Chef Jose Andres Will Be Presenting At The Oscars!

Chef Jose Andres has been announced as an Oscar presenter during this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that Andres will present one of the Best Picture nominees along with 10 others, including

• Serena Williams
• Queen Latifah
• Trevor Noah
• Barbara Streisand
• Dana Carvey
• Mike Myers
• Amandla Stenberg
• Tom Morello
• Diego Luna
• Congressman John Lewis

The D.C. restaurateur has become known for his food philanthropy, most recently bringing food to those impacted by the government shutdown in the District and Hurricane Maria in his native home of Puerto Rico.

The chef owns several restaurants in the D.C. area, including America Eat Tavern, Barmini, Beefsteak, China Chilcano, Minibar, Oyamel and Jaleo.

Source: FOX 5 DC