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Alvin Leung Biography

Birth Name:Alvin King Lon Leung

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Fast Facts

  • His restaurant, Bo Innovation, was Hong Kong's first independent restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars
  • Began his professional cooking career at a private restaurant in 2003, which eventually became Bo Innovation
  • Quote: "[on yelling in the kitchen] "Chefs are notorious for being nasty in the kitchen․ I do not believe in intimidation - it doesn't work․ I yell at people to get the message deeper․""
  • Quote: "I'm one of a few self-taught Michelin-starred chefs in the world․ Nothing is impossible․ But if you go to school and learn a particular craft, and you go through the formal training, do you think you'll be good at your job if you don't enjoy it?"
  • Best known as a chef who was a judge on "MasterChef Canada" and "Wok Stars․"
  • Owner of the restaurants Bo Innovation, which has three Michelin stars, and MIC Kitchen, which has one Michelin star

Awards

  • 2020Canadian Screen Award-Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition: nominated