Ottavia Busia-Bourdain

About

Italian woman who is perhaps most widely known for being the ex-wife of the late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain. She previously as the general manager of the New York City restaurant Geisha. 

Before Fame

She was raised in a small town in Lombardy, Italy. She studied to become a dentist in college. 

Trivia

She has practiced kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She trained at the world-famous Renzo Gracie Academy. 

Family Life

She has a daughter named Ariane with Anthony Bourdain. 

Associated With

She was introduced to Anthony Bourdain by chef Eric Ripert.