Leila Lindholm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leila Lindholm
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Leila Lindholm in June 2015
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| Born | 21 June 1975 |
| Occupation | Chef |
Leila Mariana Johanna Lindholm was born on June 21, 1975. She is a well-known Swedish chef and TV personality. You might know her from her popular cooking shows like Leilas mat and Leila bakar. These shows are broadcast on the Swedish TV channel Sjuan. Leila's father is from Morocco, and her mother is Swedish.
Becoming a Chef
Leila decided she wanted to be a chef when she was only fourteen years old. She started her journey by enrolling in a special restaurant education program. After finishing her studies, she worked in some very famous restaurants. These included Operakällaren in Stockholm, Sweden, and Aquavit in New York City, USA.
Beyond the Kitchen
Leila is not just a chef; she also runs her own book publishing company called Walter and Books. This company helps her share her recipes and cooking tips with even more people through cookbooks.
Awards and Achievements
Leila Lindholm has won many awards for her amazing work as a chef and author.
- In 1999, she was named Woman Chef of the Year.
- In 2004, she received the TV4 Chef of the Year award.
- Her cookbooks have won several awards at the Gourmand Cookbook Awards.
- Her publishing company, Walter and Books, also won the Svenska Publishing priset for its very first cookbook, One more slice.
TV Appearances
Besides her own cooking shows, Leila has also appeared on other TV programs. In 2004, she took part in the celebrity game show Fort Boyard. This show is known as Fångarna på fortet in Sweden and was shown on TV4.
