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Title: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 23, 2002 at 09:02 AM
I read one of kakakabanas' posts suggesting a thread for the Superstar so here it goes...

We'll let's start with Nora's latest project.

(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/images/abscbn_bituin.jpg)

Nora Aunor and Carol Banawa stars in Bituin. The new teleserial on ABS-CBN premieres Sept 23, 2002. Pinoys overseas can catch the show on The Filipino Channel. To read more about BITUIN, click here. (http://www.abs-cbn.com/htdocs/abs_ente_tvstory_norabituin.shtml)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 23, 2002 at 01:16 PM
It had to happen!  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 23, 2002 at 09:55 PM
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Btw, am I the only one who thinks Nora Aunor should have her own thread? Most of the young members probably are not familiar with her works and the only great things they can remember about her were Himala and The Flor Contemplacion films.

This is the reason why I started the thread. So let's start with the familiarization... :)

Did you know that Nora Aunor is one of the very few actors and actresses that can actually say they've worked with all four of our National Artist for Films?

Nora Aunor was directed by National Artist Gerry de Leon in the movie Banaue and the Caridad segment of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad.

National Artist Lamberto Avella directed one of the segment of the Fe, Esperanza, Caridad trilogy. It was released in May 1974 in time for Nora's birthday.

National Artist Lino Brocka worked with Nora in Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, Bona, Nakaw na Pag-ibig, and Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister.

National Artist Ishmael Bernal gave us Nora's best film, Himala.  He also gave us the Nora- Vilma Santos starrer Ikaw ay Akin. Ishmael Bernal also directed the Nora - Boyet de Leon segment of Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

Maybe we can get Noel to review these films. How about it Noel?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 23, 2002 at 09:58 PM
There's so much to say about Nora...I'd like to beg off until I have the time to actually devote to discussing her....

Also, I did some articles on those films mentioned...will have to dig em up...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 24, 2002 at 04:17 AM
There's so much to say about Nora...I'd like to beg off until I have the time to actually devote to discussing her....

Also, I did some articles on those films mentioned...will have to dig em up...

A thread for Ate Guy ... yehey !  ;D ;D ;D

Can't wait to read Noel's articles ... no pressure Noel.  :D

 8)
k
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Sep 24, 2002 at 09:26 AM
Does she still has the glitter for box-office?

back then.. Yes! I got to agree that the films she made were really great.. I dunno now...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: levi on Sep 24, 2002 at 10:17 AM
My sister will be the Director of Bituin starting next week. ( Malu Sevilla )

Levi

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Holly Golightly on Sep 24, 2002 at 10:56 AM
Umamin na yung mga nanood ng Bituin kagabi. :D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ßartmaniac on Sep 24, 2002 at 11:14 AM
Pag may iba nang naunang umamin saka na ko aamin. ::)

 ;D
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Post by: CrUzSACK on Sep 24, 2002 at 01:23 PM
Ako...the first five minutes, just to see what it's like... ;D O sige Bart ikaw na.  But just for the record, I do not like tele-dramas/tele-seryes local or otherwise (not even Dynasty).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 24, 2002 at 02:24 PM
I taped the premiere episode and opted to watch it tonight instead of American Idol in Vegas and the celebrity Fear Factor season premiere. Then I watched the season premiere of Everybody Loves Raymond, very deserving of their acting Emmys (two new episodes tonight) and of course, CSI Miami series premiere. Its the first day of the new TV season in the US so there's so many new shows. :D

Anyway back to Bituin, its good but I can't commit to watching this everyday. My tv watching schedule is already full: West Wing 2 hour premiere, The Bachelor premiere and Big Brother finale all on Wed, Survivor and Friends, Thursdays. Gotta get a life. :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 24, 2002 at 08:46 PM
Does she still has the glitter for box-office?

back then.. Yes! I got to agree that the films she made were really great.. I dunno now...

Just curious xage, most of your posts seem to be about box-office. Is it really that important to you ? Would you prefer a movie like The Phantom Menace over Bona ?

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 24, 2002 at 09:15 PM
I caught the pilot of "Bituin" and I have to say that  although Nora's acting talent is still there, it has become a bit tarnished probably  since she hasn't acted in quite a while. In the really dramatic scenes, she couldn't cry and shed tears.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Sep 24, 2002 at 10:10 PM

Anyway back to Bituin, its good but I can't commit to watching this everyday. My tv watching schedule is already full :)


A typical Noranian, fan daw ni Nora but won't support their idol's TV show.  :(

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 25, 2002 at 10:40 AM
Hi aklan4ever. I'll be paying my cable company an additional $12 a month for The Filipino Channel so I can watch Nora's show. Isn't that a show of support?  :)

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: MonarC on Sep 25, 2002 at 01:52 PM
ako pinanood ko... nakakatawa ang acting ang tigas ng balikat niya... imbes na umiyak ka... hahalakhak ka ;D

but i will watch it religiously though...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 27, 2002 at 02:02 PM
My sister will be the Director of Bituin starting next week. ( Malu Sevilla )

Levi



Based on the four episodes so far (take note, aklan4ever) :) the Bituin cast and crew are doing a wonderful job. I'm sure your sister will do the same, Levi.

One major improvement I've noticed with Nora, she lost those excessive hand gestures that were so distracting in Flor Contemplacion and Muling Umawit ang Puso.

Now, only if she could let those tears flow. During Nora and Cherie's confrontation last night, Cherie got my symphaty because of that single tear she let go before the picture froze.  :'(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ann07 on Sep 27, 2002 at 10:24 PM
ah Ate Guy, looking back at her career- she's still one of the best... ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: blitzkrieg on Sep 28, 2002 at 12:18 AM
 ;D Caught the first two episodes of BITUIN out of curiosity (i thought it to be better than Pangako, the tele suckfest of all time). I guess you could never go wrong with Nora (okay, I'm not a fan but really admire her works) acting wise.

But she looks way, way toooo OLD!! ABS-CBN should have done something about those damn wrinkles. I think she badly needs a massive facial job and a month's session at the spa! And what's with all those stupid wigs!

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 28, 2002 at 12:52 PM
Whatever happened to the "campaign" before to make her a National Artist ? Did it materialize?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 29, 2002 at 10:11 PM
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Whatever happened to the "campaign" before to make her a National Artist ? Did it materialize?

I don't believe so kakabanas. The National Artist honor is usually awarded posthumously, isn't it?

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But she looks way, way toooo OLD!!

Nora is old. She was born May 21, 1953. Even in her younger days, she's not one you would consider a looker. But she certainly make up for it with all that talent.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Sep 29, 2002 at 10:45 PM
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Whatever happened to the "campaign" before to make her a National Artist ? Did it materialize?

I don't believe so kakabanas. The National Artist honor is usually awarded posthumously, isn't it?



