Date of Birth: November 29, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Jessica Hagedorn is a renowned Filipino-American writer, playwright, and multimedia artist. Born in Manila, Philippines, she moved to the United States in her teens, where she eventually established herself as a significant literary figure. Hagedorn’s work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the cultural complexities of the Filipino-American experience. Her most famous work, “Dogeaters,” published in 1990, was nominated for a National Book Award and has been acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of Filipino society under the Marcos regime. In addition to her novels, Hagedorn has written plays, poetry, and has been involved in various multimedia projects. She has also taught at numerous universities, including Columbia University and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
5 Interesting Facts about Jessica Hagedorn
1. Jessica Hagedorn’s novel “Dogeaters” was adapted into a stage play and produced by the La Jolla Playhouse in 1998.
2. She was a member of the band The Gangster Choir, blending music and spoken word.
3. Hagedorn has received numerous accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and an American Book Award.
4. She edited the anthology “Charlie Chan Is Dead: An Anthology of Contemporary Asian American Fiction.”
5. Hagedorn’s multimedia work includes collaborating with filmmaker Laurie Carlos on the project “The Gangster of Love,” based on her second novel.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jessica Hagedorn
1. “I think of writing as a kind of obsession, a necessary madness.”
2. “We are all immigrants, all of us. We are all looking for home.”
3. “My writing is a way of reclaiming my identity and my history.”
4. “Art and literature are ways to resist and survive.”
5. “I write to make sense of the world and my place in it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jessica Hagedorn’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Jessica Hagedorn has two daughters, Paloma and Maxine Hagedorn.
Relevant Links
1. [Jessica Hagedorn on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Hagedorn
5. [Jessica Hagedorn on Poets & Writers](https://www.pw.org/directory/writers/jessica_hagedorn
