Ottavia Busia-Bourdain
Family Member
Italian woman who is perhaps most widely known for being the ex-wife of the late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain. She previously as the general manager of the New York City restaurant Geisha.
She was raised in a small town in Lombardy, Italy. She studied to become a dentist in college.
She has practiced kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She trained at the world-their Renzo Gracie Academy.
She has a daughter named Ariane with Anthony Bourdain.
She was introduced to Anthony Bourdain by chef Eric Ripert.