Nora Aunor filmography
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,[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

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
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 José de Villa
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 Consuelo P. Osorio
Karate Showdown Solano Gaudite
Oh, Delilah Delilah Consuelo P. Osorio
Pa-bandying-bandying Jose Wenceslao
Teenage Escapades! Artemio Marquez
YeYe Generation! Artemio Marquez
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 Artemio Marquez
Tell Nora I Love Her Nora Artemio Marquez
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 Artemio Marquez
Hey There, Lonely Girl Artemio Marquez
I Dream of Nora Consuelo P. Osorio
Ana Victoria Ana Victoria Consuelo P. Osorio
The Golden Voice Nora Artemio Marquez
My Beloved Artemio Marquez
Around Asia with Nora Nora Artemio Marquez
1971 Guy and Pip Guy German Moreno
The Singing Filipina Artemio Marquez
My Prayer Artemio Marquez
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 Danny Holmsen
German Moreno
Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Kung May Gusot, May Lusot Bongbong José de Villa
Winter Holiday Linda José de Villa
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 Orlando Nadres
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 Danny Holmsen
Maalaala mo Kaya? Delia Mejares Danny Holmsen
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 Cirio H. Santiago
1975 Memories of Our Love Herself Danny Holmsen
Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa Nurse Ding De Jesus
Cesar Gallardo
Armando Herrera
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 Jose Dagumboy
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

Year Title Role Director Notes
1980 Nakaw Na Pag-ibig Corazon Rivera Lino Brocka
Candy Joey Gosiengfiao
Darling, Buntis Ka Na Naman Juana/Jenny Amado Cortez
Reyna ng Pitong Gatang Senyang/Dr. Benedicto Maria Saret
Bongga Ka Day Maryo J. de los Reyes
Kastilyong Buhangin Laura Lorenzo Mario O'Hara
Bona Bona Lino Brocka Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Beatrice Alcala Laurice Guillen Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
1981 Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? Babette Mario O'Hara Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Winner-Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Actress
Totoo ba ang Tsismis? Cora Maryo J. de los Reyes
Ibalik ang Swerti Becky Maryo J. de los Reyes
Dalaga si Misis, binata si Mister Doria Lino Brocka
Gaano Kita Kamahal Mario O'Hara
Rock n' Roll Maryo J. de los Reyes Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
1982 Mga Uod at Rosas Socorro Romy Suzara Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Annie Sabungera Annie Pablo Santiago
Palengke Queen Tipang Armando Reyes
No Other Love Reyna Elena (Guest Role) Joey Gosiengfiao
Tinimbang ang Langit Herself Danny Zialcita
T-Bird at Ako Sylvia Salazar Danny Zialcita
Himala Elsa Ishmael Bernal Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
1983 Minsan, May Isang Ina Ruth Maryo J. de los Reyes Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing Secret Agent Maria Clara Cayugyug Peque Gallaga
1984 'Merika Mila Cruz Gil Portes Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Winner-PMPC Star Awards for Best Actress
Condemned Yolly Mario O'Hara
Bulaklak sa City Jail Angela Aguilar Mario O'Hara FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
1985 Beloved Adora Bernal Leroy Salvador
Till We Meet Again Teresa Mendoza Elwood Perez
Tinik sa Dibdib Lorna Leroy Salvador Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Sabel Maryo J. de los Reyes "Kerubin" segment
I Can't Stop Loving You Amy Mercado Elwood Perez Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
1986 Ang Mahiwagang Singsing Mike Relon Makiling
Okleng Tokleng Teresa Danny Ochoa
I Love You Mama, I Love you Papa Flora Yllana Maryo J. de los Reyes Nominated–FAMAS Award for Best Actress
Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Halimaw: Halimaw sa Banga Regina Christopher de Leon, Mario O'Hara
Payaso Lorna Celso Ad. Castillo
1987 My Bugoy Goes to Congress Cathy Jett C. Espiritu
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak Aurora "Au-Au" Sison Mario O'Hara
Takot Ako, Eh! Amelia Mario O'Hara
1988 Sana Mahalin Mo Ako Maria Artemio Marquez
Penoy... Balut Cristina Mike Relon Makiling
Sa Dulo ng Panahon Danny Zialcita
1989 Greatest Performance Laura Villa Nora Aunor
Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit Noli/Maggie Elwood Perez FAMAS Award for Best Actress
FAP Award for Best Actress
Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
1990 Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) Elsa Tony Reyes
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Andrea Gil Portes FAMAS Award for Best Actress
FAP 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
1991 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. Pacita Macaspac Elwood Perez FAP Award for Best Actress
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
1993 Inay Sally Murillo Artemio Marquez Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
Nominated–Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Ligaw-Ligawan Kasal-Kasalan Bahay-Bahayan: Ligaw-Ligawan Melinda Joey Gosiengfiao
1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Flor Contemplacion Joel Lamangan FAP Award for Best Actress
Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
Muling Umawit ang Puso Loida Verrano Joel Lamangan Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
1996 Bakit May Kahapon Pa? Helen/Karina Salvacion Joel Lamangan Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
1997 Mama Dito sa Aking Puso Lucia Frank G. Rivera
Babae Beatrice Nakpil / Bea Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance
1999 Sidhi Ana / Ah Joel Lamangan Nominated–FAP Award for Best Actress
Nominated–Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress

