| Nora Aunor filmography | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Movies: | ||
| Motion pictures | 185 | |
| Television: | ||
| Musical variety shows | 5 | |
| Soap operas | 4 | |
| Drama anthologies | 4 | |
| TV specials | 2 | |
| Miniseries | 2 | |
| Public service programs | 1 | |
| Theatre: | ||
| Stage plays | 3 | |
Nora Aunor is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer who has worked in theatre, radio, television, concerts and film.
She started her career as a singer and eventually tried her luck on movies. She made more than 175 movies in the span of more than 45 years. She is the only actress of her generation to have been directed by four National Artists for film Awardees, Gerardo de Leon, Lamberto Avellana, Lino Brocka, and Ishmael Bernal. As an actress, she is regarded as one of the best in the business because of the quality movies, television shows and stage plays that she appeared in. She was named by YES! Magazine as one of the "Philippines' 15 Best Actresses of All Time" in 2004,S Magazine named her as the "Philippines' Best Actress of All Time" in 2006, and in 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Movie Awards as one of the "10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade".
Filmography
1960-1970s
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | All Over the World | Conrado Conde | ||
| Way Out in the Country | Mar S. Torres | |||
| Cinderella a-Go-Go | Conrado Conde Mar S. Torres |
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| Pogi | Marcelino Navarro | |||
| Sitting in the Park | José de Villa | |||
| Ang Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw | Millie | Mar S. Torres | ||
| 1968 | Dobol Wedding | José de Villa | ||
| Bahay Kubo, Kahit Munti | ||||
| May Tampuhan Paminsan-minsan | Mar S. Torres | |||
| 1969 | Drakulita | Mary | Consuelo P. Osorio | |
| 9 Teeners | Mitos Villarreal | |||
| Andriana | Armando De Guzman | |||
| Banda 24 | Consuelo P. Osorio | |||
| Halina Neneng Ko | ||||
| Karate Showdown | Solano Gaudite | |||
| Oh, Delilah | Delilah | Consuelo P. Osorio | ||
| Pa-bandying-bandying | Jose Wenceslao | |||
| Teenage Escapades! | Artemio Marquez | |||
| YeYe Generation! | ||||
| Young Girl | Mitos Villareal | |||
| D' Musical Teenage Idols! | Carling Marquez | |||
| Fiesta Extravaganza | Consuelo P. Osorio | |||
| Nora (Single Girl) | Nora | Artemio Marquez | ||
| 1970 | Young Love | Ditas Aunor | Tony Cayado | |
| Tomboy Nora | Nora | Artemio Marquez | ||
| Teenage Jamboree | ||||
| Tell Nora I Love Her | Nora | |||
| Orang | Mar S. Torres | |||
| Munting Santa | Artemio Marquez | |||
| Nasaan ka, Inay? | Mar S. Torres | |||
| Three for the Road | Artemio Marquez | |||
| The Singer and the Bouncer | Roberto Balilla Sr. | |||
| The Young at Hearts | Danny Holmsen | |||
| Darling | Artemio Marquez | |||
| Nora in Wonderland | ||||
| Hey There, Lonely Girl | ||||
| I Dream of Nora | Consuelo P. Osorio | |||
| Ana Victoria | Ana Victoria | |||
| The Golden Voice | Nora | Artemio Marquez | ||
| My Beloved | ||||
| Around Asia with Nora | Nora | |||
| 1971 | Guy and Pip | Guy | German Moreno | |
| The Singing Filipina | Artemio Marquez | |||
| My Prayer | ||||
| Si Waray at ang Talyada | Nora | F. H. Constantino | ||
| Lollipops and Roses | Nora Enriquez | Artemio Marquez | ||
| Always in My Heart | Teresita Soriano | Mar S. Torres | ||
| 1972 | My Blue Hawaii | Leilani | Danny Holmsen & German Moreno | |
| A Gift of Love | Rose/Jane | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | ||
| Kung May Gusot, May Lusot | Bongbong | José de Villa | ||
| Winter Holiday | Linda | |||
| And God Smiled at Me | Celina | Danny Holmsen, Mar S. Torres | Quezon City Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| Nora, Mahal Kita | Nora | Orlando Nadres | ||
| Dito sa Aking Puso | ||||
| My Little Brown Girl | Marissa Sanchez | Danny Holmsen | ||
| 1973 | Aking Maria Clara | Maria Clara | Fely Crisóstomo | |
| Carmela | Carmela | Danny Holmsen | ||
| As Long as There's Music | Nestor Torre Jr. | |||
| Kondesang Basahan | Danny Holmsen | |||
| Impossible Dream | Melissa Gonzales | Cirio H. Santiago | ||
| Erap Is my Guy | Augusto Buenaventura | |||
| Paru-parung Itim | George Rowe | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | ||
| Tapat Na Pag-ibig | Danny Holmsen | |||
| Binibini ng Palengke | ||||
| Maalaala mo Kaya? | Delia Mejares | |||
| Dalawang mukha ng Tagumpay | Jun Raquiza | |||
| Super Gee | Armando Garces | |||
| Hindi kita Malimot | Loreta | Danny Holmsen | ||
