Aunor continued making critically acclaimed movies like the period drama Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. she said. She won from Star Awards and from the Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance. Later on, she made films in other genres such as drama, biographical, film noir, action, thriller, horror and art films. She was also nominated at the 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival,[117] Dubai International Film Festival, 43rd International Film Festival of India, and won Best Actress at the 7th Asian Film Awards. "Ah, matagal pa," Mommy Celia smiled. And what an actress she turned out to be! Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:30 AM January 29, 2021. Bonifacio Santos (Jay Ilagan) plays Cora's fianc. With estimated sales of one million units, Nora's cover of "Pearly Shells" (1971) is one of the biggest-selling singles in the Philippines. 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 (1984), and Bona (1980). The legendary actress has been absent for years, and 2010 may be Nora's comeback year. [151] In her speech, Aunor said the becoming an actress was a worthwhile decision, despite the heartaches. Matet De Leon is one proud daughter to Nora Aunor as she shared on Instagram her Mother's Day celebration with their mom. The film tells the story of Pacita M., a singer-entertainer in a seedy Quezon City nightclub whose daughter Grace was shot in the head by a stray bullet just as she was preparing to go off to college. [135], On July 18, 2014, the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication announced that for the year 2014, the recipient of Gawad Plaridel is Nora Aunor for Television, Music and Film. In 2013, she finished Ang Kwento ni Mabuti[119] an official entry to the 1st CineFilipino film Festival directed by acclaimed director Mes de Guzman. She also produced and starred in the movie Banaue: Stairway to the Sky (1975)[39] which was directed by national artist Gerardo de Leon. Nora Aunor as Shaleha perfectly plays the role of a barren wife to Bembol Roco's Bang-Asan. [59] However, the movie didn't do well in the box office. 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. She went back into the recording studio to record bonus tracks for a compilation album to be released in co-operation with Alpha Records and Warner Brothers. I used to be the boy next door, and then the romantic lead. [18][19], 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. [57] Both lead actresses, Nora Aunor and veteran actress Lolita Rodriguez, were recognized as Best Actresses at the film fest award's night for the film Ina ka ng Anak Mo. Last December, Matet, who runs a gourmet tuyo and tinapa business, vented her frustrations on social media over her mother selling products that are in direct competition with hers. The other one is in T-Bird at Ako,[77] Aunor essayed the role of a lesbian who falls for a woman. She then shared how happy she was to see her son Kenneth who arrived early at the venue along with his wife Sam. Lots of love, ha? She was one of the first inductees. THE QUEEN OF ALL QUEENS MS. NORA AUNOR; THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST IN FILMS, TV, MUSIC, CONCERTS, STAGEPLAYS, INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & LOCAL AWARDS.. She guested in Third Eye. Crispin leaves Rosario to fight the Japanese as a guerilla, and in his absence a Japanese-Filipino officer named Masugi ( De Len) rapes her. The romance-comedy was produced by Cocoy and his mom's own movie company, VL Productions, Inc. "Naging roommate kami, once upon a time while doing Burong Talangka (in Los Angeles, California)," relates Celia. [160] In 2014, Aunor is the recipient of University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications, Gawad Plaridel Award. [107], Aunor underwent plastic surgery as part of her plan to return to show business. The title of the movie is Little Christmas Tree. [109] During her concert in May 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Aunor tearfully announced that it would be her last concert as she could no longer sing. THE country's one and only Superstar Nora Aunor is set to return to the big screen for the first time since being named National Artist for Film and Broadcast in 2022. And as one of the pioneers of Repertory Philippines, she appeared mostly in musicals and stage plays in English. She was born Nora Villamayor to a large, poor family in Iriga City, Camarines Sur. Aunor gave a speech about how she became a singer, an actress, and eventually a movie producer[141], In 2012, Aunor received the Asian Achiever Award as Asia's Best Actress Awardee