Not true. I believe Atang dela Rama was made one while she was still alive.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 30, 2002 at 07:14 AM
As part of our "familiarization" with Nora, let's take a look back at Nora and the Metro Manila Filmfest:

1976 was the year that Metro Manila Filmfest brought us Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon; Insiang and Nora's entry, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo. 1976 was the start of Nora's awakening as a serious actress. Although she was nominated, it was Hilda Koronel as Insiang that emerge victorious.

1977 - Nora's entry was Bakya Mo Neneng with Joseph Estrada and Tirso Cruz III. But this was the year of Vilma Santos as the Burlesk Queen. Celso Ad Castillo's movie swept the awards that year.

1978 - Nora has two entries: one a drama, Atsay directed by Eddie Garcia and the other a comedy with Dolphy, Jack N Jill of the Third Kind. This year the festival decided to give just one acting award, Best Performer. Vilma Santos was the favorite to win, after all she's playing a rape victim under the direction of Lino Brocka in Rubia Servios. "Mali ang hula nila," says Nora as she accepts the Best Performer Award, while her two movies compete for top grosser of the filmfest.

1979 - Nora, again has two entries, Nora and Lolita Rodriguez in Ina Ka ng Anak Mo under Lino Brocka and a comedy with Boyet de Leon and Alma Moreno called Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan. Vilma Santos was paired with Charito Solis in Modelong Tanso. I've always wondered if these pairings were planned or coincidence: Nora and Lolita vs. Vilma and Charito. Anyway, Nora and Lolita tied for Best Actress that year.

1980 - Nora's two entries that year were both dramas: Lino Brocka's Bona and Laurice Guillen's Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. Vilma was in Danny Zialcita's Langis at Tubig. The surprise winner that year was Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Brutal with Amy Austria winning Best Actress. Noranians complained that Philip Salvador had more screen time than Nora in Bona that's why she lost. I think Brutal was just a better movie.

1981 - Mike de Leon's Kisap Mata's year. Vilma - Best Actress in Karma.

1982 - Nora was back in the winner's circle with Himala, Ishmael Bernal's now classic movie and probably Nora's best movie ever.

She will win four more Best Actress awards from the filmfest: Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984), Andrea (1990), Pacita M. (1991) and Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 01, 2002 at 07:34 AM
1980 - Nora's two entries that year were both dramas: Lino Brocka's Bona and Laurice Guillen's Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. Vilma was in Danny Zialcita's Langis at Tubig. The surprise winner that year was Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Brutal with Amy Austria winning Best Actress. Noranians complained that Philip Salvador had more screen time than Nora in Bona that's why she lost. I think Brutal was just a better movie.

1982 - Nora was back in the winner's circle with Himala, Ishmael Bernal's now classic movie and probably Nora's best movie ever.


Brutal a better movie ? Come again ?


Himala is a good one, but I prefer Tatlong Taon Walang Diyos and Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 01, 2002 at 12:40 PM
Brutal's got real problems for me too--for one thing, it's too simplistic: Jay Ilagan is a monster and Amy Austria a victim.  Bernal would have introduced shadings.

For another, Marilou seems to put more conviction and energy into Charo Santos' story than into Amy's.  I wonder if she still hadn't learned how to empathize with stories far from her own social milieu...

And finally, it's Ricky Lee's movie, not Marilou's.  He's the real auteur.

I've seen Minsa'y Isang Gamu Gamo recently and...well, it hasn't aged well.  I liked Nora in it, she's very intense.  But like Brutal, it's black-and-white, no shadings--the Americans are pigs, and they're projecting on to the Filipinos which is why they mistook Nora's brother for a pig.  Too simplistic for me.

But it won a huge huge critical following when it came out; at that time, anti-American sentiment was high, and this film was just what they wanted to trumpet their cause.  Whereas a film that asked you to, maybe not forgive but to understand your enemy, like Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos...that's simply not done, which is why THAT film suffered from relative neglect for all those years...

Just watch them again, when they play in Cinema One.  The difference is like night and day.  Same with Brutal.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Oct 01, 2002 at 04:38 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

Watched the start of Bituin also to see kung anong meron yung series na to....

Before the series started...I watched Game Ka Na Ba? and the contestants where all Nora Aunor look alikes....hehehe!!..may mga gay syempre.....after the lone contestant won the P100,000.00 prize....Kris called all of the day's contestants and called on Aunor herself on stage to promote the series......o di ba....kaya pala ganun ang set-up...kasi guest nila si Aunor....at may kasama pang plugging......hihihi....yun ang style!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 01, 2002 at 10:01 PM
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Brutal a better movie ? Come again ?


Himala is a good one, but I prefer Tatlong Taon Walang Diyos and Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo.

As a moviegoer, Brutal had more impact for me than Bona during that festival year. That's why in my opinion, Brutal was better than Bona. But what do I know, my all time favorite Nora Aunor movie is Elwood Perez' Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko. Nora with Christopher de Leon and Tirso Cruz III in a love triangle set in Baguio City.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 01, 2002 at 11:25 PM
I've seen Minsa'y Isang Gamu Gamo recently and...well, it hasn't aged well.  I liked Nora in it, she's very intense.  But like Brutal, it's black-and-white, no shadings--the Americans are pigs, and they're projecting on to the Filipinos which is why they mistook Nora's brother for a pig.  Too simplistic for me.

But it won a huge huge critical following when it came out; at that time, anti-American sentiment was high, and this film was just what they wanted to trumpet their cause.  Whereas a film that asked you to, maybe not forgive but to understand your enemy, like Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos...that's simply not done, which is why THAT film suffered from relative neglect for all those years...

I never thought of Gamu-gamo that way.  I just thought that mistaking her brother for a pig was the American's lame excuse for their careless actions ... like mistaking a fisherman in a boat as a shark. Afterall, they knew they can get away with it ... thanks to shady US Bases contracts ...  and  with a little amount of money, everything else will be forgiven and forgotten in a poor province.  I also liked the fact that everybody didn't care as long as it's not them suffering ... but when it was their turn, that's when they realized what it feels like to be a victim in your own country.


Bona simply showed a flaw among all of us. We're all fanatics and some really do get carried away and to great lengths, forget everything even himself just to be close to the idol.  


I didn't think Tatlong Taon suffered at all.  It just came out at a time when a lot of great movies were also released the same year.  It's like a kid being let go in a toy store,  he wouldn't know where or what to look at first. But it's always been there everytime you see some greatest movies list.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 02, 2002 at 01:57 AM
I think there's been neglect.  Many industry people remember that the most recognized and praised films that year were Insiang, Minsa'y, and Ganito (another one that hasn't aged well).  Minsa'y and Ganito are nationalist-type films, very much in vogue at that time, which is probably why they got a pass, despite the fact that, well, they're not very well made (Sakada is another prime example).  

