JERRY OLEA:
Super dami ang nagpugay online sa Facebook matapos mapabalita ang pagpanaw ng National Artist na si Nora Aunor, 71, nitong Miyerkules Santo, Abril 16, 2025.
Ipinagluluksa ng showbiz ang pagyao ni Ate Guy, ang nag-iisang Superstar ng local showbiz.
Read: Nora Aunor dead at 71
VILMA SANTOS ON KUMARE NORA
“Walang himala!” Shout out ng Star for All Seasons na si Vilma Santos, “Our sincerest condolences and prayers. Rest In Peace, Mare. Ms. Nora Aunor! Our Superstar and National Artist... Maraming Salamat!”
ADOLF ALIX JR. ON NORA AUNOR BREAKING BARRIERS
Post ni Direk Adolf Alix Jr., “I am always in awe of how she transforms into her character the moment she is on the set. She always tells me that she only ‘feels’ what the scene is about and who the character is.
“It is always a joy to work with Ate Guy because you always learn something new on every project about her process and how unafraid and unconventional she is on choosing her next steps.
She always tries to break barriers and looks forward to creating memorable characters onscreen.
“That’s why her career is a phenomenon that will never be matched. She has broken and overcome all the barriers and stereotypes to prove that her star can shine no matter what. She is always daring and raring to create.
“More than the great actor that she is, I consider her to be family. Our long conversations about her life and her experiences filming some of the great Filipino classics are priceless.
"I am glad that she opens up to a lot of things about her beyond her life as an actor. Hers is not always a wonderful life but she wins them with her faith and perseverance.
“I realize why she had that immense staying power -- not only because of her undeniable talent but also because of how she treats her co-workers and especially her fans.
"There were moments when she is not feeling well but when she sees her fans, she will go to them and will be invigorated by their cheers and presence.
“Maraming, maraming salamat Ate Guy! Thank you for embracing me as part of your family. We were just talking about the exciting characters you should do when you have fully recovered!
“She was looking forward to our reunion film project with some of Philippine cinema’s best this July -- and we will pursue that in honor of you.
“Ate Guy, yours is a story that we will never be tired of sharing. And your legacy will surely live on!
“My prayers to her family: Ms. Lot, Ian, Matet, Kenneth and Kiko.
“And it is my hope that her film KONTRABIDA be finally released as a fitting tribute to her!”
Naidirek ni Direk Adolf si Nora sa mga pelikulang Padre de Familia, Whistleblower, Laro (awaiting playdate), Kinabukasan (short film with Alden Richards), Kontrabida, Pieta, at Mananambal.
Gagawin pa sana ni Direk ang sequel ng Bona, kunsaan co-star sana ni Nora si Sid Lucero.
Ini-announce ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) na magkakaroon ng State Necrological Services and Funeral para kay Ate Guy.
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NCCA on nora as a multiawarded actress
Bahagi ng FB post ng NCCA, “Nora Aunor, the ‘Superstar’ has an extensive filmography of more than 170 films. This number is exceeded only by the number of awards and citations she has received from local and international organizations.
“In 1972, her performance in And God Smiled at Me earned her a Best Actress trophy at the Quezon City Film Festival.
"In 1976, she bagged her first Best Actress victories at the Gawad Urian and FAMAS for Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.
“In 1990, she scored a grandslam: all of the five award-giving bodies — Urian, FAMAS, FAP, MMFF and PMPC — gave her the Best Actress trophy for her performance in Gil Portes’ Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
“In television, Aunor starred in her own musical variety show that ran for over two decades. She conquered the stage, performing in two major productions of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).
“In 1992, Aunor was elevated to the FAMAS Hall of Fame. She was given the FAP Lifetime Achievement Award the following year.
"And in 1999, she was one of the recipients of the Centennial Honors for the Arts, given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines to 100 Filipinos who have made significant contributions to culture and the arts in the 20th century.
“In November 2012, she won the coveted Best Actress Award from 6th Asia Pacific Screen Award, and consequently became the first Filipino actor to be inducted as a member of Asia Pacific Screen Academy. She also won Best Actress at the 7th Asian Film Awards.
“She was conferred the Order of National Artist by the Office of the President in the field of Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022.”
DIRECTOR'S GUILD ON NORA AUNOR AS "SOUL OF A NATION"
Post ng Directors Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI):
“Remembering National Artist Nora Aunor:
"Nora Aunor stands unique in Philippine cinema. Her voice carried the soul of a nation, and her eyes told stories that words alone could not convey.
“From the railway tracks of Iriga to the largest screens, she connected with the authentic experience of everyday Filipinos.
"For her fans, she was Ate Guy, but more than that, she was the voice of the voiceless, the face of the everyday Filipino, and the spirit of a people that refuses to be forgotten.
“Thank you, Ate Guy, for being the Great Filipino Superstar.
“Rest in power.”
SENATOR GRACE POE ON HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Post ni Senadora Grace Poe, “Nagdadalamhati kami sa pagpanaw ng pinakamaningning na bituin, ang nag-iisang Superstar ng Pelikulang Pilipino, ang ating Pambansang Alagad ng Sining Nora Aunor.
“Kinakatawan ni Ate Guy ang aspirasyon ng lahat ng Pilipinong nangarap makaahon sa kahirapan at nagtagumpay dahil sa angking kahusayan at talento.
“Mula sa pagtitinda ng tubig sa riles ng tren sa Bicol, naging puhunan niya ang kanyang ginintuang tinig sa pagsabak sa napakaraming amateur contest sa mga pistahan bago nagkampiyon sa Tawag ng Tanghalan at naging sikat na aktres.
“Nakaukit sa kamalayang Pilipino ang kanyang husay sa pagganap sa mga pelikulang Himala, Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, at marami pang iba na itinuturing na yaman ng ating kultura at lahi.
“‘Ang himala ay nasa puso ng tao, nasa puso nating lahat. Tayo ang gumagawa ng mga himala.’
“Maraming salamat, La Aunor, sa pagbuhay mo sa himala sa puso ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng iyong sining.”
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JERRY GRACIO FOND MEMORIES OF NORA AUNOR
Post ng pinagpipitaganang manunulat na si Jerry B. Gracio, “Sa totoo lang, madalas akong mainis kay Nora Aunor dahil madalas, sablay ang politika.
“Unang araw ng EDSA Revolution, sumugod siya sa EDSA para magpaabot ng suporta. Kahit kinantiyawan siya ng mga tao, nanindigan siya. Pero noong nakaraang eleksyon, sinuportahan niya ang mga Marcos.
“E, panay ang kuda ko tungkol sa mga Marcos. Kaya siguro minsan, ipinatanong niya sa isang common friend kung galít ba ako sa kanya. Sabi ko, oo, pero hayaan lang ang gálit ko.
“Matagal ko nang napaghiwalay si Nora Aunor kay Nora Cabaltera Villamayor. Pero kapag nagpadala siya ng message na ‘Kailanman hindi po ako magtatampo sa inyo,’ nalulusaw ang inis ko.
“Paano ka patuloy na maiinis sa isang tao na hindi naiinis sa iyo kahit naiinis ka sa kanya?”
Kasunod na post ni tukayo, “Minsan, may ipinagawa sa akin si Nora Aunor. Tinatanong niya, Sir Jerry, magkano ang talent fee mo? Sabi ko, Ate Guy, huwag mo nang itanong dahil malaki. At saka para sa ‘yo, gagawin ko ang mga bagay nang libre.
“Huwag naman po, nakakahiya sa inyo, sabi niya. Tapos, nalaman ko na lang na bigla siyang nagpadala ng pera.
“Namudmod din siya ng pera sa staff at crew kapag tapos na ang shoot. Sabi ko, Ate Guy, huwag ka ngang pamigay nang pamigay ng pera! Sabi niya, Sir Jerry, pera lang ‘yan.”
Naunang i-post ni tukayo ang sanaysay na SUPERSTAR ENCOUNTERS, na inilathala noong 2011.
GORGY RULA:
Patuloy na bumubuhos online ang mga paggunita at pagpupugay sa Superstar na si Nora Aunor.
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SOLIMAN CRUZ
“Imortal ka sa maraming isipan.. Nora Aunor naming Mahal.. Rebolusyonarya..” post ni Soliman Cruz sa Facebook.
Narito ang ilan pa sa mga nakalap ng PEP Troika sa FB.
MET
Post ng MET, “Nakikiisa ang Tanghalang Metropolitan sa sambayanan na nagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ni Pambansang Alagad ng Sining, Nora Aunor.
