Published April 17, 2025 3:10pm
Photo: Janine Gutierrez/IG
Janine Gutierrez took to social media to honor her late grandmother Nora Aunor, who passed away on Wednesday.
In her post, Janine shared a black and white portrait of her Mama Guy and an old photo which featured herself, the Superstar, and her three siblings Jessica, Diego, and Maxine.
“With sorrowful hearts, we share the passing of our grandmother, Mama Guy. A treasure to our family but truly always more to the people than ours. She had a life of giving her immeasurable love to everyone she touched whether on screen, through music, or in person,” Janine wrote.
She also expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming love and support shown during their difficult time, and kindly asked for continued prayers for their family.
“We find comfort in knowing she, the one and only Superstar, will be forever loved,” Janine said.
Nora died on Wednesday at the age of 71. Her death was announced by her son Ian De Leon on Facebook.
Following her passing, tributes from Filipino celebrities such as Vilma Santos and Dingdong Dantes, among others poured on social media.
Nora’s daughters Lotlot and Matet also paid homage to their mom on social media.
Dubbed as the Superstar, Nora was named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. She was known for her iconic roles in the films “Himala,” “Bona,” and “Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo.”
Her last films include “Mananambal,” where she starred with Bianca Umali, and “Pieta,” where she starred with Alfred Vargas.
Last year, she appeared in the GMA Afternoon Prime series “Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law,” starring Jo Berry. The two of them previously worked together in the 2018 Kapuso series “Onanay.”
Nora was also known for singing voice. Among her popular songs include “Pearly Shells” and “Tiny Bubbles.”
She married Christopher de Leon in 1975, but they later separated and their marriage was annulled in 1996. They have five children: Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth.
—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
