MasterChef Pinoy Edition was the Philippine version of the British reality competitive cooking series, MasterChef. The show first aired on ABS-CBN last November 12, 2012 and ran until February 9, 2013.[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 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MasterChef Philippines, MasterChef PH |
| Genre | Competitive cooking show |
| Based on | MasterChef |
| Presented by | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo |
| Judges |
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| Narrated by | Winnie Cordero |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 86 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies | Shine International ABS-CBN Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | November 12, 2012 – February 9, 2013 |
| Related | |
Overview edit
The series was part of the MasterChef franchise and was based on a similar competition format held in the United Kingdom, where MasterChef originated.
Format edit
Of all the amateur chefs who auditioned nationwide, the chosen auditionees, usually three to four auditionees per episode, had to cook their signature dish under a 60-minute time limit for the four judges. Each judge took a taste of the dishes and gave their opinions before they all chose the auditionee who was to move on to the next round. After the initial round, all the auditionees underwent more further cooking tests until the four judges had chosen the top finalists.
Each week, the finalists underwent numerous challenges and tests. The finalists also underwent elimination tests reducing their numbers until the only remaining hopeful cook remained.
Broadcasting edit
Unlike its international counterparts, the show was broadcast as a weekday morning program airing 45 minutes per episode 5 times a week, Monday through Friday, while the Saturday edition included encore episodes with never before seen footage during the taping where they discovered and whipped up extraordinary dishes as well as giving out cooking tips and trivia.[5]
Prizes edit
The winner of the competition received the four million peso cash prize, a culinary scholarship from the Center of Asian Culinary Studies, and a kitchen showcase from Fujidenzo.[2][6]
Season summary edit
| Season | Premiere | Finale | Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place | No. of Finalists | Host | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 12, 2012 | February 9, 2013 | JR Royol | Carla Marcaida | Ivory Yat | Myra Santos | 16 | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo | Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo Fernando Aracama Rolando Laudico JP Anglo |
Season 1: 2012-2013 edit
Contestants edit
| Name | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Episode of elimination | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Royol JR | 29 | Band vocalist | Benguet | Final | |
| 2 | Carla Marcaida | 40 | Businesswoman | Bulacan | ||
| 3 | Ivory Yat | 26 | Nurse | Quezon City | ||
| 4 | Myra Santos | 31 | Accounting associate | Muntinlupa | ||
| 5 | Ronnel Torres | 30 | Sari-sari store owner | Pampanga | Semi-final | |
| 6 | Sonny Boy Tuazon | 24 | Unemployed | Bataan | Episode 11 / Episode 2 | |
| 7 | Reggie Apolinario | 30 | Call center agent | Laguna | Episode 10 | |
| 8 | Mac Serrano | 30 | Former seaman | Tarlac | Episode 9 | |
| 9 | Maureen Angala | 33 | Housewife | Muntinlupa | Episode 8 | |
| 10 | Gian Espadera | 20 | Human Resource Management student | Davao City | Episode 7 | |
| 11 | Cons Osorio | 30 | Interior designer | San Juan | Episode 6 | |
| 12 | Betty Bais | 43 | House helper | Cebu City | Episode 5 | |
| 13 | Lilibeth Nicolas | 31 | House helper | Quezon City | Episode 4 | |
| 14 | Tolits Dulva | 34 | Police | Sorsogon | Episode 3 | |
| 15 | Melissa Gutierrez | 51 | Marketing director | Quezon City | ||
| 16 | Malou Caiña | 41 | Branch supervisor | Cagayan de Oro | Episode 2 | |
Season 2: 2014 edit
Contestants edit
| Name | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Episode of elimination | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amatista Corriente | 24 | Law student | La Union | Final | |
| 2 | Natanael Abasco | 33 | Marketing analyst | Zamboanga del Sur | ||
| 3 | Thomas Umer | 45 | Businessman | Manila | ||
| 4 | Lilibeth Dela Cruz | 33 | Housewife | Cebu City | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "'MasterChef PH' starts airing". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ a b Reyma Buan-Deveza (February 9, 2013). "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, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "Real life kitchen drama sizzles in 'Masterchef Pinoy Edition'". The Philippine Star. November 13, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ "MasterChef Pinoy Edition". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ^ Allan Policarpio (February 14, 2013). "Band vocalist is first Pinoy 'MasterChef'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 26, 2013.