Digital Marketer

Dheive is set to bring her passion for food and marketing to the highly anticipated upcoming season of MasterChef. No stranger to the limelight, the accomplished performer, dancer, and entrepreneur has already made waves in the media industry, with appearances on Vasantham kids' series, advertisements, and on-stage dance performances.

With her contagious smile, bubbly personality, natural confidence, and an unbridled enthusiasm for all things culinary, Dheive is sure to impress viewers and judges alike. Viewers can expect Dheive to showcase her love of texture, attention to detail, and ability to make a solid foundation for any dish. While her strength lies in baking, she is not afraid to take on any challenge in the kitchen, even if it means confronting her fear of handling meat.

Dhieve once started a cupcake Instagram business to gain first-hand experience in the food industry but her ultimate food dream is to launch a peanut butter business and see her "gorgeously decadent peanut butter" product in grocery store aisles.

Home-based F&B business owner

Known for his infectious sense of humour and mouth-watering dishes, Inderpal is a force to be reckoned with in the MasterChef kitchen.

Inderpal was previously an escalation officer, but he found no satisfaction in his job. It wasn’t until he found a sense of peace and joy when cooking dinner at home that he decided to leave his job and start a home-based food business, selling his signature butter chicken and chapati.

When it comes to culinary idols, Inderpal looks up to Curtis Stone, Reynold Poernomo, and the Australian MasterChef judges, George, Gary, and Matt. One of his greatest influences is Chef Sashi, winner of MasterChef Australia 2018, who put Singaporean and Malaysian food on the MasterChef map!

Inderpal’s love for cooking began in Sikh temples when he was just 5 or 6 years old, helping out in the kitchen with the chefs. He learned the value of community and his dream is to bring people together through the power of food!

Marketing Consultant

Jacky's passion for cooking started during the pandemic when he began recreating his favourite dishes from his travels. But what truly inspired him to pursue his culinary dreams was his father, who passed away in 2017 and was a chef himself. Cooking was the way they bonded, and Jacky hopes to honour his father's legacy through his food.

Jacky had always found solace in cooking for his wife during difficult times, proving that food truly has the power to heal. Jacky is an introvert by nature, but his time on stage at ToastMasters has helped him tap into his comedic side and find joy in making people laugh through his cooking. Describing his wife as the “female Gordon Ramsay” in her tough critiques of his food, he is dedicated to improving his cooking form.

Despite failing junior college and having many odd jobs over the years, Jacky has had a successful career in marketing. Jacky has honed his creative skills and is excited to apply them to his food dream: to create a food business with worldwide recognition.

Owner of food start-up

Food start-up owner and MasterChef contestant Louise is making waves in the culinary world with her unique global style of cooking and passion for healthy eating. Born and raised in Taiwan, Louise's passion for cooking started at an early age when she would spend time in the kitchen with her grandfather.

After almost 20 years of working for a multinational company and travelling around the world, Louise quit her job in 2020 to pursue her dream of starting a healthy snack business, Jiayo. In addition to running her successful start-up, Louise has a passion for teaching cooking classes. Her dream is to share her love of cooking with others through in-person and online classes.

Louise's well-travelled background, including living in the US and marrying an Indian man, has influenced her cooking style, which is a fusion of different cuisines from around the world. She draws inspiration from other recipes and enjoys tweaking them to make them her own.

Business Manager

Mandy, a high-profile Thermomix ambassador, has defied the odds and achieved success in life despite dropping out of secondary school and surviving cervical cancer. Her positive attitude and determination to always look on the bright side of things have brought her happiness and now, as a participant in MasterChef, the opportunity to fulfil her dream of sharing her love of cooking with others.

Mandy's positive outlook on life and ability to always look on the bright side has been the key to her success. As a cervical cancer survivor, she knows how important it is to surround oneself with positivity.

Mandy's love for cooking and desire to share her passion with others led her to dream of opening a café-slash-cooking studio where she teaches cooking classes and even possibly publishing a cookbook.

Mandy's strength in using different kinds of kitchen equipment and exotic ingredients makes her a fierce competitor on MasterChef. Her children are her biggest supporters, with her youngest being an avid fan of the show and the one who urged her to join this season.

Administrative Officer

Tina, a serial cooking show competitor, is back in the kitchen for a chance to prove herself on MasterChef. At 42 years old, Tina has an impressive cooking history.

She began her culinary journey when she was a child, helping her parents run a shop at Raffles Place. Her parents are both excellent cooks, and Tina inherited their love for food.

