MasterChef Pinoy Edition was the Philippine version of the competitive cooking reality television series, MasterChef. The first season began on November 12, 2012, on ABS-CBN.[1][2] The show was hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. Santos-Agoncillo was also joined by chefs Fernando Aracama, Rolando Laudico and JP Anglo as the judges of the show.[3][4]
| MasterChef Pinoy Edition | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| No. of episodes | 66 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Original release | November 12, 2012 – February 9, 2013 |
The finale, dubbed as MasterChef Pinoy Edition: The Live Cook-Off, was aired live on February 9, 2013, at the SM North EDSA Skydome in Quezon City.[5][6] Kris Aquino and Richard Gomez helped Santos-Agoncillo and the three chef-judges in judging.[7] JR Royol, a band vocalist from Benguet was proclaimed the winner of the show winning the million cash prize, a culinary scholarship from the Center of Asian Culinary Studies, and a kitchen showcase from Fujidenzo.[2][8]
Auditions
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Cities in the Philippines where the auditions were held
Auditions were held nationwide.[9][10]
| Audition date | Audition venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2011 | Marquee Mall | Angeles City |
| August 27, 2011 | Amigo Terrace Hotel | Iloilo City, Iloilo |
| September 5, 2011 | N Hotel | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental |
| September 7, 2011 | Baguio Country Club | Baguio, Benguet |
| June 21, 2012 | Oceana Events Place and Restaurant Seaside Boulevard | By the Bay – SM Mall of Asia, Pasay |
Finalists and elimination results
edit| Contestants[11] | Age[11] | Hometown[11] | Occupation[11] | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Royol | 29 | Benguet | Band vocalist | Winner February 9, 2013 |
[2][12] |
| Carla Marcaida | 41 | Bulacan | Businesswoman | Runner-Up February 9, 2013 |
[2][12] |
| Ivory Yat | 26 | Quezon City | Nurse | Third place February 9, 2013 |
[2][12] |
| Myra Santos | 31 | Muntinlupa | Accounting associate | Fourth place February 9, 2013 |
[2][12] |
| Ronnel Torres | 30 | Pampanga | Sari-sari store owner | Eliminated February 6, 2013 |
[12] |
| Sonny Boy Tuazon | 24 | Bataan | Unemployed | Re-eliminated February 6, 2013 Eliminated December 4, 2012 |
[12][13][14] |
| Reggie Apolinaro | 30 | Laguna | Call center agent | Eliminated February 4, 2013 |
[12][15] |
| Mac Serrano | 39 | Tarlac | Former seaman | Eliminated January 21, 2013 |
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| Maureen Angala | 33 | Muntinlupa | Housewife | Withdrew January 18, 2013 |
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| Gian Espadera | 20 | Davao City | Human Resource Management student | Eliminated January 14, 2013 |
[16] |
| Cons Osorio | 30 | San Juan City | Interior designer | Re-eliminated January 10, 2013 Eliminated December 7, 2012 |
[17][18][19] |
| Betty Bais | 43 | Cebu City | House helper | Re-eliminated January 10, 2013 Eliminated December 24, 2012 |
[18][19][20] |
| Lilibeth Nicolas | 31 | Quezon City | House helper | Re-eliminated January 9, 2013 Eliminated January 4, 2013 |
[18][19][21] |
| Tolits Dulva | 34 | Sorsogon | Police | Re-eliminated January 7, 2013 Eliminated December 17, 2012 |
[18][19][22] |
| Melissa Gutierrez | 51 | Quezon City | Marketing director | Withdrew December 12, 2012 |
[23] |
| Malou Caiña | 41 | Cagayan de Oro | Branch supervisor | Withdrew December 6, 2012 |
[17] |
References
edit- ^ "'MasterChef PH' starts airing". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Reyma Buan-Deveza (February 9, 2023). "Benguet native wins first 'MasterChef Pinoy Edition'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "MasterChef' PH pilot trounces rival programs". ABS-CBN News. November 13, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Real life kitchen drama sizzles in 'Masterchef Pinoy Edition'". The Philippine Star. November 13, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Live cook-off tinutukan". The Philippine Star. February 18, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Nikko Tuazon (February 7, 2013). "Kris Aquino and Richard Gomez will serve as judges in MasterChef Pinoy Edition finale". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Ricky L. Calderon (February 8, 2013). "Kris Aquino, Richard Gomez to judge 'MasterChef Pinoy Edition: Live Cook-off'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Allan Policarpio (February 14, 2013). "Band vocalist is first Pinoy 'MasterChef'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ ABSCBNOnline (August 22, 2011). "Master Chef Pinoy Edition". YouTube. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "MasterChef Audition". MasterChef Pinoy Edition. October 11, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "'MasterChef Pinoy Edition' bares Top 16 finalists". ABS-CBN News. November 30, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g "'MasterChef PH' down to its last 3 weeks". ABS-CBN News. January 25, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "'Darak King' back in 'MasterChef PH'". ABS-CBN News. January 11, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "'Pinoy MasterChef' down to 15 finalists". ABS-CBN News. December 4, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Reggie, tigbak na sa Masterchef". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). January 30, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "9 contestants left in 'MasterChef PH'". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b "'MasterChef Pinoy Edition' down to 13 finalists". ABS-CBN News. December 7, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "'MasterChef' PH starts wildcard week". ABS-CBN News. January 7, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Eliminated cooks get second chance in MasterChef Pinoy Edition". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 7, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "'MasterChef Pinoy Edition' reveals Top 10". ABS-CBN News. December 24, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "'MasterChef Pinoy Edition' down to 9 finalists". ABS-CBN News. January 4, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "'MasterChef PH' down to 11 contestants". ABS-CBN News. December 18, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "'MasterChef Pinoy Edition' reveals Top 12". ABS-CBN News. December 12, 2012. Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.