MasterChef Australia star Lucy Mansfield has broken her silence after fans exposed her acting portfolio while she was on the show.
Before she earned her white apron on the beloved cooking show, she starred in projects with some of Hollywood’s most recognisable faces.
Now, she has spoken exclusively with New Idea on what she thinks about it all, and whether she’d return to our screens after her shock elimination.
Before she was sent home on May 20, one eagle-eyed fan recognised the MasterChef star in Mortal Kombat II.
“So… weird question. Was Lucy in Mortal Kombat 2, or am I just blind?” they labelled a Reddit thread, with a picture of the MasterChef contestant.
They also shared a link to her IMDb profile, which revealed she was indeed in the film!
“The MasterChef fans are incredible! I can’t believe they actually managed to spot me in the background,” she exclusively told New Idea after she was sent home.
Her acting profile says that she starred in Anaconda alongside Jack Black and Paul Rudd, which was filmed in Queensland, and Balls Up.
She was also an extra on the Stan series Good Cop/Bad Cop, which was also shot in Queensland, with Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester and Australia’s Luke Cook as the lead stars.
She’s also playing a bartender in the film Bear Country and an extra in Runner, which are due to be released this year. Both films were also shot in the Sunshine State.
“It was a fun period of my life, but I don’t see myself returning to acting anytime soon,” she told us. “My passion absolutely lies in food, and I’d love to keep building my career in this space moving forward.”
While the 24-year-old web designer lived in Brisbane before she filmed the show, she told New Idea that she moved back to her hometown, Adelaide.
Growing up, she was always surrounded by food. Her father co-owned a bakery and managed a cheese shop at Adelaide’s Central Market, and her mother, Tiyen, was a passionate home cook.
“It would honestly be a dream to dive into the local foodie scene properly, from events to collaborations with some of the incredible businesses here,” she dished.
“Adelaide really is such a food hub, so I’m beyond excited to be back here.
“I’ll also definitely be continuing to share my journey on social media, with lots of recipes and fun content along the way, probably with some familiar MasterChef faces!”
Before she went on the show, she loved showcasing her passion for food on her social media pages, often posting her food hacks and deliciously simple dishes on TikTok.
Her Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Bowl has amassed 1.3 million views alone!
Keep watching MasterChef Australia every Sunday at 7pm and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 and via 10 Play.