Tatlong Taong had its share of honors, but no real champions--and the Manunuris sure as heck didn't support it, the most they did was give Nora a Best Actress, but you don't see it in their list of the greatest films.   Bien Lumbera finds it very problematic...but what the heck does he know?  He's a literature guy, he doesn't know a thing about world cinema.  I don't think he's seen a foreign film in years...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 02, 2002 at 03:26 AM
I think I understand what you meant by "neglect".  If you look at the usual Manunuri or critics list, most of them are about everyday life melodramas ... some have social significance. I guess most of them consider Tatlong Taon .. a war film.  Even so, this is the only Filipino war film I can watch over and over again ... I just still don't understand why they had to cut her hair in the end hahaha.

>spoiler<

Maybe aside from Kisapmata, this is the only movie I like where the leads died in the end.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ann07 on Oct 02, 2002 at 05:15 AM
I got a glimpsed of Bituin on TFC last friday and I think she still got the act otherwise, tumanda lang siya!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 02, 2002 at 11:58 AM
I think they didn't so much consider it a war film as they considered it irrelevant (as if great art could ever be irrelevant!).  They demanded some kind of nod to current social issues at the time and at the time, nationalism was strongest.  Plus, a sympathetic Japanese!  O'Hara said the protests over de Leon's character were the loudest--"how dare he," daw?

And there's more; there was the perception that O'Hara was riding on Brocka's coattails, that he only got the job because he's Lino's lover (for the record, O'Hara denies it; I don't 100% believe him, myself).  And O'Hara is not of the UP/Ateneo axis of critics and filmmakers--he comes from Adamson, a 'nothing' school in terms of arts and culture.  Finally, O'Hara never campaigns for himself or his films, or goes out of his way to curry favor, the way Lino (who's fantastic at PR) always did.

P.S.--Kaka, could you put spoiler warnings on your last post?  Thanks...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 03, 2002 at 01:55 AM
P.S.--Kaka, could you put spoiler warnings on your last post?  Thanks...

Ayaw !  >:(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 05, 2002 at 03:17 AM
Just finished watching Mario O'Hara's "Bulaklak ng City Jail" and my god, what a royal flush of wonderful performances: Maya Valdez is villainous and comic at the same time as the prison's majordomo; Zenaida Amador is terrifically butch as the "mayora"; Gina Alajar is completely natural and without her usual mannerisms as a fellow prisoner; Perla Bautista has the "Sisa" role, a crazed mother looking for her dead child--full of pathos, yet completly under control; Maritess Gutierrez and Gloria Romero in their one scene together are heartbreaking; Celia Rodriguez--the hardened whore whose one soft spot is her wayward son--even more so.  

Even the tiny roles--German Moreno as a sinister jail warden, Edwin O'Hara (who usually plays rapists) as the prison chaplain; Ricky Davao as Nor Aunor's boyfriend, the various character actors and non-actors who play guards, vendors, police officers, street people--shine.

I haven't even begun talking about the filmmaking--the precise editing, the wonderful musical cuing (never too much music, never too melodramatic), the corridor compositions, the grimly realistic lighting, the endless close-ups that save money because only very small areas are lit, yet at the same time give you a sense of intense claustrophobia--you feel from all the tight shots how this is one nightmare of an overcrowded prison.  

With all this going on, you'd think Nora Aunor's performance would be lost; on the contrary, they only enhance it.  In the beginning, she's only one of many colorful characters; by the film's end, she's the undoubted heroine, and the miracle is, you don't quite know how she got there.  Her acting here is so quiet--the showiest moments are when the camera focuses on her eyes, and you can see the fire in them.  Aunor just may be the dumbest, most unthinking actress alive--and with the way she conducts her life to date, who's to say she isn't?  Yet maybe she has to be, to be so incredibly intuitive--to be able to create this kind of magic, almost as if out of nowhere.  She doesn't need words, she doesn't need thoughts, she doesn't need anything--she just needs silence, and those impossibly intense eyes...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Oct 06, 2002 at 11:41 AM
With Nora Aunor back in the news again because of her new TV show Bituin, isn't this a perfect time to release her classic movies on DVD.

All those tributes at ASAP and The Buzz showing clips of her old movies should generate a lot of interest.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 08, 2002 at 10:27 PM
I saw the tribute clips from The Buzz. Although I have not seen those scenes in a long, long time (don't have Cinema One) I can tell what movie they were from.

"Hayop" - Ina Ka ng Anak Mo

"Sinungaling, sinungaling" - Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

"Ang himala ay nasa puso ng tao" - Himala

"My brother is not a pig" - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo

"I feel sorry for you. You are going to die a lonely old man" - Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit

"Bukas ang pinto. Doon ka sa kanya. Magsama kayo. Mamatay na rin kayo"-  don't know this one but I like it very much. What movie is this one from?

By the way Bituin is getting better each day now that the kids are now grown up and played by Carol Banawa and Desiree del Valle.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: blitzkrieg on Oct 08, 2002 at 11:09 PM
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Whatever happened to the "campaign" before to make her a National Artist ? Did it materialize?

I don't believe so kakabanas. The National Artist honor is usually awarded posthumously, isn't it?


The great Levi Celerio and Maestro Lucio San Pedro were given that highest honor when they were still alive. They led exemplary yet modest lives, served as perfect role models and raised the standards of their crafts for which they have been known.

But Nora a National Artist? Ewan ko lang!  She is a great actress no doubt. If she's aiming for that top spot in national arts, she really has to work doubly hard for that.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 08, 2002 at 11:57 PM
I don't know what the requirements of being a National Artist are, but if it means artists who live model lives, a lot of people don't deserve to be there.

Bernal and Brocka had their manipulative sides.  They had to, to survive in the industry.  

Actually, I haven't met anyone with real talent who was a genuinely nice person or a role model for anyone.  Well, there is one--hardly what you'd call a role model, but he's probably the only good man I know with real talent--with great talent.  

The rest are a-holes of different shapes and sizes.  But I really can't hold it against them.  Goodness and talent do not necessarily go hand in hand.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 09, 2002 at 04:03 AM
Nora is certainly deserving of the National Artist honors based on the criteria mentioned at the website below. Read it and tell me if she's not deserving especially in these two things:

- Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or have consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, thus achieving important contributions to the continuing development of their particular art form; and
 
-Artists who enjoy broad acceptance and recognition by their peers, by critic's circles, and by the nation at large, said recognition being manifested in any of the following:
        (a) prestigious local, national and/or international recognition; (b) awards in prestigious national and/or international competitions; (c) critical acclaim and/or favorable reviews and critiques of their works.

For the full article, visit this website:

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/phil%20profile/philprof_natlartistmain.htm

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: blitzkrieg on Oct 10, 2002 at 11:45 PM
I think the greatest criteria for an artist to be bestowed the National Artist award is his indelible contribution to the arts for which he belonged and the impact his works had made to the general public. It cannot be denied that the works of Levi Celerio, Lucio San Pedro, H.R. Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi, Napoleon Abueva, Leandro Locsin, Lino Brocka  and the rest are milestones and set standards for the generation to come.

I made special mention of Celerio and San Pedro as having led exemplary, modest and truly inspiring lives because that is the truth. Up to their very last breath, these artists never really got the material gains that they truly deserved. San Pedro lived in rustic Angono and not in some posh villages. Celerio, for the love of his craft, still worked his butts off in small cafes, blowing leaves just to entertain patrons. Their humility is something to be emulated.