by the Asia Pacific Awards Council (APAC) led by noted Filipino consumers advocate Jonathan Navea. "I saw her interview with Boy Abunda [in The Buzz]. [22], From September to December 1967 Aunor had supporting and minor roles in six films. [90] She did two more stage plays, DH in 1992 and The Trojan Women in 1994. Before the year 1999 closed, Cocoy even guested in Nora's concert, Handog ni Guy Sa Bagong Milenyo, held at the Araneta Coliseum. Atsay (Maid) was the only film to have won the Best Performer in the Metro Manila Film Festival history. [87], In the 1990s Aunor only made 10 films, a far cry from earlier decades where she made up to 10 movies a year. Directed by Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr., KONTRABIDA (The Villain) is written by Jerry Gracio Sabihin mo, kumusta. Nora Aunor on her acceptance speech at the 2013 Gawad Urian.[123][124]. For the next three years, she slowed down in making films releasing only a handful including her final team-up with Dolphy, My Bugoy Goes to Congress, which was a hit during the time that it was released. Their families are lower-middle-class families in Pampanga and the story is set during American military presence in the Philippines. Even with only some limited run in few Metro Manila theaters, the films, particularly Care Home, was still able to score for Aunor critical praise and even nominations for Best Actress, specially from PMPC STAR Awards for Movies in 2007. The film is about four people who are torn between the love of power and the power of love and infidelity. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. [69][70] Aunor received her 10th FAMAS Best Actress nomination and 5th nomination from Gawad Urian for her performance in this film. [112], Sa Ngalan ng Ina was the first project of Aunor after her return, she starred with Christopher de Leon and Bembol Roco. This award is given to the person who won more than five times in its particular category. [169][170], At the peak of her career, Aunor was the top product endorser for television, print, and radio advertisements. She is the most nominated actress for the leading role in the long history of FAMAS Awards, having nominated 17 times since 1973 when she was first nominated for A Gift of Love but only second to Eddie Garcia with 23 nominations both in leading and supporting role. Cocoy simply smiled on hearing such endearing words from one of his most loved artist-friends. [citation needed], In 2004, Aunor made her last film shot entirely in the Philippines before she went on hiatus for almost 8 years. NORA'S ROOMMATE Like Cocoy, Mommy Celia, has fond memories of the Superstar, especially in 1975, when they did the movie, Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka, directed by Elwood Perez. [citation needed], In 1968, Nora Aunor was contracted by Alpha Records upon the recommendation of singer Carmen Soriano. Aunor portrayed a judge who recently presided over a well publicized criminal case trial. She made her first TV appearance as a guest in An Evening with Pilita[16] hosted by Pilita Corrales and Carmen on Camera[17] hosted by Carmen Soriano. She played the role of Beatrice Alcala, a singing superstar, and how she showed her complex emotion through singing. This is the only collaboration between the two of the biggest stars of the Philippine movies. She is the artist with the most singles in Philippine recording history (with more than 260 singles). On the eve of Venice awards rites, Aunor was chosen by an independent film critics, the "Premio Della Critica Indipendiente" as their best performer and gave her the Bisato dOro.[116]. [159] from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2013, 2014 and 2016. He is a Kapuso artist. After years of living a life of a recluse, music finds Celina again through three young, talented, and hopeful singers. Cast [ edit] [140], Before the middle of the year, Aunor has finished three other movies aside from Hustisya. As soon as they were finished talking and taking photographs, PEP.ph greeted them and asked a few questions. