It has not gone unnoticed Giuseppe Russo16 years old, originally from Cariati (Cosenza), in the latest edition of Masterchef who ended yesterday with the triumph of the chef Yi Lan “Anna” Zhang. The aspiring chef, although greeted the program after the very first episodes, made time to leave his mark in the public and thanks to his innate sympathy and his spontaneity. Student of the Hotel Institute of Cariati, Russo brought to the screen an irresistible mix of freshness, irony and authenticity that made him a beloved face of the program.
Giuseppe was invited to a previous episode to support Yi Lan in the test of Chinese ravioli in broth. Their complicity in the stove and the way they worked together made them one of the most appreciated couples of the episode. The young Calabrian was recalled precisely by the future winning on the occasion of the final and gave the public a hilarious and unforgettable moment.
A special promise and an unforgettable curtain
Since his first appearance, Barbieri had nicknamed him ‘Latin Lover’. In fact, Giuseppe had jokingly promised Anna: ‘If we win I’ll take you to dinner.’ In the final, the most hilarious moment came when Giuseppe, keeping his promise to Anna, knelt down to give her a red pendant, which she ironically worn as a ring. The gesture aroused the amused reaction of the judges, with Barbieri who jokingly presented the young man as “Giuseppe Il Latin Lover”. Cannavacciuolo, laughing, put Anna with the question: ‘So is it a yes?’ The winner, with her usual ironic spirit, replied with a smile: “I have to ask my boyfriend before”. A moment of lightness that made the evening of the final even more special.
The triumph of Anna Zhang, the new Italian Master Chef
In the end, it was Anna Zhang who triumphed, becoming the fourteenth winner of Masterchef Italia. With his menu “The Eden of Yilanna”, he was able to expertly combine his Chinese roots with the techniques of European cuisine, conquering the palate of the judges. The young chef won the golden tokens prize, the publication of a recipe book and access to a prestigious higher training course.