Born in the province of Colón, Panamá, Chef Dupeiro has become a world-renowned pastry chef, recognized for his exceptional skills and achievements. With over 30 years of experience, he has excelled in creating exquisite pastries for social and private events, and has even served his delicacies to celebrities and former US Secretary of State, New York State Senator and First Lady Hillary Clinton.

 

Education and Training:

• Graduated from José Guardia Vega School with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Accounting (1991)
• Founder and director of the G.C.T. Panamá Foundation (Gente Como Tú) (2000)
• Attended Pastry Chef Branch in New York (2007)
• Graduated from Lebron’s Culinary Training in New York with a degree in Hot and Cold Desserts (2009)

 

 

 

 

Achievements and Awards:

• Winner of the First Place Hot and Cold Sandwich Contest at Lebron’s Culinary Training, New York (2009)
• Host of the dessert segment on the television program "Qué Comemos Hoy" on the Dominican Network (2010)
• Prepared dessert for former presidential candidate of the Dominican Republic, Hipolito Mejia in New York (2010)
• Worked as a pastry teacher, training the Hispanic community in the United States (2012)
• Prepared dessert for Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign in New York (2014)
• Guest appearances on various TV shows, including Telemundo, Univision, and Tu Mañana (2018-2022)
• Received recognition and awards from the Mayor of Colón, Panamá, and the President of Panamá (2019-2022)
• Flag bearer in the Panamanian Parade in Brooklyn and Hispanic Day Parade in Manhattan (2019-2023)
• Attended as a Special Guest Galal event hosted by NYC Mayor Eric Adams (2024)
• Inaugurated his pastry supplement store and school in Brooklyn, New York (2024)

 

Chef Dupeiro's journey from Panamá to the world is an inspiration to many, and his

dedication to sharing his passion for baking has made a significant impact on the Latin

American community and beyond.