ANTONI POROWSKI teams up with celebrity guests in new Nat Geo series
From uncovering the origins of cherished dishes to sharing vibrant meals steeped in tradition, the series blends food, history, and heartfelt stories of connection.
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This tantalising docuseries invites viewers to join culinary expert and Emmy® Award-winning star of “Queer Eye” Antoni Porowski as he guides celebrity guests on epic journeys to explore their ancestral gastronomic roots.
From the bustling streets of Italy to the lush jungles of Borneo, each episode promises an exploration of the rich heritage tied to beloved family recipes. With a star lineup that includes Emmy-winning actress (“A Real Bug’s Life,” “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens”), SAG-nominated actor (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”), Emmy-nominated actor (“Paradise,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”), Academy Award®-nominated actress (“We Live in Time,” “Dune: Part Two”), Emmy-nominated actress (“Insecure,” “American Fiction”), and Emmy-winning actor (“The Leftovers,” “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”), the series serves up a delectable blend of food, culture and personal discovery.
“It’s a beautiful adventure to discover our past through the great connector that is food,” said Porowski.
“I’m honoured to go on this journey of self-discovery with new and old friends alongside National Geographic as we learn together about the ways different cultures celebrate food and experience their traditions.”
In each episode, Antoni and his guests uncover the unique stories behind cherished family dishes, such as the delicious origins of Theroux’s family pasta in Italy or the delectable flavours of Awkwafina’s Korean heritage.
Along the way, they meet local travellers who share their own family stories and culinary traditions, culminating in a family meal that includes a classic dish from the region that will illuminate the beauty of each culture.
From dining with royalty to off-roading 4x4s, each culinary adventure is filled with heartwarming moments, vibrant flavours, and surprising revelations that dive deep into the stories behind each guest’s ancestry.
Get ready for heartwarming stories, unforgettable flavours, and the joyous exploration of what it means to be connected to our past through food.
is produced by Studio Ramsay Global, building on the prolific food programming relationship between Gordon Ramsay’s production outfit and National Geographic, a partnership rooted in creating four seasons of the award-winning food travelogue .
As well as presenting, Porowski will executive produce the series alongside Ramsay and Lisa Edwards. The showrunner is Robin O’Sullivan, and the executive in charge of production is Jill Greenwood.
The series is directed by Leo McRea, Jenny Dames and Graeme Hart. For National Geographic, Betsy Forhan is executive producer, Charlie Parsons is senior vice president of Development, Bengt Anderson is senior vice president of Unscripted Production, and Tom McDonald is executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content.
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