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Nora Aunor

Nora Aunor

Actor, also producer · Died April 16, 2025, aged 71 · Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 21, 1953
Died
April 16, 2025 (aged 71)
From
Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 131 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 22% in 30 days

What are Nora Aunor's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Society
19%
Morality
18%
Survival
13%
Power
12%
Self
5%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 9

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Tense
7
Dread
3
Absurd
2
Romantic
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nora Aunor's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nora Aunor's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

131 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Mananambal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Anita

  • Isang himala(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Pieta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Rebecca

  • One More Rainbow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Count the Stars in the Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 80 episodes · as Mercedes Dela Cruz

  • Onanay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 160 episodes · as Cornelia “Nelia” Dimagiba-Matayog

  • Kabisera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Sorrows of Sita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Pact (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Pare, mahal mo raw ako(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Whistleblower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Zeny Roblado

  • Padre de Familia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Little Nanay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 93 episodes · as Lola Annie Batongbuhay

  • Taklub (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Bebeth

  • Kinabukasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ernest

  • Dementia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Mara

  • Hustisya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • When I Fall in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Fely Buenaventura

  • Barber's Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as NPA Leader

  • Ang Kwento ni Mabuti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mabuti

  • Never Say Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 63 episodes · as Marta Marasigan-Carpio

  • El Presidente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Maria Aguinaldo

  • Thy Womb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Shaleha

  • Sa Ngalan ng Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 25 episodes · as Governor Elena Toribio vda de. Deogracias

  • The Son of Brocka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as (archive footage)

  • Silent Passage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Judge Dorinda Vda. De Roces

  • Bituin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 173 episodes · as Laura Sandoval

  • Sidhi(1999)

    as Ana

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Babae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mama Dito sa Aking Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Why Is There a Yesterday? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Helen/ Karina Salvacion

  • Muling umawit ang puso(1995)

    as Loida Verrano

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Flor Contemplacion Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Flor Contemplacion

  • Inay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sally

  • Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • The Real Life of Pacita M. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Pacita Macaspac

  • Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Andrea

  • Count the Stars in the Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Doña Magnolia Dela Cruz vda. de Zulueta/Maggie Zulueta

  • Penoy Balut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sana Mahalin Mo Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Maria

  • Takot Ako, Eh! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Three Mothers, One Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Producer · as Au

  • My Bugoy Goes to Congress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Regina · as Regina (segment "Komiks")

  • I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Flora Villena

  • I Can't Stop Loving You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Amy Mercado

  • The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sabel

  • Tinik sa Dibdib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Lorna

  • Till We Meet Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Tere

  • Beloved (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Adora Bernal

  • Flowers of the City Jail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Angela

  • Condemned (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Executive Producer · as Yolly

  • 'Merika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mila Cruz

  • Bona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Executive Producer · as Bona

  • Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen(1983)

    as Maria Clara

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Once, There Was a Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Ruth

  • Miracle(1982)

    as Elsa

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • T-Bird at ako(1982)

    as Sylvia

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • No Other Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Annie Sabungera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Annie Sabungera

  • Worms and Roses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Socorro / Oring

  • Palengke Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Doria

  • Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Cora

  • Ibalik Ang Swerti! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Producer · Actor

  • Why Is the Sky Blue? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Babette

  • Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Anak ng Atsay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Sand Castle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Laura

  • Bongga Ka 'Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Reyna ng Pitong Gatang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Senyang / Dr. Benedicto

  • Darling, Buntis Ka Nanaman! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Stolen Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Corazon 'Azon' Rivera

  • Your Daughter's Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Esther Faustigo

  • Annie Batungbakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Executive Producer · as Annie Batungbakal

  • Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Ang Tsimay at Ang Tambay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Maid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Nelia

  • You Are Mine(1978)

    as Teresita 'Tere' Valdez

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Huwag Hamakin: Hostess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Tonya

  • Angelita's Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Metro Aide Sweeper

  • Dash A Lotsa Nonsents! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Nora

  • Last Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Bakekang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Bakekang

  • Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Bakya Mo Neneng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Little Christmas Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Disco Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Panakip Butas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Honesta

  • Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Neneng Magtanggol

  • Tisoy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Producer · as Corazon (uncredited)

  • Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Once a Moth(1976)

    as Corazon de la Cruz

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Three Years Without God(1976)

    Producer · as Rosario

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Kaming Matatapang ang Apog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Poinciana

  • Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Good Evening to Everybody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Anna Carballo

  • Memories of Our Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Asphalt Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Producer

  • Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Orang Apacible

  • Niño Valiente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director

  • Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as episode 1: Hello

  • Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dory (segment 5)

  • Banaue: Stairway to the Sky(1975)

    Executive Producer · as Banaue

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Fe / Esperanza / Caridad

  • Hindi Kita Malimot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Super Gee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Producer · as Super Gee

  • Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Impossible Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Melissa Gonzales

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Tapat na Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Paru-parong itim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Producer · Actor

  • And God Smiled at Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Winter Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Kung May Gusot May Lusot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Bongbong

  • A Gift of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • My Blue Hawaii (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Always in My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Guy and Pip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Lollipops and Roses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Nora

  • Tomboy Nora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Nora

  • Young Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Drakulita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Adriana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Ang Pangarap Ko’y Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Millie

  • Kontrabida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Anita

Career shape

A full career of 131 titles, 130 of them dated from 1967 to 2025.

Highest rated

Miracle (1982)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Sidhi (1999)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting129 of 131: 119 only acting, 10 with another role · typical Midcredits score78thDirecting1 of 131: 1 only directing, 0 with another roleProducing11 of 131: 1 only producing, 10 with another role

131 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 10 of them.

By decade

1960s3 · acting1970s52 · 50 acting · 8 crew1980s37 · 37 acting · 4 crew1990s10 · acting2000s3 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s6 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Nora Aunor's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 78th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 79th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 11 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Isang himala (2024)

97th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Miracle (1982)

Midcredits 96th · 82% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Nora Aunor work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nora Aunor's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Christopher De Leon shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Mixed roles