DNA Dinners S1:E7

Meet Shameen Miller

Free-spirited Shameen Miller was born in South Africa but is unsure of where all her ancestors come from. Dynamic host Tyrone Edwards shocks Shameen with the results of her DNA test. While Shameen believed her heritage may have included South Asian or North African, she is surprised to find out she has roots from somewhere she never expected. As she embarks on a journey to discover her newfound culture, Tyrone introduces Shameen to an expert chef from her newfound culture.

Meet Andrea Titus

Foodie Andrea Titus knows she has Italian roots and thinks she may also have Latin roots, but she has no clear idea what other cultures make up her genetic background. Engaging host Tyrone Edwards shocks Andrea by revealing that her background includes a culture she never expected. To learn more about her newfound roots, Tyrone introduces Andrea to a chef from that culture, who teaches Andrea about their cooking traditions and iconic dishes.

Meet Laird Hercules

Laird Hercules grew up in Canada with Guyanese parents, but he has no idea of what other cultures make up his genetic origin. Dynamic host Tyrone Edwards kicks off Laird's journey of self-discovery by revealing the surprising results of his DNA analysis. Blown away by his DNA test, Laird then meets with a chef from his newfound culture to learn more about it through food. Tyrone then whisks Laird to the DNA Dinners kitchen, where his culinary adventure continues.

Meet Mary Bosco

Mary Bosco grew up in an Italian household, but she couldn't help but wonder what other cultures make up her background. She knows that her grandmother was adopted, and that her grandfather has a Greek name, but she has no ideas about her heritage beyond that. Host Tyrone Edwards fills in the cultural blanks and surprises Mary with the shocking results of her DNA test.: To get her acquainted with her newfound heritage, Tyrone introduces Mary to the owner and chef of a restaurant from her newfound culture.

Meet Iafa Almeida Cac

Iafa Almedia Cac was born and raised in Brazil, but when she looks in the mirror, she sees facial features that aren't quite Brazilian. Looking at her freckles and green eyes, she often asks herself "who am I?" DNA Dinners host Tyrone Edwards surprises Iafa with results of her high-tech DNA analysis and gives her some answers to that question. Iafa's journey of self-discovery begins as Tyrone introduces her to a chef whose reveals to Iafa the rich cooking traditions from her newfound culture that have been passed down through the generations.

Meet PJ Kerr

Host Tyrone Edwards takes PJ Kerr on a journey to discover his ancestry and meets with an expert chef to learn more about his newfound roots.

Meet Jacob Ahee

After revealing his DNA results, host Tyrone Edwards accompanies Jacob Ahee on a journey of self-discovery as he explores his newfound roots through food.

Meet Jesse Magallanes

Jesse Magallanes was raised in an Argentinian household, but he knows there's more to his ancestry. Host Tyrone Edwards reveals the results of his DNA test and Jesse begins his journey of self-discovery.

Meet Chelsea Richards

Chelsea Richards comes from a Jamaican family but suspects there is more to her ancestry. Host Tyrone Edwards gives her the shock of her life when he reveals the results of her DNA test.

Meet Carmen Araiza

Host Tyrone Edwards reveals the exciting results of Carmen Araiza's DNA test. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about her newfound culture through cooking.

Meet Tara Broadbent

Adopted Tara Broadbent is shocked by the results of her DNA test and learns more about her biological ancestry through food.

Meet Denise Oliveira

After revealing the results of her DNA test, Host Tyrone Edwards leads Denise Oliveira on a culinary journey of self-discovery.

Meet Martina Castillo

Martina Castillo learns more about her heritage with the help of Host Tyrone Edwards and expert chefs.

Meet Jamila Doncher

Jamila Doncher was raised in a Filipino household but wants to learn more about her ancestry. She gets the surprise of her life when Host Tyrone Edwards reveals her DNA results.

Meet Kelly Harvey-Mycula

Kelly Harvey-Mycula is shocked by the results of her DNA test and learns more about her ancestry with the help of host Tyrone Edwards.