| 1974 | You Will Be My Music | Nestor Torre Jr. | ||
| Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Orlando Nadres | |||
| Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Fe Amor Esperanza Caridad |
Lamberto V. Avellana Gerardo de Leon Cirio H. Santiago |
Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Carnival Song | Cirio H. Santiago | |||
| Happy Days Are Here Again | ||||
| 1975 | Memories of Our Love | Herself | Danny Holmsen | |
| Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa | Nurse | Ding De Jesus Cesar Gallardo Armando Herrera |
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| Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | Banaue | Gerardo de Leon | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye | Romy Suzara | |||
| Batu-bato sa Langit: Ang tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit | Orang Apacible | Luciano Carlos | ||
| Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka | Elwood Perez | |||
| 1976 | Magandang Gabi sa inyong Lahat | Anna Carballo | Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara | |
| Wanted ... Ded or Alayb | Gregoria | Warlito Teodoro | ||
| Relaks lang mama... Sagot Kita! | Nora Tagle | F. H. Constantino | ||
| Mrs. Teresa Abad, ako po si Bing | Danilo Cabreira | |||
| Kaming Matatapang ang Apog! | Potenciana Barada | Ading Fernando | ||
| Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang | F. H. Constantino | |||
| Ang Bulag, Ang Pipi at Ang Bingi | Nilo Saez | |||
| Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Rosario | Mario O'Hara | FAMAS Award for Best Actress Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress | |
| Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo | Corazon de la Cruz | Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara | Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| 1977 | Pag-ibig ko'y Awitin mo | Eddie Rodriguez | ||
| Pinakasalan ko ang Ina ng Aking Kapatid | Arsenio Bautista | |||
| Silang mga Mukhang Pera | Luciano Carlos | |||
| Tisoy | Corazon Dela Cruz | Ishmael Bernal | ||
| Ibilanggo si... Neneng Magtanggol | Neneng Magtanggol | Tito Sanchez | ||
| Panakip Butas | Romy Suzara | |||
| Sapin - sapin, Patong - patong | Emmanuel Borlaza | |||
| Disco Baby | Sarah Rey | Luciano Carlos | ||
| Little Christmas Tree | Pablo Santiago | |||
| Bakya mo Neneng | Neneng | Augusto Buenavista | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| 1978 | Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig | Laura Mendoza-San Juan | Leonardo Garcia | |
| Bakekang | Bakekang | F. H. Constantino | ||
| Isinilang ko ay hindi ko Tunay na Anak | Arsenio Bautista | |||
| Sa Lungga ng mga Daga | Adolf Mendoza | |||
| Mahal mo, Mahal ko | Nora | Elwood Perez | ||
| Dash a Lotsa Nonsents! | Cora Villamor | F. H. Constantino | ||
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | the metro aide sweeper | Lauro Pacheco | ||
| Huwag hamakin! Hostess | Tonya | Joey Gosiengfiao | ||
| Ikaw Ay Akin | Teresita 'Tere' Valdez | Ishmael Bernal | Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress | |
| Roma-Amor | Roma / Amor | Efren C. Piñon | ||
| Atsay | Nelia de Leon | Eddie Garcia | Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Performer Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind | Benita | Frank Gray, Jr. | ||
| 1979 | Disco King | Adolfo & Oliver | ||
| Anak ng Atsay | Gloria | Lauro Pacheco | ||
| Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay | Junn P. Cabreira | |||
| Dobol Dribol | Jose Dagumboy | |||
| Si Mahal Ko... Nakialam Na Naman | ||||
| Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? | Ishmael Bernal & Celso Ad. Castillo | |||
| Annie Batungbakal | Annie Batungbakal | Maryo J. de los Reyes | ||
| Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Esther | Lino Brocka | FAMAS Award for Best Actress Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress | |
| Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | Lagring | Pablo Santiago |
1980-1990s
2000-2020s
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Naglalayag | Judge Dorinda Cortez vda. De Roces | Maryo J. de los Reyes | Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance |
| 2006 | Carehome | Claudia | Suzette Ranillo | |
| Ingrata | Bea | Joey Gonzales | ||
| 2012 | El Presidente | Maria Agoncillo | Mark Meily | |
| Thy Womb | Shaleha Sarail | Brillante Mendoza | Asian Film Award for Best Actress Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actress Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance Nominated–Asia Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress | |
| 2013 | Ang Kwento ni Mabuti | Mabuti de la Cruz | Mes de Guzman | Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance |
| Barber's Tales | cameo | Jun Lana | ||
| 2014 | Hustisya (Justice) | Virginia 'Biring' Cabahug | Joel Lamangan | Cinemalaya Film Festival Best Actress Award (Director's Showcase) Nominated–Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actress |
| Dementia | Mara Fabre | Perci Intalan-Lana | St tropez International Film Festival Best Actress GAwad Pasado Best Actress Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress Star Awards for Movies Best Actress Nominated -Gawad Urian Best Actress Nominated - Soho International Film Festival BestActing Performance | |
| When I Fall in Love | Fely Buenaventura | Joel Lamangan | ||
| Kinabukasan | Ernest | Adolfo Alix Jr. | short film | |
| 2015 | Trap | Leonora Lariosa/Bebeth Rolyaston | Brillante Mendoza | |
| 2016 | Padre de Familia | Aida Santiago | Adolfo Alix Jr. | Released in Europe |
| Whistleblower | Zeny Juico Roblado | |||
| Laro | Flora Manalastas | |||
| Tuos | Pinailog | Derick Cabrido | ||
| Kabisera | Mercy de Dios | Arturo San Agustin and Real Florido | ||
| Hinulid | Sita | Kristian Cordero | ||
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Iluminada "Lumen" Sanchez-delos Santos | Joel Lamangan | Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated–PMPC Star Awards for Movies |
| 2021 | Kontrabida | Anita Rosales | Adolfo Alix Jr. | |
| 2022 | Ligalig | Topel Lee | ||
| 2023 | Pieta | Rebecca | Adolfo Alix Jr. |
Television
| Year | Title / TV network | Role | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Oras ng Ligaya | |||
| Nora-Eddie Show | Herself | Musical-variety show | ||
| 1970 | The Nora Aunor Show | |||
| 1971 | Superstar | The longest running musical-variety show in the Philippines; lasted for over 20 years. | *Won - Most Outstanding Variety; The Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Awards) (1976) *Won - Best Female TV Host (Musical Variety); Star Awards for Television (Philippine Movie Press Club) (1987) | |
| Nora Cinderella | Weekly drama anthology | |||
| 1973 | Makulay Na Daigdig ni Nora | *Won - Most Outstanding Television Actress; 1975 Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Awards) *Won - Most Effective Television Actress; 1976 Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Awards) *Won - Outstanding Performer; 1977 Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Awards) *Won - Outstanding Drama Series; 1978 Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Awards) | ||
| 1984 | La Aunor | |||
| 1989 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | |||
| 1990 | Superstar — The Legend | Herself | Musical-variety show | |
| 1992 | Star Drama Presents — NORA | Weekly drama anthology | *Won - Best Actress Award; Star Awards for Television (Philippine Movie Press Club) | |
| 1993 | Spotlight | *Won - Best Actress in a Single Performance; Star Awards for Television (Philippine Movie Press Club) for the episode: "Good Morning, Ma'am" | ||
| 1995 | Superstar — Beyond Time | Herself | Musical-variety show | |
| 2002 | N.O.R.A. Mismo (Ngayon Na ang Oras ng Remedyo at Aksyon) | Public service program | ||
| Bituin | Laura Sandoval | Soap opera | The only ABS-CBN TV actress | |
| Morning Girls | Herself/Guest | |||
| 2003 | Gold: A Birthday Concert Special | Herself | Aunor celebrated her 50th birthday by staging a concert. | |
| 2011 | Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Governor Elena Toribio vda de. Deogracias | Miniseries or TV movie | *Won - Best Actress; Star Awards for Television |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | Nana Sela / Queen Oleya | Fantasy program | |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Marta Marasigan-Carpio | Soap opera | *Nominated - Best Actress; Star Awards for Television |
| Untold Stories: Tukso Ng Pag-Ibig / TV5 | Drama series | *Nominated - Best Actress in a Single Performance; Star Awards for Television | ||
| 2014 | When I Fall in Love | Fely Buenaventura | Television film | |
| Trenderas | Celina Palomar | Musical - soap opera | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Maring | Drama series | |
| Pari 'Koy | Lydia | Drama - soap opera | ||
| Little Nanay | Annie Batongbuhay | The first great-grandmother role | ||
