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10.27.2006

Cristeta Comerford




Cristeta Comerford
AKA Cristeta Gomez Pasia

  • 1st Filipina and 1st Woman Executive Chef at the White House (2005)


QUOTE
"It's God sent. I mean, how many people are chosen, are called to serve...to cook for basically the No. 1 person in the world."

ALIAS
"Cris"
"Teta"


DATE OF BIRTH
October 27, 1962

BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines

FATHER: Honesto Pasia
MOTHER: Erlinda Gomez

HUSBAND: John Comerford
CHILD: Danielle


USEFUL LINKS

Cristeta Comerford Named White House Executive Chef Hail to the Chef
Fil-Am chef to debut with royal dinner
New White House Chef 'Starts Cooking'
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