Selma Karić (born in 1981 in Sarajevo) became known to a wider audience as a contestant of the popular culinary show MasterChef Croatia 2025. By education, she is a professor of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language and literature, an employee of the High School for Textiles, Leather and Design in Sarajevo. In his free time, he passionately cooks traditional Bosnian dishes – he often points out that he loves pinches and that she could eat pie every day. With her knowledge and skills, she managed to ‘won a place’ in the MasterChef kitchen, and in the show she showed creativity and energy, for which the participants and the jury praised her.
Fast facts:
- Parents and family: Born in Sarajevo (BiH), 1981.
- Occupation: Professor of B/H/S language and literature at the Sarajevo School of Textiles and Design.
- MasterChef 2025: Competitor of the 8th season of MasterChef Croatia.
- Family: Married, mother of daughter Asia (12 years).
- Passion for cooking: She is a creative cook – for her, the kitchen is a space of play and freedom. He loves traditional Bosnian specialties like pinch and kebab.
- Features: It is known for its energy, eloquence and cheerful spirit.
- Online attendance: It is active on social networks (Instagram as @SElmaasi), where she occasionally shares her culinary adventures (e.g., she organized Instagram Live cooking with her colleagues from the show).
Early life and education
Selma Karić grew up in Sarajevo, a city known for its rich history and culture. She completed her studies in literature in Sarajevo, and today she works as a language and literature teacher. Attending the Teacher’s Academy and working in education made her a dedicated educator; She even writes a blog about the education and role of women in society. Her pedagogical work at the Secondary School for Textiles and Design in Sarajevo focused her reputation on the comparison of parents and educational challenges in modern society. In addition, Selma’s love for language is also shown through creativity in the kitchen – she describes her culinary skills as an extension of educational passion, trying to convey dedication and discipline to students and listeners from the classroom to the kitchen.
Professional career and Masterchef
After a stable career in education, Selma got the opportunity to turn her great passion – cooking – into a potential career through MasterChef Croatia in 2025. In the audition, she impressed the jury with her knowledge and skills, so, as Nova TV writes, she is ‘Successfully won her place in MasterChef” Selma often repeats: ‘I didn’t come here to play’, showing the seriousness of the approach and the desire to learn.
During her stay in the MasterChef kitchen, Selma was noted as the team’s creative leader. as a leader red team In a kitchen challenge, Selma presented an appetizer – a cream soup with chicken grinders – and described it as ‘a soup that brings it back to childhood’. The jury recognized that with its combination of ingredients and the warmth of taste, it satisfied the given theme, and Selmin Desert – a gibanica in apple cream – was declared the best dessert of the evening. These successes showed her technical skill and taste authenticity. In addition to cooking challenges, a large part of the show also consists of team tasks; In several challenges, Selma took on the role of the team leader, directing colleagues and coping with stressful situations.
Personal life and interests
Selma Karić lives a peaceful family life in Sarajevo. She has a daughter Asija (12) with her husband, whom she met back in her student days, who is her great motivation and inspiration for cooking. As a mother and teacher, she often connects tradition and family environment in the kitchen. In interviews, she states that cooking and family lunches are a space for her to play and create, where she shows her creativity and temperament. He prefers to spend his free time experimenting with recipes and sharing them with friends. Namely, hanging out with colleagues from the show often include culinary adventures – she recently hosted friends from MasterChef in Sarajevo, cooked together and enjoyed traditional kebabs. In addition to the kitchen, Selma also writes columns about the education and position of women, so it is not surprising that she is a very active and curious speaker at various workshops and seminars.
Social networks and media presence
Selma is also active on social networks, where she shares moments from culinary life. For example, she organized Instagram Live cooking With their MasterChef classmates, showing off what they learned in the show and how they complement each other as a team. On her Instagram profile (@selmaasija), she posts photos of dishes, recipes and scenes from her private life, which further brings her story closer to fans. Her social networking engagement raises the popularity of the MasterChef show and gives inspiration to other enthusiasts: it shows that love for cooking and dedication to work can cross the boundaries of the classroom and family kitchen.
Conclusion
Selma Karić is an example of a woman who combined profession and love – she spent her childhood in Sarajevo, devoted herself to teaching, and decided to realize her passion for cooking through a prestigious competition. Her story (from the native streets of Sarajevo to Masterchef cuisine) inspires many: it shows that it is never too late to follow dreams. If you are interested in how Selma’s culinary path will develop further, follow MasterChef Croatia and its posts on social networks. Comment below what you think about Selma’s story and what recipe you recommend to her – maybe one day we hear that she opened her own restaurant or wrote a culinary blog. With a heart in the palm of your hand and love for food, Selma Karić deserves your support on this delicious journey through gastronomy.
Sources: Information about Selma Karić and her career is based on announcements on official websites and media (Nova TV, educational portal, 24sata Gastro).
