MasterChef winner Johnathan Chew hopes to balance dentistry studies with culinary passion

Johnathan Chew was one of three finalists in the Season 3 finale of the cooking competition. PHOTO: MEDIACORP
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SINGAPORE - Johnathan Chew may have won the latest season of MasterChef Singapore but the 23-year-old is not thinking of quitting dentistry school anytime soon.

The National University of Singapore student took a leave of absence for a term to participate in the competition.

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