"Maituturing si Nora Aunor sa ating bansa na isang alamat na artista, mang-aawit, recording artist, at isa sa mga pinakadakilang icon sa Philippine entertainment.
"Hindi maaalis ang kanyang marka sa industriya ng pelikula at musika sa Pilipinas, na naging dahilan upang siya ay isa sa minamahal sa kulturang Pilipino.
"Sa maraming pagkakataon na naging parte ang iyong mga pelikula sa mga palabas sa Tanghalang Metropolitan, panalangin namin ang iyong mapayapang paglisan.
"Maraming Salamat sa iyong mga alaala na mananatili sa aming mga puso magpakailanman."
FAMAS
Post ng FAMAS, "As we bid farewell, we find ourselves not saying goodbye, but thank you.
"Thank you, Ate Guy, for a lifetime of unforgettable stories, timeless music, and performances that stirred the very soul of a nation.
"You were not just a star — you were the constellation that guided Filipino cinema, a cultural treasure whose light will never fade.
"As you take your final bow, please know this: You will forever live in our hearts, in our screens, in our songs, and in every ‘Noranian’ who believes that greatness can come from humble beginnings.
"Maraming salamat, La Aunor! Your legacy is eternal."
LOVI POE
Post ni Lovi Poe, "Today, we mourn the loss of a true legend. It was one of the greatest highlights of my career to have had the rare honor of working with the Superstar of the Philippines, Ms. Nora Aunor in our film ‘Thy Womb.’
"She was not only an icon, but also one of the most humble, gracious, and kind human beings I’ve ever met.
"Despite her legendary status, she carried herself with such modesty — confident in her craft, yet never boastful.
"She worked with quiet strength, always professional, always prepared, and yet she had this loving, nurturing presence on set that made everyone feel seen and respected.
"Ms. Nora was a guiding light in our industry — an example of how greatness can exist with humility. Her legacy will live on in our hearts, in the stories she told, and in the many lives she touched.
"Maraming salamat po, Ate Guy. You will forever be remembered, honored, and loved.”
GERALD SANTOS
Post ni Gerald Santos, “Profound sadness. Our National Artist and Superstar of Philippine Cinema Ms.Nora Aunor has passed away.
"Ate Guy, maraming salamat sa iyong mabuting puso at pag inspire sa akin bilang maging mahusay na aktor at higit sa lahat, mabuting tao.
"Hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga pagkakataong nakantahan kita sa iyong mga birthday celebrations, mapanood ang mga pelikula mo sa sinehan for the past 15 years, sa panonood mo sa aking concerts, at kahit madalaw ka ng personal nakamanghad bilang isang tunay na tao. I love you Ate Guy!
"Pahinga kana po. Taos pusong pakikiramay ko sa buong pamilya, Noranians at lahat ng nagmamahal kay Ate Guy."
PERCI INTALAN
Post ni Direk Perci Intalan, na naidirek si Nora sa horror movie na Dementia:
“Ikaw ang Superstar ng Buhay naming lahat. Maraming, maraming salamat sa maikli ngunit malalim nating pinagsamahan.
"Masakit na magpaalam sa iyo, pero alam namin na maraming sasalubong sa iyo sa langit na mahal na mahal ka.
"Pangako namin, mananatili ka dito sa aming puso. We love you, Ate Guy."
MTRCB
Post ng MTRCB: “Buong pusong nakikiramay ang Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) sa pagpanaw ni National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts at ang nag-iisang Superstar ng Philippine Cinema na si Ms. Nora Aunor.
"Kilala rin sa tawag na ‘Ate Guy,’ pumanaw ito sa edad na 71. Kinumpira ito ng kanyang anak na si Ian De Leon.
"Ilan sa mga pelikula ng beteranang aktres na tumatak sa kasaysayan ay ang tanyag na ‘Himala’ taong 1982, ‘Bulaklak sa City Jail’ 1984, ‘Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina?’ 1990, ‘The Flor Contemplacion Story’ 1995, at ‘Thy Womb’ noong 2012.
"Ang iyong legasiya sa industriya ng pelikula at telebisyon ay mananatiling buhay sa puso at alaala ng sambayanang Pilipino.
"Maraming salamat sa pagiging haligi ng pelikulang Pilipino, Ate Guy! Rest in power, Superstar!"
