Simon Majumdar and Wife Sybil Villanueva Met In Brazil

Majumdar and Villanueva were hanging out in Santa Monica Beach & Pacific Park while waiting for The Psychedelic Furs to start their set on July 22, 2016.
Majumdar and Villanueva were hanging out in Santa Monica Beach & Pacific Park while waiting for The Psychedelic Furs to start their set on July 22, 2016.( Source : instagram )

Simon Majumdar wife Sybil Villanueva is a Filipino American photographer. Majumdar and Villanueva met while traveling in Brazil.

The chef's partner supports his work from the beginning and shares numerous cooking videos of her partner.

She even spent time while they filmed a segment with Mindy Stearns. Even they made shrimp, chicken & Caprese skewers at American Brewing Company in 2014.


Sybil Villanueva Is A Photographer And Traveler

Simon Majumdar wife Sybil Villanueva uses iPhone Olympus and Canon for photography. Majumdar and Villanueva love touring. 

According to the photographer, her grandfather, uncles, cousins & brother served in various US military branches.

Her grandfather Saturnino was a veteran who served in the US Navy during world war II.

He saw action in Iwo Jima; his ship barely missed the attack on Pearl Harbor and served in a then-segregated US military. 

Her uncle also served in the war and saw the action in the Korean War. She said her brother would also work in the USAF as he retired as a highly-ranked officer.

The photographer has a close bonding with her siblings. She shared flashback memories of her time in Rio de Janeiro with her brother.

Also, she added her siblings used to talk about aging in their group chat.

Majumdar's spouse Villanueva ventures out to dinner at outdoor dining on May 3, 2021. She said the pandemic made all her grey hairs come out.
Majumdar's spouse Villanueva ventures out to dinner at outdoor dining on May 3, 2021. She said the pandemic made all her grey hairs come out.( Source : instagram )

On September 26, 2020, her parents Pering & Luz Villanueva, celebrated their 61st anniversary, and her brother Yohan captured their lovely picture.

Her sibling Annetta is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer from Metro Manila, PH.

The photographer loves traveling and capturing pictures. In 2011, she visited India and conveyed photos of the Taj Mahal and different artwork from India.

She visited Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and Tantayapirom Temple in Trang.

Sybil had a glorious hiking day circa 2004 at Kings Canyon National Park. She reached Africa's highest point, Uhuru Peak, Tanzania. 

She had an adventure with Dana in Machu Picchu, Peru. She even wished her awesome, wonderful, kind, funny, talented video creator friend on her special day.   

On National cake day, she supported a small family-owned business Angel Maid Bakery which specializes in French and Japanese pastries & cakes.

Majumdar And Villanueva Met In 2010

The couple love trekking, which led them to each other. While they were touring in Brazil in 2010, they met each other. 

The author said he could not imagine his life would turn out without meeting his influential, fierce, and beautiful woman a decade ago. 

He added she is his spine, Jiminy Cricket, that guiding with wise advice and his most loyal supporter and honest critic.

Majumdar's walked with Villanueva in San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines, on a beach on December 23, 2019, and celebrated the Christmas together.
Majumdar's walked with Villanueva in San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines, on a beach on December 23, 2019, and celebrated the Christmas together.( Source : instagram )

Inside Their Married Life

After dating for several years, Majumdar and Villanueva got married. 

The couple has a beautiful bonding; they spent quality time together and walked together on the beach in San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines, in 2019. 

They also love voyaging and conveyed pictures of visiting Rome, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Armenia, Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Santa Monica.

They toured the birthplace of Christ in Bethlehem on Christmas.

The writer said she might not be a Valentine's Day person, but she was the best thing that emerged in his life.

He wished to get blessed with many more years of journeys and adventures.

Majumdar's and Villanueva shared a wonderful memory of their visit to Bethlehem. They toured the birthplace of Christ on Christmas.
Majumdar's and Villanueva shared a wonderful memory of their visit to Bethlehem. They toured the birthplace of Christ on Christmas.( Source : instagram )

They even had a great time catching up with Nikhil Merchant and Ashwini Doshi Jhaveri at the consistently excellent Majordomo.

They celebrated their friend Arturo Del Puerto's new show with a meal alongside Fleafasano.

While they traveled in Las Vegas, they shared a sketch of their back in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

On April 8, 2022, she wished him a birthday to her partner on his 58th birthday. 

The British Author Was Raised In Rotherham

Simon Majumdar parents Dr. Pratip Pat Majumdar and Gav John raised him in Rotherham.

The author's dad and mom met in the 1950s while serving at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. 

His parents wedded at Wandsworth Town Hall on June 4, 1957, where his mother wore royal blue jersey velvet with white accessories.

She entered the aisle with her father while carrying a rose bouquet. Mr. John Carter, London, and Mr. E. Hewett London were the best man at the wedding. 

His Indian father was born in Calcutta. He was the orthopedic sports medicine counselor for the professional football club Rotherham United Football Club.

Before that, he was a house surgeon at Birmingham Accident Hospital, Beth Row, Birmingham 15.

Majumdar parents married at Wandsworth Town Hall on June 4, 1957. He lost his father in 2019 and his mother in 2007.
Majumdar parents married at Wandsworth Town Hall on June 4, 1957. He lost his father in 2019 and his mother in 2007. ( Source : instagram )

His mother was of Welsh descent and was born in Southern Wales. She was the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. John, formerly from 3 Graig Street, Pontygwaith.

Miss Ann Jhon is her twin sister, and Esme John is her other sister. 

She was a nurse. The author lost his mother 18 years ago at age 67 due to Acute Myeloid Leukemia while he was attending the American Book Expo in Chicago.

He raced around O' Hare airport to get back to the UK. 

They have raised four children near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. And the writer is the middle son in his family.

Robin is the elder brother of the author. He had traveled with his brother on a road trip in 2006 to the home of the extraordinary Jamon de Iberico to Extremadura, Spain.

As they traveled, he recorded every detail of his eating adventure on his laptop. He even shared the writing on his food blog Dos Hermanos. 

He wished his sister Auriel Majumdar her 60th birthday. She is a coach, teacher, thinker, speaker, and poet.

He said she was the intelligent child of their group. She enjoyed the vacation in NYC with her husband, Matt Swift, and brother during her birthday weekend.

His Television Personality Career As A Chef

Chef Simon Majumdar is a food & travel author and television personality. 

He emerged in various food network shows and became the judge of the shows like Iron Chef. Previously, he was a book publisher who began his career as a food blogger in his 40s. 

After losing his mother, his life changed when he did not enjoy his prior career. He worked with his older brother for 12 years on the UK food blog Dos Hermanos. 

Majumdar felt honored to be invited back to Grocery Games in November 2022. He gave redemption to one of three returning DDD chefs in the DDD Redemption challenge
Majumdar felt honored to be invited back to Grocery Games in November 2022. He gave redemption to one of three returning DDD chefs in the DDD Redemption challenge( Source : instagram )

The author said his desire to write about his travel and the food he ate had been the most vital thing in his life. 

He starred as a judge on the Cutthroat Kitchen, Beat Bobby Flay, The Next Iron Chef, All-Star Academy, Iron Chef America, and Guy's Grocery games. He also appeared as a guest in The Best Thing I Ever Ate. 

Simon Majumdar restaurants offer a progressive approach to American cuisine. He opened The Spence in Gleneagles Townhouse and Juniper & Ivy in San Diego, CA. 

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