Franco Noriega

Franco Noriega (born January 16, 1989) is a Peruvian chef, restaurateur, model and former swimmer. He is the owner of Baby Brasa, a Peruvian restaurant in New York City.[1][2]

Early life

Born and raised in Peru, Franco Noriega grew up swimming competitively. He moved to New York City in 2007 to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[3]

Modeling career

His modeling career launched after being discovered by the fashion photographer Mario Testino. Noriega has modeled for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton,[3] and Hugo Boss, and was a Creative Director at Macy's.[4]

Culinary career

Noriega was raised in a family of restaurant owners; his parents own a bakery chain in Peru and he co-owns a restaurant chain in Peru with his sister.[3] After attending the International Culinary Center,[5] he founded the Peruvian restaurant Baby Brasa[6] in the Lower East Side, which opened in 2016.

References

  1. ↑ Lynch, Scott. "Underwear Model Opens Shockingly Good Peruvian Spot On LES". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  2. ↑ "About". Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Schmalbruch, Sarah (23 Jun 2016). "Everyone is talking about this model turned chef who's opening a new restaurant in NYC". Insider. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Berlinger, Max (2016-08-03). "How a Model-Turned-Chef Maintains His Six Pack". GQ. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  5. ↑ International Culinary Center
  6. ↑ "This model turned chef opened a Peruvian restaurant in NYC — and people love it". INSIDER. Retrieved 2016-10-23.

Further reading

  • Schuster, Dana (June 22, 2016). "Meet the NYC chef who's also an underwear model". New York Post. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  • "Will Somebody Just Please Give This Hot Chef His Own Food Network Show?". NY magazine. June 22, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  • "Franco Noriega Is Both a Hot Model and a Model Chef". The Daily Beast. July 13, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  • Berlinger, Max (August 3, 2016). "How a Model-Turned-Chef Maintains His Six Pack". GQ. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  • Alexander, Harriet (October 28, 2016). "In the kitchen with Franco Noriega, the real Naked Chef". The Telegraph. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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