Evelyn Lau
Poet

Evelyn Lau Net Worth

Evelyn Lau is a Chinese-Canadian poet, author, and 2011 Poet Laureate of the city of Vancouver. Born on July 2, 1971 in Canada, she has published several award-winning poetry collections, including You are Not Who You Claim, Oedipal Dreams, and Living Under Plastic. Her work has been widely praised for its insight into the human experience.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 2, 1971
Birth Place Canada
Age 52 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Chinese-Canadian poet, author, and 2011 Poet Laureate of the city of Vancouver. Her award-winning poetry collections include You are Not Who You Claim, Oedipal Dreams, and Living Under Plastic.

Before Fame

She ran away from home at age fourteen and suffered through a period of homelessness, drug addiction, and prostitution.

Trivia

Her destructive relationship with her parents was rooted in their demand that she study Medicine rather than pursue a literary career.

Family Life

She had a relationship with W.P. Kinsella, a writing professor, and was charged with libel after she published an essay detailing the affair.

Associated With

Her 1989 memoir, Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid, was made into a 1993 film starring Sandra Oh.

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