MasterChef Latino explained

Genre:Cooking show
Creator:Franc Roddam
Country:United States
Language:Spanish
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:41

MasterChef Latino is an American competitive cooking reality television series based on the British series MasterChef. It aired on Telemundo from January 14, 2018 to August 11, 2019, for 2 seasons. It was on hiatus for three years until February 10, 2022, when a revival of the series began airing on Estrella TV. The series follows amateur and home chefs competing against one another for the title of MasterChef.

History

The series was announced in May 2017 during Telemundo's upfront presentation for the 2017–18 television season.[1] It premiered on January 14, 2018.[2] The second season premiered on May 19, 2019.[3] In September 2021, Estrella TV acquired the rights to the series.[4] The first season of the revived series, or the 3rd season overall, began airing on February 10, 2022.[5]

Series overview

Season 1 (2018)

The first season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Telemundo on January 14, 2018, and concluded on April 8, 2018. The season was judged by Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota and Benito Molina. The season was won by actress Sindy Lazo, with dog walker Andrés de Oliveira finishing as runner-up.[6]

Contestants

ContestantAgeHometownOccupationStatus
Sindy Lazo38Los Angeles, CaliforniaActressWinner April 8
Andrés de Oliveira35Fort Lauderdale, FloridaDog walkerRunner-Up April 8
Lupita Hernández35Burbank, CaliforniaHousewifeThird April 8
Caddy Cabrera43New York, New YorkReal estate agentEliminated April 1
Manuel Tol23Hollywood, CaliforniaGardener
Sor Juliana Cruz50Maricao, Puerto RicoDominican SisterEliminated March 25
Arzobispo Sánchez27Lynn, MassachusettsCoachEliminated March 18
Ángel Robles37Queens, New YorkFirefighterEliminated March 11
Ingrid Pereyra26New York, New YorkUnemployedEliminated March 4
Dora Rojas41Modesto, CaliforniaTruck driverEliminated February 18
Pablo Kim34Placentia, CaliforniaEconomistEliminated February 11
Ariadna Rodríguez54Stockton, CaliforniaFarmerEliminated February 4
Norma Santana45El Paso, TexasEngineerEliminated January 28
Josue "El Bronco" Del Castillo43Happy Valley, OregonBroadcasterEliminated January 21

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisode
2345678910111213
1SindyWINIMMININWINWINIMMHIGHIMMHIGHIMMINWINIMMININWINIMMININWINIMMININWINWINNER
2AndrésWINIMMINHIGHIMMINWINHIGHIMMWINIMMININLOWININWINIMMININWINIMMWINIMMIMM
3LupitaWINIMMWINIMMIMMINIMMINLOWINLOWINWINIMMWINIMMININHIGHIMMINWININWINIMM
4CaddyWINIMMINININWINIMMHIGHIMMINLOWINWINIMMININWINIMMHIGHIMMINLOWININELIM
ManuelINIMMININLOWWINIMMINWININWININWINIMMINWININWINWINIMMINWINININELIM
6INWININININININHIGHIMMHIGHIMMININLOWWINIMMWINIMMHIGHIMMINELIM
7ArzobispoWINIMMWINIMMIMMININHIGHIMMINIMMININWININLOWINLOWINELIM
8ÁngelINLOWININWINWINIMMINWINWINIMMWINIMMIMMWINIMMINELIM
9IngridWINIMMININLOWWINIMMWINIMMHIGHIMMININHIGHINELIM
10DoraWINIMMININININLOWHIGHIMMINELIM
11PabloININININWINWINIMMINELIM
12AriadnaINININWINIMMINELIM
13NormaINLOWININELIM
14El BroncoINELIM

(WINNER) This cook won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals.

(THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals.

(WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test).

(WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round.

(HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge.

(IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance.

(ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

Season 2 (2019)

The second season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Telemundo on May 19, 2019, and concluded on August 11, 2019. Gaby Espino replaced Aracely Arámbula as host.[7] Claudia Sandoval, Ennio Carota, and Benito Molina all returned as judges. The season was won by vlogger Lauren Arboleda, with businessman Javier Seañez and interior designer John Pardo finishing as co-runners-up.[8]

Contestants

ContestantAgeHometownOccupationMentorStatus
Lauren Arboleda28Miami, FloridaVloggerEnnioWinner August 11
Javier Seañez36San Juan, Puerto RicoBusinessmanClaudiaRunners-up August 11
John Pardo46Miami, FloridaInterior designerBenito
Dubraska Wawi47Houston, TexasHousewifeBenitoEliminated August 4
Aurelio Rojas26New York, New YorkMixologistEnnioEliminated July 28
Dennis Escalante57Los Angeles, CaliforniaWaiterBenito
Sara Ordóñez33Miami, FloridaHealth coachClaudiaEliminated July 21
María Luisa Balbuena38Los Angeles, CaliforniaSecurity officerClaudiaEliminated July 14
Nancy Orantes30Los Angeles, CaliforniaUnemployedBenitoEliminated July 7
Noelián Ortiz35Canóvanas, Puerto RicoBeauty coachClaudiaEliminated June 30
Miriam Palomino75Miami, FloridaRetiredBenitoEliminated June 23
King Sam Chang26Miami, FloridaStudentClaudiaEliminated June 16
David Nochebuena52Miami, FloridaCEO and data analystEnnioEliminated June 9
Ángel Cora27Fajardo, Puerto RicoHandymanEnnioEliminated June 2
Sergio Pérez44Chicago, IllinoisWaiterEnnioEliminated May 26

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisode
2345678910111213
1LaurenINININIMMINWINIMMWINIMMINWINIMMINIMMINWINIMMINININWINIMMININININWINNER
2JavierINLOWWINIMMININLOWININWINIMMIMMINININWINIMMWINIMMWINIMMIMMINWINIMMIMM
JohnWINIMMINIMMININLOWININININININININININWINIMMINININININWINIMM
4DubraskaWINIMMINWININWINIMMWINIMMININININIMMWINIMMIMMINLOWININWININININELIM
5AurelioWINIMMINININININWINIMMINWINIMMINWINININININININININELIM
DennisWINIMMINIMMINWINIMMINININWINIMMININININLOWWINIMMINININELIM
7SaraINLOWWINIMMININWINININININININIMMWINIMMIMMWINIMMININELIM
8WINIMMWINIMMWINIMMIMMINININWINIMMINLOWININININELIM
9NancyWINIMMINININWINIMMWINIMMININLOWINIMMININELIM
10NoeliánWINIMMWINIMMINWINIMMWINIMMININININELIM
11MiriamWINIMMINININININWINIMMININELIM
12KingINWINWINIMMINWINIMMINELIM
13DavidINININLOWININELIM
14ÁngelINININELIM
15SergioINELIM

(WINNER) This cook won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals.

(THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals.

(WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test).

(WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge.

(IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance.

(ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

Season 3 (2022)

The third season of MasterChef Latino premiered on Estrella TV on February 10, 2022, and concluded on May 19, 2022. This is the first season not to have a host. Claudia Sandoval and Benito Molina returned as judges from the previous season, while Adrián Herrera joined as a new judge.[9] The season was won by businesswoman Michelle Mathelín, with medical assistant Neuris Rivera finishing as runner-up.[10]

Contestants

ContestantAgeHometownOccupationStatus
Michelle Mathelín39Acapulco, GuerreroBusinesswomanWinner May 19
Neuris Rivera37Houston, TexasMedical assistantRunner-Up May 19
Dalia González52Sacramento, CaliforniaStylistThird May 19
Christopher Basteris27Mérida, YucatánInstagrammerEliminated May 12
Rafael Gabeiras33Mexico City, MexicoLecturerEliminated May 5
Lorena de Cristófaro53Phoenix, ArizonaArt teacherEliminated April 28
Juan Rodríguez25Orizaba, VeracruzAdministrative assistantEliminated April 21
Lourdes Andonie31Monterrey, Nuevo LeónBusinesswomanEliminated April 14
Lulú Armendáriz54Los Angeles, CaliforniaAccounting executiveEliminated April 7
Elvia Rivera47San Juan, Puerto RicoActressEliminated March 31
Luis Ángel Esquivel50Morelia, MichoacánMerchantWithdrew March 24
Freddy Hidalgo31Mexico City, MexicoActorEliminated March 17
César Tolano34Chattanooga, TennesseeBusinessmanEliminated March 10
Mónica Patiño38Mexico City, MexicoHousewifeEliminated March 3
Jesús Segovia42Dallas, TexasCar salesmanEliminated February 24
Jesús Manuel Ponce33Monterrey, Nuevo LeónTikTokerEliminated February 17
Raquel Gad47Albany, New YorkHousewifeWithdrew February 17

