Tirso Cruz III offers condolences to Nora Aunor's family
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Tirso Cruz III offers condolences to Nora Aunor's family
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 17, 2025 04:07 PM PHT
Nora Aunor (left) and Tirso Cruz III. ABS-CBN Entertainment/File
Nora Aunor (left) and Tirso Cruz III. ABS-CBN Entertainment/FileMANILA -- Screen veteran Tirso Cruz III has offered condolences to the family of Philippine Cinema's superstar Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16.
MANILA -- Screen veteran Tirso Cruz III has offered condolences to the family of Philippine Cinema's superstar Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16.
Cruz is one of the leading men of the iconic actress-singer, who died at the age of 71. Their on-screen tandem was dubbed as "Guy & Pip," and is considered as one of the most iconic love teams in local show business.
Cruz is one of the leading men of the iconic actress-singer, who died at the age of 71. Their on-screen tandem was dubbed as "Guy & Pip," and is considered as one of the most iconic love teams in local show business.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Philippine cinema's Superstar, Ms. Nora Aunor," he said in an Instagram post. "Praying for God's comfort to be upon all of you in this season of grief."
"Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Philippine cinema's Superstar, Ms. Nora Aunor," he said in an Instagram post. "Praying for God's comfort to be upon all of you in this season of grief."
"Your contribution to the industry will always be remembered," he added.
"Your contribution to the industry will always be remembered," he added.
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In the 1970s, Cruz gifted Aunor a sensational walking doll named Maria Leonora Teresa. It became the symbol of love of the former real and reel sweethearts.
In the 1970s, Cruz gifted Aunor a sensational walking doll named Maria Leonora Teresa. It became the symbol of love of the former real and reel sweethearts.
In an interview in 2023, Aunor admitted that she considers Cruz her "greatest love."
In an interview in 2023, Aunor admitted that she considers Cruz her "greatest love."
The two starred in hit films like "Till We Meet Again," "Together Again," and "Bilangin Ang Bituin sa Langit."
The two starred in hit films like "Till We Meet Again," "Together Again," and "Bilangin Ang Bituin sa Langit."
According to her daughter Lotlot de Leon, Aunor's wake at The Chapels at Heritage Park will be open to the public on April 19 and 20. Interment will be held on April 22 at Libingan ng mga Bayani.
According to her daughter Lotlot de Leon, Aunor's wake at The Chapels at Heritage Park will be open to the public on April 19 and 20. Interment will be held on April 22 at Libingan ng mga Bayani.
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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