MasterChef Chile

2014 Chilean TV series or program

MasterChef Chile

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Genre| Cookery
Created by| Franc Roddam
Written by| Hugo Alé
Directed by| Mirko Morán
Presented by| Diana Bolocco[1]
Judges| Yann Yvin (S1-2)
Ennio Carota (S1-3)
Sergi Arola (S3)
Christopher Carpentier (S1-present)
Jorge Rausch (S4-present)
Fernanda Fuentes (S4-present)
Country of origin| Chile
Original language| Spanish
No. of seasons| 5
Production
Executive producer| Francisco Callejas
Producers| Andrés Authier
María José Hernández
Rocío Oporto
Orlando Vergara
María Elena Cruz
Cristian López
Andrés Venegas
Claudio Contreras
Claudia Romero
Running time| 90 minutes
Original release
Network| Canal 13
Release| October 26, 2014 (2014-10-26)

MasterChef Chile is a Chilean television competitive cooking show based on the original British MasterChef. It is presented by Diana Bolocco accompanied by French chef Yann Yvin, Chilean chef Christopher Carpentier, and Italian Chef Ennio Carota as the show's main judges.[2] It is produced and broadcast on Canal 13. The first episode aired on 26 October 2014,[3] and the series one finale was broadcast on 2 February 2015. The first winner was 26-year-old Daniela Castro.[4]

The second season premiered on 18 October 2015 and ended on 28 January 2016. The winner was Alfonso Castro, a 63-year-old waiter.[5] The series have had also a spin-off series Junior Masterchef which featured only younger contestants and premiered on Sunday 20 March 2016.[6] The third and last season was premiered on 5 March 2017, with Spanish chef Sergi Arola joining in as the new judge, in place of Frenchman Yann Yvin.

## Judges

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### At present

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Judge | Profession

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Christopher Carpentier[7] | He is one of the most successful and renowned chefs in Chile. He has been awarded several times, being named the 2010 Chef of the Bicentennial of Chile.
Fernanda Fuentes | Based on Spain, she owns the NUB restaurant, winner of 1 Michelín Star, in 2017, being the first Chilean chef awarded with this distinction.
Jorge Rausch | He is a renowned Colombian chef with Polish roots, owner of the Criterión restaurant. He is also main chef, owner and partner of Bistronomy by Rausch, Rausch Energía Gastronómica, Marea by Rausch, El Gobernador by Rausch, Kitchen by Rausch', Local by Rausch and Ivory Bistró by Rausch, the latter of them in Costa Rica.

### Previous

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Judge | Seasons | Profession

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Yann Yvin[8] | 1, 2 | With 30 years of experience in the most demanding kitchens in the world, he has the word excellence as a key concept in the success of his work. He came to work in the most prestigious kitchens in his country, such as those of the French Ministry of Defense and for the President of the French Republic, Monsieur François Mitterrand. He has opened more than 13 restaurants in both Chile and France. In addition, he has dedicated himself to high-level banqueting, organizing summits of presidents, advising embassies for royal visits or birthdays of internationally renowned celebrities such as Pelé.
Ennio Carota[9] | 1, 2, 3 | Carota is one of the most beloved and renowned exponents of the cuisine of his country. Tireless globetrotter, after studying at the Scuola Alberghiera in Turin, he went to travel the world knowing and working in the most diverse cuisines of Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, North America, Latin America and Europe, discovering, among other things, the Nouvelle. Cuisine, which made him discover new paths on his gastronomic journey.
Sergi Arola[10] | 3 | He is a Spanish chef who was responsible for La Broche restaurant, located in the Hotel Miguel Ángel, Madrid. He is also currently working in the kitchen of Hotel Arts, in Barcelona, and has opened his own restaurant in Madrid, Gastro, where he can give free rein to his creativity in the kitchen and where you can also visit its cocktail space.

