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Giovanna Huyke

Puerto Rican chef

Giovanna Huyke-Souffront (born 21 December 1956), known as Giovanna Huyke and "Chef Giovanna", is a Puerto Ricancelebrity chef[1][2][3] and an international culinary leader often referred to as the “Julia Child of Puerto Rico."[4][1]

Early life and education

Huyke was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 21 December 1956.

Her parents are Alice Huyke, a celebrated cooking teacher in Puerto Rico for over 30 years,[5][4] and Hector Huyke-Colon, a civil engineer and architect in Puerto Rico. Huyke began her career in theater, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Dramatic Arts at Tulane University. While in New Orleans, she worked in Paul Prudehomme’s Louisiana Kitchen and as an assistant to Lee Barnes, and then moved on to New York City to work with renowned chef Felipe Rojas Lombardi.

Huyke then returned to Puerto Rico and worked at the Caribe Hilton for one year, after which she fo Giovanna Huyke - Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday ... QOCIX