Franco Noriega

Franco Noriega, model and owner of the restaurant BABY BRASA.

Franco Noriega (born January 16, 1989) is a Peruvian chef, restaurateur, model and former swimmer. He is the owner of Baby Brasa, a Peruvian restaurant in New York City.[1][2]

Early life

Born and raised in Peru, Franco Noriega grew up swimming competitively. He moved to New York City in 2007 to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[3]

Franco Noriega modeling in Williamsburg, New York

Modeling career

His modeling career launched after being discovered by the fashion photographer Mario Testino. Noriega has modeled for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton,[3] and Hugo Boss, and was a Creative Director at Macy's.[4]

Culinary career

Noriega was raised in a family of restaurant owners; his parents own a bakery chain in Peru and he co-owns a restaurant chain in Peru with his sister.[3] After attending the International Culinary Center,[5] he founded the Peruvian restaurant Baby Brasa[6] in the Lower East Side, which opened in 2016.

References

  1. ↑ Lynch, Scott. "Underwear Model Opens Shockingly Good Peruvian Spot On LES". Gothamist. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  2. ↑ "About". Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Schmalbruch, Sarah (23 Jun 2016). "Everyone is talking about this model turned chef who's opening a new restaurant in NYC". Insider. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Berlinger, Max (2016-08-03). "How a Model-Turned-Chef Maintains His Six Pack". GQ. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  5. ↑ International Culinary Center
  6. ↑ "This model turned chef opened a Peruvian restaurant in NYC — and people love it". INSIDER. Retrieved 2016-10-23.

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