These were the winners of ‘MasterChef Ecuador’: money, cars and more, these were the prizes they won

The country’s most important gastronomic competition returns with a new edition that gives a new and special twist: this time the 23 participants are celebrities, including actors, singers, media figures and influencers.

Ecuadorians will be able to see the first episode of this reality competition, which will again be held by Erika Velezat 9 p.m., from the next Monday November 20ththrough the signal Teleamazonas.

The list of participants who will participate includes recognized personalities such as Andrés Crespo, Gigi Mieles, Nikki Mackliff, Yilda Banchón, Nayelhi González, Anthony Swagg, Juana Guarderas, Danilo Carrera, Luciana Guschmer, Susi Hidalgo and Nachita de Ruales.

On the eve of a new season, let’s see who the victorious champions of the past were.

First season

Beto Larco was the resident of Quito who also won the prize for best chef during the first edition $20,000a tablet and a certification of up to six months that contributes to your professional growth.

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has a canal online called on YouTube Don Beto Fogón and tradition, where until two years ago he shared his favorite recipes for traditional Ecuadorian food step by step. He currently has two children with his wife and recently participated as a guest jury at the LoaLoa 2023 Gastronomic Festival.

Second season

The winner of the second edition was another from the capital: Roberto Ayala. It was in February 2021 when he received his diploma $20,000 and other prizes from sponsors. Today he is in a romantic relationship with the TV presenter Alejandra Proaño.

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He also manages the gastronomic laboratory Clandestine kitchen, which makes his home preparations available to the public. The experience is only available in Quito, where it is located.

Third season

The winner was the 48-year-old Guayaquil publicist Andres Arrata, which won the affection of many of the viewers who wanted him to win that edition. He stood out for deconstructing traditional Ecuadorian dishes won a financial prize of $20,000, a trophy, a car and recognition from sponsoring brands.

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His love for cooking comes from family tradition, as his father is a seafood lover. He is also involved in professional photography and has a family which consists of his wife, Cecilia Vera, and their two children.

Fourth season

Who won the prize? $20,000, an international haute cuisine course in the culinary field, Club Miles mileage bonus and masterclasses from Diners Club, a Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vehicle, a savings account with $2,500, a year of products made by Pronaca worth $5,000, a purchase order for a year of $3,000, a Galaxy Z Fold 4 with an annual subscription and a set of Umco products Henry Alvarado

“There were three different finals, I found out after four months that I had won,” says Henry Alvarado, the new “MasterChef Ecuador”

The 30-year-old native of Guayaquil fell in love with cooking thanks to a family tradition that originated from his great-great-grandparents, as they have a small farm dedicated to the production of rice in Saliter.