High-Level Chef: Lira wins the first season of the global reality show
Ana Maria confirmed the reality show's second season during the grand finale. Applications are now open, and the show will air in 2026.
Globo celebrated the audience growth for its "Chef de Alto Nível" segment. According to the network, the reality show boosted the channel's audience by 15% nationwide, adding 15 points on the PNT (National Television Panel) throughout the season—up until the semifinals.
Who is LiraA 35-year-old chef from São Paulo, he currently lives in Brasília, in the Federal District. A technical gastronomy consultant, he has worked in kitchens in Brazil, France, and Spain.
Lira's grandmother, Dona Quitéria, worked with Ana Maria Braga for many years. He even accompanied her on some recordings. He has also appeared on another reality show, this time in Argentina.
It's an intense mix of emotions. First comes gratitude for the entire journey thus far, every sacrifice, every hour of training, every mistake transformed into a learning experience. Then comes the feeling of accomplishment, that all the effort was worth it. Lira
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