ABS-CBN Film Restoration's Leo Katigbak recalls 'big moment' with Nora Aunor
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ABS-CBN Film Restoration's Leo Katigbak recalls 'big moment' with Nora Aunor
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Published Apr 17, 2025 10:34 AM PHT
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Updated Apr 17, 2025 10:35 AM PHT
Nora Aunor in a shoot with ABS-CBN Film Restoration. Leo Katigbak/Facebook
Nora Aunor in a shoot with ABS-CBN Film Restoration. Leo Katigbak/Facebook MANILA -- ABS-CBN Film Restoration head Leo Katigbak remembered Philippine cinema's superstar Nora Aunor, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71.
MANILA -- ABS-CBN Film Restoration head Leo Katigbak remembered Philippine cinema's superstar Nora Aunor, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71.
In a Facebook post, Katigbak recalled the a time in 2012 when they had to do a shoot with Aunor and veteran screenwriter Ricky Lee for the promotion of her restored 1982 film "Himala."
In a Facebook post, Katigbak recalled the a time in 2012 when they had to do a shoot with Aunor and veteran screenwriter Ricky Lee for the promotion of her restored 1982 film "Himala."
In the shoot, they recreated the "Gulod" scene from "Himala." Katigbak said Aunor "had graciously obliged to redo the iconic poses from the movie," and he considers it a "big moment" for their team.
In the shoot, they recreated the "Gulod" scene from "Himala." Katigbak said Aunor "had graciously obliged to redo the iconic poses from the movie," and he considers it a "big moment" for their team.
"That was a big moment for us and our young team, working with giants of cinema who welcomed us as peers, making for a fun and memorable shoot," he said.
"That was a big moment for us and our young team, working with giants of cinema who welcomed us as peers, making for a fun and memorable shoot," he said.
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"I am glad we were able to restore many of Nora's classics and hopefully, her legend will live on for many generations to come," he added.
"I am glad we were able to restore many of Nora's classics and hopefully, her legend will live on for many generations to come," he added.
Born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, Aunor started her entertainment career in the 1960s as a singer and was known for her "golden voice."
Born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, Aunor started her entertainment career in the 1960s as a singer and was known for her "golden voice."
She went on to do powerful portrayals in films such as "Himala" in 1982, "Bulaklak sa City Jail" in 1984, and "The Flor Contemplacion Story" in 1995.
She went on to do powerful portrayals in films such as "Himala" in 1982, "Bulaklak sa City Jail" in 1984, and "The Flor Contemplacion Story" in 1995.
Aunor received recognitions and awards for her acting prowess, including Best Actress honors at Gawad Urian and FAMAS for her performance in "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos."
Aunor received recognitions and awards for her acting prowess, including Best Actress honors at Gawad Urian and FAMAS for her performance in "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos."
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