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Tired of her meaningless life, a woman attempts suicide but is saved. Her savior encourages her to join their cult led by a man who once again awakened her earthly desires.
"Huwag Kang Kikibo" (2001)
Teamwork Productions
Release Date November 21, 2001
Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee
Film Editor George Jarlego
Cinematography Ely Cruz
Musical Director Joy Marfil
Direction Gil Portes
Cast Priscilla Almeda Raymond Bagatsing/ Also starring Via Veloso, Leandro Baldemor, Lawrence David, Cheska Diaz, Camille Roxas, Aki Zabarte
Cast Mark Lapid, Kristine Hermosa/ Alo starring Ace Espinosa, Jess Lapid Jr., Perla Bautista, Eddie Arenas, Sharmaine Santiago, Kathleen Cruz/ with a special participation of Lito Lapid and Roi Vinzon
Two waiters witnessed a massacre and to avoid the killer and their police accomplices, they pose as women applying for entertainers in Japan. Problem is, they meet and fall in love with a couple of beautiful women but they cannot just reveal who they really are.
Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor, during the film screening of "Banaue" at CCP, 2014
MANILA, Philippines
AP
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Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars of Philippine cinema during a career that spanned seven decades, has died.
Aunor died Wednesday, according to social media posts from her children. She was 71. No further details on the cause or place of her death were immediately given.
Filipina actor Lotlot de León said on Instagram that her mother “touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.”
De León said funeral plans and other details will be shared later.
Aunor, born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor to an impoverished family in eastern Camarines Sur province, sold water in a train station in her hometown in her youth.
She first gained fame in her teens as a singer in the 1960s before moving on to movies. She amassed more than 200 credits in film and television that included many classics of Philippine cinema, and won dozens of acting awards.
Memorable roles included 1976’s “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” (“Three Years Without God”), 1984’s “Bulaklak sa City Jail” (“Flowers of the City Jail”) and 1995’s “The Flor Contemplacion Story.”
She swept best actress awards in the country for her performance in 1990’s “Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina?” (“Andrea, What is It Like to be a Mother?”) and won best actress at the Asian Film Awards for her portrayal of a midwife in 2012’s “Thy Womb.”
Aunor was still acting as recently as last year, starring in the film “Mananambal” (“The Healer”) and appearing on the TV series “Lilet Matias, Attorney-at-Law.”
Aunor was named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts – the country’s biggest honor for actors – in 2022. In 2014, then-President Benigno Aquino III had denied her the honor because of a previous drug arrest in the US, provoking broad outcry.
Aunor’s lawyer said the 2005 arrest at the Los Angeles airport came because of a pipe found in a bag she did not pack, noting she was traveling with four assistants at the time. The charges were dropped in 2007 after she completed a diversion program, her lawyer said in 2014.
Aunor was married to actor Christopher de León from 1975 until 1996.
She is survived by their children Lotlet, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth de León.
Cast Eddie Gutierrez, Josephine Estrada, Rosemarie, Ricky Belmonte and Loretta Marquez/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, German Moreno, Nora Aunor, Verna Gaston, The Rolling Beats, 9 Teeners, D' Lollipops, St. Domitillas Choir, Romy Enriquez & D' Stags/ Guest Stars - Vilma Valera, Manding Claro, Boy Alano, Merci Molina, Baby Aguilar/ Co-starring Matimtiman Cruz, Ven Medina, Rey Tomenes, Dino Tuazon, Tessie Concepcion, Pablo Raymundo, Tita de Villa, Loretta Rocco, Aring Bautista
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III (in their first starring roles), Ike Lozada and Angelito Marquez/ with Berting Labra, Al Quinn's Dancers and Bert (Tawa) Marcelo (in special role)/ Also Starring Miniong Alvarez, Mar Quijano, Jun Aldanese, Roger Reyes, Angge, Bert Vivar, Opreng Villanueva and Precy Marquez/ Introducing Lyn Salazar
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, German Moreno and Ike Lozada/ Also Starring Delia Dolor, Bebong Osorio, Rebecca Rocha, Ernie White, Ric M. dela Rosa, Edgar Garcia, Armando de Guzman, Jr., Jerry Reyes, Sally Pineda, Richard Sands and Patria Plata/ Introducing Manny de Leon, Bobet Torres/ Featuring Pepot, Metring David and Lito Calzado/ Guest singers- Eddie Peregrina, Armando ramos, Aida Villegas, Millie Mercado, Esperanza Fabon and Joe Alvarez/ Guest radio announcers- Ben david, Betty Mendez, Helen Vela, Henry Ragas, Manolo Favis, Mellie Factora, Vic Morales/ Guest combo- Freddie and the Klinks