FDCP
Post ng Film Development Council of the Philippines:
"The FDCP mourns the passing of National Artist Nora Aunor — an icon, a legend, and a voice that captured the soul of a nation.
"Her performances were never just roles; they were reflections of truth, hope, and resilience.
"Maraming salamat, Ate Guy, for showing us the power of silence, the depth of a stare, and for giving Philippine cinema some of its unforgettable masterpieces.
"Your light will never fade."
CARLOTTA FILMS
Post ng Carlotta Films: "As we finalize the BONA video edit, we learn about the disappearance of Nora Aunor, incredible actress & producer of this masterpiece by Lino Brocka.
"And this is almost 1 year after its discovery at Cannes Classics.
"RIP Nora Aunor, National Superstar and Artist."
MONICA HERRERA
Post ni Monica Herrera: Sobrang gulat at lungkot ko nang malaman ang pagpanaw ng nag-iisang Superstar, Nora Aunor.
"Hindi ko talaga makakalimutan yung unang beses kitang nakilala. Dumalaw ka sa burol ng daddy ko para makiramay — lahat kami nagulat. Isang tunay na Superstar na dumalaw sa amin sa gitna ng lungkot namin. Ang bait mo, sobra.
"The second time naman was sa Chef & Brewer. Nahihiya pa ako nun kasi sobrang taba ko na non.. but I’ll never forget what you told me: ‘Okay lang kahit tumaba ka, maganda ka pa din naman.’
"Grabe ka, Ate Guy. Ang simple mo, ang bait mo, at sobrang down to earth. Hindi ko napigilan ma-starstruck sayo, pero ang sarap mo kausap at kasama.
"Ang swerte ko na kahit sandali lang, nabigyan ako ng chance na makasama at makabonding ka. You were more than just a legend — you were kind, real, and full of heart.
"Pahinga ka na, Ate Guy. You will always be remembered, and your legacy will live on forever."
LOUIE IGNACIO
Post ni Direk Louie Ignacio: “Ang nag iisang Superstar ang nagbigay sa akin ng pinaka unang Break ko sa Telebisyon 1998 sa RPN 9 SUPERSTAR BEYOND TIME. Idinirek ko ang last 3 episodes ng show.
"Isang napakabuting tao, mapagpakumbaba kahit na sya ay isang Superstar, isang mabait na kaibigan. Isang Dakilang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
"Di kita Makakalimutan Ate Guy. Forever NORANIAN ako!!! Maraming Maraming Salamat po Ms. Nora Aunor. Mahal na mahal po kita."
BOY TOYO
Post ni Boy Toyo: “Isa sa inaasam asam ko na makapunta sa tindahan ko sa Pinoy Pawnstars
"Kaya nun napadalaw ang nagiisang SUPERSTAR halos nakumpleto nya ang pangarap ko.
"Nakakagulat at nakakalungkot na balita RIP the ONE and ONLY superstar Ms. Nora Aunor”
NOEL FERRER:
Ang una kong tinawagan pagkatapos makumpirma ang balitang pagyao ni Ate Guy ay ang mahal nating Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining na malapit sa kanya na si Ricky Lee.
Malungkot siya at ang buong pamilya na naroroon sa huling sandali ni Ate Guy sa hospital.
Ang balita namin ay si Sir Ricky lamang ang hindi kasama sa biological na family ni Ate Guy na nagkaroon ng pagkakataong bumulong ng huling mensahe niya para kay Ate Guy.
Hanggang sa huli, nandoon ang malalim na pagmamahal ni Sir Ricky kay Ate Guy at sa kanyang pamilya.
Si Lotlot de Leon ay nagpalabas na rin ng mensahe pagkatapos ng kay Ian at ang sabi’y,
"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora Aunor, beloved mother, celebrated television and movie actress, and a true National Artist of the Philippines.
"Born on May 21, 1953, she touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.
"She was a star not only on screen, but in the hearts of many — and stars like hers never stop shining.
"Funeral service details to follow. We thank everyone for their love and support, and ask for continued prayers during this time of mourning. Her light lives on — forever loved, never forgotten."
Icon after icon, hindi pa masyadong nagsi-sink in sa akin ang mga pangyayari -- pero napakalungkot na panahon ngayon lalo na sa ating industriya.
Sabi nga nila, April is the cruelest month of the year. Mukhang totoo nga!