New South Wales Age: 23 Occupation: Photographer

Born and raised in Sydney, Bryan says food was a big focus for the family growing up, with celebrations like birthdays and Chinese New Year requiring days of food preparation. Working front of house as a cashier and waiter at his parent’s tuckshop in Mascot, Bryan now dreams of stepping behind the bench to create his own culinary dream.

At school, Bryan excelled in creative arts including drawing and painting. He loved fashion and photography, and he employs his strong creative streak in the kitchen, creating extravagant and decorative desserts to impress.

Bryan completed a commerce degree, but he has been drawn back to his love of the arts and now owns his own photography business, shooting weddings, parties and events.

When he is not shooting weddings, he is thinking about wedding cakes and all things sweet. Bryan says cooking has always been his relief from the daily stresses of life and he loves the creative side of making desserts. He says he likes to look at a plate like a blank canvas, with colour and flavours bursting out.

Away from the kitchen, Bryan loves to travel, taking the car on road trips and exploring the world through photography.

Citing Janice Wong, Martin Benn, Zachary Tan and Anna Polyviou as his food idols, Bryan hopes to gain experience working in a dessert bar or alongside a pastry chef following his MasterChef Australia journey.