Cast Nora Aunor, Manny de Leon, Tinna Lapuz, Leopoldo Salcedo, Anita Linda, Ven Medina, Martin Marfil, D'Cavalcade Dancers, D'Freshman Dancers and Angelito Marquez/ Supported by Mar Quijano, Vic Solo,Bert Vivar, Julio Licmo, Opreng Villanueva, Roger Reyes and Ernie Vega
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"Young Love" (1970)
VP Pictures
Release Date January 1, 1970/ Life
Story German Moreno
Screenplay Medy Tarnate
Choreography Lito Calzado
Music Doming Valdez
Direction Tony Cayado
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz and Ike Lozada/ Also Starring Raul Aragon, Bella Flores, Tony Cayado, Etang Discher, Evelyn Bonifacio, Tinna Lapus (l-r) Edgar Mortiz, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III
Photos (via James dela Rosa/ pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com and starforallseasons.com)
"Tell Nora I Love Her" (1970)
Viltra Productions
Release Date February 8, 1970/ Globe
Story Annavi
Music D'Romenz
Producer Victoria Villanueva
Direction Artemio Marquez
Cast Nora Aunor, Manny de Leon/ Also Starring Berting Labra, Martin Marfil, Maria Victoria and Boy Alano/ Co-starring Romy Lapuz, Edgar Estero, Roger Reyes, Atty. Vicente Delima and the People of Naga and Iriga City
Cast Nora Aunor (in her first dual role), Bayani Casimiro, Boy Alano, Venchito Galvez and Menggay/ with Eddie Vilamayor, Er Cantos, Amado Gasmin/ Introducing Rolly Villa
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"The Singing Filipina" (1971)
Tower Productions
Release Date February 1, 1971
Cinematography Ricardo Herrera
Choreography Choy Talosig
Producer Maria Victoria
Direction Artemio Marquez
Cast Nora Aunor, Sajid Khan/ Also Starring Stan Bass, Alecia Erin, Sharon Mokkler, Steve White, Leon Corrie/ Special Participation- Zaldy Zshornack, Shirley Gorospe, Maria Victoria/ Special Guest Appearance- Jerry L:ewis, Leslie caron, Rory Calhoun, Richard Boone, Jacqueline Susanne and others in the Hollywood Premiere of "Modran"
Cast Nora Aunor, Boots Anson Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Vic Silayan, Tita Munoz, Tommy Abuel, Consuelo Osorio/ Special Participation- Arnold Gamboa/ Introducing Eddie Villamayor
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"Banaue" (1975)
NV Productions
Release Date April 18, 1975
Story and Screenplay Gerardo de Leon and Toto Belano
Cinematogarphy Fermin Pagsisihan and Fredy Conde
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Gerardo De Leon
Cast Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Delgado and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also Starring Andres Centenera, Ben Perez, Francisco Cruz, Belen Velasco, Linda Castro, Lope Policarpio, SOS daredevils/ Introducing Mercy Bartolome, Precy Marquez/ Featuring Eddie Villamayor and a Cast of Thousands
Banaue was one of Nora Aunor’s most expensive and ambitious movies. Nora shelled out an estimated P 1.6 million (a huge sum that time), excluding her talent fee. She mortgaged her house at Brg. Kapitolyo Pasig for P630,000 and secured a bank loan of P600,000. She even got an advance for her two upcoming movies (Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye and Lollipops and Roses and Burong Talangka). National Artist for Film Director Gerry de Leon, his last complete film, was given the free hand.
"Banaue" was Christopher de Leon's second movie after "Tinimbang Ka't Nguni't Kulang" (1974)
After a long search, Banaue (Nora Aunor) and her tribe, the Ifugaos, make the lush mountains of the northern Philippines their new home. They begin to cultivate the land with their bare hands, carving the mountains into a stairway-like “rice field.”
While tending to the land, the parents of the courageous Sadek (Christopher de Leon) are crushed to death by a boulder. The tribe believes these deaths are a fitting sacrifice to their god Kabunian, who blessed them with fertile land. In gratitude, the Ifugaos declare that the rice terraces will be named after Sadek’s first child. After years of toiling, the wondrous rice “stairway” is finished. But trouble comes to the Ifugaos when mountain nomads wander into their territory. For protection, they engage in a blood compact with the newcomers, who later agree to leave. Pugnoy (Johnny Delgado), a young warrior from the other tribe, becomes captivated by Banaue’s charms. But Banaue has eyes only for Sadek. The Ifugaos’ peace is marred when the other tribe, the notorious Kalingas headed by Aruk (Ronaldo Valdez) wages war against them. During a battle, Banaue’s father (Ben Perez) is decapitated, his head taken by the enemy as trophy. Banaue sets out to recover her father’s head. She is captured and after weeks of captivity, Aruk falls for Banaue. Smitten by her charm, Aruk decides to release her, on the condition that she return. Banaue goes home with her father’s head but is unable to go back to Aruk. Aruk returns and again declare war on the Ifugaos. He challenges Sadek on a one-on-one duel for Banaue's affection and the right to claim the promised land.
