Silvia Collocca
An Italian Born Culinary Author, Television Producer, and Host
Silvia Colloca, an Italian-born food enthusiast, writer, and TV personality, is renowned for her authentic and traditional approach to Italian cuisine. Silvia shares generations-old recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother through her highly acclaimed cookbooks, 'Silvia’s Cucina', 'Made in Italy', 'La Dolce Vita' and 'Love, Laugh , Bake!'.
Her television career has been equally prolific, co-writing, co-producing, and hosting successful shows such as “Made In Italy with Silvia Colloca” on SBS, which garnered international acclaim for tis exploration of Italian culinary heritage in Le Marche and Abruzzo. This venture earned her the prestigious TV WEEKLY LOGIE award nomination for the Best New Talent in 2015. Silvia continued her television journey with the 2016 ABC prime time hit ‘Silvia’s Italian Table’ and has made regular contributions to Delicious and Delicious On Sunday since 2014.
Beyond her culinary endeavours, Silvia is also a multifaceted artist, having pursued a career in acting and opera singing. She has graced stages from London’s Palladium to Milan’s Teatro Nazionale, showcasing her talent and versatility. Her roles ranged from the Vampire Queen in Universal Pictures’ “Van Helsing” to operatic performances like the Queen in Opera Queensland’s “Snow-White”, praised for her emotional depth and vocal prowess.
As a dedicated advocate for healthy Italian cooking, Silvia aims to dispel misconceptions about the cuisine’s richness, emphasising its everyday simplicity and nutritional benefits. Her cooking style, characterised by her unfussy and friendly persona, resonates with audiences worldwide who are eager to replicate her family’s culinary heritage in their own kitchens. Her presentations are funny and warm, and peppered with interesting facts and personal anecdotes about the legacy of Italian cooking.
Silvia Collocca balances her professional achievements with her role as a devoted mother to three. Her passion for food, intertwined with her diverse artistic pursuits, continues to inspire and delight audiences across the globe.
Italians are fiercely passionate and opinionated about their food, its preparation and its consumption, and Silvia is no exception!