
2 | Carla Marcaida | 40 | Businesswoman | Bulacan | ||
3 | Ivory Yat | 26 | Nurse | Quezon City | ||
4 | Myra Santos | 31 | Accounting associate | Muntinlupa | ||
5 | Ronnel Torres | 30 | Sari-sari store owner | Pampanga | Semi-final | |
6 | Sonny Boy Tuazon | 24 | Unemployed | Bataan | Episode 11 / Episode 2 | |
7 | Reggie Apolinario | 30 | Call center agent | Laguna | Episode 10 | |
8 | Mac Serrano | 30 | Former seaman | Tarlac | Episode 9 | |
9 | Maureen Angala | 33 | Housewife | Muntinlupa | Episode 8 | |
10 | Gian Espadera | 20 | Human Resource Management student | Davao City | Episode 7 | |
11 | Cons Osorio | 30 | Interior designer | San Juan | Episode 6 | |
12 | Betty Bais | 43 | House helper | Cebu City | Episode 5 | |
13 | Lilibeth Nicolas | 31 | House helper | Quezon City | Episode 4 | |
14 | Tolits Dulva | 34 | Police | Sorsogon | Episode 3 | |
15 | Melissa Gutierrez | 51 | Marketing director | Quezon City | ||
16 | Malou Caiña | 41 | Branch supervisor | Cagayan de Oro | Episode 2 |
Season 2: 2014
Contestants
Name | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Episode of elimination | ||
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1 | Amatista Corriente | 24 | Law student | La Union | Final | |
2 | Natanael Abasco | 33 | Marketing analyst | Zamboanga del Sur | ||
3 | Thomas Umer | 45 | Businessman | Manila | ||
4 | Lilibeth Dela Cruz | 33 | Housewife | Cebu City |