Emelia Jackson Explained

Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Education:Bachelor of Psychology & Management
Alma Mater:Monash University
Occupation:Marketing co-ordinator, pastrycook
Years Active:2014–
Known For:Winner of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win
Television:MasterChef Australia (2014, 2020)
Predecessor:Larissa Takchi
Successor:Justin Narayan
Partner:Craig Gersbach
Children:2

Emelia Jackson (born 1989)[1] is an Australian pastrycook, reality television contestant and marketing co-ordinator. After finishing third in MasterChef Australia 2014, she returned to win MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in 2020. In 2024, she will appear as a contestant on the second season of Dessert Masters.

Early life

Jackson was born in Melbourne in 1989 to an Australian father and a mother of Macedonian heritage.[2] She attended Siena College for secondary school.[3]

At age 14, Jackson was seriously injured after being struck by a car while catching a tram. After years of rehabilitation, during which time she missed a year of secondary school, her mother stated that the accident changed her personality to make her more driven toward her goals.[4] Later, she attended Monash University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology & Management.[5]

Career

MasterChef Australia

Jackson appeared as one of the top 24 contestants in the Australian reality television program MasterChef Australia 2014. She finished in third place on 27 July 2014.[6]

Jackson was then invited to join the top 24 returning contestants in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in 2020. She was declared the competition winner over runner-up Laura Sharrad on 20 July 2020, winning $250,000.[7]

Jackson and Sharrad (then Cassai) had both appeared in the 2014 series, where Sharrad finished second and Jackson third. Jackson and Sharrad had also both attended Siena College (Camberwell) as teenagers, although not in the same school years.[7]

Post MasterChef career

In November 2022, Jackson published a book of pastry techniques and recipes titled First, Cream the Butter and Sugar.[8]

In May 2024, Jackson was announced as a contestant on the upcoming second season of Dessert Masters.[9]

Personal life

In 2021, Jackson and partner Craig Gersbach had a daughter.[10] They had a son in 2023.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emelia Jackson MasterChef . 2023-09-15 . 10 play . en-AU.
  2. Web site: Across My Table - Emelia Jackson and Renae Smith - MasterChef 2014. 2021-04-25.
  3. Web site: Inside the beautiful lifelong friendship between MasterChef finalists Laura Sharrad and Emelia Jackson. Rebecca. Sullivan. Now To Love.
  4. "Embellishing her trade," Deccan Chronicle, 6 Mar 2015, available at https://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20150306/282467117357332 (archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20210111083757/https://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20150306/282467117357332
  5. Web site: Pickstar . Emilia Jackson - Book for guest speaking, marketing and more . 2023-09-15 . Pickstar . en.
  6. Web site: Emelia Jackson Spills Her MasterChef Secrets.
  7. Web site: A controversial hug caps off a winning season of MasterChef. Michael Lallo, Broede. Carmody. July 21, 2020. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. Book: First, Cream the Butter and Sugar. 2022-10-15 . Google . 9781761185564 . en-us. Jackson . Emelia . November 2022 . Allen & Unwin .
  9. Web site: 2024-05-17 . Here's What's Still To Come On 10 In 2024 . 2024-06-07 . 10 play . en-AU.
  10. Web site: MasterChef's Emelia Jackson's loves being baby Addie's mum . 2022-06-29 . Who . en-us.
  11. Web site: Molly . 2023-05-14 . Masterchef winner Emelia Jackson welcomes baby no. 2 . 2023-07-04 . Mum's Grapevine . en-AU.

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