Nora Aunor with an enlarged copy of a photography by noted lensman Romy Vitug. Photo by Alex Brosas

Nora Aunor with a framed copy of a pictures by famous lensman Romy Vitug. Picture by Alex Brosas

Nora Aunor acquired a most memorable reward from Snooky Serna when she celebrated her seventieth birthday on Saturday, Might 20 at a resort in Quezon Metropolis.

The reward which got here from Serna, who was one among her visitors, got here within the type of a framed picture taken in the course of the taking pictures of one among her iconic motion pictures, “Atsay,” and which was photographed by famend photographer and award-winning cinematographer Romy Vitug.

“Matagal na niyang hinahanap ito,” Snooky stated. (She was on the lookout for this for thus lengthy).

“Gawa ito ni award-winning cinematographer,” Aunor stated, groping for the identify of the photographer. She stated the picture introduced again glad recollections for her.

Within the 1978 movie, Aunor performed a girl who went to town seeking her fortune, however would find yourself affected by harsh remedy by her employers. The movie, directed by the late Eddie Garcia, received for Aunor the Finest Performer Award on the Metro Manila Movie Pageant.

This could grow to be the solely movie to have received such a quotation within the historical past of the MMFF when, at the moment, the movie fest organizers determined to forgo separate awards for female and male performers.

Additionally at the moment, the MMFF award was hotly-contested as Aunor was being pitted in opposition to one other equally glorious actress, Vilma Santos, who was vying for a similar honor along with her film Rubia Servios, directed by premier director Lino Brocka.

The award would ultimately go to Aunor, who throughout her acceptance speech stated, “Mamay, mali ang hula nila! (Their prediction is incorrect),” seemingly nettling a then common observe of getting fortunetellers predict which actors would bag sure awards.

A household affair

Aunor’s birthday celebration gathered her 5 youngsters, her organic son Ian de Leon and 4 different youngsters Lotlot de Leon, Kiko, Kenneth, at Matet de Leon collectively, who the veteran actress adopted alongside her then companion, actor Christopher de Leon.

La Aunor's children. Photo by Alex Brosas

La Aunor’s youngsters. Picture by Alex Brosas

Ian confirmed an audio-visual presentation about his mother, replete with pictures and movies which had him annotating. He learn a poem known as “Mother’s Love.”

In the meantime, Lotlot had a heartfelt message to her mom. “Ma, ang dami na nating pinagdaanan, tayo bilang pamilya. Pero isa lang ang ipinapangako ko sa ‘yo, mamahalin kita hanggang kailanman. Nandito lang po ako para sa iyo kahit anong oras.” (Ma, we’ve been by so much as a household. But when there’s one factor that I promise, it’s to like you till eternally. I’m simply right here for you any time).

Matet, who simply final December had a falling out with Aunor, additionally expressed love for her mother. “Lagi naman kaming nag-uusap ni mommy so lahat nasasabi ko sa kanya. (I talked to her recurrently so I can say every part to her). I really like you eternally, mommy.”

When it was Kiko’s flip, he may barely say something apart from, “Ang hirap sundan, ang haba ng speech. Nalimutan ko na sasabihin ko, haba ng sa ‘yo, eh.” (It’s exhausting to comply with, the speech could be very lengthy. I forgot what to say, yours is simply too lengthy).

Kenneth, a shy man, was out of the room when his siblings started giving plaudits to Aunor.

Tributes

Superstar visitors additionally gave Aunor a becoming tribute, sharing tales they’ve with the Celebrity and Nationwide Artist.

One among them is Herlene Budol, Binibining Pilipinas 2022 first runner-up, who got here with Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez. They got here after attending the preview of “Unbreak My Coronary heart” at a close-by mall.

“Magpapasampal po ako (kay Ate Man). Pero ayaw niya. Para sa akin, bilang baguhan, isang karangalan ang masampal ng isang Nora Aunor,” Budol stated. (I need to get slapped by Ate Man. However she didn’t need to. For me, as a beginner, it’s an honor to be slapped by one Nora Aunor).

“Kaya po talagang pumunta po ako dito na handang masaktan, ayun po ang hinahanap ko,” she added. (That’s why I got here right here, I’m able to get damage, that’s what I’m on the lookout for).

Designer Nono Palmos confirmed gratitude by thanking the Celebrity for getting him in large occasions like her birthday. He did Aunor’s outfit when she acquired her Nationwide Artist award.

“I labored along with her once I was 25. Naabutan ko pa ‘yung Celebrity sa channel 9,” he stated.

Edith del Rosario, author of “Celebrity” for years, shared that it was Aunor who advisable that she be promoted as government producer.

“Kung ano ako ngayon (is) partly due to you. I used to be author for a number of years for “Celebrity” nevertheless it was Ate Man who dropped at the eye of administration that I used to be already ripe in turning into government producer. Siya ‘yung nagsabing, ‘Bakit hindi ninyo pa gawing government producer si Mama.’ Due to her prodding, ang mga executives po ng RPN-9 ay ginawa akong government producer. (What I’m right now is partly due to you… she’s the one who advised the producers, “Why don’t you make her an government producer?” Due to her prodding, RPN-9 executives made me an government producer.)

Veteran actor Ricky Davao shared that the primary time she noticed Aunor was when he tagged alongside along with his yaya to see the Celebrity in her home in Paranaque.

“Would you imagine there’s about 5,000 individuals sa kalye ready for her to return. She was driving her automotive. Dumaan lang, nagsigawan ang mga tao then umuwi na (She simply handed, the individuals shouted after which they went house),” he recalled.

Vetaran actress Liz Alindogan shared that Aunor, a fellow Bicolana, was her inspiration when she bought into showbiz.

“Sa Bicol, nagbabasa ako ng komiks. Pangarap ko talagang mag-artista. Nandoon si Nora Aunor,” she stated. (In Bicol, I used to be studying comics. I actually dreamed of turning into an actor. She was there).

Dan Alvaro, Aunor’s co-actor in “Condemned” stated he owed a whole lot of profession breaks to Aunor. “Hindi ako makikilala kung wala si Ate Man kaya malaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya. Hindi ako magiging Dan Alvaro kundi dahil sa kanya.” (I cannot be identified if there’s no Ate Man, that’s why I owe her so much. I cannot be Dan Alvaro if not for her.)

Aunor with screen veterans Marisa Delgado and Dan Alvaro. Photo by Alex Brosas

Aunor with display veterans Marissa Delgado and Dan Alvaro. Picture by Alex Brosas

Veteran actress Marissa Delgado, in the meantime, recalled that she was once Aunor’s antagonist in lots of movies that they made with the late director Lino Brocka. “Madami tayong ginawa with Lino Brocka. Ako ‘yung kontrabida mo. Palagi kitang inaapi. Tapos Nationwide Hero (sic) ka na ngayon.” (We’ve labored on many movies with Lino Brocka. I used to be your contravida. I used to be at all times your oppressor. Now, you’re a Nationwide Artist).

Amongst those that greeted Aunor had been Alfred Vargas, Deborah Solar, veteran dancer-choreographer Geleen Eugenio, Raffy Chan, Beverly Salviejo, Lotlot’s husband Fadi El-Soury, Matet’s husband Mickey Estrada and Ian’s spouse Jen.

Aunor made particular point out of John Rendez who mounted the get together along with some buddies and constant followers. EDV

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