Diana Chan proves that Malaysians can cook by taking home Australia’s coveted cooking trophy

Diana Chan has found even greater confidence in the kitchen since winning MasterChef Australia, and hopes to pursue her dream of a casual restaurant serving wholesome food with diverse flavours. Photos: Lifetime Asia

Three months after filming wrapped on the latest season of MasterChef Australia, accountant Diana Chan discovered that she had won – at the same time that the rest of the world did!

The popular cooking competition for amateur chefs films two endings – so finale contestants won’t have to carry the burden of such an exciting secret for months – and Chan, 29, is still basking in the glow of surprise and delight almost weeks later.