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 Roblado Adolfo Alix Jr.
Laro Flora Manalastas Adolfo Alix Jr.
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 Herself Musical-variety show
1971 Superstar Herself 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 Herself Weekly drama anthology
1973 Makulay Na Daigdig ni Nora Weekly drama anthology *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[4]
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 Weekly drama anthology *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) Herself Public service program[5]
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 *Nominated - Best Actress in a Single Performance, Star Awards for Television
Trenderas Celina Palomar Musical - soap opera
2015 Karelasyon Maring Drama series
Pari 'Koy Lydia Drama - soap opera
Little Nanay Annie Batongbuhay Drama - soap opera 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 Drama - soap opera

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)
  • Loida
  • Flor
  • Fe
  • Dolor
1994 Trojan Woman Cecille Guidote-Alvarez’s Theater Company

[6][7]

Films adapted to stage plays

Year Title Stage play cast Theater company
1991 Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo
  • Nora Aunor - Corazon de la Cruz
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
2003 Himala: The Musical[8] (original cast)
  • May Bayot as Elsa
  • Isay Alvarez as Nimia
  • Cynthia Guico as Chayong,
  • Dulce and Mia Bolanos alternating as Nanay Saling
  • Eladio Pamaran as Orly the film maker
  • Melvin Lee and Lionel Guico alternating as the priest
2013 Bona[9]

[10][11][12]

As a producer

Film

Year Title Notes
1973 Carmela Producer - as Nora Villamayor
Paru-Parong Itim Producer
Super Gee Producer
Ander di saya si Erap Producer
1975 Banaue: Stairway to the Sky Executive producer - as Nora Villamayor
Niño Valiente Producer
Alkitrang Dugo Producer
1976 Mrs. Teresa Abad Ako Po si Bing Producer
Wanted... Ded or Alayb Producer
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos Producer - as Nora Villamayor
1977 Tisoy Producer - as Nora Villamayor
1978 Sa Lungga ng Mga Daga Producer
Roma - Amor Producer
1979 Annie Batungbakal Producer
1980 Bongga Ka Day Producer
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 Director

See also

References

  1. "The 15 Best Filipino Actresses of All Time". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  2. "S Magazine 15 Best Filipino Actresses of All Time". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  3. "Green Planet Movie Awards Results". Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  4. Lam, Lulubelle (September 21, 1989). "Guess who?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  5. "NORA AUNOR IN PUBLIC SERVICE TV PROGRAM 'N.O.R.A.MISMO'". Retrieved 2013-04-19.
  6. "'DH': NORA AUNOR TIMES FOUR". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  7. "NORA AUNOR's "DH": A MUST by Doreen G. Fernandez". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  8. "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.
  9. "Bona Review". Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  10. "Concert to mark 10th year of 'Himala' musical". Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  11. "Himala: The Musical' opens 10th anniversary run at PETA Theater Center". Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  12. "Bona Blunders: walang Kukurap". September 23, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
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