Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, known professionally as Nora Aunor, was a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer.
Nora Aunor Biography
| Real Name | Nora Cabaltera Villamayor |
| Nickname | Nora Aunor |
| Profession | Actress, producer, recording artist |
| Date of Birth | 21 May 1953 |
| Age | 71 years, at the time of death |
| Birth Place | Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Hometown | Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Roman catholic |
Education Qualification
| School | Mabini Memorial College (1959-60) Nichols Air Base Elementary School (1960-62) Generosa De Leon Memorial College |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High School |
Nora Aunor Age
Nora Aunor was born on 21 May 1953 in Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines. She was 71 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Nora Aunor Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Christopher De Leon |
| Spouse/Husband | Christopher De Leon |
| Children | Biological – Ian De Lean (son) Adopted – Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth |
Nora Aunor Family
| Father’s Name | Eustacio Villamayor |
| Mother’s Name | Antonia Cabaltera |
| Sibling’s Name | Nine siblings, including famous actor Eddie Villamayor. |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1972: And God Smiled at Me |
| Awards | 1977 – FAMAS Award for Best Picture 1979 – FAMAS Award for best actress 1984 – Catholic Mass Media Award 1989 – Film Academy of the Philippines Award 2012 – Gawad Urian Award for best actress 2022 – National Artist of the Philippines |
Nora Aunor Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| And God Smiled At Me | 1972 |
| Paruparong ltim | 1973 |
| Banaue: Stairway to the Sky | 1975 |
| Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos | 1976 |
| Atsay | 1978 |
| Jack in Jill of the Third Kind | 1978 |
| Ina Ka ng Anak Mo | 1979 |
| Annie Batungbakal | 1979 |
| Bona | 1980 |
| Himala | 1982 |
| Bulakla sa City Jail | 1984 |
| Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa langit | 1989 |
| Inay | 1993 |
| Sidhi | 1999 |
| Naglalayag | 2004 |
| The Womb | 2012 |
Nora Aunor Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 150 cm In meters – 1.50 m In feet & inches – 4’11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 50 kg In pounds – 112 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Nora Aunor Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 16 April 2025 |
| Death Place | The Medical City Ortigas in Pasig |
| Cause of Death | Not revealed yet |
Nora Aunor Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $20 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
| Salary (approx) | Under review |
| Income Source | Acting, film producing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Nora Aunor
- Nora Aunor was born and raised in Barrio San Francisco, Iriga, Camarines Sur, to Antonia Cabaltera and Eustacio Villamayor.
- She had nine siblings, including Eddie Villamayor a former actor.
- Her grandmother, Lola Theresa, introduced her to music, teaching her songs like “The Way of the Clown.”
- Her aunt, Belen Aunor, further honed her singing skills and bestowed upon her the screen name “Nora Aunor.”
- Growing up in poverty, Nora sold peanuts and cold water at bus stations to support her family.
- She entered the national singing contest, Tawag ng Tanghalan, and was defeated on her first try, but became champion on her second attempt.
- She finished high school at Generosa de Leon Memorial College in Paranaque, an affiliate of Centro Escolar University.
- Nora and actor Christopher De Leon were married on January 25, 1975, in a civil ceremony.
- She and De Leon have one biological child, actor Ian De Leon, and four adopted children.
- Nora and Christopher separated, and their marriage was dissolved in 1996.
- Aunor became a permanent resident of the United States in 2008, but retained Filipino citizenship.
- In 2011, she returned to the Philippines to resume her acting and singing career after an eight-year hiatus.
- After winning the local talent search in 1967, she made her first appearance as a guest at Timi Yuro’s Araneta Coliseum concert.
- She made her first TV appearance as a guest in An Evening with Pilita, hosted by Pilita Carrales and Carmen on Camera.
- Aunor made several youth-oriented films like All Over the World and Way Out of the Country.
- At the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Aunor won her eighth Best Actress award from the Festival.
- In 1999, she received the Centennial Honors for the Arts Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
- In 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Movie Awards as one of the “10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade.”
- In 2014, she was the recipient of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications ‘ Gawad Plaridel Award.
- In 2022, Aunor was conferred the Order of National Artists of the Philippines for film and broadcast arts.
- Aunor died aged 71 on the night of April 16, 2025, at the Medical City Ortigas in Pasig.
FAQ:
How old was Nora Aunor?
71 years, as of 2025 at the time of death?
What is the cause of Nora Aunor’s death?
The cause of actress Nora Aunor’s death is not revealed yet.
Who is Nora Aunor’s husband?
She was married to Actor Christopher De Leon from 1975 to 1996.
What is Nora Aunor’s net worth?
Approx – $20 Million (As of 2025)