Nora Daza

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Guanzon, the birth surname or paternal family name is Villanueva, and the marital name is Daza.
Nora Daza
Born
Nora Guanzon Villanueva

(1928-12-02)December 2, 1928
Batangas, Philippine Islands
DiedSeptember 13, 2013(2013-09-13) (aged 84)
Manila, Philippines
Resting place Loyola Memorial, Quezon City
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Cornell University
Occupation(s)Chef, restaurateur, TV host
Years active1948–1958
Hiatus: 1958–1992
1992–2004
Known forFilipino Cookbooks
Filipino Fine Dining
Spouse(s)Gabriel Daza, Jr. (deceased)
ChildrenGabriel "Bong" Daza III
Alejandro "Sandy" Daza
Mariles Daza-Enriquez
Stella Daza-Belda
Nina Daza-Puyat
Parent(s)Alejandro Jose Villanueva (father)
Encarnacion Guanzon (mother)
RelativesIsabelle Daza (granddaughter)

Nora Guanzon Villanueva-Daza (December 2, 1928 – September 13, 2013), popularly known as Chef Nora Daza, was a Filipino veteran gourmet chef, restaurateur, socio-civic leader, television host,[1] and best-selling cookbook author.[2] Daza was considered as the Philippines' first culinary icon, and was also known as the "Julia Child of the Philippines" and the Philippines' first "culinary ambassador".[3]

  1. ^ Bernardino, Minnie (January 26, 1989). "A TASTEFUL EXCHANGE". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  2. ^ "Grilling Nora Daza". Filipinas. July 1, 2006. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  3. ^ Baga-Reyes, Vangie (September 14, 2013). "Nora Daza, icon of cooking; 84". Philippine Daily Inquirer.