Banaue is now available in DVD and can be purchased in all leading video stores.
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"Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang" (1976)
Rosas Productions
Release Date October 22, 1976
Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez
Cinematography Felipe Santiago
Music Ernani Cuenco
Direction F.H. Constantino
Cast Susan Roces, Nora Aunor, Celia Rodriguez, Chichay, Robert Jaworski, Max Laurel, Phillip Salvador, Martin Marfil/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Bella Flores, Lucita Soriano, Georgie Quizon, Darius Razon,, Doro delos Ojos, Lily Miraflor, Pedro Faustino, Annie Espina, German Moreno
Cast Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Eddie Villamayor/ Also Starring Paquito Salcedo, Lily Miraflor, Leo Martinez, Nanding Fernandez, Luz Fernandez/ with the special participation of German Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Michael Sandico, Ricky Sandico
FILM REVIEW by Nicanor G. Tiongson Originally published at The Philippines Daily Express, December 29, 1976 Re-published at The URIAN Anthology 1970-79
Two movie layouts of TIIP's "Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig" were released during its theatrical run to resolve the billing problem between the two top stars during that time, Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos.
"Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig" (1978)
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Release Date January 19, 1978 Story and Screenplay Joeben Miraflor, Jr. Director of Photography Zosimo Corpuz Film Editor Edgardo Boy Vinarao Musical Director Tito Artevalo Direction Leonardo L. Garcia Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Romeo Vasquez, Vilma Santos/ Also Starring Jessica, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Zandro Zamora, Odette Khan, Chito Guerrero, Rustica Carpio, Babette Villaruel, Estrella Kuenzler/ Introducing Romnick, Mary Jane
Story and Screenplay Ishmael Bernal, Joe N. Carreon
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Music Vanishing Tribe
Direction Ishmael Bernal
Cast Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon/ Also Starring Nick Romano, Ellen Esguerra, Zandro Zamora, Odette Kahn, Charmie Benavidez, Ernie Zarate, Cris Vertido, Anton Juan/ Featuring PETA Kalinangan Ensemble, Eskuelahang Munti/ Introducing Andrea Andolong
Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon
Released in VHS via Trigon Video
On the cover of Kislap Magazine
December 7, 1978
(l-r) Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos
On the set of "Ikaw ay Akin" (1978)
(l-r) Nora Aunor, Ishmael Bernal, Christopher de Leon
On the set of "Ikaw ay Akin" (1978)
(l-r) Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Ishmael Bernal
A digitally restored and remastered version of the movie
Cast Nora Aunor (in the title role), Ronald Corveau, Armida Siguion- Reyna/ Also Starring Roldan Aquino, Renato Robles, Mona Lisa, Angie Ferro, Bella Flores, Nenita Jana, Roma Roces and Amy Austria/ Introducing Baby Herrera
The original theatrical poster of "Annie Batungbakal" (1979)
"Annie Batungbakal" (1979)
NV Productions
Release Date September 14, 1979
Story and Screenplay Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.
Editor Edgardo Vinarao
Choreography Geleen Eugenio
Production Design Fiel Zabat
Music The Hotdog
Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes
Cast Nora Aunor (in the title role), Nida Blanca, Chichay, Lloyd Samartino, Rez Cortez/ Also Starring Juan Rodrigo, Lorli Villanueva, Michael Vallar, Mary Grace Santos and The Hotdog/ with Wea, Tic Tac Toe Dancers/ Special Guests- Freddie Aguilar, Ishmael Bernal, Rona;d Corveau, Geleen Eugenio, Ed Finlan, Jay Ilagan, Victor Laurel, Rio Locsin, Anna Marin, Tina Monasterio,German Moreno,Bebong Osorio,Mat Ranillo III, Ritchie, Chanda Romero, Victor Wood
PPT Productions Official Entry to the 5th Metro Manila Film Festival
Release Date December 25, 1979
Story Letty Farinas
Screenplay Jose Dalisay
Cinematography Conrado Baltazar
Editor Edgardo Vinarao
Music Ed Pagayon
Direction Lino Brocka
Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Nora Aumor, Raul Aragon
(Synopsis) Ester Postigo (Nora Aunor) plays a social worker who cannot have a baby. Because of her infertility, her husband, Luis (Raoul Aragon), goes to bed with her mother, Renata (Lolita Rodriguez). She bears a child. Ester brings the matter to court.
