This Monday Andres Arrata He won the trophy that decorated him as the absolute winner of the third season of Masterchef Ecuador.
The 47-year-old from Guayaquil learned of the final verdict at the same time as all the Ecuadorians who followed the broadcast of the program, since three finals had previously been recorded to avoid the anticipated leak of information.
The winner celebrated his victory with a passionate kiss to his wife Cecilia Viera, whom he considered his greatest muse. to continue standing throughout the competition that took place in Bogotá, Colombia. “Ask my wife what we are going to do with the $20,000 (the financial prize she won)”he said in full award ceremony.
Well played! Andrés Arrata wins third season of Masterchef Ecuador; confirm a fourth installment
But who is this man who with his humility and charisma conquered the hearts of Ecuadorians? Arrata is a professional photographer, passionate about telling stories through a lens; that he resides in Galapagos.
His love for cooking comes from family, his father -who accompanied him in the final in Bogotá- he is a lover cook of sea dishes. While her two grandmothers were great cooks. Meanwhile, her mother was very curious about the kitchen.
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“Just as my grandmothers taught my parents. Just like my parents taught me. Thus, with all the love that the transfer of flavors, stories and emotions implies, I teach my little Andresito”, he said in a post on his Instagram account, where he was cooking with one of his children.

He defines himself as a person with multiple culinary experiences; and Masterchef is one more for him. “Today I am a new person, because I feel that I am a better person than when I entered”, expressed in the final chapter. For Andrés, cooking is the greatest act of love that exists.
He confessed that his children were the people who told him to enter Masterchef Ecuador. His triumph was achieved with the preparation of a jipijapa ceviche, as an appetizer; a pork loin with crispy zambo seed, a main course; and a purple corn tart, for dessert.
The award ceremony was held with a live audience from the Itchimbia Crystal Palace with the presence of the three finalists Maria Jose Constante and Ana Vera. In addition to Alberta, winner of Extra Time, and Daniella Collantes $1000 creditor for preparing the best ball broth in a challenge.
Andrew He was awarded a $20,000 cash prize. a trophy, a car, an academic program and other prizes from sponsoring brands, among them a set of Umco products.“I want to thank God for allowing me to be in these kitchens,” he said before dedicating the award to his wife and children.

Second place went to Ana, who received a symbolic check for $600. Meanwhile he Third place went to María José with an economic prize of $400.
Everyone enjoyed the broadcast on the big screen, as they eagerly awaited the definitive decision of the judges.
Also present at the ceremony Maria del Carmen Arellanoproduction manager for Teleamazonas, who confirmed a fourth season. “The fourth season is coming… with more twists, with more things and cooks who want to sign up, stay tuned because we are going to launch casting soon”, Arellano stated.
Xavier Miranda, national sales manager, indicated that the final had the highest rating in the Ecuadorian capital. “Today in the broadcast of the final we were the leaders of the ratings in Quito… the second channel at the national level.”
“During the entire season of Masterchef we had 100 million views on all our social networks”, he added. (AND)
Source: Eluniverso

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