International Ambassadors
Matt Preston - Celebrity Chef
“I am delighted to be an ambassador and to be involved with such an inspiring organisation. It means a lot to me to raise awareness of this vital cause, in the UK, in Australia and around the world. As SUDEP Action’s first International Ambassador, I know that many epilepsy deaths can be prevented with better knowledge about risk, and I am keen to do what I can with the platform I have to make this happen. SUDEP Action's work is incredibly important and I am honoured to be involved.”
Matt is an award-winning food journalist, best-selling cookbook author and International TV Personality who is best known for his 11 years as host and judge on MasterChef Australia. Matt takes up the role as International Ambassador on SUDEP Action Day 2019.
Matt writes a weekly column for delicious on Sunday read by 4million Australians every week. He is also a senior editor for delicious and taste magazines, and contributes to one of Australia’s best read website, www.taste.com.au with a monthly reach of 2 million food lovers! Best known from his role as a judge and co-host on MasterChef Australia, Preston appeared in eleven series of the ratings juggernaut MasterChef Australia as well as one series each of Celebrity MasterChef, Junior MasterChef, MasterChef Allstars. MasterChef Australia and its variants are broadcast in over 110 countries around the world! With a total worldwide audience of over 180million, MasterChef Australia is also the highest rating English speaking program in India with over 3 million viewers, making Matt a star on the sub-continent.
Preston has released 6 best-selling cook books which have been published in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Portugal. International Sales make up 20% of Matt’s total book sales. Matt is also a key social media influencer in Australia and internationally with a combined international social media reach of over 850,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
More details of how Matt will be helping SUDEP Action to come in 2020.....
