Ex‑MasterChef Contestant Estefano Zaquini Seen Selling Sweets at Santo André Traffic Signal

Overview

• A video posted by the Instagram page Santo André Depressão went viral this week after showing Estefano Zaquini selling sweets at a traffic signal in Santo André.
• In an audio message to the TV program A Tarde é Sua, Zaquini said he is working informally selling sweets while also serving existing buffet clients to generate extra income.
• Zaquini, who said he has sold food since age eight, told reporters he does not view street vending as degrading and called the effort a 'recomeço' for his career.
• Columnist Gabriel Perline reported speaking with Zaquini and said the chef was very scared of negative reactions from the public after the video circulated.
• The episode highlights how reality‑show visibility can fade over time and how social media attention can quickly bring both help and harassment to former contestants.