Nora Aunor honored with state funeral

MANILA -- A state necrological service was held Tuesday in honor of Philippine Cinema's Superstar Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16.

Aunor's remains arrived at the Metropolitan Theater following arrival honors around 8:30 a.m.  

Veteran screenwriter Ricky Lee, filmmaker Joel Lamangan,  former ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos, and Aunor's son Ian de Leon were expected to give a speech at the service.

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. 

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 had a biological child, Ian, with former husband actor Christopher de Leon, as well as four adopted children -- Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth. 

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