Ocean Vuong, born on October 14, 1988, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a celebrated Vietnamese-American poet, essayist, and novelist. Emigrating to the United States as a child, Vuong navigated the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language. His debut poetry collection included the introspective poem "Someday I'll Love Ocean Vuong." Vuong has received prestigious awards such as the T.S. Eliot Prize and a Whiting Award. As an openly gay and immigrant writer, Ocean Vuong's work continues to shape discussions on cultural identity and the human condition.