Adam Liaw
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| Born |
8 September 1978 Penang, Malaysia |
| Residence | Glenunga, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology), Bachelor of Law |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide, Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Chef, Television Personality |
| Known for | Television chef |
| Title | Winner, MasterChef Australia, Season 2 |
| Predecessor | Julie Goodwin |
| Successor | Kate Bracks |
| Spouse(s) | Asami Fujitsuka |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | adamliaw.com |
Adam Liaw (born 8 September 1978) is an Australian lawyer and television chef. He was the winner of the second series of MasterChef Australia, defeating student Callum Hann in the final.
Liaw is the son of a Malaysian-born Chinese father, Dr Siaw-Lin Liaw, and a Singaporean-born English mother, Dr Joyce Hill AM. He is the second of three children, with an older brother Aron, and younger sister Amber Dawn. After his parents divorced and his mother moved to New Zealand, Liaw lived with his paternal grandmother Kwei-Eng Chew, whom he credits with a huge influence on his cooking and his life.
Liaw completed Year 11 at Prince Alfred College at age 14 and enrolled in university at 16. He graduated with a double degree in Science and Law from the University of Adelaide at 21.
After graduation Liaw was employed by Kelly & Co Lawyers in Adelaide where he worked in technology, commercial / corporate law, business advisory and international trade. He was also a committee member, legal adviser and secretary of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association, assisting South Australian companies to expand their business into Hong Kong and mainland China.
In 2004 Liaw moved to Japan where he worked in media law for The Walt Disney Company.
On 29 September 2009 Liaw announced via Twitter that he was considering auditioning for MasterChef. In April 2010 he was announced as one of the top 24 finalists in MasterChef Australia, Season 2. Despite winning a challenge cooking the dishes of celebrity chefs, Liaw doubted he had sufficient technique to win the title.
On 22 July 2010 Liaw was the first challenger awarded a place in the grand finale.
On Sunday, 25 July 2010 he was announced the winner of MasterChef Australia, Season 2, defeating Callum Hann 89–82 for the title. His victory is still the most watched non-sporting television event in Australian history.
Aside from his winner's book deal, Liaw is considering other business opportunities, including an izakaya restaurant with Tokyo-based Australian chef and friend Matthew Crabbe. On 17 September 2010 it was confirmed that Liaw and Crabbe would be joined by a third business partner, Nathan Smith.
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