On Friday, April 12, 2024, GMA3: What You Need to Know concludes the week with a delightful mix of culinary delights, inspiring conversations, and a surprise prom giveaway. Airing at 1:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, this episode promises to engage and excite viewers with a lineup of quality guests and exciting surprises.
First up is the celebrated chef Aarón Sánchez, Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist. He is a judge on the culinary competition series MasterChef and MasterChef Junior and the host of El Toque de Aarón and Taco Trip. Sánchez is also the founder of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Latino youth through food.
Sánchez grew up in the restaurant business, influenced by his grandmother and mother, both cookbook authors. He co-owns the Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans and has authored two cookbooks, La Comida del Barrio and Simple Food, Big Flavor, as well as a memoir, Where I Come From: Life Lessons From a Latino Chef.
Sánchez’s latest venture is Tasting Sabor, a restaurant that combines the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking with a modern dining experience. It bridges the gap between traditional Mexican food and cutting-edge culinary techniques, utilising the finest ingredients.
Next, the show welcomes author and entrepreneur is a bestselling and award-winning author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker. Her latest book, *Now and Not Yet: Pressing in When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More*, guides readers who feel restless in their current circumstances. She encourages them to embrace the present and trust that God is at work in their lives.
Simons is the founder of GraceLaced, a company born from her blog, where she shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life through word and art. She is also an artist, creating works that reflect God’s glory and adorn the gospel. Simons and her husband, Troy, are parents to six boys, their greatest adventure.
Then in a heartwarming surprise segment, the show partners with JCPenney to give away prom essentials to deserving students. With prom season just around the corner, this timely giveaway ensures that students can create lasting memories. The lucky recipients share their excitement and gratitude, reminding viewers of the impact of such gestures.
As always, the show’s co-anchors, Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, along with chief health and medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, bring their unique perspectives and expertise to additional segments, covering a range of topics that inform and empower viewers.
GMA3: What You Need to Know airs Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EDT on ABC.