Age, Biography and Wiki
Adam Liaw was born on 8 September, 1978 in Penang, Malaysia, is an Australian cook, television presenter and author. Discover Adam Liaw's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Cook · television presenter · producer · author |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
8 September 1978 |
| Birthday |
8 September |
| Birthplace |
Penang, Malaysia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Chef with the age 45 years old group.
Adam Liaw Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Adam Liaw height not available right now. We will update Adam Liaw's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Adam Liaw's Wife?
His wife is Asami Fujitsuka
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Asami Fujitsuka |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Adam Liaw Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Adam Liaw worth at the age of 45 years old? Adam Liaw’s income source is mostly from being a successful Chef. He is from Australia. We have estimated Adam Liaw's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Chef |
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Timeline
Adam Liaw (born 8 September 1978) is a Malaysian-born Australian cook, television presenter and author.
He was the winner of the second season of MasterChef Australia, defeating student Callum Hann in the final.
Liaw has produced, written and hosted his own cooking programs, including the Destination Flavour series and the talk and cooking show The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS Food.
Liaw was born in Penang, Malaysia, to a Malaysian Chinese father, Dr Siaw-Lin Liaw, and a Singaporean-born English mother, Dr Joyce Hill AM.
He is the second of three children, with an older brother and younger sister.
His family moved to Adelaide when Liaw was age 3.
After his parents divorced and his mother moved to New Zealand, Liaw lived with his paternal grandmother whom he credits with a huge influence on his cooking and his life.
Liaw completed Year 11 at Prince Alfred College at age 14 and enrolled in university at 16.
He graduated with a double degree in Science and Law from the University of Adelaide at 21.
After graduation, Liaw was employed by Kelly & Co Lawyers in Adelaide where he worked in technology, commercial/corporate law, business advisory and international trade.
He was also a committee member, legal adviser and secretary of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association, assisting South Australian companies to expand their business into Hong Kong and mainland China.
In 2004, Liaw moved to Japan where he worked in media law for The Walt Disney Company.
On 29 September 2009, Liaw announced via Twitter that he was considering auditioning for the second season of MasterChef Australia.
In April 2010, he was announced as one of the top 24 finalists.
Despite winning a challenge cooking the dishes of celebrity chefs, Liaw doubted he had sufficient technique to win the title.
On 22 July 2010, Liaw was the first challenger awarded a place in the grand finale.
On 25 July 2010 he was declared the winner of the second season of MasterChef Australia, defeating Callum Hann 89–82 for the title in the final.
His victory is still the most watched non-sporting television event in Australian history.
After winning the show, Liaw considered a number of opportunities, including opening an izakaya restaurant with Tokyo-based Australian chef and friend Matthew Crabbe.
He returned to MasterChef Australia as a guest judge for season 4 and season 6.
As the winner of season 2 of MasterChef Australia, Liaw was given the opportunity to write his own cookbook.
The book is called Two Asian Kitchens (ISBN 9781864711356), and was published by Random House Australia in April 2011.
Split into two main sections - the Old Kitchen and the New Kitchen - Liaw explores recipes that he has grown up with, along with new creations.
The book has received positive reviews in the Australian media.
On 14 March 2012, it was announced that Liaw will host his own travel/food TV show, Destination Flavour, which premiered on the SBS network in August 2012.
The series was also co-hosted by Renee Lim and Lily Serna.
Liaw has since published more cookbooks including Asian After Work (2013), Adam's Big Pot (2014), Asian Cookery School (2015) and The Zen Kitchen (2016).
He also writes for Fairfax newspapers' Good Food, Sunday Life magazine and The Guardian.
He used to write for The Wall Street Journal's Scene Asia.
In September 2013, Destination Flavour: Japan premiered on SBS One with Liaw as the sole host; the series was followed by Destination Flavour: Down Under in September 2014.
Destination Flavour: Scandinavia premiered on SBS in 2016, with Destination Flavour: Singapore premiering in January 2017 and Destination Flavour: China in November 2018.
In March 2017, Hidden Japan with Adam Liaw premiered on SBS Food.
In 2019, he appeared on the seventh season finale of Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery.
In late 2020, Liaw hosted Adam Liaw's Road Trip for Good for SBS Food.
In April 2021, Liaw started hosting a nightly talk and cooking show on SBS Food titled The Cook Up with Adam Liaw.
With a 200 episode first season commitment, it was largest commission in SBS's history.
In October 2021, Liaw teamed up with season one MasterChef Australia runner-up Poh Ling Yeow to present Adam and Poh’s Malaysia in Australia, which explored their shared Malaysian heritage.
In 2022, Liaw joined the ABC panel show Tomorrow Tonight.
Liaw is UNICEF Australia's National Ambassador for Nutrition.