But artists, like ordinary human beings, have their own kinks and hang-ups, moods and eccentricities. So if Brocka and Bernal bitched around in shooting locations, that must have been for a good, valid reason. They must have had that reputation when they were still alive, but hey, they still got the highest honors in Philippine Arts.

Noel is right. If we are to award that distinction to an artist based on the kind of life he had and the way he dealt with people, then talagang walang qualified. So may pag-asa pa si Nora. So what if some (or a lot of) people say that she is a drunkard and  a compulsive gambler. What's important is her talent and contribution to the industry (meron ba, tanong ko lang heheeheh) ;D

 
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 11, 2002 at 02:46 AM
Blitz's right, but to put it more bluntly: I hear stories about Brocka and Bernal that would make the hairs stand at the back of your neck.  They are not nice people, and they can't afford to be, to do what they had to do.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 13, 2002 at 03:40 AM
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So may pag-asa pa si Nora. So what if some (or a lot of) people say that she is a drunkard and  a compulsive gambler. What's important is her talent and contribution to the industry (meron ba, tanong ko lang heheeheh) ;D

 

How do you measure an actress' contribution to the industry? Credit for great films are generally given to the directors but without a talented actress like Nora Aunor a great film might not be the same. Do you think Bernal's Himala would be just as good if someone else played the lead? I don't think so.

Nora's contribution to the movie industry is her considerable acting skills that shined through her body of work. She is the most awarded and nominated actress in the Philippine movies.

Her overwhelming popularity in the 70's allowed her to exposed the Filipino masses to quality movies when she started to experiment in serious films.

As observed by Joel David in his book, Ms Aunor had been possessed with a search for superior acting vehicles, and threw away a lot of her own money in the process, since in essence she mostly had to run against the preferences of her mass supporters. She sacrificed commercial success in favor of her art. She could have kept on making commercial films the same way Sharon Cuneta did but then she won't be the NORA AUNOR that we know today.

I'm not very good with words so here's an excerpt from another article about Nora:

This petite and charming superstar has undoubtedly made history in the local movie industry. She also has redefined the standards of beauty and talent that make a person not only a star but a thespian. Although, she may not have the looks of Susan Roces, Amalia Fuentes or Gloria Romero, Aunor has the beauty that emanates from within. Her charm is disarming. Her eyes so luminous that you could see the beauty of her heart. She partly spent her earnings for her family and shared her sizable earnings with less fortunate kids. Acting for several decades, Aunor has already mastered the soul of Filipinos. She has portrayed roles in films with different genres. But her melodramatic pieces always give her the accolades for her acting prowess. One quality that Aunor has that others do not have is, "the sadness of her eyes that set off instant sympathy among moviegoers, what some might call stage presence that dwarfs the rest of the cast."

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 14, 2002 at 01:01 AM
It's not just sadness.  I remember a scene where Maya Valdez tells Aunor that one of the jail officers nicknamed Cowboy liked her and would like to have sex with her.  Aunor, her eyes downcast throughout Valdez's speech says no, she can't.  

Valdez couldn't believe her ears.  She asked "You know who you're turning down?  You know what he can do to you if you refuse him?  I'll give you one more chance.  By the count of three.  One.  Two."

"Three," Aunor tells her, and for the first time in the scene, levels her eyes with Valdez's own.  If looks could kill, Valdez should have burned down to the ground in that instant.  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 17, 2002 at 03:49 AM
There's no doubt that her expressive eyes make up for the lack of body movements that other actresses use so often to relay to the audience what/how they are feeling (e.g. Vilma Santos). And I am fine with that .. but her beauty limits her from portraying other roles ... an advantage that Vilma or Gina Alajar (another one with very expressive eyes and a great actress as well) took advantage of.  I often wonder how she would fare if given the chance to do Burlesk Queen or Salome.

 8)
k
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 17, 2002 at 01:10 PM
Gina feels mannered to me now, I don't know.  I didn't like Salome.

But I liked Gina a lot in Bulaklak ng City Jail.  And she was good in, uh, Kontrobersyal.

Nora couldn't do a Burlesk Queen--no one is going to hire someone that flatchested to show her breasts!  Or at least her figure.  But the reverse is true--can Vilma do Himala?  

Nora would have done a better job playing Insiang than Hilda, I think...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 17, 2002 at 11:42 PM

Nora couldn't do a Burlesk Queen--no one is going to hire someone that flatchested to show her breasts!  Or at least her figure.  But the reverse is true--can Vilma do Himala?  

Nora would have done a better job playing Insiang than Hilda, I think...

It's not really about being flat chested or curvaceous body .. she just looks so "one of us" ... like an everyday gal you see around the corner. Nothing spectacular or extra ordinary. I guess with the right clothes or make-up or hair style, I'd buy her being a socialite ... or a temptress.

She would probably do a better job than Hilda Koronel, but how believable would that be ? Once I saw Hilda, it was easy to digest that her mother's lover would fall for her.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 19, 2002 at 03:07 AM
Nora was attractive, and she has youth to her advantage (you'd have to recast the mother, though).  She played a bar girl in Bulaklak sa City Jail, and she had the look of a bar girl down okay, I thought.  

Hilda, granted she would attact Ruel Vernal, but I took one look at her and asked: what the heck was she doing in a Tondo slum?  It's exchanging one implausibility for another I think more basic implausibility.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 21, 2002 at 04:36 AM
More Nora Aunor 'familiarization'. This time we will look back at Nora as a movie producer.

Nora Aunor formed her own movie production company called NV Productions in 1972.  Its first offering was Carmela, starring Nora and Jay Ilagan.

Next, Paru-parong Itim with Nora and Boots Anson Roa, an adaptation of The Miracle Worker. This was developed from an episode of her TV drama show "Ang Makulay na Daigdig ni Nora". At this early stage of her career we can see Nora's desire for dramatic roles. Unfortunately, the movie flopped at the box-office so back to more "commercial for the fans" movies.

Most of the movies she produced were forgettable movies like Super Gee her answer to her rival Vilma Santos' Darna movies. She also produced and directed her younger brother Eddie Villamayor in Nino Valiente.

Then in 1975 she made Banaue with Gerry de Leon as director. She picked Christopher de Leon, fresh from winning Famas Best Actor for Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, as her leading man. Co-starring with Nora and Boyet de Leon were Johnny Delgado and Ronaldo Valdez. Another blockbuster Nora - Boyet movie followed, Bato-bato sa Langit, made while Nora was pregnant and her entry to the very first Metro Manila Film Fest.  

In 1976, Nora produced two great movies, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Alkitrang Dugo. We all know about Mario O'Hara's classic movie. Lupita Concio directed Nora's younger brother in Alkitrang Dugo, an adaptation of The Lord of the Flies. It also introduced the Sandico brothers, Michael and Ricky. Great reviews but box-office flops. So again, back to commercial movies.

