Ian de Leon says Nora Aunor the 'heart' of their family
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Ian de Leon says Nora Aunor the 'heart' of their family
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 17, 2025 09:28 AM PHT
MANILA -- Actor Ian de Leon described his mother, screen veteran Nora Aunor, as the "heart" of their family.
MANILA -- Actor Ian de Leon described his mother, screen veteran Nora Aunor, as the "heart" of their family.
Aunor, dubbed as the Philippine entertainment industry's Superstar, passed away on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71.
Aunor, dubbed as the Philippine entertainment industry's Superstar, passed away on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71.
On Facebook, De Leon paid tribute to his mother as he publicly announced the death of the film icon.
On Facebook, De Leon paid tribute to his mother as he publicly announced the death of the film icon.
"She was the heart of our family—a source of unconditional love, strength, and warmth. Her kindness, wisdom, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her," he said.
"She was the heart of our family—a source of unconditional love, strength, and warmth. Her kindness, wisdom, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her," he said.
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"She will be missed beyond words and remembered forever," he added.
"She will be missed beyond words and remembered forever," he added.
Screen grab: Facebook/Ian de Leon
Screen grab: Facebook/Ian de LeonThe cause of Aunor's death has yet to be disclosed.
The cause of Aunor's death has yet to be disclosed.
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 recognition 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 recognition 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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