Nora Aunor

Acting

Nora Aunor

Born — Died

1953-05-21 — 2025-04-16

Place of birth

Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

75 titles

Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on 21 May 1953 and died on 16 April 2025) was a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. She was best known for her roles in the films Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976), Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976), Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979), Bona (1980), Himala (1982), Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996), and Thy Womb (2012). For her contribution in film and broadcast arts, she was conferred the Order of National Artists of the Philippines in 2022.

Known for

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda poster
9.5

The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda

2023

Bituin poster
8.0

Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil. The series was re-aired in 2007–2008 through Kapamilya Channel. Bituin was famously known for the line that Nora Aunor belts out in a high caliber dramatic scene: "Nasaan Nasaan si Bernadette at Melody?" The line was repeated in movies, TV series, and comedy bars. It was also known to have the highest rated episode with the The Diva vs Supernova concert. It was aired three days after the initial concert with more than a 48.7 audience share. In 2007 TFC ABS-CBN international affiliate KPTV re-aired the whole series from September 2007 to February 2008. The series also had a crossover with Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay in 2003 in various episodes. In early March 2012 - June 2012 the series had a 2 hour back to back episodes shown weekdays internationally through Cinema One Global part of its Drama On Demand hour of requested Classic TV Programs as request by television viewers commercial free and uncut.

Bituin

2002

Little Nanay poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Little Nanay

2015

Onanay poster
3.3

Sisters Maila and Natalie have different approach to their mother, Onay who has Achondroplasia. Maila is a nice and attentive daughter, while Nataile is arrogant and disobedient. Besides their different upbringing, they have a different father as well.

Onanay

2018

Count the Stars in the Sky poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Count the Stars in the Sky

2020

Sa Ngalan ng Ina poster
NR

Sa Ngalan ng Ina is a Filipino drama series by TV5. This is the first offering of TV5 Mini Serye which aired only for a month. It aired on October 3 after Wil Time Bigtime.

Sa Ngalan ng Ina

2011

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 8 titles

The Last Pinoy Action King poster
5.0

An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.

The Last Pinoy Action King

2015

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema poster
NR

A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial anniversary of Philippine cinema–an insightfully entertaining documentary series, revisiting the personal experiences of those who work in front of or behind the cameras, those who have shaped the film industry of the Philippines for the longest time.

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

2019

El Presidente poster
6.5

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

El Presidente

2012

When I Fall in Love poster
NR

A story about Fely and Armando, a year before their 40th wedding anniversary, Armando, a doctor, is diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Resigned to the fact that his chances of recovery are slim, he chooses to spend the little time he has left with Fely and his three children: Ricky, Nica, and Louie.

When I Fall in Love

2014

Padre de Familia poster
9.0

Noel who has to assume the responsibility of being the breadwinner of the family after his father went missing.

Padre de Familia

2016

Thy Womb poster
6.1

A Bajau midwife copes with the irony of her own infertility amid the deprivations of her gypsy community in Tawi-Tawi. A saga of island life stuck between the devil of passion and the deep blue sea of tradition.

Thy Womb

2012

Whistleblower poster
NR

Inspired by the much-publicized travails of Benhur Luy and Janet Lim Napoles, the film opens with a police operation that leads to the recovery of a certain Zeny Roblado who has been unduly detained by her boss Lorna Valera. From there, Zeny spills whatever she knows of Lorna's shady operations to Teresa, a journalist.

Whistleblower

2016

Barber's Tales poster
7.8

In the 1970s, a widow in a remote village takes over her husband’s barber shop. She becomes the laughing stock of the male-dominated community and in the process discovers freedom and liberation.

Barber's Tales

2014

1990s · 4 titles

1980s · 18 titles

Bona poster
6.6

Bona, a middle-class student, becomes infatuated with a struggling actor, Gardo, and drops out of school to live with him. She becomes his unpaid maid, performing chores and enduring his relationships with other women, in the hopes of reciprocation.

Bona

1984

Himala poster
8.0

When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.

Himala

1982

'Merika poster
7.5

A story about a Filipina immigrant nurse's struggle to survive in the United States.

'Merika

1984

T-Bird at Ako poster
5.8

Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was convicted of murder.

T-Bird at Ako

1982

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa poster
10.0

A divorced couple fight over their son.

I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa

1986

Monster poster
10.0

Two young boys discovered an ancient book in a dilapidated mansion. Unaware, they have unleashed the cursed warrior character in the book upon reading. The bloodthirsty demon went on a killing spree in the darkness of night. Discovering that the murders were done by the halimaw in the book, Kokoy, the protagonist, must act fast to put an end to the unwanted trespasser and protect his home and family. Subsequent to this is a variant story of an ancient jar which dated to a period when the dead were buried in jars. This particular jar was cursed as, a lady believed to be, a witch was killed and buried in it. The witch pledged vengeance in her awakening, thereby freeing her spirit gradually from the jar as it traps anyone who unluckily chances upon the jar.

