Age: 19

State: SA

Occupation: Former Student

Emma O'Shaughnessy is a former student and retail assistant and she applied for MasterChef Australia in the hope to change her life and achieve her food dream.

"I'm just so excited to see the MasterChef house! People are always really shocked when I tell them I'm a black belt because when they meet me, I seem too bubbly and sweet. What I eventually want to do is open up my own little pastry shop where you can have a lot of fun with your family and friends."

During her time in the MasterChef kitchen, she created a variety of delicious dishes that the judges loved.

Her most memorable dish was her Chinese 5 Spice Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chai Creme Anglaise.

Get to know more about Emma and watch her Top 24 Interview here.

You can also find out what she loved the most about being in the competition in her Exit Interview.