A book signing for “The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother” by author Mylene Agana Jao Richardson will take place at The Thornton Inn Bed & Breakfast in Arlington, TX.
The former movie star Tessie Agana will be present as Mylene introduces the book and signs copies.
For more information, contact Carlos Cuyugan, (214) 434-4367
DATE: Saturday, October 28, 2023
TIME: 1 – 3 p.m.
SPONSORED BY: The University of the Philippines Alumni Association Dallas-Fort Worth (UPAADFW)
Snacks & refreshments will be provided
VENUE: The Thornton Inn Bed and Breakfast
719 W. Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76013
More About the Book
Richardson’s mother and grandmother – Tessie Agana and Linda Estrella, respectively – were the Philippines’ iconic mother/daughter film star duo of the 1950s, starring in 40 films collectively and winning the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Tessie was affectionately deemed “The Nation’s Little Sweetheart” and known as the “Shirley Temple of the Philippines.” With unsparing truth, Richardson offers the first intimate portrait of her mother, whose early fame and exposure to the public eye led to dark shadows that impacted her entire life.
