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Kapamilya Snaps: Meet the talented male celebs who are actually good cooks, too!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

We all know how talented they are as actors, performers, and/or content creators. But you’ll be arguably surprised when you find out that some of the famous stars we admire actually have impressive kitchen skills, too. And among them are the dashing and versatile popular lads that we included in this Kapamilya Snaps feature!<div>Daniel Padilla</div>With how handsome, talented, and kindhearted he is, there’s absolutely no doubt that a lot of girls (and girls at heart!) have a crush on Daniel. But you’ll certainly fall head over heels to him once you learned that he’s a certified foodie who’s naturally gifted in the kitchen at the same time.According to the Supreme Idol’s proud mom Karla Estrada, his specialty are steaks and barbecue. Indeed, his longtime girlfriend-slash-loveteam partner Kathryn Bernardo is lucky to have a taste of the food he prepares every time they hang out at his house.<div>Enchong Dee</div>Just in case you do not know yet, Enchong owns a food business. Thus, it’s somehow expected that he can whip up some yummy dishes, too!And we’re able to get a glimpse of his cooking skills in a couple of vlogs uploaded in her YouTube channel, wherein he learned different techniques and recipes from his celebrity friends Janice De Belen and Angeline Quinto. The Dirty Linen actress taught him how to cook traditional carbonara, while the Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs demonstrated her version of salted egg shrimp dish and pasta.<div>Enrique Gil</div>He might have admitted that he is not the best cook in their family, but Enrique takes pride on being able to prepare a delicious dish. And he’s able to exhibit his cooking chops through an episode of the ABS-CBN Entertainment exclusive online show Caldero Files, wherein he amazed us that he’s able to whip up Tofu Bicol Express for his Mommy Bambi.<div>Darren Espanto</div>We already know how a well-rounded artist he is, but are you aware that Darren can also cook? In a Kapamilya Chat guesting, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap">ASAP Natin ‘To</a> mainstay imparted that his parents taught him how to cook. He can actually prepare a variety of dishes, but his most favorite is steak.<div>Seth Fedelin</div>Being the panganay in their family prompted Seth to step up and learn how to take care of the family, which includes cooking. Among his specialties is chicken adobo, which he demonstrated during his <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay">Magandang Buhay</a> guesting in 2021 alongside his <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hkm2021">Huwag Kang Mangamba</a> co-star Kyle Echarri.And with the slew of successes that he’s been reaping ever since his showbiz career started a few years ago, he’s able to establish his own farm where their family can harvest fresh ingredients.<div>John Arcilla</div>Apart from being an internationally-acclaimed actor, John is also a certified kitchen whiz! Before he developed his skills and passion and acting, he revealed through an Instagram post that he first learned how to cook when he was just a kid. According to him, he grew up in a family where all of them should know how to cook at least three viands upon reaching third grade, which was their mom’s rule. Among the initial dishes he learned to prepare were menudo, dinuguan, pancit, and pinangat na bunod.The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen">Dirty Linen</a> actor further related, “After college I forgot all the dishes I’ve learned until now, except for the pancit and pangat. I swear, they were the easiest, I should brag. But since I could already hire someone to cook for me, cooking just became a childhood story. In fact, no one believed that I know how to cook.”<div>Cris Villanueva</div>From one versatile veteran actor to another, Cris also boasts his cooking talent. His family is surely proud and blessed to have a patriarch like him who isn’t only loving and cool, but also knows his way around the kitchen.The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart">The Iron Heart</a> actor enjoys sharing some of the tasty dishes he prepared, especially during the pandemic. One of his specialties is Eggplant Parmesana, which she demonstrated during his <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/bagongumaga/articles-videos/cris-villanueva-puts-culinary-skills-on-show-with-special-eggplant-parmigiana-recipe-13439">Kapamilya Chat guesting</a> in November 2020.<div>Erwan Heussaff</div>Coming from a family of food lovers, it’s no surprise that Erwan pursued culinary as a career, along with his being a distinguished content creator. Thus, aside from endearing us with videos of him spending time with wife Anne Curtis and their unica hija Dahlia, he also delighted us with his food-related vlogs uploaded on his YouTube channel FEATR. He doesn’t only share recipes and techniques, but also publish documentaries about various foods and cuisines.<div>Marvin Agustin</div>As we all know, Marvin gained popularity as an actor, not to mention that he’s one of the most bankable leading men and matinee idols of his generation. But in recent years, he has been equally known for his culinary flair.Unbeknown to many, he worked a variety of jobs, such as waiter and kitchen staff in different food establishments before he became a celebrity in the 90s. Now, he keeps himself busy as the head chef and owner of his food business, as seen in his posts on Instagram. These male celebrities are proofs that men can be relied on in the kitchen, too! Which of them surprised you the most, Kapamilya?

Find out who among our favorite male celebrities are talented in cooking in this Kapamilya Snaps feature!