Justin Narayan is an Australian youth pastor of Indian origin. He is the winner of the cooking reality TV show “MasterChef Australia 13” (2021).
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Justin Narayan was born in 1994 (age 27 years; as in 2021) in Sydney, Australia.
Justin Narayan in childhood
During his school days, he watched Ian Hewitson Hugh’s TV show Cooking Adventures after his school hours and got inspired to take up cooking. He was 13 years old when he started cooking. He learned cooking from his mother and was influenced by his Fijian and Indian heritage. In 2018, Narayan relocated to Perth, Australia. He was pursuing his master’s degree when he was selected for MasterChef Australia 13. Justin stopped his studies to be a part of the show.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents.
Justin Narayan with his mother in childhood
girlfriend/fiancé
Justin is in a relationship with Esther Smoothie. After dating her for about two years, Justin was planning to propose her for marriage. However, he was selected for the TV show “MasterChef Australia 13” and decided to postpone it. Later, while he was at home during the Christmas holidays, Justin proposed to Esther in front of his family and friends.
Justin Narayan with his girlfriend
CASTEISMAND
Justin is a first-generation Australian of Fijian and Indian heritage.
livelihood
Justin began his career as a youth pastor; Helping create a fun and safe community for teens. In 2021, he was one of 24 contestants selected to participate in the cooking reality TV show “MasterChef Australia 13”.
Justin Narayan in MasterChef Australia 13
On 13 July 2021, he became the winner of the show, defeating fellow contestants Kishwar Chaudhary and Pete Campbell. Narayan won the prestigious MasterChef trophy along with a prize money of US$250,000 (Rs 1.86 crore).
Justin Narayan becomes the winner of MasterChef Australia 13
After winning the show Justin said,
I feel incredibly honored and humbled to have that title and to be able to win this competition. I’ll take a week to really process it and figure it out, and then I’ll write you an email, and let you know how I feel.
During an interview, Justin shared his experience on the show and said,
It’s a very humbling experience and I’m extremely honored to be a part of it. I’m going to be a sponge and try to enjoy it as much as I can.”
Later, he wrote on Instagram,
Find people who believe in you. Back yourself up. Work hard and hopefully you’ll surprise yourself! Whoever is reading this, I love you.”
Favourite Things
- Cuisine: Charcoal Chicken and Toum
- Challenge on MasterChef Australia 13: Cooking at Andy’s Three Blue Ducks Restaurant
Facts/General Knowledge
- He likes cooking and traveling in his spare time.
- In 2017, he traveled to India and was impressed by its history, culture, people and food.
- After his visit to India, Justin shared in an interview that he would like to have a food truck or a restaurant of his own, featuring the Indian flavors he grew up eating. With the profits earned from those eateries, he would like to help feed and educate children living in the slums of India.
- Although Justin can cook a variety of dishes, he has a great understanding of Indian flavours.
- He is inspired by chefs Gaggan Anand and Gordon Ramsay.
- He is the second Indian-origin contestant to win the MasterChef Australia trophy. Before him, jail guard Shashi Chelia had won the show in 2018.
- The dishes with which Justin managed to wow the MasterChef Australia judges included Indian Chicken Tacos, Charcoal Chicken with Tom, Flatbread and Pickle Salad and Indian Chicken Curry.
- His family and friends often call him Butter Chicken.
- Justin follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He is often seen drinking alcohol on many occasions.
- As of 2021, he lives in City Beach, Perth, Australia.
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