Meanwhile, Kitty Pong, married to China's second richest man, Jack Bing, still feels upstaged by her new stepdaughter, famous fashionista Colette Bing. As Su Yi's relatives fight over heirlooms, Astrid Leong is at the center of her own storm, desperately in love with her old sweetheart Charlie Wu but tormented by her ex-husband-a man hell-bent on destroying Astrid's reputation and relationship. With each family member vying to inherit Tyersall Park-a trophy estate on sixty-four prime acres in the heart of Singapore-Nicholas' childhood home turns into a hotbed of backbiting and intrigue. The entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe to stake claim to their matriarch's massive fortune. When Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedside-but he's not alone. 'Crazy Rich Asians' co-writer Adele Lim reveals why Asians are 'soy sauce' in Hollywood Follow Mashable SEA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Ĭover image sourced from Crazy Rich Asians / Harpers Bazaar.Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, is back with an uproarious new novel featuring a family driven by fortune, an ex-wife driven psychotic with jealousy, a battle royal fought through couture-gown sabotage, and the heir to one of Asia's greatest fortunes locked out of his inheritance. Simu Liu unwittingly sparks internet war after his 'Crazy Rich Asians' comments Hey! People are also reading these stories: Meanwhile, you can whet your appetite by re-watching the 2018 film or read all three books.

It's unclear if the sequel to the film will follow the source material, or if it will be a spin-off. The third book was set in the Philippines. The Crazy Rich Asians book was first published in 2013 and was followed by China Rich Girlfriend in 2015, and Rich People Problems in 2017. It’s always surprising-I never know what will happen, but it’s always a grand adventure,” Kwan said, according to The Star.įilm producer Lawrence Bender described Kwan's script for the sequel 'like a love letter to the Philippines.' This is my fourth trip, and it’s always a pleasure to be back. “It’s a country with so many amazing locations, cultures, flavors, and of course, people. Kwan had visited the country in 2022 for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit and was inspired to have the film set there. The sequel for Crazy Rich Asians is currently in the works, and we now know the location the film is set to take place.Īccording to the book's author, Kevin Kwan, the sequel will take place in the Philippines.

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan