21-05-2025
A tribute film for Nora Aunor is screening on her birthday on May 21
'Faney,' a film dedicated to the late Superstar Nora Aunor, will be screened on Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., in Gateway Cinema 11 in Quezon City.
In a social media post, acclaimed filmmaker Adolfo Alix Jr. said that the movie is a tribute to the award-winning actress who is celebrating her birthday on this day.
'Faney' will revolve around the stories of Nora's beloved fans, also known as Noranians.
'Kuwento po ng inyong mga pinakamamahal na mga fans. Wala po sa aking hinagap na magagawa po namin ito pero sa tulong po ng Poong Maykapal, ng among masisipag na staff and crew, mga aktor na nagtiwala at sa gabay mula sa langit ni Ate Guy, sabay-sabay po nating panoorin mamaya ang pelikulang ito,' Alix wrote.
'Sa mga Noranians na naging inspirasyon ng iba't ibang kuwento ng pelikula, mabuhay po kayo!' he added.
"Faney" will be screened on a first-come first-served basis.
Among the cast of the tribute film is Sparkle star Althea Ablan.
Nora, a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away due to acute respiratory failure in April. She was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on April 22.
Celebrities and international media outlets paid tribute to Nora by sharing her memories and honoring her legacy in Philippine cinema.
The Superstar is best known for the films "Himala," "T-Bird at Ako," "Bulaklak sa City Jail," "The Flor Contemplacion Story," and many more.
—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
