Ian De Leon pays tribute to mom Nora Aunor: 'Mabuhay si Nora Aunor!"

For the last time, Ian De Leon paid homage to his late mom, Nora Aunor, at the necrological service held for the Superstar in Manila's Metropolitan Theater on Tuesday morning. Present with his siblings Lotlot, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth, Ian was the only family member who gave a speech at the event, where he said Nora’s legacy will forever remain in the hearts of the Filipino people. “Ang pamana po ng nag-iisang Superstar ay hindi nananatili sa iisang henerasyon lamang.

Ito ay patuloy nananatiling buhay sa puso at kamalayan ng sambayanang Pilipino,” Ian said, as he thanked the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for conferring the title of National Artist in 2022 to one of the Philippines' longest-serving and iconic figures in the showbiz industry. In his speech, Ian said he and his siblings witnessed the unwavering love and dedication of Nora to her craft. “Nasaksihan namin kung papano siya lumaban, hindi lamang para sa kanyang karera, kundi para sa mga kwentong nais niyang bigyang buhay.



Mga kwentong Pilipino, totoo at makabuluhan,” he said. “Ang nag-iisang Nora Aunor ay huwaran na ang tunay na talento ay hindi nasusukat sa yaman, sa apelido o sa estado sa buhay. Siya ay patunay na sa pamamagitan ng sipag, tiyaga at buong pusong paglilingkod sa sining, maaabot mo ang pinakamataas na pangarap.

At higit pa rito, maaabot mo rin ang puso ng isang bansa,” Ian added. Recounting his mom’s roles, Ian said that Nora played characters that were a reflection of reality. “Ginampanan ng tapang at isinabuhay ang mga totoohanang madalas ay hindi natin gustong harapin.

Ang kanyang mga papel ay naging tulay upang maitaguyod ng pelikula, higit pa sa libangan. Ang mga ito ay naging anyo ng paninindigan, mukha ng katotohanan salamin ng ating lipunan. Sa bawat eksena, ginigising niya ang damdamin ng manunood, napaisip, pinaparamdam at pinapamulat,” he shared.

Ending his speech, Ian gave thanks to Nora and her love for the arts. “Mabuhay ang sining! Mabuhay si Nora Aunor!” Ian ended. Nora passed away on April 16 of acute respiratory failure .

She was 71. The multi-awarded actress was named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. Some of her best films can be streamed online, including "Himala," "Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo," and "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

" In the wake of Nora's passing, many celebrities took to social media to honor her memory and unimpeachable legacy. — LA, GMA Integrated News.