Tina's talent in the kitchen has already earned her accolades in other cooking competitions, including a 1st runner-up placement in Kek Champion, a baking competition. But she's not content to rest on her laurels, and now she's ready to take on MasterChef. Her style in the kitchen is to "go big or go home," and she's not afraid to take risks and try new things.

Tina's food dream is to start a small, humble café, and she knows that winning MasterChef would be a huge step towards making that dream a reality.

Aerospace Engineer

Aretha, a 24-year-old Aerospace engineer, is not just a tech genius but a food lover as well. Aretha's passion for cooking began at a young age, when she taught herself to cook her own dinners whenever her parents worked late.

Cooking is like a love language to Aretha. She often jokes that her husband married her because of her cooking skills! She began cooking after watching the movie Ratatouille, which made her feel like she had magical powers when she cooked. Her mom had a hawker stall for about 10 years, which also fuelled her love for food.

Her dream is to combine her two passions - engineering and food - by creating new cooking equipment. She has always been interested in the similarities between engineering and cooking, as they both require a methodical approach. Talk about innovation!

Account Director

Divya is ready to take the culinary world by storm. With a passion for cooking that started at a young age, she has developed her skills to create delicious and inventive dishes inspired by her travels around the world.

Describing herself as the Indian Nigella Lawson meets Anthony Bourdain, Divya has a contagious energy that can turn even the most reluctant "eat to live" person into someone who "lives to eat." She also believes in saying yes to everything (except cats and dogs) when it comes to trying new dishes.

Divya is a vibrant and optimistic life of the party, whose cooking has kept her partner around. She cooks every day, and he does the dishes. Her infectious energy and love for food are sure to impress anyone who has the pleasure of tasting her creations. Her ultimate goal is to turn her passion for cooking into a full-time career, hoping to host pop-up supper clubs and dinner parties, designing menus that showcase her diverse culinary background.

Homemaker

Meet Esther, a 53-year-old homemaker who is determined to make her mark! Esther has had her eye on the prize for the past few seasons, but finally decided to take the plunge this year.

Esther's passion for cooking started at a young age, and she was heavily influenced by her late mother, who was an excellent cook, and her brother, who has grown up to be a celebrity chef. Her mom has honed her love of cooking since young by giving her food-themed toys, and since then, the kitchen has become Esther’s playground. She considers the wok, frying pan, pots, and knives her favourite toys.

As a marathon runner, she never gives up and believes that life is like a marathon, not a sprint. Her strength is that you can throw any ingredient at her, and she can cook with it. Esther's dream is to become a master chef, do private dining, publish cookbooks, and conduct classes.

Shipbroker

As a ship broker, Jonathan connects boat owners and people interested in renting or chartering boats, but his real passion lies in cooking. Jonathan is a self-taught cook and a true family man who regularly cooks for a family of 10 and up to 60 people during the festive season.

He draws inspiration from his mother's Peranakan cuisine and his wife's Eurasian dishes to create his unique recipes. Jonathan has been a fan of MasterChef for years and is excited to compete in the show now that he has the time as a shipbroker with his own company. He is proud to showcase Singaporean cuisine to his many overseas friends and customers.

Jonathan's strength lies in large-scale cooking, using his cooking skills to bring people together. He has combined his love for cooking and travelling, and hopes to open his own private dining business someday, specialising in Nyonya and Eurasian dishes.

Student Life Manager

Singaporean food sustainability warrior, Saza, is hoping to make a name for herself on this season's MasterChef. Saza's cooking style focuses on Southeast Asian cuisine, which she is currently studying as part of a Master's degree in Southeast Asian studies. As a student of the region, she is determined to preserve the culture and recipes of her heritage.

Outside of the kitchen, Saza is a dedicated activist and considers herself a disruptor. Her experience with food rescue organisations has given her a secret weapon in the kitchen - an ability to innovate and use a wide variety of ingredients. Saza's personal journey has also influenced her cooking - she rediscovered her connection to her Malay and Bugis heritage through food.

Saza dreams of training as a chef and opening a combined diner and pole dance studio, combining her two loves. With her motto "Still I Rise" as her guide, Saza is sure looking to make her mark in the culinary world.

Student

Zi Xuan, the youngest contestant to ever make it to the top 18 of MasterChef Singapore, began cooking at the young age of 12, and has always dreamt of joining MasterChef.

A student who learnt to cook from his mom and through YouTube videos, Zi Xuan's strength lies in his ability to make a coherent dish with the most random ingredients. His ultimate goal is to own his own restaurant that serves extreme, unique dining and involves fusion of many cuisines with fantastic wine and cocktail pairings.

Zi Xuan's passion for cooking is matched only by his love for anime and sports. When he's not cooking, Zi Xuan can be found playing sports like badminton and basketball or attending anime conventions. He even used to play competitive badminton in junior college.

