Nora Aunor | |
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 Aunor in 2017 | |
| Born | Nora Cabaltera Villamayor May 21, 1953 Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Other names | Ate Guy |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
| Political party | Bicol Saro (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP (2001) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 (including Lotlot, Ian and Matet) |
| Relatives | Janine Gutierrez (adoptive granddaughter) Diego Gutierrez (adoptive grandson) Jaden Kristoff de Leon (biological grandson) Jordan de Leon (biological grandson) |
| Awards |  Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
| Website | Artistry of Nora Aunor |
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953),[1] known professionally as Nora Aunor (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʊˈnɔɾ]), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and was conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022.[2] The Hollywood Reporter called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performances in the movies Taklub (Trap) and Hustisya (Justice), and for her contributions to the Philippine film industry.[3][4]
Aunor started her career as a singer, after winning a local talent search.[5] She rose to fame in the following years as both a singer and actress. After her film debut All Over the World (1967), she transitioned into heavy drama with highly acclaimed performances in films such as Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (Three Years Without God) (1976), Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (Once a Moth) (1976), Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (You Are the Mother of Your Daughter) (1979), Himala (Miracle) (1982), Bulaklak sa City Jail (Flowers of the City Jail) (1984), and Bona (1980). In the following decades, her performances in The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996), Thy Womb (2012), and Dementia (2014) gave her further international recognition and numerous international awards and nominations.[6][7][8][9][10]
For her work, Aunor received 17 FAMAS Award nominations and is a "Hall of Fame" inductee, winning five Best Actress Awards. She is the most nominated actress in the history of the Gawad Urian Awards with 21 nominations, winning seven, and the only performer to be chosen as one of The Best Actors and Actresses of the Decade in three different decades (1980s, 1990s, and 2010s) by the same awards body. She has won eight trophies from PMPC Star Awards for her work in film and television, as well as eight Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, four Luna Awards, five Young Critics Circle Awards, a Cairo International Film Festival award, an Asia Pacific Screen Award, an Asian Film Award, among others.[11]
- ^ "10 things we love about Nora". Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ News about Aunor's as the People's National Artist
- "PUP, ACT name La Aunor 'Artista ng Mamamayan'". GMA News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- "ATE GUY, PINARANGALAN SA PAGTATAGUYOD NG 'FILIPINO' SA MGA PELIKULA". Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
- "Nora Aunor recognized anew for 'Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on April 9, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- "'Superstar' Nora Aunor leads new set of National Artists". June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "Taklub': Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter. June 9, 2015. Archived from the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ Hollywood Reporter (December 2, 2014). "Justice film review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "RIDING A MOONBEAM TO FAME By Alex D. Allan, Manila Chronicle Entertainment Guide, June 17, 1967". June 29, 2013. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "Nora Aunor Biography". Archived from the original on May 14, 2007. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ IMDB. "Cairo International Film Festival 1995". IMDB. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Inquirer (September 10, 2012). "3 Awards for Thy Womb in Venice". Inquirer.
- ^ Bisato d'Oro 2012 (September 10, 2012). "2012 Venice Film Festival". Youtube. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ ABS CBN news. "Nora Aunor, 'Dementia' win in French filmfest". ABS CBN news. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Tempo. "Tempo May 2015 - Nora, Best Actress". Pressreader. Retrieved May 14, 2023.