The child labourer who became a star of Mexico's food scene
Top chef ‘Fast Eddie’ was deported from the US twice and served time in prison before making a success of his life. Eduardo Garcia is now one of the world's best restauranteurs.
The celebrated chef, nicknamed ‘Fast Eddie’, began picking fruit as an undocumented child in the US. He was deported having served time in prison for selling drugs - after turning himself in. Eduardo Garcia tells Saskia Edwards how he went on to become one of the most successful Mexican restauranteurs. A shorter version of this interview was first broadcast on 25th February 2021.
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Presenter and producer: Saskia Edwards
Picture and credit: Eduardo Garcia
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