Joao Da Fonseca (J’Something)

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Joao was born in Portugal. His real name is Joao da Fonseca. He changed his name to J’Something because most people had a difficult time pronouncing Joao. Even though he was born in Portugal, he relocated to Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape region at the age of seven after his father got a job offer as a beverage manager at Fish River Sun.

J’Something would best be described as Jack of all trades. He has admirably proven how possible it is for one to pursue the things that they are passionate about and still be actively involved in the aspects of their lives that require their attention. Not only is he a successful member of a renowned band but also an accomplished chef who does what he loves the most. He is also a loving husband and a dad.

J’Something has won multiple awards with Mi Casa including eight No.1 singles and five SAMA awards. They have hosted countless sold out shows in 31 African countries as well as in Portugal, UK, Netherlands, Italy, and Canada.

In 2014 his passion for cooking came to the fore culminating in two cooking shows; Something’s Cooking & What’s for Dinner that reached over 18 million viewers across South Africa in two years.

Currently together with David Higgs he hosts and judges the smash-hit My Kitchen Rules South Africa on M-Net prime time. His spicy authentic Portuguese heritage and hearty homegrown South African food has become his trademark. Most recently showcased as a headline chef appearing next to greats such as Marco Pierre White, Jan Hendrick and George Calombaris.

When not performing he can be found at Something’s Cooking by J, his restaurant. The future is looking sweet for this humble, passionate, talented and creative mastermind.