Annie Batungbakal was her comeback movie, followed by Bongga Ka Day, both directed by Maryo de los Reyes. Her production company also produced movies for Christopher de Leon (Tisoy by Ishmael Bernal, Teresa Abad, Ako po Si Bing) and a TV show Pipwede for Tirso Cruz III. A sister company named Superstar Productions produced a movie for Tirso Cruz III called Sa Lungga ng mga Daga.

Another noteworthy movie produced by NV Productions was BONA - directed by Lino Brocka - a loser at the 1980 Metro Manila Film Fest but eventually made it to Cannes International Film Fest.

In 1986, Nora formed a new production company called NCV Films and more Nora and Mario O'Hara projects followed: Condemned, Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak, and movies featuring Nora's kids like Halimaw - top grosser at the Manila film Fest and Takot Ako Eh.

In 1990, MRN International, who produced Gil Portes' Andrea and in 1991, Elwood Perez' Pacita M., was rumored to be Nora's production company.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 21, 2002 at 06:38 PM
Thanks for all that info, pd; we need stuff like that to keep it all in perspective.  Way too little documentation of our cinema.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 22, 2002 at 02:39 AM

Hilda, granted she would attact Ruel Vernal, but I took one look at her and asked: what the heck was she doing in a Tondo slum?  It's exchanging one implausibility for another I think more basic implausibility.

Well, like what Brocka said, Hilda was from the slums.. so it's really possible. At least, he didn't maker her a hooker .. like the usual beautiful woman in a squatter area.

But back to Nora ... does anyone have a chronological list of her Famas nominations? From what I remember, she was the one with the longest consecutive number of nominations dating back from the 70s to the 90s.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 22, 2002 at 10:15 PM
Kakabanas, I couldn't find the FAMAS nominations list but here's the URIAN list. Nora won 6 Best Actress awards from Urian but she is the most nominated with 15 nominations.

1976, "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" - WINNER
1978, "Ikaw ay Akin"
1979, "Ina Ka ng Anak Mo"
1980, "Bona" - WINNER
1981, "Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?"
1982, "Himala"
1984, "Bulaklak sa City Jail"
1984, " 'Merika"
1989, "Bilangin Ang Bituin sa Langit" - WINNER
1990, "Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?" - WINNER
1991, "Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M"
1995, "The Flor Contemplacion Story" - WINNER
1996; "Bakit May Kahapon Pa?" - WINNER
1997, "Babae"
1999, "Sidhi"
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 23, 2002 at 01:01 AM
Hilda being from the slum's was Brocka's classic comeback; no one pointed out that she didn't stay there very long...

That list of the Famas seems to suggest that they, of all people, are more perceptive when it comes to Nora than even the Urian.  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 23, 2002 at 01:18 AM
That list of the Famas seems to suggest that they, of all people, are more perceptive when it comes to Nora than even the Urian.  

Wasn't there an instance where she got nominated twice in the same award giving body, same category for the same year in two different movies ? I remember Gina Alajar was in Urian but in two different categories.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 23, 2002 at 10:57 AM
Noel - the list I posted is the URIAN list.

kakabanas - Nora was nominated in two films by URIAN in 1984, 'Merika and Bulaklak sa City Jail. The award went to Vilma Santos for Sister Stella L. that year.

According to Joel David, Vilma used Nora's climactic monolog in HIMALA as her model for SISTER STELLA L. Here's the exact quote:
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It may be pertinent to observe that what La Aunor begins, Ms. Santos follows through, and in a more triumphant albeit less artistic manner; the former's climactic monolog in Himala served as the latter's model in Sister Stella L. and a number of other outings.

The book I've been quoting here is The National Pastime Contemporary Philippine Cinema by Joel David.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 24, 2002 at 03:03 AM
Ah, okay.  I was assuming it was the Famas since that was what was asked (didn't read the list's header--never assume!!! >:( ).

Himala had a lot of great moments, but that final speech wasn't my favorite.  Vilma's speech I like even less--I hate being lectured to.  Vilma does it aaalll over again and to much less effect in the ending of Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Oct 24, 2002 at 02:41 PM
Kakabanas - I know how much you 'like'  Vilma Santos so the following trivia you may not want to read.  ;D

Vilma Santos has the most Urian Best Actress Awards, a total of 7 beating Nora's 6.

Vilma was also awarded the Urian Best Actress award in three consecutive years (1982- Relasyon, 1983 - Broken Marriage, 1984 - Sister Stella L.) beating Nora's Himala in 1982 and Bulaklak sa City Jail in 1984.

Yet Butch Francisco claims a lot of their members are Noranians.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Oct 24, 2002 at 10:31 PM
Kakabanas - I know how much you 'like'  Vilma Santos so the following trivia you may not want to read.  ;D

Vilma Santos has the most Urian Best Actress Awards, a total of 7 beating Nora's 6.

Vilma was also awarded the Urian Best Actress award in three consecutive years (1982- Relasyon, 1983 - Broken Marriage, 1984 - Sister Stella L.) beating Nora's Himala in 1982 and Bulaklak sa City Jail in 1984.

Yet Butch Francisco claims a lot of their members are Noranians.

Hey not fair. I never said I didn't like Ms. Vilma Santos a.k.a. The Star For All Seasons. This is just a Nora Aunor thread and as rivals, her name and comparison to her/body of work is expected to come up.

I do admire her work from Burlesk Queen to Rubia Servios to Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak of the 70s to Relasyon and other movies with Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando, Tommy Abuel and Ronaldo Valdez.

As for Urian wins, if they think she gave the best performance, that is cool. You don't hear anybody complaining. After all, she got into the FAMAS hall of fame first before Nora I think.  If Sharon Cuneta wins more than Nora or Vilma, I'd start a protest rally.

As for Butch's claim, it is probably true.  With Vilma winning more, they are also saying in a subtle way that they are objective in selecting the winners and not letting their idol win just to get ahead of the race.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 27, 2002 at 03:37 AM
For those of you who may want to relive Nora Aunor's glorious days in the '70's before she became a serious actress, you can order a VHS copy of her Sampaguita movies thru this website

http://www.kabayancentral.com/vvideo.html

These are movies that no one mention anymore when they talk of Nora. These are the movies that were popular with her fans. Movies she made at the height of her popularity. When Noranians can still say Vilma is a poor second to Nora. Before all those serious and award winning movies that we often mention with her name now. Movies like

Winter Holiday - Guy and Pip in Osaka, Japan

My Blue Hawaii - Guy and Pip in Hawaii

Always in my Heart - Guy and Pip in Hawaii

And God Smiled at Me - Guy & Pip and Guy's first Best Actress award from Quezon City Filmfest

My Little Brown Girl - Guy, Pip and a very young Gina Alajar

Kung May Gusot, May Lusot - a comedy version of Bona, :D Nora playing a fan of Tirso

Guy and Pip - directed by Kuya Germs and top grosser at Manila Filmfest.

Now only if Tower Productions would make available the Nora-Manny de Leon movies or Premiere would release Nora-Cocoy Laurel movies like Lollipops and Roses and Impossible Dream (Nora as a jockey) :)

To be honest, I had a better time watching these movies than the award winning ones and based on boxoffice results, I'm probably not the only one.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 27, 2002 at 11:42 PM
If it's from Premiere it's probably rotted away by now.

Someday Premiere's going to pay for what it did to all its films...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Oct 31, 2002 at 11:29 PM

Hey not fair. I never said I didn't like Ms. Vilma Santos a.k.a. The Star For All Seasons. This is just a Nora Aunor thread and as rivals, her name and comparison to her/body of work is expected to come up.


The good thing about their rivalry is that they push each other to do better. And whether you are a fan of Nora or Vilma you have to check out the competition and you end up admiring both.

Based on the number of threads from another forum, the popular rivalry right now is between TV stations: GMA vs ABS-CBN.  ;D

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 04, 2002 at 11:49 AM
If it's from Premiere it's probably rotted away by now.

Someday Premiere's going to pay for what it did to all its films...

Noel, what did Premiere do with their movies? Can you tell us more about it?

While on the subject of movie productions, let's take a look back at Nora and the movie productions that helped her throughout her career.

Sampaguita Pictures was the movie production outfit  that discovered Nora Aunor. She started in movies of Susan Roces, Amalia Fuentes and later on Rosemarie Sonora and Ricky Belmonte.

Her first starring role was under Tower Productions in D'Musical Teenage Idols. This cause a dispute between Tower and Sampaguita. The two companies were fighting over Nora's services. I don't remember how it was resolved but Nora made many movies at Tower with Manny de Leon and at Sampaguita with Tirso Cruz III.

Premeire Productions took her to USA to make Lollipops and Roses with Victor Laurel. Premeire also produced for her Fe, Esperanza, Caridad, a trilogy movie that was directed by National Artists Gerry de Leon and Lamberto Avellana. The same outfit gave her Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo and Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat with Lupita Concio-Aquino Kashiwahara as director.

Tower Productions also made The Singing Filipina in the US pairing her with Sajid Khan and The Golden Voice and Nora Around Asia with Manny de Leon in a cruise ship touring Asia. Majority of her movies at Tower are the forgettable type.

Sampaguita took her to Sapporo Japan to make Winter Holiday and My Blue Hawaii, where else, in Hawaii.

Tagalong Ilang-Ilang Productions (Vilma's home studio back then) gave us Nora-Vilma and Christopher in Ikaw ay Akin by Bernal.

Joseph Estrada's JE Productions made Erap is my Guy and Bakya Mo Neneng. Dolphy's RVQ Production made three Nora-Dolphy movies: Kaming Matatapang ang Apog, Jack and Jill of the Third Kind and My Bugoy goes to Congress.

Lea Productions paired her with Walter Navarro in Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Chrisopher de Leon in Relaks Lang Mama Sagot Kita and Kung Ako'y Iiwanan Mo directed by Laurice Guillen.

Ian Films is another production company that produced serious movies for her like Eddie Garcia's Atsay and Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?.

Regal Films gave us Nora and Lito Lapid in Kastilyong Buhangin, and brought back the Guy and Pip loveteam in the '80s with Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Can't Stop Loving You and many more including the one that feature the love triangle of Nora-Christopher-Tirso Cruz III in Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko.

A lot of new production companies took Nora's services for their initial offering. The outfit that made 'Merika (filmed in New York) and Bulaklak sa City Jail were new producers and never made another movie since then.

Viva Films gave us the Nora Aunor of the 90's: The Flor Contemplacion Story, Muling Umawit ang Puso and Bakit May Kahapon Pa.

I'm sure I miss other movie outfits but these are the prominent ones. With all the money that Nora made for some of this companies, it is sad to think than when Nora Aunor was down and out, none of them except maybe for Premeire Productions (they produced Babae) gave Nora another project. Then, again, a lot of them are not active anymore.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 04, 2002 at 12:50 PM
If I remember right, VM or Villamayor Productions did Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

Premiere didn't take care of its prints.  Most of them are gone now--torotots, or just melting vinegar.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 04, 2002 at 01:28 PM
How could I forget Nora's very own production company. Nora's NV Productions made Mario O'Hara's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. Here's the rest of Nora and Mario projects:

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976) - NV Productions
Kastilyong Buhangin (1980) - Regal Films
Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981) - Ian Films
Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) - Cherubim Films
Condemned (1986?) - NCV Productions
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987) NCV Productions

Any possibility of a Nora - Mario reunion soon? Maybe when she can earn enough money to produce a movie again. Or maybe Star Cinema could do a Nora - Mario project. Paging Star Cinema... :)

That is sad about Premeire. It was one of the Big Three companies (LVN, SAMPAGUITA AND PREMIERE) in the old days, wasn't it?

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 04, 2002 at 09:08 PM
Sorry, NV productions nga (that looked wrong when I typed it).

I read the script they were going to do together--La Loba Negra.  It's incredible--Noli Me Tangere done as a horror epic.

Pinoy, you forgot Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, 1982, O'Hara's follow up to Kastilyong Buhangin.  It's a period film, and he says it's much better than Kastilyo.

Notice that list--how many of Nora's best work is in it?  

They're all terrific work--Condemned is about as perfect a noir thriller as was ever made (the best Filipino serial killer film ever made too); Bulaklak is the best work Lualhati Bautista ever did, wonderful ensemble cast, yet Nora still stood out; Kastilyo is pure melodrama, yet Nora and Lito are incredibly good in it (it's the film that established Lito as a romantic lead).  Even Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak has serious flaws, but Nora does some good understated comedy in it.

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos was supposed to be Lino Brocka's project, only he, and I quote, didn't want "anything to do with that Superstar!"  O'Hara was one of the few who refused to judge her and use her in a movie; the result is one of her greatest performances (THE greatest, in my opinion), and one of the greatest performances in all of Philippine cinema.  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 05, 2002 at 09:19 AM
All I can say is thst among the big actresses in our country, it is only Nora that has done stage acting through PETA's production of "Minsa'y isang gamu gamu". (I wonder how she acts on stage...)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 07, 2002 at 11:17 AM
All I can say is thst among the big actresses in our country, it is only Nora that has done stage acting through PETA's production of "Minsa'y isang gamu gamu". (I wonder how she acts on stage...)

I posted one of the many great reviews that Nora received for her performance in Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamu stage play at my website. Here's the link:

A Triumph for La Aunor and PETA (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Stageplay.html)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 07, 2002 at 12:15 PM
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Premiere didn't take care of its prints.  Most of them are gone now--torotots, or just melting vinegar.

Didn't Premiere stage a  brief and unsucessfull comeback and was re-launched as Premiere Entertainment Productions? I remember they had an afternoon TV show on RPN 9 where they showed their old movies.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 07, 2002 at 08:53 PM
The ones that survived, probably...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Nov 07, 2002 at 11:40 PM
I'm posting a portion of an article from Alfie Lorenzo re: Nora - Vilma rivalry in the '70's. Click the link to read the rest of the article.

