1. Marion Grasby was born on 29 September 1982 and is a Thai-Australian cook and food entrepreneur.
13 Facts About Marion Grasby
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Marion Grasby is a television presenter, cookbook author and food journalist.
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Marion Grasby later moved to Brisbane where she boarded at Somerville House.
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Marion Grasby's heritage is Thai on her mother's side and Australian on her father's side.
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Marion Grasby was influenced by her mother Noi, a professionally trained Thai chef and credits her with inspiring her with a natural love of food.
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Between 2006 and 2008, Marion Grasby was a reporter with the ABC.
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Marion Grasby filed reports for a range of radio and online services, including The World Today AM, and ABC Rural.
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In 2008 Marion Grasby left her journalism career and returned to university to study for a Master of Arts in Gastronomy at the University of Adelaide.
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In 2010 Marion Grasby took a break from her Masters of Arts in Gastronomy course to compete in the second television series of MasterChef Australia.
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Marion Grasby was a favourite among viewers to win the series.
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In 2010, after finishing at MasterChef, Grasby started her own food company called Marion's Kitchen, which makes a range of meal kits including Pad Thai, San Choy Bow and Thai curries, as well as stir-fry sauces, marinades and salad dressings.
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Marion Grasby appeared on MasterChef All-Stars and Nine's Celebrity Apprentice in 2012.
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In February 2013, Marion Grasby was nominated as a campaign ambassador for American Express Australia's 'Realise Your Potential in 2013' competition to help inspire people to aim high and achieve their dreams.