Born in Sant Pol De Mar village, Catalonia district, Spain.
After marriage with Tony Balham from the same province,
opened "Restaurant Sant Pau" in July, 1988.

On the basis of the traditional cuisine in Catalonia, her local city, her creative cuisine that is modernized by her up-and-coming sensitivity has become popular at a blow. After two and half years since inaguration, in 1990 she received first Michelin star. In 8 years since inauguration, in 1996 second star, and in 2006 third Michelin star was given. Her cuisine on the concept and self-pride like "Cooking is art, communicaiton and culture" casts a spell on guests not only in Spain but also from all over the world.