Camden Wednesday, 15 July 2026

HE'S PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD

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Updated 15 Jul 2026

Jemill finds his voice through food reviews

WESTERN Sydney teen, Jemill Comertpay, 19, has always been passionate about food. He grew up dreaming of being a food critic.

Living with an intellectual disability, Jemill has been selectively mute for much of his life. Now his food review videos are gaining hundreds of thousands of views online through his social media pages.

His mother Bee said: “As a child, even when he had very few words, he'd tell us, 'I'm going to grow up and become a food taste tester’.”

She has seen a big change in her son since he started sharing content and finding a community online. “His speech, his confidence, his happiness. When I watch his videos, I can see it's genuine. His eyes are smiling."

Jemill’s food page (@jemilleatz) is the brainchild of Saleha Bokolis, who recognised his potential as his disability support coordinator at Ability Alliance Care.

Saleha said: "Social media is one of the biggest influences on what we accept as normal in society. So, I thought, why not let Jemill be part of that platform? Together, through his reviews, we can all learn to be a bit more inclusive. We have plenty of neurotypical food bloggers, so it's time for something different."

"Any time my support workers or I wanted a good meal idea, we'd ask Jemill and he'd give us an honest review every time. He knows the best places in Sydney for a late-night kebab, the best snacks, you name it. Jemill knows food.

“Too often, people box those with disability into what they can't do, rather than what they can. With a bit of support, Jemill now has the job he dreamed about as a kid. That's what this is really about."

Jemill has attended various food events with Saleha and his friends from Ability Alliance Care, foling content and giving his verdict.

Growing up around an array of spices and flavours, Jemill’s passion for food has kept him in touch with his Turkish heritage as well. He is also bilingual, able to communicate in both Turkish and English.

Bee wants Jemill’s story to be an example to other parents of children with disabilities, showing that their dreams are never too far out of reach.