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Filipino Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Marcos, Office of the President paid Nora Aunor's hospital bills, other expenses
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and the Office of the President covered the hospital expenses and other debts of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, a senior Palace official confirmed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Senior Undersecretary Analisa 'Ana' Puod clarified to reporters that it was not the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) that paid the bills. 'It was the Office of the President and President Marcos himself,' Puod said. She added that aside from Aunor's hospital bill, other debts and expenses were also settled using the President's personal funds. Puod explained that while Aunor was entitled to hospitalization benefits as a National Artist, the cost of her stay at a private hospital exceeded what the standard benefits could cover. 'On top of the hospitalization benefits, the President and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos personally provided additional financial assistance,' Puod said. The exact amount covered was not disclosed. Nora Aunor, whose real name was Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, passed away on April 16 due to acute respiratory failure. She was 71 years old. Earlier this week, she was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. Known as the 'Superstar,' Aunor built a celebrated career in both music and film, starring in classics like Himala, T-Bird at Ako, Bulaklak sa City Jail, and The Flor Contemplacion Story. She was also behind hit songs such as Handog and Ikaw ang Superstar.
Los Angeles Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Nora Aunor, veteran performer who was beloved in the Philippines, dies at 71
MANILA, Philippines — 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. In a statement released Thursday, Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Aunor 'was our consummate actress, singer, and film producer.' He praised the performer for her 'golden voice' and her 'genius,' which he said was a 'gift to the Filipino nation.' 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 acting awards in the country for her performance in 1990's 'Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina?' ('Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?') and won lead 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 U.S., 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. Times staff writer Alexandra Del Rosario contributed to this report.
NBC News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71
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 U.S., 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.
Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71
MANILA, Philippines, April 17, (AP): 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 U.S., 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.
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nora Aunor, Filipino film icon dies at 71 after seven-decade career
Nora Aunor, one of the most recognised figures in Philippine entertainment, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed on Wednesday through social media posts shared by her children. No details regarding the cause or location of death have been released. Born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in Camarines Sur, Aunor rose from humble beginnings, once selling water at a local train station, to become a national icon. She first entered the spotlight in the 1960s as a singer before transitioning to acting, where she built a formidable career spanning over 200 film and television roles. Among her most lauded performances were those in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976), Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984), and The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995). Her role in Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) earned her a sweep of best actress awards domestically. In 2012, she won the Asian Film Awards best actress title for Thy Womb, in which she portrayed a midwife. Aunor continued to act until recently, with a role in the 2024 film Mananambal and an appearance in the legal drama Lilet Matias, Attorney-at-Law. In 2022, she was honoured as a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, the Philippines' highest accolade in the field. Her nomination had previously been denied in 2014 by then-President Benigno Aquino III, reportedly due to a 2005 drug-related arrest in the United States. Her lawyer clarified that the item in question was found in a bag she did not pack, and that charges were dropped after a diversion programme was completed in 2007. Aunor was married to actor Christopher de Leon from 1975 to 1996. She is survived by their children Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth de Leon.
