Chef Pepín
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José Hernández, better known as Chef Pepín is a Spanish-language media personality and self-taught chef.
and is currently featured on an ongoing cooking segment on Despierta América
. He also has a cooking show on the MGM Networks Latin America, and makes regular appearances on Miami’s WPBT-2’s magazine show, New Florida.
Pepín is also a brand spokesperson for packaged-goods companies such as Sun-Maid Baking Raisins, Green Giant, Stouffer’s, Coca-Cola, Borden, Uncle Ben’s Rice, Tyson Foods and Knorr Soups & Seasonings and makes numerous personal appearances, specifically representing Knorr
for in-store demonstrations and endorsements.
Maria Garza of the Mexican American Council, for whom Pepín has emceed events, has called him “a national treasure”, stating “he’s not just the TV personality, the Chef. He’s also an outstanding human being”. Chef Pepin also donates his time to charity events. Additionally he also works to teach Latin & Hispanic Americans to prepare healthier versions of classic dishes without sacrificing flavor.
Chef Pepín is married to his high school sweetheart Telvy, he has two children Anamaria and Jose Antonio and resides in Miami. He is the author of the Spanish-language, Latin cookbook Cooking With Chef Pepín (ISBN 978-0941010153). He also has a successful line of kitchenware and small cooking appliances.
Overview
He was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1948, where he grew up on a farm and learned to make cheese, sausages and dry beef from his mother and grandmother. He moved to the US at age 12 and growing up he began a series of food-related jobs working as a cook at a marina and at a convenience store. In 1988 he joined UnivisionUnivision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
and is currently featured on an ongoing cooking segment on Despierta América
Despierta América
¡Despierta América! is a popular Spanish language morning show which has aired on the Univision television network since 1997. It is broadcast from the network's studios in Miami, Florida, and is hosted by Chiquinquirá Delgado, Poncho de Anda, Raúl González, and Karla Martínez. Satcha Pretto and...
. He also has a cooking show on the MGM Networks Latin America, and makes regular appearances on Miami’s WPBT-2’s magazine show, New Florida.
Pepín is also a brand spokesperson for packaged-goods companies such as Sun-Maid Baking Raisins, Green Giant, Stouffer’s, Coca-Cola, Borden, Uncle Ben’s Rice, Tyson Foods and Knorr Soups & Seasonings and makes numerous personal appearances, specifically representing Knorr
Knorr
Knorr is a German food and beverage brand owned by the Anglo-Dutch company Unilever since 2000, when Unilever acquired Best Foods. It produces dehydrated soup mixes and condiments. The only country where Unilever did not have rights to the Knorr name is Japan, where trademark of the product there...
for in-store demonstrations and endorsements.
Maria Garza of the Mexican American Council, for whom Pepín has emceed events, has called him “a national treasure”, stating “he’s not just the TV personality, the Chef. He’s also an outstanding human being”. Chef Pepin also donates his time to charity events. Additionally he also works to teach Latin & Hispanic Americans to prepare healthier versions of classic dishes without sacrificing flavor.
Chef Pepín is married to his high school sweetheart Telvy, he has two children Anamaria and Jose Antonio and resides in Miami. He is the author of the Spanish-language, Latin cookbook Cooking With Chef Pepín (ISBN 978-0941010153). He also has a successful line of kitchenware and small cooking appliances.