Biography of gilda cordero fernando

Filipino writer (1930–2020)

Gilda Cordero-Fernando (June 4, 1930 – August 27, 2020) was a Filipino writer, publisher, visual artist, fashion designer, theater producer, and social activist^[1][2] known for writing and publishing numerous works exploring Filipino culture, for her influence as a mentor and supporter of many of the Philippines cultural workers, and for her prominent "colorful presence in the Philippine literary scene."^[3][4]

Early life and education

She was born in Manila, has a B.A. from St.

Theresa's College-Manila,^[5] and an M.A. from the Ateneo de Manila University.

Early career

Cordero-Fernando's early literary career, from 1952 to 1970, focused mostly on short fiction.^[6] Some of these were published in two collections of short stories: The Butcher, The Baker and The Candlestick Maker (1962) and A Wilderness of Sweets (1973).^[7] These books were late