Nora Aunor, 'Superstar' and National Artist, dies at 71
MANILA, Philippines — National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor has passed away. She was 71.
Her son, actor Ian de Leon, confirmed his mother's passing on his personal Facebook page.
"We love you, Ma. Alam ng Diyos kung gaano ka namin ka-mahal," he said.
"Pahinga ka na po Ma. Nandito ka lang sa puso at isipan namin," he added.
Nora's daughter Matet de Leon posted on Instagram a photo of her with her mom.
"I love you, mommy," she wrote.
Born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1953 in Iriga, Camarines Sur, Nora was conferred the National Artist title in 2022.
Fondly called "Superstar" by her fans, Nora's career spanned decades, with appearances in radio, television and film. From a simple lass from Iriga, Nora rose to fame through her winning the grand champion title in the 1960s show "Tawag ng Tanghalan."
Nora's star will continue to rise on the screen, and she would eventually act in notable films, including "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyon," "Bona," "The Flor Contemplacion Story," and "Himala," which won the Viewer's Choice Award for Best Film of All Time from the Asia-Pacific Region in the 2008 CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Nora was once married to her "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" leading man Christopher de Leon. Their marriage was annulled in 1996. They have a biological son, Ian, and four adopted children, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth.
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