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. [45] This is the story of Corazon de la Cruz, a nurse who wanted to go to America to give a better future for her family, but her brother was shot by an American soldier on the eve of her flight to America. NORA Aunor photo by ROMY HOMILLADA It was such a delight to interview my teenage crush, Christopher "Boyet" de Leon. [30] On December 19, 1969, during the coronation of Nora as muse of Sampaguita Family Club, Tirso gave her a doll "Maria Leonora Theresa",[31] which reportedly became the most popular doll in Philippine showbiz history. "Masaya ako na nagbigay ako ng salo-salo sa ilan . The songs were released as a single but sales suffered after a rumor circulated that Aunor had gotten an abortion while she was in San Diego. Sadly, the union was annulled in 1996 and the veteran actor tied the knot with First Lady actress Sandy Andolong on March 27, 2001. The film won Best Sound Engineering and Best Cinematography. ". On June 10, 2022, Aunor was conferred as a National Artist for Film and Broadcasting/Broadcast Arts. Published On: May 9, 2022, 02:16 PM. This time, Cocoy said he's painting another portrait of Ate Guy. In 1973, Aunor established her own movie production company, "NV Productions"[35] and produced its first movie entitled Carmela. For the first time since she was inducted, Aunor visited her star on August 7, 2011, she even laid down to her star as the TV cameras documented the event.[104]. In 1983, Aunor was recognized as one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) in the Field of the Arts. Atsay also received the Best Picture Award, Romeo Vitug for Best Cinematography and Eddie Garcia for Best Director. Without giving specific titles, Christopher continued: When they show a movie of mine on television, and its something I dont like, it makes me think, Can I buy that, so I can burn it?, Christopher was last seen in GMA 7s fantasy series Lolong and the acclaimed film On the Job 2: The Missing 8. This year, he will star in Coco Martins coming television adaptation of the Fernando Poe Jr. classic Batang Quiapo.. This movie was based on the novel Lord of the Flies by the Nobel Prize-winning English author Sir William Golding.[42]. "Sabihin mo, kumusta. Brief Synopsis: Cora dela Cruz (Nora Aunor) is a Filipino nurse hoping to move to America and live in greener pastures. This highly acclaimed film directed by Elwood Perez bravely tackles the sensitive issue of euthanasia. [133][134], On February 2, 2014, Aunor received her second Ani ng Dangal]Award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines) or NCCA. The first was Beloved,[86] where Aunor reunited with Christopher de Leon together with Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando. For me, stuff like this can hinder your enjoyment of life.. Last July 2015, he married his long-time girlfriend, Jennifer Orcine. Later that same year Aunor received the Centennial Honor for the Arts conferred by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. She won best actress from the Catholic Mass Media Awards. Originally imported from the US, Dial soap first catered the AB bracket. That same year, Aunor made a movie with Mario O'Hara after so many years. Nora Aunor. [26], Tower Records[27] gave Aunor her first starring role opposite Tirso Cruz III, the "D' Musical Teenage Idols"[28] by Tower Productions, directed by Artemio Marquez, was shown on September 23, 1969. The family lived in a nipa house with only one gasera to provide light, and sometimes Nora went to school barefoot. [29], Superstar holds the record as the longest-running musical variety show on Philippine prime-time TV. "The life and art of Nora Aunor that you love so much since I first tried my luck in music and in acting several decades ago I will . [citation needed]. Sang a campaign jingle for a candidate from the Nacionalista Party, the oldest . "Oo, in God's time. She was first nominated as a best actress in FAMAS (Filipino Academy for Movies, Arts and Sciences) for A Gift of Love. Stranded with a non-operational taxi, the 23-year-old novice driver Noah offers shelter to his passenger. They tried to revive the show when then transferred to Channel 13 on November 25, 1989, but it didn't last long. I was part of shows that did well. That's why when the so-called "gourmet tuyo controversy" involving his ex-wife, Nora Aunor, and their daughter Matet de Leon recently made headlines, nothing was heard from Christopher, despite knowing "the background" behind the misunderstanding. In his review, film critic Noel Vera point out that the show is rare creature in Philippine television, the political melodrama. 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Later on, I played father roles. "At first it was awkward," said Boyet, who is teamed up with the Superstar on TV5's "Sa Ngalan ng Ina." "But we warmed up to each other right away. Other films she made were I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa, in which she co-starred with her estranged husband, Christopher de Leon and their children, Lotlot and Ian Kristoffer; Sana Mahalin Mo Ako; Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak; and BalutPenoy. On May 18, 1991, few days before her 38th birthday, she staged her first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum, thus earning the name "concert queen" for filling the big dome with about 30,000 eager fans. "We went to Iriga, Nora's hometown, right?" [154] However, the show aired its final episode on February 13, 2016. The film was also shown at the 1981 Cannes International Film Festival as an entry to the Director's Fortnight. 