Emma Dean (chef) facts for kids
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Emma Dean
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Emma Dean in 2017
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| Born | 16 October 1977 Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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| Education | Monash University and RMIT University |
| Occupation | Cook, television presenter |
| Years active | 2013 – present |
| Known for | Television cook |
| Predecessor | Andy Allen |
| Successor | Brent Owens |
| Relatives | Rachel Dean (sister) |
| Awards | Winner, MasterChef Australia |
Emma Dean was born on October 16, 1977, in Australia. She is a well-known cook and television presenter. Emma became famous after winning the fifth season of the cooking competition show MasterChef Australia.
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About Emma Dean
Early Life and Family
Emma Dean grew up on a small farm in a place called Epsom, Victoria. She has an older sister named Rachel Dean, who is a clothing designer.
Education and Early Career
Emma went to two universities, Monash University and RMIT. She studied about the environment and planning. After her studies, she worked for over eight years helping to plan cities and towns for the government in Victoria.
Sports Achievements
Before becoming a famous cook, Emma was also a talented athlete. She trained in track cycling at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. This was part of a program to find new sports stars. Emma even became a champion in a 500-meter race. She also represented Australia in a big cycling competition in 2004.
MasterChef Australia Journey
Winning the Competition
On September 1, 2013, Emma Dean won the fifth season of MasterChef Australia. In the final challenge, Emma competed against another contestant named Lynton Tapp. They had to recreate a very difficult dessert called Plight of the Bees. This dessert was created by a famous chef, Ben Shewry.
Prizes and Cookbook
As the winner of MasterChef, Emma received some amazing prizes. She won $100,000 and the chance to work in some of Australia's best kitchens. She also received a new car. Part of her prize was a book deal with New Holland Publishers. Her very own cookbook, called A Homegrown Table, was released on December 1, 2013.
My Market Kitchen Show
Hosting a TV Show
Emma Dean later became the host of a national television show called My Market Kitchen. This show was filmed at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. Emma's co-presenter on the show was Lynton Tapp. They became good friends while competing together on MasterChef Australia.
