The revamped reality competition MasterChef Asia, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio, part of Endemol Shine India, and Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment, is set to premiere on HBO Max on September 22, alongside TLC and Discovery Channel on September 22 and 23, respectively.
Judged by renowned Asian culinary masters Chef Edward Lee, Chef “Pam” Pichaya S., and Chef Kelvin Cheung, the 10-episode series brings former contestants together for a fresh lineup of high-stakes culinary challenges, all competing for the coveted title of MasterChef Asia.
Filmed in Macao, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the competition features an exciting roster of international culinary talent, including Vietnamese-Australian chef Khanh Ong; restaurant owner Sahadol “Pond” Tantrapim; Malaysian pastry chef Marcus Low; Korean gastronomy specialist Areum Yoon; “Culinary and Cultural Ambassador of Meghalaya” Nambie Jessica Marak; and Asian cuisine chefs Audrey Wicksana, Therese Lum, Mime Kataniwa, Ivory Yat, and Macao’s own Sandy Tang. Adding even more star power to the competition are guest judges Mark Wiens, Abi Marquez, Chef Ken Chong, and Chef Julien Tongourian.
Set against the historic backdrop of Macao and produced in partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the culinary challenges will take contestants to iconic local markets, Michelin-starred restaurants, and an exclusive MasterChef Asia kitchen. Across these settings, competitors will be pushed to showcase their skills, creativity, adaptability, and versatility as they vie for the ultimate prize.
Represented internationally by Banijay Entertainment, MasterChef is recognized as the world’s most successful cookery television format by Guinness World Records. Commissioned across 74 markets, the life-changing format has aired more than 750 seasons and over 16,000 episodes to date. Created by Franc Roddam and first launched in 1990, the global super brand continues to captivate audiences around the world.
MasterChef Asia is also supported by several partners, including SJM Resorts S.A, Cathay Cargo, and Darling Downs.
Experience the rich flavors, intense competition, and culinary creativity of MasterChef Asia, premiering September 22 on HBO Max across the region, where available. In Southeast Asia, the series premieres on TLC on September 22 at 9 p.m. PHT, followed by a September 23 premiere in Taiwan at 7 p.m. CST. Discovery Channel will also air the series in Southeast Asia beginning September 23 at 7:10 p.m. PHT.
