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Miguel Maestre
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Miguel Maestre at a pop-up food event in Adelaide in March 2016
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Miguel Cascales Maestre
5 November 1979 Murcia, Spain
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| Years active | 2000-present |
| Employer | Network 10 |
| Known for | The Living Room |
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Sascha Newport
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| Children | 2 |
Miguel Cascales Maestre (born 5 November 1979) is a famous chef, restaurant owner, author, and TV presenter from Australia and Spain. He is well-known for hosting Ready Steady Cook Australia on Network 10. He has also been a co-host on the popular lifestyle TV show The Living Room.
Miguel Maestre has presented other TV shows like Miguel's Feast and Miguel's Tropical Kitchen. He also appeared on Boys Weekend. In 2020, he won the sixth season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in Australia. He became an Australian citizen in October 2013.
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Miguel Maestre's Career
When Miguel was 21, he moved to Scotland to explore the world. There, he started cooking and learned to speak English. He worked in restaurants like Indigo Yard. After some time, he went back to Spain before moving to Australia.
In Australia, Miguel worked in some of Sydney's best kitchens. These included Bather's Pavilion and Bel Mondo. At 27, he became the Head Chef at Tony Bilson's Number One Wine Bar. He later opened a large Spanish restaurant called El Toro Loco at Manly Beach.
In May 2018, Miguel Maestre and Barry Du Bois wrote a book together called Life Force. This book shares stories about Barry's life and living with cancer. It also includes healthy eating tips and recipes from Miguel.
In 2019, Miguel competed on Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with Megan Wragg, but they were the first couple to leave the show. In 2020, he won I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Australia.
In October 2023, Network 10 announced that Miguel would host the new version of the cooking show Ready Steady Cook Australia. The show started airing on Friday nights in 2024.
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Miguel's Tropical Kitchen | Presenter | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | Boys Weekend | Presenter | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | Ready Steady Cook | Guest chef/himself | 1 episode |
| 2011 | MasterChef Australia | Guest chef/himself | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield | Guest chef/himself | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Miguel's Feasts | Presenter | 13 episodes (1 unaired) |
| 2012–present | The Living Room | Presenter | |
| 2016 | All Star Family Feud | Contestant | |
| 2016 | Have You Been Paying Attention? | Guest quiz master | |
| 2019 | Dancing With The Stars | Contestant | |
| 2020 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Contestant | |
| 2024 | Thank God You're Here | Waiter | |
| 2024–present | Ready Steady Cook | Host |
Books by Miguel Maestre
- Miguel's Tapas, Hardcover (2010), Paperback (2014)
- Spanish Cooking, Hardcover (2012)
- Life Force by Barry Du Bois and Miguel Maestre, Paperback (2018)
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Miguel Maestre received a special award from the King of Spain, King Felipe VI. He was given the Officer's Cross of the Order of the Civil Merit. This award recognized his amazing work and how well he represented Spain in Australian media. The Spanish Ambassador to Australia presented him with this honor.
Charity Work
Miguel Maestre is an ambassador for several important charities. Since 2014, he has supported Cancer Council Australia, CARE Australia, and R U OK?. These organizations help people with cancer, provide aid around the world, and encourage people to talk about their mental health.
Personal Life
Miguel Maestre met his wife, Sascha, in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were both working at a place called Indigo Yard. They got married in 2010. They have two children: a daughter born in 2011 and a son born in 2014. Miguel also has a younger brother who works as a restaurant manager.