2023 Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW , Cocoy Laurel on his former loveteam partner Nora Aunor: "I'm busy coz I have to give her the portrait [soon]. Fast Facts. [105] On March 23, 2010, Aunor was named one of the 10 Best Asian Actresses along with Gong Li and Maggie Cheung. Aside from love songs old and new, Christopher said he hopes he and his fellow headliners can perform theme songs of their past hit movies. I have done movies whose theme songs became popular, like Sinasamba Kita and Hanggang from Dekada 70. I think we can do those, he said, adding that the concept of the show revolves around bridging the past and the present. ADVERTISEMENT "There was a lot behind what people were talking about. This miniseries would be the last collaboration between Aunor and O'hara before his death from leukemia. PETA toured the play in North America, Europe, and Hong Kong. former Philippine Senate President Blas Ople, on Nora Aunor in 1996. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Yet she's still the gracious lady who raised her talented son Cocoy, and he's now taking good care of her. [131] The made-for-TV movie had its premiere showing in January 2014 and was seen on TV in February 2014. Lots of love, ha? From musicals, Nora graduated to dramatic roles. Elena Deogracias (Nora Aunor) is a second wife of a politician. Aunor was awarded the Best Performer award for her performance in this movie. Sa Ngalan ng Ina is a film made for television or a miniseries is a political drama about a widow that ran as a governor when her husband was assassinated. [46] This film was the official entry of Premiere Productions to the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival. I want to see her, too!" Over-all she has recorded more than 500 songs. It took the Superstar almost a week to prepare for the birthday party she was throwing for Ian de Leon. The film, set during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines between 1942 and 1944, tells the story of Rosario ( Aunor ), a young schoolteacher engaged to be married to Crispin ( Roco ). By providing an email address. She played the role of Nana Sela a faith healer who happens to be Queen Oleya. That year her contract with Sampaguita Pictures expired and she made movies with other studios, including Banda 24 and Drakulita for Barangay, Oh Delilah, Karate Showdown, Pabandying-Bandying and Adriana. This is a story about the tribe of Ifugao and their struggles to achieve the promised land. By Ronnie Carrasco, 3rd. PEP.ph also told Cocoy and his mom Celia, that in one of our interviews with Nora she mentioned Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka as a favorite among the many romantic comedies she did years ago. I think 40 percent of what I have done makes me go, Wow, I like this! He is the son of Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the Film Academy of the Philippines for Bulaklak sa Ciy Jail. Nora Aunor - The Journey of the Superstar | Kapamilya Spotlight ABS-CBN Entertainment 42.3M subscribers Subscribe 301 Share 24K views 6 years ago #TelevisionJourney #NoraAunor. [155][156] In 1999, Aunor received the Centennial Honors for the Arts awarded by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). But the controversial former disc jockey-rap artist and occasional actor, who has been associated with superstar Nora Aunor, is open about having an ex-wife and a 12-year-old daughter named Annacain. He is an artist managed by the GMA Artist Center, a division of the GMA Network, a top TV network in the Philippines. Discover Nora Aunor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The love team of Nora Aunor and Cocoy Laurel is best remembered for three memorable movies in the 1970's: Lollipops and Roses (1971) and its sequel, Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka (1975), and Impossible Dream (1972). Kung Akoy Iiwan Mo,[61] directed by Laurice Guillen with Christopher de Leon and Roly Quizon. It was the only Filipino Film cited as one of "The Best 100 Films in the World" by the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, USA (1997). [89] Her guests included Gary Valenciano, Mon Faustino, The Hotlegs, The Operas, and many more. She portrayed an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who