Now, ang pinakamagandang nangyari at nagawa ng pagsulpot ng Nora-Vilma rivalry ay ang pagka-divert ng atensyon ng moviegoers from patronizing bomba films at ang panonood ng mga pelikula nina Nora at Vilma na noong mga panahong iyun ay binansagang BAKYA.  

Pero movies especially ni Nora Aunor ang nakipagkumpetensya at tumalo sa bomba films, huh!

Kaya natawag ang pansin ng dalawang top action na sina Fernando Poe Jr. at Joseph Estrada ng dalawang bulilit na lumalaban sa bomba films na hindi nagawang sabakan ng mga higanteng action stars.

Pinagtig-isahan nina FPJ at Erap ang dalawang dekada &#8216;70 stars, si Vilma Santos ay napareha kay Fernando Poe Jr. at si Nora Aunor ay na-identify until his presidency sa nag-iisang Superstar ng bansa.

Nakapareha rin ni Erap si Vilma sa pelikulang tipong King and I at si Nora ay napareha rin kay FPJ , pero higit na tinangkilik ng madla ang tambalang Nora-Erap at Vilma-FPJ.

Here's the link for the complete article.

Nora-Vilma Rivalry, Kailangang Ibalik. (http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/nov07/main.htm)

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 13, 2002 at 02:56 AM
Sorry, NV productions nga (that looked wrong when I typed it).

I read the script they were going to do together--La Loba Negra.  It's incredible--Noli Me Tangere done as a horror epic.

Pinoy, you forgot Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, 1982, O'Hara's follow up to Kastilyong Buhangin.  It's a period film, and he says it's much better than Kastilyo.


Noel thanks for the info. I based the list from your article about Mario posted at the UP Film Center website. By the way, is it okey if I post more of your articles at my Nora website?  I'll put a link to your movie review newsletter so people can sign up or let me know the publications you write for so we can mention it.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 14, 2002 at 12:01 AM
Absolutely pm.  But if I ever get a chance to see Bakit Bughaw ng Langit (got a tape?), can we replace the one you have there?  It has a few comments that really set my teeth on the edge.  

I THINK it's in your website.  Isagani Cruz, or Mario Hernando or someone.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 14, 2002 at 07:49 AM
Thanks Noel.

I'm sorry, I don't have a tape of Bakit Bughaw ang Langit. I'm trying to find one too. What's wrong with the Isagani Cruz' review? The review starts with this.
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There's no doubt about it: Mario O'Hara is a major director. In Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?, he tackles the same basic situation Lino Brocka deals with in Bona. In the comparison Brocka suffers. Where Bona fails, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? succeeds.

High praise for Mario O'Hara; what more could you want.  :)

Of course, it's always good to have other opinions. Unfortunately, the only book of movie reviews that I could find are Movie Times by Isagani Cruz and The National Pastime by Joel David. Anyone else that have movie reviews of Nora Aunor movies, good or bad, I'd like to have a copy please.

I read that BONA was also reviewed by Variety in 1981. I wish I could get a copy of that.

By the way click here (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/bakitbughawpage.html) for the rest of the Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? article.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 14, 2002 at 12:41 PM
Well, I think he goes on (sorry, didn't click the article but I think it's there) to complain that when someone says "Bakit bughaw ang langit?" the camera pans up and the sky is grey.

Kind of besides the point.

And yes, it had praise, but it didn't go into much depth into the film, I think.

Anyway, that's my opinion...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 14, 2002 at 03:32 PM
I remember seeing this Nora Aunor film once a long time ago but I can't remember the title. It co-stars Christopher de Leon who plays a Japanese soldier.  I can also barely recall the story...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 14, 2002 at 11:17 PM
"It co-stars Christopher de Leon who plays a Japanese soldier"

That I consider the greatest Filipino film ever made, and Nora's performance one of the finest ever by an actress, period.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Nov 15, 2002 at 01:05 AM
Let me guess...

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
directed by Mario O'Hara
starring: Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Rafael 'Bembol' Roco, Jr.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 15, 2002 at 01:14 AM
None other.

One of the rare films from a country that has tasted Japanese wartime atrocities where the Japanese are not portrayed as out and out monsters.

The hate is prevalent even now.  See movies like Raise the Red Sorghum, Farewell to My Concubine, and even Rising Sun.  

There is a Thai film...but Thailand wasn't invaded by the Japanese.  Likewise, there is a Chinese film The Devil in the Doorstep, but it was only made recently, in the 1990s.  Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is arguably the first, and for the longest time the only one in this admittedly narrow category.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 15, 2002 at 03:04 PM
I can't believe that I have actually seen Tatlong Taon without taking it too seriously. :( The next time I catch it, I'd better pay close attention...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 16, 2002 at 12:46 AM
Skycable's version of Tatlong Taong is actually clearer than the one existing print.  But there are a few cuts.

It's still largely whole, though.  And still a great film.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 16, 2002 at 10:53 AM
Yes, I caught it on Cinema One.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 17, 2002 at 08:42 AM
Someone sent me this picture (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/namethatguy.html) but before I add this to the website, I'd like to identify the guy with Nora. Can anyone help me with this please?

(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/images/Ate_Guy2.jpg)

Also, I've posted the reviews of Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? and Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister. Bakit May Pag-ibig pa is a two episode movie by two directors: one by Bernal and the other by Celso Ad Castillo. The second movie is by Lino Brocka.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 17, 2002 at 10:50 AM
Back to Premiere...

According to my prof., the Premiere film lot in Kalookan was hit by a massive fire that razed it to the ground. Rumor has it, it was the unhappy employees of Premiere themselves (there was an ongoing labor unrest) who set the place on fire.
So, maybe, they lost most of their films as well.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 17, 2002 at 02:43 PM
Tatlong taong will most likely be seen again on Cinema One.  On Christmas, or Independence Day, or Holy Week.  Like I said, buy the Skyguide, or download from the website.  Watch the skeds.  

Premiere wasn't paying its employees so they took home or destroyed many of the prints. I heard that story.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Centurion Obama on Nov 18, 2002 at 05:21 AM
Noel, you do realize, that your lifelong destiny is to restore Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. ;D

if you need any help, we are here to serve.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Nov 18, 2002 at 12:53 PM
Someone sent me this picture (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/namethatguy.html) but before I add this to the website, I'd like to identify the guy with Nora. Can anyone help me with this please?

That guy might be Jay Ilagan.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 19, 2002 at 02:12 AM
My destiny?  Almost had it done, but Japan Foundation turned down my proposal.  Now they're doing a safety print, but red tape is causing delay.

Yeah, that could be Jay in the picture.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Nov 19, 2002 at 11:03 AM
Someone sent me this picture (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/namethatguy.html) but before I add this to the website, I'd like to identify the guy with Nora. Can anyone help me with this please?

