Biography
Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on 21 May 1953 and died on 16 April 2025) was a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. She was best known for her roles in the films Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976), Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976), Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979), Bona (1980), Himala (1982), Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996), and Thy Womb (2012). For her contribution in film and broadcast arts, she was conferred the Order of National Artists of the Philippines in 2022.
Acted in 123
2020s
- 2025
Mananambal
Anita
- 2024
- 2023
Pieta
Rebecca
Tomacruz: Sa puso ng anak
Ale
- 2020
One More Rainbow
Movie
Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times
Movie
Count the Stars in the Sky
Mercedes Dela Cruz · 80 episodes
2010s
- 2018
Onanay
Cornelia “Nelia” Dimagiba-Matayog · 160 episodes
- 2016
Kabisera
Movie
Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako
Movie
Whistleblower
Zeny Roblado
Padre de Familia
Movie
- 2015
Little Nanay
Lola Annie Batongbuhay · 93 episodes
Taklub
Bebeth
- 2014
Kinabukasan
Ernest
Dementia
Mara
Barber's Tales
NPA Leader
Hustisya
Movie
When I Fall in Love
Fely Buenaventura
- 2013
Ang Kwento ni Mabuti
Mabuti
Never Say Goodbye
Marta Marasigan-Carpio · 63 episodes
- 2012
El Presidente
Maria Aguinaldo
Thy Womb
Shaleha
- 2011
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
Governor Elena Toribio vda de. Deogracias · 25 episodes
2000s
- 2005
The Son of Brocka
(archive footage)
- 2004
Silent Passage
Judge Dorinda Vda. De Roces
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Sidhi
Ana
- 1997
Babae
Movie
Mama Dito sa Aking Puso
Movie
- 1996
Why Is There a Yesterday?
Karina Salvacion / Helen
- 1995
Muling Umawit ang Puso
Loida Verrano
The Flor Contemplacion Story
Flor Contemplacion
- 1993
Inay
Sally
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Movie
- 1991
The Real Life of Pacita M.
Pacita Macaspac
1980s
- 1989
Count the Stars in the Sky
Doña Magnolia Dela Cruz vda. de Zulueta/Maggie Zulueta
- 1988
Penoy Balut
Movie
Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
Maria
- 1987
Takot Ako, Eh!
Movie
Three Mothers, One Child
Au
My Bugoy Goes to Congress
Movie
- 1986
Clown
Movie
Halimaw
Regina (segment "Komiks"), Regina
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa
Flora Villena
- 1985
I Can't Stop Loving You
Amy Mercado
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
Sabel
Tinik sa Dibdib
Lorna
Till We Meet Again
Tere
Beloved
Adora Bernal
- 1984
Flowers of the City Jail
Angela
Condemned
Yolly
'Merika
Mila Cruz
Bona
Bona
- 1983
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
Maria Clara
Once, There Was a Mother
Ruth
- 1982
Himala
Elsa
T-Bird at Ako
Sylvia
No Other Love
Reyna Elena
Annie Sabungera
Annie Sabungera
Worms and Roses
Socorro / Oring
Palengke Queen
Movie
- 1981
The Wife Is a Bachelorette, the Husband Is a Bachelor
Doria
Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis?
Cora
Ibalik Ang Swerti!
Movie
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Babette
- 1980
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Movie
Anak ng Atsay
Gloria
Sand Castle
Laura
Bongga Ka 'Day
Movie
Reyna ng Pitong Gatang
Senyang / Dr. Benedicto
Darling, Buntis Ka Nanaman!
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Your Daughter's Mother
Esther Faustigo
Annie Batungbakal
Annie Batungbakal
Ang Tsimay at Ang Tambay
Movie
- 1978
Maid
Nelia
Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind
Movie
You Are Mine
Teresita 'Tere' Valdez
Huwag Hamakin: Hostess
Tonya
Angelita's Eyes
Metro Aide Sweeper
Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
Movie
Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
Nora
Last Target
Movie
Bakekang
Bakekang
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Movie
- 1977
Bakya Mo Neneng
Movie
Little Christmas Tree
Movie
Disco Baby
Movie
Panakip Butas
Honesta
Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol
Neneng Magtanggol
Tisoy!
Corazon (uncredited)
Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo...
Movie
- 1976
Once a Moth
Corazon de la Cruz
Three Years Without God
Rosario
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
Movie
Kaming Matatapang ang Apog
Poinciana
Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita
Movie
Good Evening to Everybody
Anna Carballo
- 1975
Memories of Our Love
Movie
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Orang Apacible
Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye
episode 1: Hello
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Dory (segment 5)
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
Banaue
- 1974
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
Fe / Esperanza / Caridad
- 1973
Hindi Kita Malimot
Movie
Super Gee
Super Gee
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Movie
Impossible Dream
Melissa Gonzales
Maalaala Mo Kaya?
Movie
Tapat na Pag-ibig
Movie
Paru-parong itim
Movie
- 1972
And God Smiled at Me
Movie
Winter Holiday
Movie
Kung May Gusot May Lusot
Bongbong
A Gift of Love
Movie
- 1971
My Blue Hawaii
Movie
Always in My Heart
Movie
Guy and Pip
Movie
Lollipops and Roses
Nora
- 1970
Tomboy Nora
Nora
Young Love
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Drakulita
Movie
Adriana
Movie
Produced 11
1980s
- 1987
Three Mothers, One Child
Producer
- 1984
Condemned
Executive Producer
Bona
Executive Producer
- 1981
Ibalik Ang Swerti!
Producer
1970s
- 1979
Annie Batungbakal
Executive Producer
- 1977
Tisoy!
Producer
- 1976
Three Years Without God
Producer
- 1975
Asphalt Blood
Producer
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
Executive Producer
- 1973
Super Gee
Producer
Paru-parong itim
Producer
Sound 3
1990s
- 1995
The Flor Contemplacion Story
Theme Song Performance
1980s
- 1985
Beloved
Theme Song Performance
- 1981
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Theme Song Performance
Appearances8
2010s
- 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Herself
- 2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Herself
- 2012
Himala Ngayon
Self
1980s
- 1987
Hanggang Doon na lang Sila kay Nora Aunor
Herself (archive footage)
- 1982
Heavens Were Weighed
Herself
- 1981
Controversial
Herself
1970s
- 1974
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself