May 26, 2020
Chef Aarón Sánchez is the definition of a trailblazing Latino: he’s an award-winning chef, TV personality, author of three books, and a philanthropist.
Chef has been in every American’s living room and kitchen for the past 20 years, being a co-star on Chopped and a co-host and judge on MasterChef has given Chef fame and name-brand recognition. He is “the most recognizable Latin chef in the country.”
His all-around success comes with a strong foundation. Chef’s secret is that he thrives in taking care of others while he simultaneously makes people happy through food—and of course, he takes pride in being a hard worker.
It’s no secret that Latino representation is lacking on all forms of television and media. Yet Chef found a way to have an impact during the early years of the Food Network and he has never left television since; in fact, his presence and demand in food television throughout the past 20 years has grown!
His presence on television has paved the way for future Latinos in food television. And in turn, it has given us hope and inspiration that we can thrive on television and other media outlets.
Chef says that one of his life purposes is to represent his culture. He has done that and continues to do that. He has done it so well that he has people of various different backgrounds mimicking is his recipes and cooking techniques so they can emulate him. These people are learning and being introduced to the Mexican and Latino culture one bite at a time—all thanks to Chef Aarón Sanchez.
Chef really wants the next crop of Latino chefs to supersede his legacy. Not only has he paved the way for us, but he started the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund, where it empowers “Latin youth through culinary education, mentorship and industry experience in an effort to diversify kitchen leadership for future generations.”
Us Latinos take pride in our food. We secretly want the world to know about it because we know that food is meant to be shared—and we want to show off how delicious it is. Chef has succeeded in introducing Latin American flavor to all corners of the world, and the world can’t get enough of it.
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