Marsia Taha
Marsia Taha, born in La Paz, Bolivia, in 1989, is a celebrated chef recognized for her groundbreaking work in revitalizing and preserving indigenous Amazonian cuisine. As the best chef in Latin America for 2024, she has dedicated six years to researching and promoting sustainable culinary practices that honor the rich biodiversity of the Amazon. Through collaboration with indigenous communities and organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society, Taha explores traditional recipes and ingredients, highlighting their cultural significance while addressing ecological sustainability. She operates a restaurant called Arami, which means 'piece of heaven' in Guaraní, where she aims to tell the stories of these communities through her dishes. Taha is also an advocate for women's roles in the culinary world, emphasizing the need for more female representation and leadership.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 24,735 | $230,000 | 173$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,157 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 2 | 44,644,867 | 32,892 | $270,000 | 201$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bolivia:
Marsia Taha is a chef at Gustú, known for enhancing the flavors of Bolivia with a modern vision.
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Peru:
Marsia Taha will be featured in the 'Corrientes' dinner cycle at La Niña.
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Bolivia:
Marsia Taha is a notable Bolivian chef from the restaurant Arami who participated in discussions with Sean Sherman.
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Paraguay:
Marsia Taha is recognized as the best chef in Latin America in 2024 for her work in recovering indigenous Amazonian cuisine.
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