| 2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself | Musical-Variety show | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Yolly | Drama anthology | Her return to ABS-CBN and Maalaala Mo Kaya after more than a decade. | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: A Daughter's Love | Tinay | Annual drama anthology offering by Eat Bulaga | |
| Onanay | Nelia Dimagiba-Matayog | Drama - soap opera | Her return to GMA Network after Little Nanay in 2015. | |
| 2020 | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Mercedes "Cedes" Dela Cruz | ||
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Charito "Chato" Mercado | Drama |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Theater company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo | Corazon de la Cruz | Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) |
| 1993 | DH (Domestic Helper) |
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| 1994 | Trojan Woman | Cecille Guidote-Alvarez’s Theater Company |
Films adapted to stage plays
| Year | Title | Stage play cast | Theater company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo |
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Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) |
| 2003 | Himala: The Musical | (original cast)
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| 2013 | Bona |
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As a producer
Film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Carmela | Producer - as Nora Villamayor |
| Paru-Parong Itim | Producer | |
| Super Gee | ||
| Ander di saya si Erap | ||
| 1975 | Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | Executive producer - as Nora Villamayor |
| Niño Valiente | Producer | |
| Alkitrang Dugo | ||
| 1976 | Mrs. Teresa Abad Ako Po si Bing | |
| Wanted... Ded or Alayb | ||
| Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Producer - as Nora Villamayor | |
| 1977 | Tisoy | |
| 1978 | Sa Lungga ng Mga Daga | Producer |
| Roma - Amor | ||
| 1979 | Annie Batungbakal | |
| 1980 | Bongga Ka Day | |
| Bona | Executive producer - as Nora Villamayor | |
| 1981 | Ibalik ang Swerti | Producer - as Nora Villamayor |
| Rock n' Roll | Producer | |
| 1984 | Condemned | Executive producer - as Nora Villamayor |
| 1986 | Halimaw | Executive producer - as Nora C. Villamayor |
| 1987 | Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak | Producer |
| Takot Ako, Eh! | Executive producer - as Nora C. Villamayor |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Guy and Pip T.V. Special | Producer |
| 1974 | Ang Makulay Na Daigdig ni Nora | Producer / mini series |
| 1977 | Pipwede | Producer |
As a director
Film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Niño Valiente | Director |
| 1989 | Greatest Performance |
See also
Notes
- The film was unreleased and its film reels were destroyed in a fire.
References
- "The 15 Best Filipino Actresses of All Time". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- "S Magazine 15 Best Filipino Actresses of All Time". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- "Green Planet Movie Awards Results". Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- Lam, Lulubelle (September 21, 1989). "Guess who?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- "NORA AUNOR IN PUBLIC SERVICE TV PROGRAM 'N.O.R.A.MISMO'". Retrieved 2013-04-19.
- "'DH': NORA AUNOR TIMES FOUR". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- "NORA AUNOR's "DH": A MUST by Doreen G. Fernandez". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- "May Himala noqw on its 10th year by Totel de Jesus, Lifestyle Section, Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 16, 2013". 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- "Bona Review". Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- "Concert to mark 10th year of 'Himala' musical". Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- "Himala: The Musical' opens 10th anniversary run at PETA Theater Center". Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- "Bona Blunders: walang Kukurap". September 23, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- "Nora Aunor, inalala ang kaibigang si Ronaldo Valdez". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper (in Tagalog). 19 December 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- San Diego Jr, Bayani (28 August 2017). "Superstar set to direct 'dream' movie". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
External links
- Nora-icon
- The Artistry of Nora Aunor
- Nora Aunor filmography at IMDb
- Nora Aunor filmography at the TCM Movie Database