TODD English

A right-hand thrower and switch hitter, Beltran stands 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 215 pounds. He was the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 1999 while playing baseball for the Royals. He was named to nine MLB Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. A family man that resides in Puerto Rico, he was born in Manati and played for the Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1998 to 2017 for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Since establishing his foundation, Beltran began a fund with part of his salary, intending to establish a high school focused on developing young athletes. Construction of the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy began in 2009, in the municipality of Florida, Puerto Rico. Beltran donated over $4 million to the academy, built on 20 acres of land donated by the local government. The school accepts students between the ages of 14 to 18 years, with a curriculum that includes instructions by MLB players. His wife is Jessica Lugo and both share two daughters and a son.

One of the most decorated, respected, and charismatic chefs in the world, Todd English has enjoyed a staggering number of accolades during his remarkable career. He has been recognized by several of the food industry’s most prestigious publications, established one of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation, published critically acclaimed cookbooks, and produced his own TV show for PBS. “The beauty of my work is a reflection of my passion for food, creativity, the arts and everything with style,” mentioned the Chef who now resides between Las Vegas and Miami Beach. His restaurants in Miami will open very soon and several others throughout Asia. Everything he touches becomes an acclaimed recipe, full of flavor, great presentation and a true testament of his beauty as a creator of culinary gems.