## Amateur Seasons

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### Season 1 (2014-2015)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Final position

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Daniela Castro | 26  | Visual Artist  | Winner
Saved 7th Eviction
Ignacio Riveros  | 26  | Garbage Collector  | Runner-Up
Leonora Saavedra  | 50  | Merchant  | Finalist
Alejandra Orellana  | 31  | Law Student  | Semifinalist
9th Evicted
Eliana Hernández  | 85  | Housewife  | 22nd Evicted
Paula Avilés  | 45  | Alternative Therapist  | 21st Evicted
Rodrigo Lemus  | 39  | History Teacher  | 20th Evicted
Abandons
Francisco González  | 28  | Actor  | 19th Evicted
Robert Pinter  | 24  | Actor and DJ  | 18th Evicted
8th Evicted
Óscar Barrera  | 22  | Medicine Student  | 17th Evicted
Karla González  | 25  | Paramedic  | 16th Evicted
13th Evicted
Marco Olea | 35  | Former footballer  | 15th Evicted
Ángela Argandoña  | 54  | Housewife  | 14th Evicted
Sandra Lagos  | 39  | Housemaid  | 12th Evicted
Annelore Baumann  | 53  | Businesswoman  | 11th Evicted
Claudia Westphal  | 31  | Social Worker  | 10th Evicted
Paulina Ahumada  | 49  | Housewife  | 6th Evicted
Raquel Muñoz  | 41  | Housewife  | 5th Evicted
Kimberly Salazar  | 17  | Student  | 4th Evicted
Pablo Edwards  | 59  | Architect  | 3rd Evicted
Jean Meneses  | 27  | Electronics Technician  | 2nd Evicted
Nicolás Achondo  | 32  | Graphic Designer  | 1st Evicted

### Season 2 (2015-16)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Status

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Alfonso Castro | 63  | Waiter  | Winner
Maximiliano Cabezón  | 25  | Civil Industrial Engineer  | Runner-Up
M.ª Elena Almendra Santibáñez  | 48  | Art Dealer  | Finalists
Maylín González  | 28  | Ex-convict Cook
Felipe Taverne  | 39  | Architect  | Semifinalist
Alejandra González  | 28  | Policewoman  | 23rd Evicted
Camila Sepúlveda  | 19  | Nutrition Student  | 22nd Evicted
13th Evicted
Renato del Valle  | 35  | Photographer  | 21st Evicted
Pachara Poonsawat  | 27  | Translator and Singer  | 20th Evicted
4th Evicted
Fabián Calvumil  | 18  | Amateur Boxer  | 19th Evicted
Karin Huber  | 28  | Waitress  | 18th Evicted
Eduardo Leche Améstica  | 36  | Artist and Musician  | 17th Evicted
María José Muñoz  | 34  | Artist and Housewife  | 16th Evicted
11th Evicted
Odette Handschun  | 34  | Lunch Seller  | 15th Evicted
2nd Evicted
Macarena Urrutia  | 28  | Nutritionist  | 14th Evicted
Francisca Márquez  | 24  | Social Work Student  | 12th Evicted
Nancy Jarpa  | 47  | Waitress  | 10th Evicted
Andrés Bravo  | 32  | Architect  | 9th Evicted
Jorge Valentino Sánchez  | 48  | Crooner  | 8th Evicted
Fabricio Aedo  | 30  | Fisherman  | 7th Evicted
Gabriel González  | 26  | Technical Nursing Assistant  | 6th Evicted
Sheila González [es] | 35  | DJ, publicist and actress  | 5th Evicted
Joaquín Fuentes  | 24  | Firefighter  | 3rd Evicted
Ss. Mónica Araya  | 55  | Special Education Nun  | 1st Evicted

