Chef Jose Sarasola clears up rumors about Maria Ozawa
Chef Jose Sarasola is among the newest members of GMA Artist Center's roster of Kapuso stars. And in his guesting in Mars Pa More, Chef Jose said it's been a fun few weeks so far.
Chef Jose Sarasola on Mars Pa More
At the moment, Chef Jose brightens up the mornings of our Kapuso viewers twice a week in Unang Hirit, as he shares his very own recipes.
He also hopes to do some teleseryes and eventually have his own travel show or cooking show when the situation allows.
During his chit-chat with Mars Iya and Camille, he was asked to explain a sexy photo of himself working in the kitchen with only an apron on.
Chef Jose Sarasola wearing only an apron
“That picture was just a fun shoot basically. We were just trying different outfits and then the director finally said, 'Why don't you try this na apron lang,' so ayon, 'yon ang ending.
And just in case you're curious whether he was indeed wearing nothing underneath the apron, Che Jose cleared, “Actually may pants 'yan.”
Aside from his sexy photo, Chef Jose also narrated the story behind one of his pictures with his girlfriend, Japanese actress and entrepreneur Maria Ozawa.
Chef Jose and Maria Ozawa on vacation
According to Chef Jose, the photo was taken two years ago when they went on a vacation in a private resort where you can book a giant house, which has its own pool, game room, and kitchen.
Chef Jose then went on to reveal some fun facts about Maria. He said even though Maria is of Japanese descent, she actually loves to cook Filipino dishes such as monggo, tinola, and sinigang.
“It's also fun being in a relationship with someone na nag-eenjoy din sa pagluluto.”
Chef Jose and Maria on one of their dates / Source: @chefjosesarasola (IG)
He also took the opportunity to clear rumors that his girlfriend Maria is snobbish.
“At the end of the day, she's just a normal girl. She's super down-to-earth. She's super nice. And she's just an outgoing person and really fun to be with.”
Chef Jose said that Maria left the Philippines and flew to Japan around the end of March, and since then they've been basically in a long-distance relationship (LDR).
He also shared what their secret is in making their LDR work.
“Communication is key talaga and with the apps now it's helping.”
You can watch their full conversation in the video above and if you want to see more of Chef Jose, watch Unang Hirit from Monday to Friday at 5:30 a.m. on GMA-7.
You might also want to try Chef Jose Sarasola's Shrimp Fried Rice recipe that he shared in Mars Pa More.
And if you want to learn more dishes, tune in to Mars Pa More from Monday to Friday, at 8:45 a.m. on GMA-7.
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