Marcela Valladolid

Marcela Valladolid is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef, television personality, designer, author, mother, and businesswoman. Growing up around expert and traditional cooks in Tijuana, Mexico, Marcela was raised to be passionate about food. She has authored numerous nationally best-selling cookbooks, including her most recent Casa Marcela: Recipes and Food Stories of My Life (2017) and Fiestas: Tidbits, Margaritas & More (2019). n January 2021, Marcela launched Casa Marcela, a lifestyle online store offering artisanal pieces from all across Mexico. She is currently co-hosting the “Marcela & Carina Show,” a virtual live cooking class & entertainment show with her sister, Carina Valladolid. Marcela resides in Chula Vista, CA with her partner Philip Button and their three children, Fausto, David, and Anna Carina, and their dog, Kongo.