Monster

1986

Monster poster
10.0

Two young boys discovered an ancient book in a dilapidated mansion. Unaware, they have unleashed the cursed warrior character in the book upon reading. The bloodthirsty demon went on a killing spree in the darkness of night. Discovering that the murders were done by the halimaw in the book, Kokoy, the protagonist, must act fast to put an end to the unwanted trespasser and protect his home and family. Subsequent to this is a variant story of an ancient jar which dated to a period when the dead were buried in jars. This particular jar was cursed as, a lady believed to be, a witch was killed and buried in it. The witch pledged vengeance in her awakening, thereby freeing her spirit gradually from the jar as it traps anyone who unluckily chances upon the jar.

Monster

1986

Tinik sa Dibdib poster
4.0

Lando is married to Lorna. He took on the huge responsibility of taking care of his widowed aunt Trixia and her two children, the youngest being a moron. Because of his obligations to his aunt's family, his relationship with his wife Lorna has not been as happy and ideal as they would have liked. Aside from being needy and dependent on Lando, Trixia has been very close to Lando, a fact that is very much seen by Lorna. A deep dark secret will be eventually revealed to Lorna: that Lando and Trixia is involved romantically and that Trixia's youngest child is Lando's. In the end, Lorna will be slowly relieved of the thorns that has been weighing down on her chest.

Tinik sa Dibdib

1985

Why Is the Sky Blue? poster
8.5

After financial struggles force her family to relocate, Babette is relegated to being their domestic maid. Next door, a single mother struggles to care for her mentally challenged adult son, Bobby. Babette agrees to look after Bobby when his mother is away. As they spend time together, her initial pity turns into a deep emotional bond, but their connection triggers immediate hostility from her family and the community.

Why Is the Sky Blue?

1981

Heavens Were Weighed poster
8.0

This is the story of the dramatic journey of Victoria, a struggling but talented singer whose search for a "career" leads her to an adventure that will change her life forever. She is introduced to a celebrated songwriter, Joel, who makes her his protege and who later falls madly in love with her. Torn between her booming career and Joel's proposal of love, Victoria turns her back on love and chooses a successful singing career. Joel, whose heart is broken, marries Sandra, the heiress of a recording company. The three characters are caught in a web of pride, deception, and lies.

Heavens Were Weighed

1982

Flowers of the City Jail poster
6.2

A pregnant woman arrested for frustrated murder is sent to the Manila City Jail where she meets several women with shocking pasts.

Flowers of the City Jail

1984

My Bugoy Goes to Congress poster
NR

A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.

My Bugoy Goes to Congress

1987

Clown poster
9.0

St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wandering the streets, the petulant clown is greatly grieved by poverty and the moral degradation of man.

Clown

1986

Count the Stars in the Sky poster
9.0

A poor farmer's daughter dreams to go to college and become a doctor; to make this possible, her father mortgages his farm to a rich land owner. The girl finishes college and becomes and takes back her father's land.

Count the Stars in the Sky

1989

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

1980

No Other Love poster
8.0

A lover's vow of eternal love is vigorously tested by time.

No Other Love

1982

Till We Meet Again poster
NR

Close childhood friends Teresa (Nora Aunor) and Cholo (Tirso Cruz III) were separated from each other for a while. When Cholo returns, his relationship with his close friend Tere gets stronger. But certain circumstances get in their way, causing conflict in their budding romance. Soon Tere becomes pregnant, then she bears Cholo's son.

Till We Meet Again

1985

Takot Ako, Eh! poster
6.5

A story about a family whose mother passed away and the father whose an inventor who built a time machine in search of a new mother for his children.

Takot Ako, Eh!

1987

1970s · 25 titles

Once a Moth poster
9.5

Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.

Once a Moth

1976

Three Years Without God poster
7.3

Set during World War II, Rosario, a school teacher, enters a forbidden relationship with a Japanese soldier, Masugi.

Three Years Without God

1976

Guy and Pip poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Guy and Pip

1971

Disco Baby poster
NR

A filipino comedy-musical starring Nora Aunor, Rico Jay Puno, and Didith Reyes. Directed By Luciano B. Carlos.

Disco Baby

1977

Always in My Heart poster
7.0

Sampaguita-VP Pictures brings back to you the love team of Guy and Pip that smashed all box office records unprecedented in the history of Philippine movies!

