'Dreaming to Rockstar of the Year': Kwento ng Pinay Chef mula Bulacan ngayon nasa Rockhampton, Queensland

Sa edad na 18 nagsimula si Chef Diosa Marie Acol bilang cook sa Pilipinas. Hindi niya inakala na ang isang Facebook ad matapos ang pandemya ang magdadala sa kanya sa Australia.

From Balagtas, Bulacan to Rockhampton, Australia, Chef Diosa Marie Acol turned her passion for cooking into a career. Now sharing Filipino favourites like adobo and palabok at Rockhampton Leagues Club, she proves hard work, dedication, and love for food know no borders. Credit: Diosa Marie Acol

Key Points

• Tubong Balagtas, Bulacan si Chef Diosa Marie Acol, siya ay nagtapos ng 2 year course ng Food Technology at nagtrabaho bilang quality control sa mga commissary hanggang napasok bilang cook.
• Self-taught na Chef si Diosa Marie Acol sa Pilipinas. Pumasok sa Australia noong 2023 via Subclass 400, matapos sponsoran ng employer at pumasa sa mga exam at skills assessment noong Nobyembre 2025, nakuha niya ang Working Visa.
• Ayon kay Chef Diosa sa Rockhampton Leagues Club bahagi na ng kanilang menu ang putaheng tatak Pinoy.
• Ang syudad ng Rockhampton ay kinilalang Beef Capital ng Australia.

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'Dreaming to Rockstar of the Year': Kwento ng Pinay Chef mula Bulacan ngayon nasa Rockhampton, Queensland

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Filipino Chef Marie Acol of Rockhampton Leagues Club was named Rockstar of the Year 2025 for her outstanding service and dedication to the company. Credit: Diosa Marie Acol

Ang pagluluto ay hindi lamang trabaho para sa akin. Isa itong biyaya mula sa Panginoon. Sa bawat pagkaing niluluto ko, ibinabahagi ko ang pagmamahal na nararamdaman ng bawat kumakain. Marahil ito ang aking misyon sa buhay.

Chef Diosa Marie Acol, Rockhampton Leagues Club, Queensland

Chef Diosa Marie Acol sees her journey to Australia as a blessing, inspiring her to work hard and foster strong bonds with her colleagues in gratitude for the opportunities given to her. Credit: Diosa Marie Acol

Chef Diosa Marie Acol is determined to make her employers, her family, and her Filipino heritage proud every step of the way. Credit: Diosa Marie Acol

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