Nora Daza

Nora Daza
Born
Nora Guanzon Villanueva

(1928-12-02)December 2, 1928
DiedSeptember 13, 2013(2013-09-13) (aged 84)
Manila, Philippines
Resting place Loyola Memorial, Quezon City
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Cornell University
Occupation(s)Chef, restaurateur, TV host
Years active1948–1958
Hiatus: 1958–1992
1992–2004
Known forFilipino Cookbooks
Filipino Fine Dining
Spouse(s)Gabriel Daza, Jr. (deceased)
ChildrenGabriel "Bong" Daza III
Alejandro "Sandy" Daza
Mariles Daza-Enriquez
Stella Daza-Belda
Nina Daza-Puyat
Parent(s)Alejandro Jose Villanueva (father)
Encarnacion Guanzon (mother)
RelativesIsabelle Daza (granddaughter)

Nora Guanzon Villanueva-Daza (December 2, 1928 – September 13, 2013), popularly known as Chef Nora Daza, was a Filipino veteran gourmet chef, restaurateur, socio-civic leader, television host, and best-selling cookbook author. Daza was considered as the Philippines' first culinary icon, and was also known as the "Julia Child of the Philippines" and the Philippines' first "culinary ambassador".