Always in My Heart

1971

Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo... poster
10.0

This is the story of a man and his music and of a girl and her golden voice, how long can they resist the power of love.

Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo...

1977

And God Smiled at Me poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

And God Smiled at Me

1972

Angelita's Eyes poster
6.5

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.

Angelita's Eyes

1978

Lollipops and Roses poster
7.0

Obscure Philippine romance featuring appearances by Davy Jones and Don Johnson.

Lollipops and Roses

1971

Tomboy Nora poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Tomboy Nora

1970

Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig poster
9.0

Mina is a commercial model struggling to provide financial assistance to her ill mother when she meets the arrogant painter Dino. He offers her to be a model for his work of art which she accepted. This draw them closer to each other until Mina learns of Dino's past relationship that eventually becomes a hindrance to their budding romance.

Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig

1978

Your Daughter's Mother poster
7.0

A story about a husband who falls in love with his mother-in-law.

Your Daughter's Mother

1979

Banaue: Stairway to the Sky poster
7.0

Amidst the background of the rice terraces, the story of an Igorota and daughter of a chieftain is told as she underwent trials to keep another tribe from conquering her own.

Banaue: Stairway to the Sky

1975

Annie Batungbakal poster
8.2

The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.

Annie Batungbakal

1979

Good Evening to Everybody poster
9.0

Anna Carballo returns from the States after four years to fetch her older sister Sarah from their Baguio mansion. Anna spends the night in Manila in a hotel and accidentally meets her former fiance, Roy Valdez. That night Anna has a weird dream where Sarah brings her to their dining room and their entire deceased family greets her, “Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat!” Anna proceeds to Baguio the next day and is gradually terrified as most of the things in her dream happen in reality.

Good Evening to Everybody

1976

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko poster
9.0

A woman gets caught in a love triangle.

Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko

1978

Blood and Love on a Piece of Land poster
7.5

The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Blood and Love on a Piece of Land

1975

Huwag Hamakin: Hostess poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Huwag Hamakin: Hostess

1978

Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita poster
7.0

A young married couple show how to manage life despite the odds.

Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita

1976

Happy Days Are Here Again poster
10.0

A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.

Happy Days Are Here Again

1974

Young Love poster
7.0

A story about two young singers who fell in love when they both auditioned in a singing contest.

Young Love

1970

Maid poster
4.0

Nelia leaves her poor town to work as a maid in the city. Perceived as a lower-class citizen, Nelia gets harsh treatment that she does not deserve from her employer. She toils day and night to fulfill the wishes of her family at the expense of working herself to death. Ultimately, it is also in the city where she discovers an opportunity to move to a better life in the arms of a lover.

Maid

1978

Little Christmas Tree poster
7.0

Pinoy classic comedy movie

Little Christmas Tree

1977

My Blue Hawaii poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

My Blue Hawaii

1971

Memories of Our Love poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Memories of Our Love

1975

Series credits

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda poster
9.5

The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.

Fast Talk with Boy Abunda

2023

Bituin poster
8.0

Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil. The series was re-aired in 2007–2008 through Kapamilya Channel. Bituin was famously known for the line that Nora Aunor belts out in a high caliber dramatic scene: "Nasaan Nasaan si Bernadette at Melody?" The line was repeated in movies, TV series, and comedy bars. It was also known to have the highest rated episode with the The Diva vs Supernova concert. It was aired three days after the initial concert with more than a 48.7 audience share. In 2007 TFC ABS-CBN international affiliate KPTV re-aired the whole series from September 2007 to February 2008. The series also had a crossover with Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay in 2003 in various episodes. In early March 2012 - June 2012 the series had a 2 hour back to back episodes shown weekdays internationally through Cinema One Global part of its Drama On Demand hour of requested Classic TV Programs as request by television viewers commercial free and uncut.

Bituin

2002

Little Nanay poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Little Nanay

2015

Onanay poster
3.3

Sisters Maila and Natalie have different approach to their mother, Onay who has Achondroplasia. Maila is a nice and attentive daughter, while Nataile is arrogant and disobedient. Besides their different upbringing, they have a different father as well.

Onanay

2018

Count the Stars in the Sky poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Count the Stars in the Sky

2020

Sa Ngalan ng Ina poster
NR

Sa Ngalan ng Ina is a Filipino drama series by TV5. This is the first offering of TV5 Mini Serye which aired only for a month. It aired on October 3 after Wil Time Bigtime.

Sa Ngalan ng Ina

2011

Never Say Goodbye poster
NR

Never Say Goodbye is a Philippine television drama broadcast on TV5. It started on February 11, 2013.

Never Say Goodbye

2013

Behind the camera