MANILA, Philippines — Nora Cabaltera Villamayor — better known as the singer and actress Nora Aunor, Order of National Artists — died last April 16 of acute respiratory failure, according to her son, Ian de Leon. She was 71.
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Nora Aunor biopic currently in talks, Joel Lamangan says
April 21 , 2025 – 12:39 PM
A biopic covering the life of the late Nora Aunor has been in “initial talks” although it has been put on hold following her death.
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April 21 , 2025 12:51 AM
WATCH: Filmmaker Joel Lamangan said there have been “initial talks” for a Nora Aunor biopic, which will possibly be divided into two phases of her life.
Lamangan also reiterated that an “audition” will take place on who will portray the late Aunor. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/2ZogJFrEr2
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
Nora Aunor’s 2nd public viewing ends with fans singing her greatest hits
April 20 , 2025 – 07:12 PM
An impromptu rendition of Nora Aunor’s music was the fitting way to cap off the second day of the public viewing of her wake.
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April 20 , 2025 08:03 PM
‘MINAHAL SIYA NG MASANG PILIPINO’
WATCH: RR, a Noranian hailing from Samar, told the Inquirer in a brief chat that he and his fellow fans were willing to brave the long distance just to see Nora Aunor’s wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/AFcCOCsfaT
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
Nora Aunor’s impersonator Ate Gay performs ‘Kahit Konting Awa’ during wake
April 20 , 2025 – 05:32 PM
Ate Gay, expressed his love and gratitude for Nora Aunor with a rendition of the song “Kahit Konting Awa” during the latter’s wake.
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April 20 , 2025 05:44 PM
‘TATANDA AT LILIPAS DIN AKO’ 🕊️
WATCH: In what seemed to be an unspoken agreement among Noranians, Nora Aunor’s fans also sang “Handog” at the venue of the National Artist’s wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 05:44 PM
‘IKAW ANG SUPERSTAR, ANG STAR NG BUHAY KO’ 🤍
WATCH: Dedicated fans of the late Nora Aunor, also known as Noranians, pay their respects to the National Artist by singing “Superstar ng Buhay Ko” during the final moments of the public viewing of Aunor’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ… pic.twitter.com/koqX9EvkKl
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 05:44 PM
WATCH: Cavite 2nd Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla, Gerald Santos, Sharon Cuneta, and senatorial aspirant Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan arrive at the wake of the late Nora Aunor in Taguig, shortly after the public viewing ended. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/BCUGmrEqPr
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 04:33 PM
‘HANGGAT MAY NORANIAN, MAY NORA AUNOR’
WATCH: Nora Aunor impersonator Ate Gay sings a tribute to the late National Artist at her wake in Taguig City.
“Salamat sa tatlong dekada na pagiging Ate Gay ko dahil sayo Ms. Nora Aunor,” he writes. “Pagbubutihin ko pa lalo… Gabayan nyo… pic.twitter.com/UCqBWCBewL
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 04:33 PM
LOOK: Dedicated fans of Nora Aunor — also known as Noranians — enter the wake of the late National Artist in Taguig, as the public viewing is set to end at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.
The path leading up to Aunor’s wake is lined with funeral wreaths from her colleagues in the… pic.twitter.com/7fZOWomKis
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 03:54 PM
WATCH: Filmmaker Joel Lamangan makes another appearance at the wake of the late Nora Aunor, where he was greeted by the latter’s daughter Lotlot de Leon.
Lamangan was also greeted by Aunor’s fans, with some hoping to snap some photos or briefly interact with him. | @HMallorcaINQ… pic.twitter.com/tfdBAXVYOH
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 03:21 PM
‘REST IN PEACE, SUPERSTAR’
LOOK: Michael V. pays tribute to the late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor with a portrait sketch and caption hailing her remarkable achievements.
“May iba pa ba kayong kilala in this generation sa industriya natin na kayang pumantay sa… pic.twitter.com/bWvTuBTjra
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 03:21 PM
LOOK: More fans of Nora Aunor continue to gather at the Heritage Park in Taguig at around 3 p.m. during the public viewing of the late screen veteran’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 03:21 PM
‘BUONG PILIPINAS, MAHAL ANG NANAY KO’
WATCH: Matet de Leon expresses her gratitude to the dedicated fans of her mother, the late Nora Aunor, who showed their love to the screen veteran and to those who traveled from far areas to visit her wake in Taguig. | @HMallorcaINQ
READ… pic.twitter.com/x7AyTwrAJX
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
Nora Aunor’s ex husband Christopher de Leon visits wake, comforts children
April 20 , 2025 – 12:41 PM
It was a tearful reunion between Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor, as the screen veteran had the chance to see her for the last time.
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Showbiz in mourning for Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales
April 20 , 2025 – 12:30 PM
Nora Aunor’s death came within the week’s passing of another showbiz creative, Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales, herbalae.
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April 20 , 2025 02:19 PM
ALL FOR THE SUPERSTAR 💞
LOOK: Nora Aunor’s dedicated legion of fans, also known as Noranians, brave the heat during the second day of the public viewing of her wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig.
Fans form lines at the venue, with batches of approximately 20 to 40 (per… pic.twitter.com/gj1fFYpX5U
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
April 20 , 2025 02:19 PM
LOOK: Fans of the late screen veteran and National Artist Nora Aunor lined up at the Heritage Park, Taguig to have a glimpse of her for the last time.