works as a nurse in America and her struggles to fight loneliness and homesickness in 'Merika. In the 1990 film Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?, Aunor plays a NPA rebel who leaves her newborn baby to search for her husband. Like I said before, I try to stay away from these kinds of things, he told reporters at a recent press conference for the upcoming concert Some Kind of Valentine.. The 69-year-old will star alongside Alfred Vargas and multi-awarded actress Gina Alajar for the drama-suspense film "Pieta" to be directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. The third play, a Filipino adaptation of Euripides immortal tragedy, was produced by Cecille Guidote-Alvarez's theater company, directed by a Greek national, and staged at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife. Before the year ended, Aunor made Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (Once There Was a Firefly) (1976). She was born Nora Villamayor to a large, poor family in Iriga City, Camarines Sur. In the same year, Aunor starred in films that drew acclaim for her performances. ", "AUNOR's "DH": A MUST by Doreen G. Fernandez", "Nora Aunor on stagewhere she was just as stellar", "The phenomenal Nora Aunor as Coke endorser", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nora_Aunor&oldid=1142584340, Winner Quezon City Film Festival for Best Actress, Winner 3rd Best Picture, First Metro Manila Film Festival (NV Productions), Blockbuster Hit, first film collaboration with Dolphy. "I wanted to see her in LA because her [Nora's former] lawyer [Atty. [148][149] De La Salle University was the next University to hand her a recognition. PETA toured both plays in North America, Europe, and Hong Kong. Only an actress of Aunor's caliber can pull off the struggles of an infertile wife who also has to . Aunor will play the role of Celina Palomar, a famous singer who mysteriously disappeared at the height of her popularity. [158] She received the Ani ng Dangal Award (Harvest of Honors). [62] The other entry was Bona, a film by Lino Brocka. [citation needed], In 1992, Aunor was busy with her stage play, DH, a PETA production. She was an excellent character actress in the movies. [50][51] This film gave Aunor her second nomination as best actress from Gawad Urian. A trilogy featuring Nora Aunor giving life to the stories of 3 women: Fe, an emerging movie Superstar who has an invalid husband; Esperanza, a young wife living in a middle-class neighborhood in the city; and Caridad, a young novice who was . With Nora Aunor, Dindo Fernando, Ruben Rustia, Jay Ilagan. [163], In 2022, Aunor was conferred The Order of National Artists of the Philippines for Film and Broadcasting/Broadcast Arts.[164]. [113] All of the performances were great especially Aunor which gave her a nomination from Golden Screen TV Awards and a best actress trophy from 2012 Star Awards for Television. Please try again. Amy Austria who played a supporting role in this movie was a nominee for the Best Performer award. On December 25, 1991, Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. was part of the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honors) Awards recognizes artists who have earned international awards and accolades during the past year. The film was also serialized in King Komiks. Nora Aunor. Unfortunately, no print of this film is known to officially exist. They made Kastilyong Buhangin[60] with now Senator Lito Lapid as her screen leading man. [102] The performances by Aunor and Servo gave them their international acting awards at the 31st Festival International du Film Indpendant de Bruxelles and the film won the jury prize, they also received local recognition. [20] Aunor made several youth-oriented films like All Over World[21] and Way Out of the Country. Like the Guy-Pip and Guy-Boyet [Christopher de Leon] tandems, the Guy-Cocoy team-up in the '70s was well-loved by the public and adoring fans of the superstar. The venue was transformed into a virtual museum as posters of her classic films adorned the lobby and the hallway leading to the ballroom. Bicol University gaver her a very special recognition, she was presented with the ONRA Award upon the initiative of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe for bringing honor and pride to her fellow Bicolanos in particular, and to the country in general, through her achievements in the arts. This is how Nora Aunor feels about her devoted fans' incessant calls to have her proclaimed as National Artist for Film. . Her character Dorinda is a 50-year-old widow with a twenty-something-year-old son, Yul Servo played Noah Garcia, a courteous and charming taxi driver who keeps a rosary in his pocket and shares stories from the Bible. [114][115], In 2012, Aunor collaborated with the Cannes best director awardee Brillante Mendoza for the film Thy Womb which was part of the 69th Venice International Film Festival. Aunor played Socorro, a landlady daughter who falls for the painter who is in love with a model. The film was nominated for Golden Lion for Best Film and Volpi Cup for best actress for Aunor. Aunor portrays Fely, a devoted wife, who takes care of Armando (Tirso Cruz III), the husband who has pancreatic cancer. She remains one of the very best. Claire Espina] was my sorority sister. 