Antonio Park

Chef

Birthday August 6, 1975

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Argentina

Age 49 years old

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About

Multicultural chef who rose to fame as a judge on the reality series Chopped Canada. He is also the owner and head chef of the Montreal eatery Park Restaurant. He also owns the Latin cuisine eatery Lavanderia. 

Before Fame

He learned how to cook from his mother who would often make things from scratch. He later worked as a dishwasher at a Chinese buffet and then a prep cook for his sister's restaurant, Takara. He would also go on to apprentice at her other restaurant, Tomo. He eventually attended culinary school in Japan. 

Trivia

In addition to owning several restaurants, he has owned the food market called Marché Park. 

Family Life

He is of Korean descent and grew up in Asunción, Buenos Aires, and Rio. He later settled in Montreal, Canada. His father owned a factory when he was growing up. 

Associated With

He has served as a judge on Chopped Canada alongside Susur LeeRoger Mooking, and Lynn Crawford, amongst others.