### Season 3 (2017)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Status

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Faryd García | 21  | Parking Meter Operator  | Winner
Yuhui Lee  | 27  | Perfume Retailer  | Runner-Up
Andrés Bundy Cid  | 41  | Professional Wrestler  | Finalists
Valentina Ramos  | 27  | Lunch Seller
Rosa Ortiz  | 30  | Baker  | Semifinalists
Sandra Inostroza  | 29  | Singer
Jorge Fernández  | 61  | Safety Services' Entrepreneur  | 23rd Evicted
Yerko Flores  | 38  | Military  | 22nd Evicted
Caio de la Vega  | 32  | Model and Advertising Agent  | 21st Evicted
Pola Jakasovic  | 42  | Leather Purses' Designer  | 20th Evicted
Alain Veyser  | 71  | Ex-merchant ship Captain  | 19th Evicted
Hernán Norambuena  | 45  | Plastic Surgeon  | 18th Evicted
11th Evicted
Josefa Barraza  | 22  | Journalism Student and Model  | 17th Evicted
Myriam Ugalde  | 61  | Housewife  | 16th Evicted
14th Evicted
Felipe Coya  | 34  | Sushi Shop Owner  | 15th Evicted
7th Evicted
Paula Hermosilla  | 22  | Special Education Teacher  | Abandons
10th Evicted
Daniel Iron-Man Lay  | 30  | Street Artist  | 13th Evicted
Alfredo Edith Barriga  | 26  | Law Student  | 12th Evicted
Cristián "Pistola" Flores | 45  | Former Footballer  | 10th Evicted
Pamela Jeria  | 37  | Model and Health Visitor Student  | 9th Evicted
Andrea Cortés  | 55  | Maintenance Worker  | 8th Evicted
Isabel Yáñez  | 34  | Housewife  | 6th Evicted
Tatiana Reyes  | 53  | Psychologist  | 5th Evicted
Valentina Urbina  | 16  | Student  | 4th Evicted
Patricia Ortiz  | 37  | Housewife  | 3rd Evicted
Manuel Vergara  | 43  | Industrial Engineer and YouTuber  | 2nd Evicted
Víctor Rubilar  | 27  | Agricultural Technician  | 1st Evicted

### Season 4 (2019)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Status

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Camila Ruiz | 28  | Language Teacher  | Winner
Bárbara Lackington  | 19  | Model  | Runner-Ups
Giovanni Cárdenas  | 28  | Pizza Seller
Jeffry Bastías  | 28  | Teacher  | Semifinalist
Katarzyna Kaschka Glazewska  | 54  | Housewife  | 17th Evicted
Aníbal Valdés  | 20  | Medical Student  | 16th Evicted
José Miguel González  | 29  | Veterinary  | 15th Evicted
Karen Saavedra  | 33  | Nutritionist  | 14th Evicted
Lautaro Soto  | 28  | Sommelier  | 13th Evicted
Fidelina Leal  | 44  | Referee  | 12th Evicted
Diana Morales  | 35  | Housewife  | 11th Evicted
Javier Lizama  | 30  | Engineer  | 10th Evicted
Ignacio Giannini  | 54  | Entrepreneur  | 9th Evicted
Annabella Cardone  | 61  | Philosophy Teacher  | 8th Evicted
Maximiliano Alonso  | 25  | Influencer  | 7th Evicted
Fernanda Muñoz  | 24  | Model  | 6th Evicted
Antonia Figueroa [es] | 23  | Engineering Student and Model  | 5th Evicted
Fernando Vallejos  | 31  | Municipal Employee  | 4th Evicted
Alejandro Alfaro  | 26  | Sushi Bar Assistant  | 3rd Evicted
Mónica Carvacho  | 45  | Saleswoman  | 2nd Evicted
Claudia Poblete  | 49  | Designer  | 1st Evicted

## Junior Edition (2016)

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Contestant  | Age  | Status

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Emilia Muñoz | 12  | Winner
Clemente Rodríguez  | 12  | Runner-Up
Francisco Velásquez  | 10  | Finalists
Simón Acuña  | 9
Cristóbal Velásquez  | 10  | Semifinalists
Javiera Romero  | 12
Mailén Flores  | 13
Sebastián Sarralde  | 10
Valentina Maldonado  | 9  | 7th Evicteds (Week 11)
Vicente González  | 10
Agustina Espinoza  | 9  | 6th Evicteds (Week 9)
Verónica García  | 10
Dominga Matte  | 11  | 5th Evicteds (Week 8)
Trinidad Fernández  | 10
Valentina Kock  | 12
Diego Nagel  | 12  | 4th Evicteds (Week 7)
Maián Farre  | 11
Dominga Doberti  | 12  | 3rd Evicteds (Week 5)
Franco Poblete  | 11
Maximiliano Lira  | 12
Camelia Rojas  | 11  | 2nd Evicteds (Week 4)
Macarena Ramos  | 11
Pablo Abarca  | 9
Benjamín Thiebaut  | 13  | 1st Evicteds (Week 3)
Clemente Montabone  | 10
Maximiliano Torres  | 9

