A renowned chef, writer, and TV host, Christine Ha made history as the first blind contestant to win MasterChef's third season in 2012. Despite her visual impairment, she has triumphed as a talented Vietnamese American chef, becoming an inspiration for many due to her culinary achievements, and her impactful work in the world of cooking and television.
In this Episode, Christine shares her inspirational journey in the culinary world, from her early experiences of moving from Saigon to Texas, following the Vietnam War, to hosting Four Senses, a cooking show for the visually impaired. We also get fun insights about her experience as a contestant on MasterChef, her collaborations with Chef Gordon Ramsay as well as Chef Tony Nguyen, and what lasting impacts those moments had on her.
In 2014, Christine made history as the first chef and author to receive the prestigious Helen Keller Personal Achievement Award, with us she shares how this triumph influenced her efforts in advocating for people with vision loss and her work in the culinary world. As author of the highly acclaimed book: Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food , she shares the inspiration behind this project and also highlights her favorite recipes!
Mother and Son’s Journey of a Thousand Miles | 3x11
The Beauty of Dance | 3x10
Making Changes for the Better | 3x9
Never Too Late To Change | 3x8
Balancing Life as Attorney and Music Teacher | 3x7
Developing Asian Theater | 3x6
Pushing Through Challenges | 3x5
Building Your Own Brand | 3x4
Building UpThe Film Community
The Power of Voice in Comedy
Diversifying Directors | 3x1
Ashlyn So: A Prodigy’s Passions for Fashion and Activism │ 2x40
Pushing Away from the Periphery in Film with Dan Chen │ 2x39
Chris Chan Lee: A Pioneer of Asian American Cinema │ 2x38
Breaking Barriers for AAPI in the Air │ 2x37
Empowerment through Humor with Jiaoying Summers │ 2x36
Sharing Perspectives through Film with Sami Khan │ 2x35
Coming Full Circle to Serve our Country │ 2x34
A #VeryAsian Conversation with Michelle Li │ 2x33
Asian vs. Asian-American Stories in Cinema with Arnold Chun │ 2x32
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