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Gesine Bullock-Prado
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Gesine Bullock
March 6, 1970 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Virginia Southwestern Law School |
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Raymond Prado
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| Relatives | Sandra Bullock (sister) |
Gesine Bullock-Prado, born on March 6, 1970, is a talented American pastry chef, TV star, and author. She also used to be a lawyer and a film executive. She is known for her delicious baked goods and her popular cookbooks.
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Early Life and Education
Gesine Bullock-Prado was born in Washington, D.C.. Her father, John Wilson Bullock, worked for the U.S. Army and taught people how to use their voices. Her mother, Helga Mathilde Meyer, was a German opera singer. She performed in famous places like the Salzburg Festival.
Gesine went to the University of Virginia and Southwestern Law School. She studied hard and became a licensed lawyer in 1997.
Career in Film
In 1995, Gesine joined the film company Fortis Films. Her sister, the famous actress Sandra Bullock, was also part of this company. Gesine worked as the company's lawyer and president.
She helped produce several movies, including Gun Shy and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. She also helped develop many other films like Practical Magic and Miss Congeniality. She even worked on the TV series The George Lopez Show.
Switch to Baking
In 2004, Gesine decided to leave the film world. She moved to Vermont to follow her passion for baking. From 2005 to 2008, she owned her own bakery called Gesine Confectionary in Montpelier.
Today, Gesine teaches baking at her own school in Hartford, Vermont, called Sugar Glider Kitchen. She also teaches at the King Arthur Flour Company.
Television Appearances
Gesine Bullock-Prado is a familiar face on TV. She hosts her own show on Food Network called Baked in Vermont. You might also see her as a judge on other popular cooking shows. These include Beat Bobby Flay, Christmas Cookie Challenge, and Worst Cooks.
Author and Cookbooks
Gesine is also a successful author. She has written several books, including memoirs and cookbooks. Her memoir, Confections of a Closet Master Baker, was published in 2009. It was later released as My Life from Scratch in 2010. This book is dedicated to her mother.
She has written many cookbooks filled with delicious recipes. Some of her popular cookbooks include:
- Sugar Baby (2011)
- Pie It Forward (2012)
- Bake It Like You Mean It (2013)
- Let Them Eat Cake (2016)
- Fantastical Cakes (2018)
- My Vermont Table (2023)
Personal Life
Gesine Bullock-Prado is married to storyboard artist Raymond Prado. They got married on April 3, 1999.
