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Dating DH sa Hong Kong, humarap sa diskriminasyon sa Australia: Ngayon, isa nang chef at café owner sa Gold Coast

Born in the northern Philippines, Esther Peru-Hoy spent a decade working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong before a visit to Australia inspired her to dream of returning. She went on to make that dream a reality and has now been living in Queensland for almost 20 years, building a life with her husband, as a chef and café owner on the Gold Coast.

Born in the northern Philippines, Esther Peru-Hoy spent a decade working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong before a visit to Australia inspired her to dream of returning. She went on to make that dream a reality and has now been living in Queensland for almost 20 years, building a life with her husband, as a chef and café owner on the Gold Coast. Credit: SBS Filipino and Esther Hoy (Facebook)

Dahil sa kahirapan sa Pilipinas, nakipagsapalaran ang tubong Ilocos Sur na si Esther Peru-Hoy bilang domestic helper sa Hong Kong upang suportahan ang pamilya, hanggang sa mabigyan ng pagkakataong magsimula ng bagong buhay sa Australia. Sa Queensland, hinarap niya ang diskriminasyon at matitinding hamon, ngunit sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga at determinasyon, pinatunayan ng chef at café owner ang kanyang kakayahan at hangand na maging inspirasyon sa maraming kababaihan at migranteng Pilipino.


Key Points
  • Sampung taon na nagtrabaho bilang domestic helper sa Hong Kong si Esther Peru-Hoy, kung saan sinuwerte siya sa kanyang amo na sumuporta sa kanya at pinag-aral siya ng iba’t ibang kurso sa disability at aged care.
  • Noong 2009, lumipat siya sa Australia matapos siyang alukin ng kasal ng kanyang asawang si Richard Hoy, na isa ring chef.
  • Sa kanyang mga unang taon sa Gold Coast, hinarap ni Esther ang diskriminasyon kaya lalo siyang nagpursige—nag-aral muli ng hospitality, culinary, at management. Sumali rin siya sa iba’t ibang barista competitions upang maipakita ang kanyang kakayahan at maitaguyod ang kababaihan sa industriya.

Today, Esther Hoy is happily married and runs their café business alongside her husband, Richard, who is also a chef. Together, they support newcomers—especially international students—on the Gold Coast, helping them navigate the challenges of building a new life in Australia.
Today, Esther Hoy is happily married and runs their café business alongside her husband, Richard, who is also a chef. Together, they support newcomers—especially international students—on the Gold Coast, helping them navigate the challenges of building a new life in Australia. Credit: Esther Hoy (Facebook) and SBS Filipino

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