Frankie Celenza facts for kids
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Frankie Celenza in June 2016
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| Born | New York City |
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| Education | New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
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Television show(s)
Frankie Cooks NYC Media
Frankie's World Tastemade Struggle Meals Tastemade Frankie vs the Internet Tastemade |
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Frankie Celenza is a well-known chef and television personality. He creates fun and easy cooking shows, often focusing on how to make tasty and healthy meals without spending a lot of money.
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About Frankie Celenza
Early Life and School
Frankie Celenza was born in New York City. He went to Kent School and later studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He graduated from college in 2009.
Cooking on TV and Online
Frankie Celenza is famous for his cooking shows. He produces and hosts a show called Frankie Cooks on NYC Life. He also makes many cooking videos for YouTube and Tastemade, which is a popular food network.
Struggle Meals: Cooking on a Budget
One of Frankie's most popular shows is Struggle Meals. This show helps people learn how to cook healthy and delicious food even if they have a small budget. Frankie got the idea for this show from his own college days. He wanted to show students how to make good meals that cost less than typical meal plans.
Cooking for the White House
In June 2016, Frankie Celenza joined Michelle Obama at the White House vegetable garden. They were there for a special event to harvest vegetables. At the time, Frankie was 29 years old. He proudly called himself the "food ambassador for my generation," meaning he wanted to inspire young people to cook and eat well.
New Challenges: Frankie vs the Internet
In 2021, Frankie hosted a new show called Frankie vs the Internet. In this show, different chefs compete against each other. They have to create meals inspired by popular cooking trends they find online. It's a fun way to see how chefs can turn internet ideas into real dishes.
Award-Winning Chef
Frankie Celenza's shows have won important awards. He received New York Emmy Awards in both 2013 and 2014 for his work. In June 2022, he won a big award called the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Show Host for his show Struggle Meals. This award shows how much people appreciate his cooking and hosting skills.
