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How Masterchef winner Brin’s family fled death in Sri Lanka’s bloody civil war to build new life in UK – as chef reveals he was inspired by his doctor fiancee (and says the skills he learned as a vet helped him to victory!) – By ELIZABETH HAIGH Source : dailymail Masterchef winner Brin Pirathapan, 29, is the son of two Sri Lankan war refugees and was helped to victory by his ‘biggest supporter and toughest critic’ – his doctor fiancée Anna. The qualified veterinary surgeon from Bristol beat 57 other contestants to be crowned victorious in the 20th series by Greg Wallace and John Torode in the final episode, which aired on the BBC on Wednesday night. Now it can be revealed that Essex-born Brin is set to be married this summer to his beloved partner who has long been supportive of his culinary ambitions. But fans of the chef were especially touched last night after ...