| Birth Day | September 7, 1971 |
| Birth Place | Manila, Philippines |
| Age | 52 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Melissa De la Cruz, a renowned young adult author hailing from the Philippines, has built an impressive net worth expected to reach a staggering $1 billion by 2024. With her exceptional storytelling skills and captivating narratives, De la Cruz has captivated readers around the world. Her imaginative and relatable stories have resonated deeply with the young adult demographic, earning her a dedicated following and substantial financial success. As a highly influential figure in the literary world, De la Cruz continues to inspire aspiring authors and leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
Creator of several young adult book series, including Au Pairs, Blue Bloods, and The Ashleys. Her Isle of the Lost novel was written as a prequel novel to Disney's Descendants and spent over 50 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
She studied art history and English at Columbia University in New York City. She was a former fashion and beauty Editor, writing for Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar and Glamour.
She worked as a fashion Writer for Marie Claire, which became the inspiration behind her novel How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less.
She immigrated with her family to the United States from Manila, Philippines when she was 12 years old. Her father was an investment banker. She married Michael Johnston with whom she co-wrote Frozen, the first novel from her Heart of Dread series.
Lifetime aired a drama series based on her first adult series novel, Witches of East End, starring Julia Ormond and Jenna Dewan.
