Laura Esquivel is a Mexican novelist and politician born on September 30, 1950 in Mexico City, Mexico. She is best known for her 1989 debut novel, Like Water for Chocolate, which was later adapted into a film. Her other works include The Law of Love (1996) and Malinche (2006). In 2012, she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico.
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💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)
About
Mexican Novelist and Politician best known for her 1989 debut novel, Like Water for Chocolate. Her other published works include The Law of Love (1996) and Malinche (2006). In 2012 she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico.
Before Fame
She was born in Mexico City. Prior to her writing career, she was a Teacher and ran a children's theater group.
Trivia
Her other literary works include Between Two Fires (2000) and Swift as Desire (2001).
Family Life
She grew up in Mexico with three siblings. She was married to actor/director Alfonso Arau from 1975-1995.
Associated With
Her novel, Like Water for Chocolate, inspired an award-winning 1992 film of the same title. The movie starred actor Marco Leonardi.
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