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Nora Aunor Biography

Nora Aunor is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on May 21, 1953 in Iriga, Philippines. Famous for her performances in the likes of Philippine films such as Bona, Himala, and The Flor Contemplacion Story, the actress who has won multiple FAMAS Awards was also awarded one Asian Film Award for her part in the role of Shaleha in the movie Thy Womb.

She was a co-star with Tirso Cruz III on a variety of films. Cruz was part of the infamous Cruz family of Filipino entertainers which also includes the actress on television She appeared opposite Tirso Cruz III in numerous films. Cruz was a member of the famous Cruz clan of Filipino entertainers, a group that includes television actress Sunshine Cruz..

Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor; May 21, 1953) 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 is regarded as the People’s National Artist. The Hollywood Reporter called her “The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema” for her performance in the movie Taklub and her contribution to Philippine film industry.

Since the late 1960s up to the present, Aunor has made more than 180 films in different genres, from Musicals, Comedy, romantic comedy, Romance and Love story. Later on, she made films in other genres such as drama, biographical, film noir, action, thriller, horror and art films.

She was married to another actor She married fellow actor Christopher de Leon in 1975. Before separating, they became parents to one biological child and four adopted children. in 1975. After their separation, they became the parents of one child biologically, and 4 adopted kids.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Inevitably, Nora Aunor went on to do films when Dr. Jose Perez of Sampaguita Pictures asked comedian German Moreno to ask Nora if she would like to try acting. Aunor wondered if this was a joke but she also wondered how she would look on the screen. On October 2, 1967, Aunor signed an eight-picture non-exclusive contract with Sampaguita Pictures, with the assurance that she would be given a singing part. Aunor made several youth-oriented films like All Over World and Way Out of the Country.

Nora Aunor Net Worth

Nora Aunor is one of the richest Movie Actress from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nora Aunor's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her nine siblings were raised within Camarines Sur, a Philippine region that is Camarines Sur. In her early years she was a winner of two big singing competitions in her home country which included The Darigold Jamboree and The Liberty Big Show.

She was awarded her 1985 FAMAS Best Actress Award for her performance in the film ‘Merika’.

Aunor was awarded the Best Performer award for her performance in this movie. Amy Austria who played a supporting role in this movie was a nominee for the Best Performer award. The film festival organizers wanted to have a gender sensitivity by stopping such sexist award. The move, however, was scrapped the following year. Atsay also received the Best Picture Award, Romeo Vitug for Best Cinematography and Eddie Garcia for Best Director. Aunor was nominated for the seventh time at the 27th FAMAS Awards.

After winning the local talent search, Tawag ng Tanghalan in 1967, she made her first appearance as a guest at Timi Yuro’s Araneta Coliseum concert. She made her first TV appearance as a guest in An Evening with Pilita hosted by Pilita Corrales and Carmen on Camera hosted by Carmen Soriano. She joined the evening program Oras ng Ligaya on Channel 13, and DZXL gave her a spot on Operetang Putol-Putol. Fiesta Extravaganza hosts Ike Lozada and German Moreno frequently invited her to guest on their radio program. Alpha Records took a chance on the young singer and waxed her first disc; it flopped but the second did better. Since then, her Voice LPs have been runaway bestsellers.

Aunor was born in Baryo San Francisco, Iriga, Camarines Sur to Antonia Cabaltera and Eustacio Villamayor. She has nine siblings, including Eddie Villamayor, a former actor. When Nora was growing up, her grandmother Lola Theresa taught her to sing; the first song she learned was “The Way of a Clown”. Her aunt, Belen Aunor, taught her diction, interpretation, and expression while singing, and gave her her screen name. Before her fame, she lived a poverty stricken childhood; she survived by selling peanuts on the buses. Nora became a champion at the Darigold Jamboree singing contest singing her winning piece “You and the Night and the Music.” After that she won another singing contest, The Liberty Big Show. Nora entered the national singing contest, Tawag ng Tanghalan, was defeated on her first try, and became a champion on her second. The Grand National Finals of Tawag ng Tanghalan was on May 29, 1967, where she sang “Moonlight Becomes You.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Nora Aunor height 4 ft 11 in Nora weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

From September to December 1967 Aunor had supporting and minor roles in six films. Meanwhile, she made several singles like “Moonlight Becomes You” and “There’s Just Forever” for Citation Records, and “No Return, No Exchange” and “You are My First Love” for Jasper Recording. 1968 was a less busy time; she only had minor roles in three films, mostly for musical numbers.

In 1968, Nora Aunor was contracted by Alpha Records upon the recommendation of singer Carmen Soriano. Although Aunor’s first singles were not major hits, she subsequently went on to smash local record sales with songs like “It’s Time to Say Goodbye”, “Silently”, “Forever Loving You”, “It’s Not Unusual”, and countless others. In her seven years with Alpha Records, Aunor was able to set all-time high record sales which up to this day has not been surpassed. At the height of her popularity as a recording artist in the late 1960s and early 1970s, local records soared up to 60% of national sales according to Alpha Records Philippines.

Who is Nora Aunor Dating?

According to our records, Nora Aunor married to Christopher de Leon . As of December 1, 2023, Nora Aunor’s is not dating anyone.

Aunor started her career as a singer, after winning an local talent search. She rose to fame in the following years as both a singer and actress. After her film debut All Over the World (1967), transitioned into heavy drama in films such as Tatlong taong walang Diyos (1976), Himala (1982) and Bona (1980). Her performances in The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) and Thy Womb (2012), gave her international and local awards and nominations.

Facts & Trivia

Nora Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Nora Aunor celebrates birthday on May 21 of every year.

Nora also starred in her own TV musical variety show that ran for over two decades, starting as the Nora-Eddie Show with Eddie Peregrina in 1967, becoming The Nora Aunor Show in 1968, and Superstar from 1971 to 1989. Superstar holds the record as the longest-running musical variety show on Philippine prime-time TV. On December 19, 1969, during the coronation of Nora as muse of Sampaguita Family Club, Tirso gave her a doll “Maria Leonora Theresa”, which reportedly became the most popular doll in Philippine showbiz history.

Where is Nora Aunor today?

MULTI-AWARDED actress Nora Aunor (Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life), who now resides in the Philippines, will celebrate her 69th birthday on Saturday, May 21.

How did Nora Aunor lost her voice?

“The doctors here and abroad had the same findings,” La Aunor told the Inquirer in Filipino. “They said that luckily my vocal chords were not damaged.” The Superstar lost her singing voice after a botched cosmetic surgery in Japan seven years ago.

Who is the husband of Nora Aunor?

Christopher de Leon

Why is Nora Aunor called guy?

I would listen to the stories of my cousins recounting their experience in Manila when they watched “Erap is My Guy,” starring Nora and Joseph “Erap” Estrada. It was Erap, I learned from my relatives, who called Nora “Guy.” That is the origin of her nickname “Ate Guy.” The Superstar with Manny de Leon.

How old is Vilma Santos now?

68 years (November 3, 1953)

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