Who is Celebrity Masterchef 2019 contestant Elizabeth Bourgine?

FRENCH actress Elizabeth Bourgine is joining this year’s series of Celebrity Masterchef.

Here’s everything you need to know about the star best known for her ongoing role in Death in Paradise…

Who is Elizabeth Bourgine?

Elizabeth Bourgine is a French actress best known for starring as Catherine Bordey in Death in Paradise.

The 62-year-old was born on March, 2, 1957 in Levallois-Perret, France.

She started her career as a dancer and model, having studied at l’École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

After making her cinematic debut in a host of student films between 1976 and 1977, she landed a role in the film Nestor Burma.

Elizabeth was awarded the Romy Schneider Prize in 1985.

While largely recognised by English audiences for her ongoing role in Death in Paradise since 2011, she is best known in France for her roles in A Heart in Winter, My Best Friend and Private Lessons.

Is Elizabeth Bourgine married?

Yes – she is married to fellow French actor Jean-Luc Miesch.

The couple met on the set of the film Nestor Burma.

They share one son.

When does Celebrity MasterChef 2019 start?

The exact start date of Celebrity MasterChef is yet to be confirmed by the Beeb.

However we do know that it is due to come to our screens this summer.

And based on the previous series which kicked off on Thursday August 23, 2018, we can assume that this series will start around that time too.

So we still have a little time to wait yet.