Marcus Samuelsson is renowned chef living in New York



Where: Born in Ethiopia but raised in Sweden

When: In 1991, when he was 21, he moved to New York City

What: he owns several restaurants and is a TV personality

Who: married to Ethiopian model Maya Haile

Fun Fact: his real name is Kassahun Tsegie

Highlight: In 2009 he cooked for President Obama’s first state dinner.

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