## Celebrity Seasons

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### 1st season (2020)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Status

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Natalia Duco | 31  | Olympic Shot Put Medalist  | Winner
César Campos  | 38  | Journalist  | Runner-Ups
Rocío Marengo | 40  | TV personality
Marcelo Marrocchino  | 21  | Fashion Designer and Model  | 13th Evicted
Betsy Camino  | 23  | Dancer, Model, 2018 Viña del Mar Queen | 12th Evicted
Álvaro Nacho Pop Reyes  | 37  | Journalist  | 11th Evicted
Stephanie Botota Fox | 39  | Transformist and Comedian  | 10th Evicted
Ignacia Allamand | 39  | Actress and Playwright  | 9th Evicted
Carlos Zárate  | 60  | Journalist  | 8th Evicted
Daniela Palavecino  | 36  | Actress  | 7th Evicted
Grimanesa Jiménez | 83  | Actress  | 6th Evicted
Adriano Castillo  | 79  | Actor and Politician  | 5th Evicted
Pablito Ruiz | 45  | Singer  | 4th Evicted
Stephanie Steffi Méndez  | 25  | Influencer  | 3rd Evicted
Rantes Ranty Verdugo  | 27  | Instagrammer  | Abandons
Waldo Patricio Pato Torres  | 67  | Actor and Comedian  | 2nd Evicted
Leo Caprile  | 61  | TV host  | Abandons
Ledy Soa Ledy Ossandón  | 58  | Pasapalabra ex-contestant  | 1st Evicted

### 2nd season (2021)

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Contestant  | Age  | Occupation  | Status

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Begoña Basauri | 39  | Actress, Radio Broadcaster and TV Host  | Winner
María Jesús Tutú Vidaurre  | 25  | Model and Actress  | Runner-Ups
Pollo Castillo  | 27  | Influencer
Gastón Bernardou  | 54  | Los Autenticos Decadentes Percussionist  | Semifinalist
Felipe Ríos  | 46  | Actor and Theater Director  | 13rd Evicted
Rodrigo Avilés, Gallina | 29  | Influencer  | 12th Evicted
Josefina Pepi Velasco  | 59  | Actress  | 11th Evicted
Nataly Chilet  | 35  | Journalist and Miss Chile 2008 | 10th Evicted
Yamila Reyna  | 42  | Comedian and Actress  | Abandons
Rodrigo Herrera  | 46  | Sportscaster and Journalist  | 9th Evicted
Claudia Miranda | 53  | Dancer and Choreographer  | 8th Evicted
Camila Recabarren  | 30  | Miss Chile 2012 | 7th Evicted
Álvaro López | 41  | Los Bunkers Vocalist  | 6th Evicted
Julio Milostich | 54  | Actor  | 5th Evicted
Flor de Rap  | 32  | Singer-songwriter  | 4th Evicted
Cristina Tocco  | 62  | Former Vedette and Actress  | 3rd Evicted
Nelson Ávila  | 78  | Former Senator  | 2nd Evicted
Fréderic Redondo  | 46  | Image Advisor and Socialite  | 1st Evicted

## References

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1. ^ "Diana Bolocco no se achica: "Me encantaría ganarle a las turcas"" (in Spanish). publimetro.cl. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
2. ^ "Canal 13 le pone fecha de estreno a "MasterChef Chile"" (in Spanish). Puranoticia. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
3. ^ ""Masterchef" tuvo un buen debut y sus personajes se robaron la película" (in Spanish). La Nación. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
4. ^ Carla Ugarte (2 February 2015). "Daniela Castro: "Fue un honor haber disputado el primer lugar con Ignacio"" (in Spanish). La Tercera. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
5. ^ "Alfonso Castro es el nuevo ganador de "MasterChef Chile"" (in Spanish). cooperativa.cl. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
6. ^ "Las claves detrás de "Junior MasterChef Chile" antes de su debut" (in Spanish). Teletrece. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
7. ^ "Christopher Carpentier". 15 September 2015.
8. ^ "Yann Yvin". 15 September 2015.
9. ^ "Ennio Carota". 15 September 2015.
10. ^ "Sergi Arola, el chef que se enamoró de Chile llega a "MasterChef": "Me apetecía hacer algo distinto"". 5 March 2017.

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