– Matteo Guidicelli is grieving over the passing of culinary legend Margarita Forés

– The actor took to Instagram to share photos and clips of his lovely moments with the renowned Filipina chef

– In the caption, Matteo penned a heartfelt message to the late culinary icon

– He mournfully expressed that Chef Margarita was not just a mentor but a true friend to him

Matteo Guidicelli is one of those who are mourning the passing of award-winning Filipina chef, Margarita Forés.

He then took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late culinary legend.

On his Instagram page, Matteo posted photos and clips displaying some of his lovely moments with Chef Margarita, whom he dubbed Tita.

The actor also penned a caption containing his earnest farewell message for the renowned chef and restaurateur.

“Ciao Tita,

You will be deeply missed. We shared so many special moments together, and I will always be grateful for your encouragement and motivation, especially in the restaurant business.”

The husband of Sarah Geronimo also aired how much Chef Margarita means to him.

“You were not just a mentor but a true friend—always a joy to be with. You will always and forever be the best!!”

“You will forever be in our hearts. We love you very much. Chin-chin tita. Rest in peace,” he added.

Margarita passed away at the age of 65, as confirmed by her son. In his post, Amado confirmed the passing of his mother, saying their family is mourning the ‘unexpected loss’ of Margarita as well.

No cause of death was mentioned in Amado’s post, however, he did mention that it was sudden.

Chef Margarita, who was the granddaughter of the late tycoon, J. Amado Araneta, was a well-known figure in the Philippine culinary scene.

She was also known as the woman behind the Italian restaurant, Cibo, which opened in 1997. As per to reports, the Italian restaurant has over 20 branches all over the Philippines. Following the success of her restaurant, Margarita also launched other dining favorites including, Lusso, Grace Park, Alta, and The Loggia.

Margarita solidified her career and legacy after being named Asia’s Best Female Chef as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2016.

Matteo Guidicelli is a Pinoy actor, model, singer, entrepreneur, and kart racer. He is the husband of Popstar Royalty, Sarah Geronimo. They tied the knot last 2020.

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli recently flew to Italy for a much-needed vacation. Matteo took to social media to share glimpses of their trip. On his Instagram feed, the actor shared lovely snaps he took from Venice. On IG Stories, Matteo also featured his favorite restaurant in the place where the ones cooking are Filipinos.

Earlier, Matteo Guidicelli flexed a photo of him at Harvard Business School. The actor recently revealed that he has attended classes at the prestigious institution. He expressed his gratitude at being able to study under some of the best professors in the world. Many celebrities and netizens wrote their congratulatory messages for Matt in the comments section.