Today, April 20, is the second day of the public viewing of the Aunor’s wake. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/0VI3zwrIEd
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
‘No escaping La Aunor’
April 20 , 2025 – 05:35 AM
By the time of her death on April 16, the iconic woman from Iriga, Camarines Sur had long been recognized as a giant in PH art and culture.
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‘Guy’ keen on new project before she died at 71
April 20 , 2025 – 05:30 AM
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor continued to build on her already monumental filmography.
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April 20 , 2025 10:51 AM
WATCH: Mark Bautista was among the celebrities who showed up at the wake of the late Nora Aunor on Saturday, April 19 at the Heritage Park in Taguig.
Bautista said that despite only working with Aunor once, he was still in awe of how “down to earth” she was despite her… pic.twitter.com/Gift2dun4l
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 20, 2025
Nora Aunor helped Bibeth Orteza move family into 3-story apartment
April 19 , 2025 – 06:07 PM
Bibeth Orteza paid tribute to the late Nora Aunor by recalling the latter’s generosity in helping the former’s family move to a better home.
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Businessmen pay tribute to National Artist Nora Aunor
April 19 , 2025 – 05:29 PM
FFCCCII honored the memory of a luminary who transcended borders, cultures, and generations—National Artist Nora Aunor.
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April 19 , 2025 04:57 PM
Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor may have passed away, but her memory lives in our hearts through her iconic movies and songs. #INQAsks: What’s your message for the late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor?
Share your message by replying to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/qCJbQ8YYAk
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) April 19, 2025
LOOK: Nora Aunor’s wake draws crowd on first day of public viewing
April 19 , 2025 – 03:02 PM
Fans from across the country flocked to the first day of the public viewing for the late Nora Aunor’s wake on Saturday, April 19.
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YOU ARE LOVED, OUR SUPERSTAR
April 19 , 2025 02:40 PM
YOU ARE LOVED, OUR SUPERSTAR 🤍
LOOK: Fans of the late National Artist and screen veteran Nora Aunor — with some bringing photos and merchandise — gather at the Heritage Park in Taguig City to pay their final respects on Saturday, April 19.
📸: Arnel Tacson @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/Dr4xS9QGnG
— Hannah Mallorca (@HMallorcaINQ) April 19, 2025
Lotlot de Leon grateful for honors accorded to mom Nora Aunor
April 19 , 2025 – 01:16 PM
Nora Aunor’s daughter Lotlot de Leon expressed her gratitude to the public for honoring their late mother.
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Nora Aunor died of acute respiratory failure, says son Ian de Leon
April 19 , 2025 – 09:47 AM
Nora Aunor’s biological son Ian de Leon confirmed that the late superstar died because of acute respiratory failure.
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Nora Aunor once helped old farmer buy new carabao, Joel Lamangan recalls
April 18 , 2025 – 03:17 PM
Joel Lamangan paid tribute to the late superstar Nora Aunor by recalling not only her talent but also her acts of kindness behind the scenes.
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Vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, Melissa Mendez attend Nora Aunor’s wake
April 18 , 2025 – 10:46 AM
Vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, and Melissa Mendez, among others, attended the first day of the wake of the late superstar Nora Aunor.
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Nora Aunor didn’t die during operation, son Ian de Leon clarifies
April 18 , 2025 – 09:30 AM
Nora Aunor’s son, Ian de Leon, clarified that the she died after undergoing a medical procedure and not while she was being operated on.
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Nora Aunor’s memorable lines from ‘Walang himala’ to ‘My brother is not a pig’
April 17 , 2025 – 05:07 PM
The moment Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, appears onscreen, it would almost feel like a sin to look away.
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Nora Aunor’s wake open to public; state funeral set for April 22
April 17 , 2025 – 03:16 PM
The family of Nora Aunor will be opening her wake to the public for a limited time, before her burial on Tuesday, April 22.
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Matet, Lotlot de Leon express love for Nora Aunor; more tributes spread
April 17 , 2025 – 03:00 PM
Matet and Lotlot de Leon expressed their love for the late Nora Aunor, as they remembered how she touched generations.
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Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles
April 17 , 2025 – 01:54 PM
Nora Aunor didn’t just play and perform roles; she defined and transformed them into tiny miracles that lit up the screen.
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Bongbong Marcos on Nora Aunor’s death: ‘Her genius was a gift to Filipino nation’
April 17 , 2025 – 01:10 PM
President Marcos Jr. says Nora Aunor is a “high-skilled performer” whose genius was a “gift to the Filipino nation.”
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Nora Aunor was in talks for new project, says Hilda Koronel
April 17 , 2025 – 12:27 PM
Prior to her passing, National Artist Nora Aunor was supposed to treat her Noranians to a new project she would headline.
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Senators mourn death of Nora Aunor, ‘gem of Philippine showbiz industry’
April 17 , 2025 – 12:13 PM
Senators mourned the death of Nora Aunor, remembering her contributions as a national artist for film and broadcast arts.
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Cinema’s ‘miracle’: Nora Aunor’s most celebrated awards, titles and roles
April 17 , 2025 – 01:54 PM
Nora Aunor didn’t just play and perform roles; she defined and transformed them into tiny miracles that lit up the screen.
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‘A guiding light’: Nora Aunor honored by celebs, filmmakers, industry friends
April 17 , 2025 – 11:28 AM
The death of Nora Aunor brought an outpouring of tributes from her celebrity colleagues, filmmakers, journalists, and creative industries.
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Nora Aunor, Superstar and National Artist, dead at 71
April 16 , 2025 – 11:40 PM
Veteran actress and National Artist Nora Aunor has died while undergoing a medical procedure, just a month before her 72nd birthday in May.
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