Nora Aunor filmography
 | |
| Film | 186 |
|---|---|
| Television series | 11 |
| Television show | 6 |
| Hosting | 1 |
| Theatre | 3 |
Nora Aunor was 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,[1]S Magazine named her as the "Philippines' Best Actress of All Time" in 2006,[2] and in 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Movie Awards as one of the "10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade".[3]
Filmography
[edit]1960-1970s
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | All Over the World | ||
| Way Out in the Country | |||
| Cinderella a-Go-Go | |||
| Pogi | |||
| Sitting in the Park | |||
| Ang Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw | Millie | ||
| 1968 | Dobol Wedding | ||
| Bahay Kubo, Kahit Munti | |||
| May Tampuhan Paminsan-minsan | |||
| 1969 | Drakulita | Mary | |
| 9 Teeners | |||
| Andriana | |||
| Banda 24 | |||
| Halina Neneng Ko | |||
| Karate Showdown | |||
| Oh, Delilah | Delilah | ||
| Pa-bandying-bandying | |||
| Teenage Escapades! | |||
| YeYe Generation! | |||
| Young Girl | |||
| D' Musical Teenage Idols! | |||
| Fiesta Extravaganza | |||
| Nora (Single Girl) | Nora | ||
| 1970 | Young Love | Ditas Aunor | |
| Tomboy Nora | Nora | ||
| Teenage Jamboree | |||
| Tell Nora I Love Her | Nora | ||
| Orang | |||
| Munting Santa | |||
| Nasaan ka, Inay? | |||
| Three for the Road | |||
| The Singer and the Bouncer | |||
| The Young at Hearts | |||
| Darling | |||
| Nora in Wonderland | |||
| Hey There, Lonely Girl | |||
| I Dream of Nora | |||
| Ana Victoria | Ana Victoria | ||
| The Golden Voice | Nora | ||
| My Beloved | |||
| Around Asia with Nora | Nora | ||
| 1971 | Guy and Pip | Guy | |
| The Singing Filipina | |||
| My Prayer | |||
| Si Waray at ang Talyada | Nora | ||
| Lollipops and Roses | Nora Enriquez | ||
| Always in My Heart | Teresita Soriano | ||
| 1972 | My Blue Hawaii | Leilani | |
| A Gift of Love | Rose/Jane | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Kung May Gusot, May Lusot | Bongbong | ||
| Winter Holiday | Linda | ||
| And God Smiled at Me | Celina | Quezon City Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| Nora, Mahal Kita | Nora | ||
| Dito sa Aking Puso | |||
| My Little Brown Girl | Marissa Sanchez | ||
| 1973 | Aking Maria Clara | Maria Clara | |
| Carmela | Carmela | ||
| As Long as There's Music | |||
| Kondesang Basahan | |||
| Impossible Dream | Melissa Gonzales | ||
| Erap Is my Guy | |||
| Paru-parung Itim | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | ||
| Tapat Na Pag-ibig | |||
| Binibini ng Palengke | |||
| Maalaala mo Kaya? | Delia Mejares | ||
| Dalawang mukha ng Tagumpay | |||
| Super Gee | |||
| Hindi kita Malimot | Loreta | ||
| 1974 | You Will Be My Music | ||
| Somewhere Over the Rainbow | |||
| Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Fe Amor Esperanza Caridad |
Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Carnival Song | |||
| Happy Days Are Here Again | |||
| 1975 | Memories of Our Love | Herself | |
| Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa | Nurse | ||
| Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | Banaue | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye | |||
| Batu-bato sa Langit: Ang tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit | Orang Apacible | ||
| Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka | |||
| 1976 | Magandang Gabi sa inyong Lahat | Anna Carballo | |
| Wanted ... Ded or Alayb | Gregoria | ||
| Relaks lang mama... Sagot Kita! | Nora Tagle | ||
| Mrs. Teresa Abad, ako po si Bing | |||
| Kaming Matatapang ang Apog! | Potenciana Barada | ||
| Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang | |||
| Ang Bulag, Ang Pipi at Ang Bingi | |||
| Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | Rosario | FAMAS Award for Best Actress Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress | |
| Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo | Corazon de la Cruz | Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| 1977 | Pag-ibig ko'y Awitin mo | ||
| Pinakasalan ko ang Ina ng Aking Kapatid | |||
| Silang mga Mukhang Pera | |||
| Tisoy | Corazon Dela Cruz | ||
| Ibilanggo si... Neneng Magtanggol | Neneng Magtanggol | ||
| Panakip Butas | |||
| Sapin - sapin, Patong - patong | |||
| Disco Baby | Sarah Rey | ||
| Little Christmas Tree | |||
| Bakya mo Neneng | Neneng | Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| 1978 | Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig | Laura Mendoza-San Juan | |
| Bakekang | Bakekang | ||
| Isinilang ko ay hindi ko Tunay na Anak | |||
| Sa Lungga ng mga Daga | |||
| Mahal mo, Mahal ko | Nora | ||
| Dash a Lotsa Nonsents! | Cora Villamor | ||
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | the metro aide sweeper | ||
| Huwag hamakin! Hostess | Tonya | ||
| Ikaw Ay Akin | Teresita 'Tere' Valdez | Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress | |
| Roma-Amor | Roma / Amor | ||
| Atsay | Nelia de Leon | Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Performer Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind | Benita | ||
| 1979 | Disco King | ||
| Anak ng Atsay | Gloria | ||
| Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay | |||
| Dobol Dribol | |||
| Si Mahal Ko... Nakialam Na Naman | |||
| Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? | |||
| Annie Batungbakal | Annie Batungbakal | ||
| Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | Esther | 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 |
1980-1990s
[edit]2000-2020s
