Manoella (Manu) Buffara is based in Curitiba, Brazil. Since opening her restaurant Manu, she has been placed consistently in Latin Americas 50 Best Restaurants Awards and, in 2018, she received the prestigious One to Watch commendation at the Worlds 50 Best Awards. She participates in conferences and charities around the world, including the prestigious Basque Culinary World Prize. In 2022, she was awarded the title of Latin Americas Best Female Chef at the Worlds 50 Best awards. In 2023, Buffara will open the restaurant Ella in New York City.