Judy Ann Santos-Agoncilo for Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition

Expect a new Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, as she makes her TV comeback through the much- awaited kiddie cooking reality show "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition." Aside from being sexier, we will see for the very first time the "Queen of Soap Opera" will dabble in hosting as she leads the search for the finest young amateur chef in the country. 

Joining her are the three gorgeous and world-renowned Filipino chefs Fernando “Ferns” Aracama, Rolando “Lau” Laudico, and JP “Jayps” Anglo in the newest reality franchise from the group that brought you phenomenal hits “Pinoy Big Brother,” “Pinoy Dream Academy,” and “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.” 

Judy Ann and the three chef will be the ones to guide the kiddie chefs and judge the dishes they will cook up on their way to becoming the first Pinoy Junior MasterChef who will win a culinary scholarship and P1 million. 

Chef Jayps

Judy Ann felts nervous  as she was embarking on a new field in her career. “I really need to give my best in this program to make sure that the overwhelming support and trust ABS-CBN is giving me for this project won’t be put to waste. Hosting is not my forte but I’m willing to learn,” she said. 

Chef Lau

According to  ABS-CBN Business Unit Head  Laurenti Dyogi, “She’s the perfect choice as host for Junior MasterChef. Her passion for cooking and love for children come out naturally in the show. At first, she was still adjusting but eventually you can already see she’s enjoying and how she’s able to become an inspiration to the kids,” 

Chef Ferns

Don’t miss the first taste on the reality show that will make you smile, cry, and be inspired to cook, whether you are young or old, an aspiring chef or simply a food lover in “Appetizer: The Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Primer” on August 20, Saturday on ABS-CBN. Meet the 60 young kitchen stars and find out who will advance to the Top 20 on the premier of “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” on August 27, Saturday also on ABS-CBN. Be updated on the program, like the official Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef or follow @jrmasterchef_ph.