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Naglalayag | Judge Dorinda Cortez vda. De Roces | Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance |
| 2006 | Carehome | Claudia | |
| Ingrata | Bea | ||
| 2012 | El Presidente | Maria Agoncillo | |
| Thy Womb | Shaleha Sarail | 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 | Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance |
| Barber's Tales | cameo | ||
| 2014 | Hustisya (Justice) | Virginia 'Biring' Cabahug | Cinemalaya Film Festival Best Actress Award (Director's Showcase) Nominated–Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actress |
| Dementia | Mara Fabre | 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 | ||
| Kinabukasan | Ernest | short film | |
| 2015 | Trap | Leonora Lariosa/Bebeth Rolyaston | |
| 2016 | Padre de Familia | Aida Santiago | Released in Europe |
| Whistleblower | Zeny Juico Roblado | ||
| Laro | Flora Manalastas | ||
| Pare, Mahal Mo Raw AKo | |||
| Tuos | Pinailog | ||
| Kabisera | Mercy de Dios | ||
| Hinulid | Sita | ||
| 2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Iluminada "Lumen" Sanchez-delos Santos | Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated–PMPC Star Awards for Movies |
| 2021 | Kontrabida | Anita Rosales | |
| 2022 | Ligalig | ||
| 2023 | Pieta | Rebecca | Star Awards for Movies Best Actress[4] |
| 2024 | Isang Himala[5] | Cameo appearance | |
| 2025 | Mananambal[6] | Lucia | Final film appearance |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title / TV network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Oras ng Ligaya | ||
| Nora-Eddie Show | Herself | ||
| 1970 | The Nora Aunor Show | ||
| 1971–1989 | Superstar | *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) | |
| 1971 | Nora Cinderella | ||
| 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[7] | ||
| 1990 | Superstar — The Legend | Herself | |
| 1992 | Star Drama Presents — NORA | *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 | |
| 2002 | N.O.R.A. Mismo (Ngayon Na ang Oras ng Remedyo at Aksyon) | ||
| Bituin | Laura Sandoval | The only ABS-CBN TV actress | |
| Morning Girls | Herself/Guest | ||
| 2003 | Gold: A Birthday Concert Special | Herself | |
| Magpakailanman | Sister Monica Sison | ||
| 2011 | Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Governor Elena Toribio vda de. Deogracias | *Won - Best Actress; Star Awards for Television |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | Nana Sela / Queen Oleya | |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Marta Marasigan-Carpio | *Nominated - Best Actress; Star Awards for Television |
| Untold Stories: Tukso Ng Pag-Ibig / TV5 | *Nominated - Best Actress in a Single Performance; Star Awards for Television | ||
| 2014 | When I Fall in Love | Fely Buenaventura | |
| Trenderas | Celina Palomar | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Maring | |
| Magpakailanman | Nancy Cañares | ||
| Pari 'Koy | Lydia | ||
| Little Nanay | Annie Batongbuhay | The first great-grandmother role | |
| 2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Yolly | Her return to ABS-CBN and Maalaala Mo Kaya after more than a decade. | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: A Daughter's Love | Tinay | |
| Onanay | Nelia Dimagiba-Matayog | 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 | Her final television appearance before her death in 2025. |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Theater company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo | Corazon de la Cruz | Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) |
| 1993 | DH (Domestic Helper) |
| |
| 1994 | Trojan Woman | Cecille Guidote-Alvarez’s Theater Company |
Films adapted to stage plays
[edit]| Year | Title | Stage play cast | Theater company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo |
|
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) |
| 2003 | Himala: The Musical[10] | (original cast)
| |
| 2013 | Bona[11] |
|
As a producer
[edit]Film
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Niño Valiente[15] | Director |
| 1989 | Greatest Performance[16][note 1] |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ The film was unreleased and its film reels were destroyed in a fire.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ Purnell, Kristoffer (July 24, 2024). "Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano tie for Best Actress at 40th PMPC Star Awards". Philippine Star. Philippine Star. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (December 5, 2024). "Nora Aunor to have special cameo at MMFF movie-musical 'Isang Himala'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (January 23, 2025). "Nora Aunor's horror film 'Mananambal' to hit cinemas on Feb. 19". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Lam, Lulubelle (September 21, 1989). "Guess who?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "'DH': NORA AUNOR TIMES FOUR". Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ "NORA AUNOR's "DH": A MUST by Doreen G. Fernandez". Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ "May Himala noqw on its 10th year by Totel de Jesus, Lifestyle Section, Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 16, 2013". March 15, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "Bona Review". Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "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). December 19, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (August 28, 2017). "Superstar set to direct 'dream' movie". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 16, 2024.