Emelia Jackson

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Emelia Jackson
Born (1989-11-13) 13 November 1989 (age 35)
Melbourne, Australia
EducationBachelor of Psychology & Management
Alma mater Monash University
Occupation(s)Marketing co-ordinator, pastrycook
Years active2014–present
Known forWinner of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win
Television MasterChef Australia (2014, 2020), Dessert Masters (2024)
Predecessor Larissa Takchi
Successor Justin Narayan
PartnerCraig Gersbach
Children2
Website emeliajackson.com

Emelia Jackson (born 13 November 1989) [1] is an Australian pastry chef, television personality, marketing co-ordinator and cookbook author who gained recognition through her appearances on MasterChef Australia . She first competed in the show's sixth season in 2014, finishing in third place. In 2020, she returned for the twelfth season, MasterChef Australia: Back to Win , and emerged as the winner. In 2024, she was the runner-up on the second season of Dessert Masters . Jackson has authored two cookbooks: First, Cream the Butter and Sugar (2022) and Some of My Best Friends Are Cookies (2024), both focused on her signature style of accessible, refined desserts.

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Early life

Jackson was born in Melbourne in 1989 to an Australian father and a mother of Macedonian heritage. [2] She attended Siena College for secondary school. [3]

At age 14, Jackson was seriously injured after being struck by a car while catching a tram. After years of rehabilitation, during which time she missed a year of secondary school, her mother stated that the accident changed her personality to make her more driven toward her goals. [4] Later, she attended Monash University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology & Management. [5]

Career

MasterChef Australia

Jackson appeared as one of the top 24 contestants in the Australian reality television program MasterChef Australia 2014 . She finished in third place on 27 July 2014. [6] [7]

Jackson was then invited to join the top 24 returning contestants in MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in 2020. She was declared the competition winner over runner-up Laura Sharrad on 20 July 2020, winning $250,000. [8]

Jackson and Sharrad (then Cassai) had both appeared in the 2014 series, where Sharrad finished second and Jackson third. Jackson and Sharrad had also both attended Siena College (Camberwell) as teenagers, although not in the same school years. [8]

Post MasterChef career

In November 2022, Jackson published a book of pastry techniques and recipes titled First, Cream the Butter and Sugar. [9]

In May 2024, Jackson was announced as a contestant on the upcoming second season of Dessert Masters . [10]

Personal life

In 2021, Jackson and partner Craig Gersbach had a daughter. [11] They had a son in 2023. [12]

References

  1. "Emelia Jackson | MasterChef". 10 play. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. "Across My Table - Emelia Jackson and Renae Smith - MasterChef 2014" . Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. Sullivan, Rebecca (20 July 2020). "Inside the beautiful lifelong friendship between MasterChef finalists Laura Sharrad and Emelia Jackson". Now To Love.
  4. "Embellishing her trade," Deccan Chronicle, 6 Mar 2015, available at https://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20150306/282467117357332 (archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20210111083757/https://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20150306/282467117357332
  5. Pickstar. "Emilia Jackson - Book for guest speaking, marketing and more". Pickstar. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. "Emelia Jackson Spills Her MasterChef Secrets".
  7. Molloy, Shannon (27 July 2014), "Eliminated MasterChef contestant Emelia Jackson reveals she nearly walked out in the first week", News.com.au
  8. 1 2 Carmody, Michael Lallo, Broede (21 July 2020). "A controversial hug caps off a winning season of MasterChef". The Sydney Morning Herald.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. Jackson, Emelia (November 2022). First, Cream the Butter and Sugar. Allen & Unwin. ISBN   9781761185564 . Retrieved 15 October 2022.{{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  10. "Here's What's Still To Come On 10 In 2024". 10 play. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  11. "MasterChef's Emelia Jackson's loves being baby Addie's mum". Who. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  12. Molly (14 May 2023). "Masterchef winner Emelia Jackson welcomes baby no. 2". Mum's Grapevine. Retrieved 4 July 2023.