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GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
A QC bakeshop pays tribute to Nora Aunor with a pastry named after her
Kamuning Bakery Cafe, an 86-year-old bakeshop located in Quezon City, is offering a "Pan de Nora" pastry to pay tribute to the late Nora Aunor on her birthday on May 21. The bakeshop's owner, Wilson Flores Lee, announced their special offering on Facebook on Tuesday. "This May 21, honor the late Nora Aunor with a slice of history!" Wilson wrote. 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. —Hermes Joy Tunac/CDC, GMA Integrated News
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.
Filipino Times
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Nora Aunor passes away after medical procedure, son clarifies circumstances of her death
Philippine Superstar and National Artist for Film Nora Aunor has passed away, her son Ian De Leon confirmed. In an interview with the media at Heritage Park in Taguig, De Leon clarified that his mother did not pass away during a medical procedure, but after a series of complications following it. He did not disclose her specific illness. 'She was being operated on, and after that, she had a hard time breathing. Eventually, things went downhill. That's why they had to do another procedure,' he shared. De Leon, joined by his siblings Lotlot, Matet, and Kenneth, thanked the Filipino public for the love and support they have shown their mother throughout her life. 'Uunahin niya ang ibang tao bago ang sarili. Hinayaan niyang maging inspirasyon sa karamihan 'yung ginagawa niyang pagkanta, paggawa ng pelikula. Ginusto niya 'yun dahil gusto niyang iparating sa mga tao na ang tao rin ang nagbibigay ng lakas at pagmamahal sa kaniya,' he said. 'Kaya siya naging Superstar, kaya siya naging National Artist. Dahil 'yun sa pagmamahal, sa binigay ng Panginoon, at sa paniniwala kay Hesukristo.' He said Nora passed peacefully, 'surrounded by those who love her the most.' 'We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has reached out with love, prayers, and condolences. Your messages are a powerful testament to how deeply she was cherished, not just by us, but by an entire nation,' he said. 'Thank you for honoring her life, her work, and the lasting mark she leaves behind.' The first night of Aunor's wake was attended by close friends and family, including Vilma Santos, Boots Anson-Roa, Senator Robin Padilla, and Nadia Montenegro. Fans-turned-friends Gie Tamayo and Tess Ocampo also came to pay their respects. Tamayo recalled her devotion to the Superstar from a young age. 'Napaka-humble. Napakabait po niya sa mga fans. Hindi niya tinuring na fans kundi pamilya,' she said. She also shared that the last time she saw Aunor was on March 26, when the actress allowed them to enter her room to meet her sister, a balikbayan and longtime fan. 'Dun niya kami pinapasok kasi nahihiya siya sa kapatid ko na balikbayan… fan niya rin na hindi niya maharap,' Tamayo said. Nora Aunor was 71. She was named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022 and was widely known for her iconic roles in 'Himala,' 'Bona,' and 'Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo.'
Filipino Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Marcos mourns death of national artist Nora Aunor
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed grief over the death of National Artist for Film Nora Aunor, recognizing her decades-long impact on Philippine cinema and culture. 'I join the nation in mourning the passing of our National Artist for Film, Nora Aunor (Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life). Throughout her splendid career that spanned more than 50 years, she was our consummate actress, singer, and film producer,' Marcos said. He highlighted Aunor's legacy through her award-winning performances and her contributions to the country's cultural heritage, particularly through landmark films like Banaue, Bona, and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, which she began producing at just 23 years old. Her acclaimed roles in Himala, Thy Womb, and The Flor Contemplacion Story also brought her both national and international recognition. 'Her golden voice was a balm for all. Her genius was a gift to the Filipino nation,' Marcos said. He extended his condolences to Aunor's family, friends, and the local film community, and invited the public to pray for the eternal rest of the late superstar. Nora Aunor passed away at 71. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) earlier announced that state necrological services and funeral arrangements are being prepared in her honor.
Filipino Times
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Janine Gutierrez pays tribute to grandmother Nora Aunor: ‘She was always more to the people than ours'
Actress Janine Gutierrez took to social media to honor her late grandmother, National Artist for Film Nora Aunor, who passed away at the age of 71. In a heartfelt post, Janine shared a black-and-white portrait of the Superstar, along with a cherished family photo featuring herself, her siblings Jessica, Diego, and Maxine, and their beloved 'Mama Guy.' 'With sorrowful hearts, we share the passing of our grandmother, Mama Guy. A treasure to our family but truly always more to the people than ours,' she wrote. 'She had a life of giving her immeasurable love to everyone she touched, whether on screen, through music, or in person.' Janine also thanked the public for the outpouring of love and support during their time of grief and asked for continued prayers for their family. 'We find comfort in knowing she, the one and only Superstar, will be forever loved,' she added. Nora Aunor's passing was first confirmed by her son, Ian De Leon, in a Facebook post. Tributes from fellow artists, including Vilma Santos and Dingdong Dantes, soon poured in across social media. Her daughters, Lotlot and Matet, also posted messages of love and remembrance. Nora, hailed as the 'Superstar' of Philippine entertainment, was declared National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. She is best known for her iconic roles in Himala, Bona, and Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo. Her recent projects included Mananambal with Bianca Umali, Pieta with Alfred Vargas, and a guest appearance in the GMA Afternoon Prime series Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law. Aside from acting, Nora was also celebrated for her singing voice, with hits like Pearly Shells and Tiny Bubbles. She married actor Christopher de Leon in 1975. Though the marriage ended in annulment in 1996, they shared five children: Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth.
