Aarti Sequeira

Aarti Sequeira has transitioned from an Emmy-nominated news producer to a celebrated Food Network personality and cookbook author. After winning the sixth season of Food Network’s ‘The Next Food Network Star’ in 2010, Aarti Sequeira launched her own acclaimed show, ‘Aarti Party,’ which premiered a week after her victory. This groundbreaking series, focusing on infusing Indian flavors into American dishes, ran for three seasons and marked Food Network’s first series dedicated to Indian cuisine, establishing Sequeira as one of the network’s first Asian hosts. Prior to her culinary breakthrough, Sequeira built a robust career in broadcast journalism, graduating from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in 2000 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and an adjunct major in International Relations.

Her engaging on-screen presence has led to appearances on high-profile streaming series, including ‘Selena + Aarti: Friendsgiving’ on HBO Max in 2020. Since 2021, Sequeira has been a consistent fixture on popular seasonal competitions, serving as a judge on both ‘Holiday Wars’ and ‘Halloween Wars.’ More recently, Sequeira released ‘My Family Recipe Journal: With Prayers and Scriptures,’ continuing to share her unique approach to food and family traditions. Her diverse background, from Emmy-nominated news production to celebrated Food Network host and author, positions her as a versatile and engaging talent in both culinary and entertainment spheres.