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 is the youngest recipient of this special award. In 2013, she returned to TV via her new soap opera, Never Say Goodbye. Aunor went to Mabini Memorial College (1959 to 1960) when she was in the first grade and transferred to Nichols Air Base Elementary School (1960 to 1962) when she reached the second grade. In 2011, she came back to the Philippines to resume her acting and singing career after an 8-year hiatus. The move, however, was scrapped the following year. Ang nangyari pala, 'yung salamin sa harapan, natanggal 'yon sa sasakyan pero buo, hindi nabasag . As Guy and Pip, they were a popular pair for many years until they parted ways professionally. [81] The film also tackles the story of Filipino illegal aliens who will do anything just to get a Green card. She entered the national singing contest, Tawag ng Tanghalan, was defeated on her first try, but became a champion on her second attempt. This leads for the Party to replace Amang. Aunor won her second Gawad Urian Best Actress for Bona, tying her with Gina Alajar, who won for Brutal; Aunor [136][137], Aunor made four films in 2014 and one of them was Hustisya, which is part of the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. In 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Movie Awards as one of the "10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade". Its a lot different now. They have one biological son Ian de Leon. We have the internet, YouTube all that stuff. [71], Aunor continued to make romantic comedy films in 1982, such as Annie Sabungera[72] with Ace Vergel, Palengke Queen[73] with Matt Ranillo III. The versatile actress is the adopted daughter of Christopher who married Superstar Nora Aunor. "So, we wanted to see her, sana . To find out more, please click this link. [citation needed]. Because I'm here and I wouldn't be able to protect her," John cautioned the members of the . Her voice was hoarse and raspy. I did classic movies. She became a champion at the Darigold Jamboree radio singing contest, singing her winning piece "You and the Night and the Music." She is considered to be the greatest Filipino actress ever and one of the world's best. Before, we could go out on dates discreetly or get drunk at a cluband people wouldnt know. "I'm busy coz I have to give her the portrait [soon]. [36] She was again nominated in the 22nd FAMAS Awards for Paru-parung Itim. 209 talking about this. Three days after, on September 26, 1969, Sampaguita Pictures released its 34th-anniversary presentation, Fiesta Extravaganza. Nora Aunor has been a longtime Marcos loyalist, even attending the controversial burial of Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in 2016. Also in 2011, she received eight Lifetime Achievement Awards for film and music from different award giving bodies. [139] On August 10, 2014, during the awards night of the Cinemalays Independent Film Festival, Aunor won her first Best Actress award, she was so thankful for the award and promised to continue making meaningful movies and her movies will be an inspiration to the youth. And thats but a peek of his formidable filmography. [126][127], On August 30, 2013, Aunor won her 4th international Best Actress award from the 3rd Sakhalin International Film Festival in Russia for the movie Thy Womb. Adjusted for ticket-price inflation, Guy and Pip's P8-million gross in 1971 is equivalent to P560-million at 2009 average ticket prices.[34]. Naglalayag tells the story of a MayDecember affair between a middle-aged judge and a young taxi driver. [38] This movie earned Nora her third nomination from the 23rd FAMAS Awards. It was no surprise that she backed Marcos Jr. in the. [138] The movie was directed by the director Joel Lamangan and was penned by Ricky Lee. [citation needed]. Cocoy said. Gawad Plaridel recipient for film and television", "UP honors Nora Aunor with Gawad Plaridel Award", "Nora Aunor calls for Aquino resignationa", "Nora Aunor vows to support Poe if she runs in 2016!