Brent Owens
Brent Owens | |
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| Born | August 23, 1989 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Winner of MasterChef Australia (season 6) |
| Notable work | Dig In! (cookbook) |
Brent Owens (born 23 August 1989) is an Australian chef who gained recognition as the champion of the sixth season of MasterChef Australia. From his $250,000 prize, he generously allocated $50,000 to fellow contestant Emelia Jackson. Owens authored the cookbook Dig In!, designed for busy people who want simple yet remarkable dishes. He lives in Melton, a suburb of Melbourne.
Starting at age 18, Owens operated a bobcat within his partner's family's excavation company until he was able to buy his own home at 19. Additionally, he played Australian rules football representing the Melton South Football Club in the Ballarat Football League.
Following his culinary achievements, Owens transitioned into the biotechnology field. He is presently pursuing life sciences studies at Harvard University and co-founded Vitrafy, a biotech firm focused on developing cutting-edge technologies.