who-is-gabriel-coronel,-the-venezuelan-actor-who-replaced-mark-tacher-in-'top-chef-vip-3'?Who is Gabriel Coronel, the Venezuelan actor who replaced Mark Tacher in 'Top Chef VIP 3'?
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By Julio Blanca

May 30, 2024, 18:40 PM EDT

Gabriel Coronel, Venezuelan actor, participates in ‘Top Chef VIP 3’, after Mark Tacher decided to leave the Telemundo competition due to alleged mistreatment by RCN Bogotá, in charge of recording the reality show.

The arrival of a new celebrity changed things in the kitchen, since he has shown that he is good at matters of taste and seasoning when preparing dishes.

For that reason, at El Diario de Nueva York we share with you some interesting facts about the new member of the culinary program.

-Gabriel Coronel was born in Barquisimeto, Lara state, on February 13, 1987.

-His career as an actor began in his native country, mainly in the series ‘Somos tú y yo’, with which he rose to fame, thanks to the role of Gabriel, in which he played a stutterer.

-Other productions you have been in have helped you connect with international audiences. Such as: “Betty in NY”, “The Princesses”, “The Lord of the Skies”, among others.

-From his personal life, it is known that he is married to Daniela Ospina, with whom he has started a family, since last year they had their son Lorenzo.

-Another important fact is that Gabriel Coronel has experience in cooking competitions, having won ‘Top Chef Estrellas 2’ in 2015.

Gabriel Coronel in 'Top Chef Estrellas 2', in 2015.
Gabriel Coronel in ‘Top Chef Estrellas 2’, in 2015.
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How was Gabriel Coronel’s arrival on ‘Top Chef VIP 3’?

This Wednesday, many participants were surprised by his entry, especially knowing that he has a lot of experience in the kitchen.

However, on his part he seemed enthusiastic about competing and demonstrating his culinary talent.

Carmen Villalobos, host of the show, was in charge of breaking the news that the Venezuelan is joining the competition.

Then, the actor commented: “It is a pleasure to be here, in this kitchen, the most important kitchen in the world,” he said.

“I consider myself an honest, patient person,” he commented in his presentation.

Several of the celebrities reacted and although some were happy with the arrival of Gabriel Coronel, there were also those who were upset because they believe that a substitution was not necessary.

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