#SHOWBIZ: Chef Wan proud as granddaughter Isabella makes U-17 Malayan Tigress squad
KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, could not hide his pride after his 14-year-old granddaughter, Isabella Saffiya O'Luanaigh, donned the national jersey for the Under-17 Malayan Tigress squad currently competing in the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup at the Super Soccer Arena in Kudus, Indonesia.
KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, also known as Chef Wan, expressed immense pride after his 14-year-old granddaughter, Isabella Saffiya O Luanaigh, joined the national Under-17 Malayan Tigress squad competing in the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup in Kudus, Indonesia. In a post on Threads, Chef Wan shared his joy upon learning of the team's 9-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
His daughter, Serina, sent photos of the game to her father, who admitted to not being a football fan himself. Despite his lack of interest in the sport, Chef Wan was deeply moved to receive the news and photos from his granddaughter. He praised Isabella, who wears the number 11 jersey, for her contribution to the team's success, as they advanced to the semi-finals against Thailand.
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