The New York Times Features Late-Superstar & Philippines National Artist Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor, a powerful Filipina actress and singer who for nearly 60 years captivated audiences — her devoted fans were called Noranians — earning the nickname “the Superstar,” died on April 16 in the city of Pasig, near Manila. She was 71.
Her death, in a hospital, was announced by her family. The cause was acute respiratory failure after an angioplasty, according to news media reports.
“Over the decades, she built a career that shaped the very soul of our culture,” her son Ian de Leon said at a news conference.
Ms. Aunor was known widely for her petite stature, expressive eyes, which could convey a breadth of emotions, and a somewhat darker skin than was commonplace in Filipino show business when she was starting out. (SOURCE/READ FULL ARTICLE: The New York Times)
