Franco Noriega
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About
Peruvian chef famous for his appearances on various television shows as well as his New York City restaurant, Baby Brasa. He has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Kitchen, The Wendy Williams Show, Master Chef México, and MasterChef Junior México. Besides being a chef, he is a model, singer, and retired professional swimmer. His restaurant, Baby Brasa, specializes in authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Before Fame
Before moving to New York City to begin his career as an entrepreneur, he swam competitively, representing Peru in various international tournaments. In 2007, he moved to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he studied singing and acting. He began his modeling career after being discovered by the photographer, Mario Testino. He opened his restaurant in 2016.
Trivia
He has worked as a model for Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, and Dolce & Gabbana. He competed on Mira Quien Baila, which is the Latin version of Dancing with the Stars, in 2017. His first single, "Me Aceleras," has received over 150,000 plays on Spotify. He became the youngest creative director ever for Macy's in 2012.
Family Life
His parents are entrepreneurs who own several restaurants throughout Latin America.
Associated With
He appeared as a guest chef on Ellen DeGeneres' show.