Spice Mixer

Aameer hopes that working as a spice-mixer will help him achieve his dream of becoming a chef – that and competing in the upcoming season of MasterChef! With his passion for Indian cuisine and his expertise in spices, Aameer is set to bring a new level of flavour to the competition.

Aameer's passion for spices and his family's style of cooking from his ancestral region of India are the skills he hopes will impress the judges and help forge a career in the culinary arts. As a former engineer, he approaches cooking with a technical mindset, paying attention to even the smallest details to ensure that every dish is perfect.

In his personal life, Aameer is a black belt in taekwondo, a competitive dragon-boater, and an avid gamer. He has even conquered Everest Base Camp alone, without a guide! Aameer's adventurous spirit and dedication to his passions is about to fire up the MasterChef kitchen!

Former Flight Attendant

MasterChef Singapore contestant Aizat is poised to wow judges and viewers alike with his incredible culinary skills and inspiring backstory. Aizat, who lost both his parents in recent years, has used food and cooking to reconnect with his memories of his mother, Anne. His home-based halal food business is a tribute to his late mother, and his goal on MasterChef is to make his mother proud and to take his business to another level.

Aizat has overcome anxiety issues and personal setbacks to pursue his dream of being a successful chef, and his resilience and determination have won the hearts of viewers around the world. Aizat's inspiring story is a testament to the power of food and cooking to heal and connect us to our loved ones. If that’s how you feel about food, look out for Aizat’s MasterChef journey!

Law Trainee

Meet Amanda, the small girl with big culinary dreams! At just 23 years old, Amanda's passion for food has taken her on a journey of discovery and learning that has seen her gain high-level cooking experience through internships at Lolla, a Michelin Guide restaurant, Nudedles pop-up, a popular pasta hawker, and an exchange program in Italy where she learned to make pasta from Italian nuns.

Amanda's love for food began at a young age, playing with food toys and watching food videos. Outside of the kitchen, Amanda is a legal trainee at a small law firm, and also dedicates her time to volunteering, tutoring, and participating in various charitable activities, including Meals on Wheels and Youth Corps. Her dream is to use her F&B skills to do good and become a philanthropist!

Home-based Baker

Get ready to be wowed by the culinary creations of Jun Gui, the passionate home baker! With years of experience in the ice cream industry, Jun Gui is no stranger to producing unique and experimental flavours that will tantalise your taste buds. Her love for baking led her to start her own baking brand, BAKE DEPT, which specialises in homemade cookies, customised cakes, and more.

When Jun Gui isn't busy whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen, she's out rescuing and taking care of stray and abandoned dogs.

Despite facing opposition from friends and family who discouraged her from pursuing a career in F&B, Jun Gui's ultimate food dream is to own a brick-and-mortar café where she can showcase her creative and delectable baked goods and ice cream creations.

Former Pharmacist

Reuben, a newly-wed returning from his honeymoon, has recently quit his job to compete in MasterChef Singapore! His passion for cooking and desire to explore culinary collaborations with chefs have driven him to pursue his food dream of cooking in a professional kitchen.

Reuben's journey as a cook began when he lived in motels in Sydney and needed to learn how to cook for himself. His first meal, Heinz canned spaghetti, was a disaster, and he decided to learn how to cook properly. He started bringing his own meals to potlucks in church and even started an Instagram to showcase his food while in Australia.

As a cook, Reuben tends to lean towards European and Western ingredients, but he also hopes to promote more appreciation for local ingredients in Singaporean cuisine. Despite his frantic, high-speed approach to cooking, Reuben's food dreams have never been more focused. He hopes to use his experience in MasterChef Singapore to propel his culinary career to new heights.

Urban Planner

Growing up with her Hakka mother and grandmother, Sharmaine has always had a love for food. With only two years of experience in the kitchen, Sharmaine may be a newcomer, but her unique background and approach to cooking sets her apart from the rest.

As a tribute to her heritage, she held a private home dining event where she taught people about Hakka food as part of her university thesis, igniting her passion for teaching others how to cook. Sharmaine is also a passionate community volunteer who has taught baking to low-income women, and her ultimate food dream is to create a baking social enterprise that serves underprivileged aunties and uncles who want to re-enter the workforce.

Outside of the kitchen, Sharmaine is a sporty and adventurous individual who enjoys anything outdoors. She is also an accomplished pianist and painter, and her kind-hearted nature and reserved personality make her a true "girl next door."

Sharmaine's goal is to empower the less fortunate with skills to become self-sufficient, and she hopes to use her platform on MasterChef to spread her message of positivity and social change.