Elimination table

PlaceContestantEpisode
23456789101112131415
1MichelleWINIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMHIGHIMMINLOWWININWININWININININWINHIGHIMMINWININLOWWINIMMWINNER
2NeurisHIGHIMMININWINIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMIMMINLOWWINIMMWINIMMININWINIMMININWINIMMINLOW
3DaliaINWININLOWWINIMMHIGHIMMLOWWINIMMINININININWININININWINWINIMMINWININWIN
4ChristopherHIGHIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMIMMININININWINIMMWINIMMINININININWININELIM
5RafaelHIGHIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMINWINLOWWINIMMIMMIMMWINLOWWINIMMWINIMMINLOWINLOWINELIM
6LorenaINWINHIGHIMMWINIMMININLOWLOWLOWINWINWINIMMINININININWININELIM
7JuanHIGHIMMWINIMMINLOWININWINIMMIMMINLOWWINIMMINLOWINLOWINELIM
8LourdesHIGHIMMHIGHIMMININWINIMMINLOWWINWINIMMINWININWININELIM
9LulúINININININININININWINIMMINININLOWINELIM
10ElviaINLOWINWININININWINWINIMMIMMININELIM
11Luis ÁngelINWININININWININININLOWWINWINWDR
12FreddyHIGHIMMHIGHIMMWINIMMINLOWLOWLOWELIM
13CésarINWININLOWINININELIM
14MónicaINININLOWINELIM
15JesúsWINIMMINELIM
16INELIM
17RaquelWDR

Raquel decided to withdraw from the competition for personal reasons.

Juan was originally set to be eliminated, but was allowed to remain in the completion due to Luis Ángel's withdrawal.

Luis Ángel decided to withdraw from the competition due to health problems.

Elvia was unable to participate in the team challenge for personal reasons.

(WINNER) This cook won the competition.

(RUNNER-UP) This cook finished as a runner-up in the finals.

(THIRD) This cook finished as a third place in the finals.

(WIN) The cook won the individual challenge (Mystery Box Challenge/Skills Test or Elimination Test).

(WIN) The cook was on the winning team in the Team Challenge and directly advanced to the next round.

(HIGH) The cook was one of the top entries in the individual challenge but didn't win.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in an individual challenge.

(IN) The cook wasn't selected as a top or bottom entry in a team challenge.

(IMM) The cook didn't have to compete in that round of the competition and was safe from elimination.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in an individual challenge, and was the last person to advance.

(LOW) The cook was one of the bottom entries in the Team Challenge and they advanced.

(WDR) The cook withdrew from the competition.

(ELIM) The cook was eliminated from MasterChef Latino.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tinoco . Armando . Telemundo Upfront 2017: 13 Telenovelas & Series You Must Watch Next Season . Latin Times . June 10, 2023 . May 11, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ramírez . Karina . MasterChef Latino inicia este domingo en Telemundo . . June 10, 2023 . es . January 12, 2018.
  3. Web site: Moreno . Aurelio . Retorna MasterChef Latino con mucho sabor, drama y Gaby Espino . . June 15, 2023 . es . April 18, 2019.
  4. Web site: Haring . Bruce . ‘MasterChef Latinos’ Sets Returning Judges, Issues Open Casting Call . . June 10, 2023 . September 29, 2021.
  5. Web site: Montalvo . Patricia . ¿Cuándo se estrena MasterChef Latinos 2022 y dónde verlo? . laverdadnoticias.com . June 10, 2023 . es . February 10, 2022.
  6. Web site: La venezolana Sindy Lazo ganó la final del Master Chef Latino . . 14 June 2023 . es . 8 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Gaby Espino to Host Telemundo's MASTERCHEF LATINO. Desk. TV News. BroadwayWorld.com. en. 2019-05-18.
  8. Web site: Peña . Mirtle . Lauren Arboleda has been named 2019's new MasterChef Latino . . June 15, 2023 . es . August 13, 2019.
  9. News: 2022-02-11 . MasterChef Latino judges 2022 include Adrián Herrera and Benito Molina . en-US . 2022-08-24. realitytitbit.com.
  10. Web site: Michelle Mathelin Named Winner of Season One of EstrellaTV’s Cooking Competition Series 'MasterChef Latinos' . . June 13, 2023 . May 20, 2022.

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