The Mango Bride is a 2013 novel written by United States-based Filipino author Marivi Soliven. Soliven wrote the first draft of the novel as part of the National Novel Writing Month. In its manuscript form, initially titled In the Service of Secrets, the novel won the 2011 Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature.[1][2]
 First edition | |
| Author | Marivi Soliven |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | New American Library |
Publication date | April 28, 2013 |
Synopsis edit
The novel follows two Filipino women who move to the United States. Socialite Amparo Guerrero is banished from Manila after disgracing her wealthy family. Meanwhile, impoverished Beverly Obejas travels as a mail-order bride in hopes of a better life. They both settle in Oakland, California, where their lives soon intersect.
Adaptation edit
In February 2022, it was reported that Filipino actress Sharon Cuneta would star and executive produce a film adaptation, with Martin Edralin directing and Rae Red adapting the novel as a screenplay.[3]
References edit
- ^ Ledesma, Samantha (March 8, 2022). "adobo exclusive: Author Marivi Soliven takes us behind the scenes of The Mango Bride, from the film deal to the Filipino women she writes for". adobo Magazine. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ De Vera, Ruel (July 29, 2013). "Marivi Soliven: Her Penguin Random House novel beats any dishy 'telenovela' any time". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (February 21, 2022). "Philippines Actor Sharon Cuneta to Star in 'The Mango Bride' Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2022.