(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)
Ester (played by Nora Aunor) learns of the illicit affair between her husband (Raul Aragon) and her mother (Lolita Rodriguez), in this scene from "Ina ka ng Anak Mo" (`1979)
Director Lino Brocka briefs Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor... on the set of "Ina Ka ng Anak Mo" (1979)
Synopsis: Corazon Rivera (Nora Aunor) is a factory worker in a textile firm. Her live-in partner is her ambitious co-worker, Robert de Asis (Phillip Salvador), a law student. One day, she finds herself pregnant; he is not pleased with the news. Nevertheless, they are married in civil rites. He does not inform his office of his change in status. He is about to get himself into the good graces of his boss. He is made the boss’ chauffeur. Cynthia Ocampo (Hilda Koronel), the boss’ daughter, falls in love with him and also becomes pregnant. They plan a church wedding. But first, he must get rid of his first wife. He attempts to push her off a cliff in Baguio. He changes his mind but the hysterical woman slips and falls to her death. He is sentenced to a prison term. (Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)
Cast Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos (in alphabetical order), Dindo Fernando, Tommy Abuel/ Also Starring Liza Lorena, Rosemarie Gil, Suzanne Gonzales, Laila Hermosa, Anita Linda, Odette Khan, Baby Delgado, Adul de Leon, Angie Salinas, Subas Herrero, Johnny Wilson, Tony Carreon, Dick Israel, Jose Garcia, Johnny Vicar, Relly Papasin, Mario Escudero
The lead stars, Nora Aunor (right) and Vilma Santos (left) in a confrontation scene from the movie, "T-Bird at Ako."
The movie "T-Bird at Ako" was released in original DVD, together with Ishamel Bernal's"Ikaw ay Akin."
Cast Nora Aunor, Spanky Manikan, Gigi Duenas, Laura Centeno, Vangie Labalan, Ama Quiambao, Veronica Palileo, Ben Almeda, Cris Daluz, Aura Mijares, Joel Lamangan, Ray Ventura, Crispin Medina, Tony Angeles, Joe Gruta, Estela de Leon, Lem Garcellano, Cesar Dimaculangan, Mahatma Canda, Vicky Castillo, Richard Arellano, Erwin Jacinto, Jeremiah Sird, Potenciano de Guzman, Reynaldo Mababangloob III, Nelson Obach
Production Designers Ray Maliuanag, Raymond Bajanas, Gerry Pascual, Freddie Valencia
Editing George Jarlego
Music Lutgardo Labad
Line Producers Malou Santos, Olive Lamasan
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Elwood Perez
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, with Gloria Romero, Perla Bautista, Ana Margarita Gonzalez, Miguel Rodriguez/ Also Starring Beverly Salviejo, Rafael Bonanza, Vangie Labalan, Flora Gasser, Mario Escudero, Rolando Tinio, Ella Luansing, Manjo del Mundo, Jenny Ramirez, Arwin Rogelio, Cherrie Santos
Cast Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Lloyd Samartino, Dan Alvaro/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, RR Herrera, Melissa Mendez, Juan Rodrigo, Susan Africa, Ernie Zarate, Malou de Guzman, Julie Fe Navarro, Al-Rasheed
MRN Film International’s "Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M." romped away with eight awards in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival--- Best Picture, Best Actress (Nora Aunor); Best Director (Elwood Perez); Best Screenplay and Best Original Story (Ricky Lee); Best Film Editor (George Jarlego); Best Musical Score (Danny Tan) and Best Theme Song (Lucio San Pedro).
"Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M." (1991)
MRN Films
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Caloy Jacinto
Film Editor George Jarlego
Production Designers Raymond Bajarias, Tonette Policarpio, Lito Torres and Ray Maliuanag
Musical Director Danny Tan
Direction Elwood Perez
Cast Nora Aunor, Lotlot de Leon, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Juan Rodrigo, Subas Herrero, Dexter Doria, Marilyn Villamayor/ Also starring Beverly Salviejo, Evelyn vargas, Soxy Topacio, Eddie Infante, Ernie Zarate, Nanding Fernandez, John Rendez
A bawdy singer in a cheap pub loves her daughter so much that her world is shattered when her only daughter is accidentally hit by a bullet and becomes comatose. A battle ensues between her and her mother-in-law on whether to turn the respirator off. (From URIAN Anthology book)
The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story. ( source- https://letterboxd.com/film/the-flor-contemplacion-story/)
"The Flor Contemplacion Story" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date June 7, 1995
Story Efren Contemplacion
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Boni Ilagan
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Design Manny Morfe
Musical Director Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Nora Aunor/ with in alphabetical order- Amy Austria, Rita Avila, Anthony Cortes, Julio Diaz, Kristine Garcia, Jaclyn Jose, Ian de Leon, Tony Mabesa, Ara Mina, Vina Morales, Allan Paule, Jim Pebanco, Frank Rivera, Jessica Rodriguez, Caridad Sanchez, Gloria Sevilla, Bob Soler, Charito Solis, Ali Sotto, Rolando Tinio, Ronaldo Valdez and Joel and Jonjon Contemplacion (as themselves)
