Cooking Up Love: How this Filipino Chef couple turn their dreams into World Food Championship victory

Chef Marc Nacua and Chef Princess Anne Uy's love story began through their shared passion for food.

Filipino Chef couple Chef Mark Nacua and Chef Princess Anne Uy turn their dreams into World Food Championship victory. Credit: Chef Mark Nacua

Key Points

• Since they were young, both Chef Marc Nacua and Chef Princess Anne Uy dreamed of becoming chefs.
• Chef Marc was in Year 10 when his family moved to Australia, where he later brought Chef Princess on a partner visa.
• After high school, Chef Marc joined Crown in Melbourne for his apprenticeship, while Chef Princess studied Hotel and Restaurant Management in the Philippines before entering the kitchen professionally.

The couple both won in the World Food Championship, with Chef Princess claiming the BBQ Category last year and Chef Marc winning in the Dessert Category this year.

Chef Princess hosted a one-night charity dinner titled "Taste of the Champions" to celebrate their success and showcase Filipino culinary excellence in Melbourne.

Chef Princess Anne Uy hosted a one-night charity dinner titled "Taste of the Champions" to celebrate their success and showcase Filipino culinary excellence in Melbourne. Credit: Angelito Valdez Jr Photography