That guy might be Jay Ilagan.

I thought the loveteams back then were Nora - Tirso, Vilma - Edgar, Hilda Koronel - Jay Ilagan. I thought Nora & Jay Ilagan didn't make a movie until much later. While Nora & Vilma were singing and dancing in their movies, Jay and Hilda were doing drama movies for Lino Brocka.  Of course, Lino was just starting then.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 20, 2002 at 03:02 PM
From Bulatlat.com:

Brocka, La Aunor Movies Top Activists' 10 Best Films

Three award-winning movies of the late filmmaker Lino Brocka and five films featuring superstar Nora Aunor were cited by activists in their list of the 10 best Filipino films of all time, with the much-heralded opus Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1976) emerging as the top choice.

Click here for the full article. (http://www.bulatlat.com/news/2-40/2-40-activistmovies.html)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sidney on Nov 20, 2002 at 05:00 PM
Someone sent me this picture (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/namethatguy.html) but before I add this to the website, I'd like to identify the guy with Nora. Can anyone help me with this please?
" Jay Ilagan"
(http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Ate_Guy2.jpg)

Also, I've posted the reviews of Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? and Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister. Bakit May Pag-ibig pa is a two episode movie by two directors: one by Bernal and the other by Celso Ad Castillo. The second movie is by Lino Brocka.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 20, 2002 at 09:24 PM
Sidney, you sent me a private message but never answered it.  Can you read the message I sent you?  What's your answer?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 20, 2002 at 09:34 PM
It's a very interesting list.

Many of their choices I agree with; some (Flor Contemplacion Story), well, they're activists, not film critics, while others (Rizal, Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin) show a touching naivete--activists are as much fans as everyone else.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sidney on Nov 21, 2002 at 02:53 PM
Sidney, you sent me a private message but never answered it.  Can you read the message I sent you?  What's your answer?

Was this about Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? ???
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 21, 2002 at 10:47 PM
No, it's about Premiere.

Didn't you receive it?  Sent it some time back.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 25, 2002 at 08:59 AM
I was watching Sharon's concert last night on TFC and there's a portion where she was singing about her leading men in all of her movies. I thought maybe we could do that with Nora's leading men.

1. Tirso Cruz III - Guy & Pip, the most popular loveteam of the '70s. From blockbusters of the 70's like My Blue Hawaii, Winter Holiday, Guy & Pip and many more to the award-winning movie 'Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit' in 1989.

2. Christopher de Leon - Nora's ex-husband and leading man in Banaue, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Ikaw ay Akin, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.

3. FPJ - Little Christmas Tree

4. Joseph Estrada - Erap is my Guy, Bakya Mo Neneng

5. Dolphy - Kaming Matatapang ang Apog, Jack N Jill of the Third Kind, My Bugoy Goes to Congress

6. Eddie Rodriguez - Pag-ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo

7. Bembol Roco - 'Merika, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

8. Philip Salvador - Bona, Nakaw na Pag-ibig, Tinik sa Dibdib

9. Jay Ilagan - Binibini ng Palengke, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo, Fe, Esperanza, Caridad

10. Dindo Fernando - Fe, Esperanza, Caridad, Beloved

11. Lito Lapid - Kastilyong Buhangin, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal

12. Ace Vergel - Annie Sabungera

13. Lloyd Samartino - Annie Batungbakal, Bongga Ka Day

14. Dennis Roldan - Bakit Bughaw ang Langit

15. Gabby Concepcion - Totoo Ba ang Tsismis

16. Mat Ranillo - Palengke Queen

17. Victor 'Cocoy' Laurel - Lollipops & Roses, Impossible Dream

18. Manny de Leon - Nora's leading man for most of her movies at Tower Productions.

Nora made more movies than Sharon so there's more leading men to list but I'll end it here for now.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 25, 2002 at 11:35 PM
You forgot Dan Alvaro in Condemned.

And who was her boyfriend in Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak?

And she wasn't IN the movie per se, but her presence was felt in Halimaw sa Banga.  Mario O'Hara played her husband.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 26, 2002 at 09:39 AM

And who was her boyfriend in Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak?


Miguel Rodriguez played the boyfriend.

Here's a few more to add:

Albert Martinez - Sidhi

Julio Diaz - Flor Contemplacion Story

Dante Varona - The Singer and The Bouncer

Rey Malonzo - Ang Tsimay at ang Tambay

Ronald Corveau (from the soap Gulong ng Palad) - Atsay

Walter Navarro - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Sajid Khan - The Singing Filipina

Don Johnson (Miami Vice) - Lollipops and Roses  :)

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 27, 2002 at 03:50 AM
I found this article HIMALA Revisited by Arnel Resma Ramos. I posted it at my website since the original webpage where it was posted has now changed. I was able to get a copy from the 'google cached'. If you like Himala, you have to read the article.

HIMALA Revisited (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/himalarevisited.html)

I also found this article about a Filipino Film Retrospective at UCLA where Himala was one of the five films exhibited.

UCLA Filipino Film Retrospective (http://www.isop.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=2594)

(http://www.isop.ucla.edu/CMS/images/filipino-films.jpg)

Why can't someone release these movies on DVD?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 29, 2002 at 06:19 PM
I owe my thoughts on Himala.  In lieu of an entire article tho, I can say that well, no, I didn't think Nora gave a performance, but then I think this is exactly what Bernal intended.  

I agree with what Bernal once said, it couldn't have been done without Nora.  But Nora's not quite portraying a complete character; I don't even think she's the protagonist, not in the usual sense.

Nora was used as an icon, a figurehead on which Bernal hung his accusations and condemnation of relgious hypocrisy.  The real hero or heroine of the film are the townsfolk; Nora is the still center around which the storm gathers.  

As a side note, the film has a look unlike any other Filipino film, surreal and hallucinogenic.  It's also not a little prophetic, prefiguring as it does what happens with Mt. Pinatubo.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 29, 2002 at 06:24 PM
Frank Rivera's anthology of telecine scripts is titled
MULAT: Isyung Panlipunan sa Dulaang Pangtelebisyon.

Three teleplays, all directed by Mario O'Hara and all
starring Nora Aunor.

It will be launched on December 10, Tuesday, 4 to 7 pm at the Thomas Aquinas Auditorium, UST at Espana Manila.  

Frank is inviting everyone to come.  Mario O'Hara, Joel Lamangan and Chin Chin Gutierrez will be there.  Maybe even Nora.

I'm buying a copy for myself.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 01, 2002 at 02:12 PM
Frank Rivera's anthology of telecine scripts is titled
MULAT: Isyung Panlipunan sa Dulaang Pangtelebisyon.

Three teleplays, all directed by Mario O'Hara and all
starring Nora Aunor.

It will be launched on December 10, Tuesday, 4 to 7 pm at the Thomas Aquinas Auditorium, UST at Espana Manila.  

Frank is inviting everyone to come.  Mario O'Hara, Joel Lamangan and Chin Chin Gutierrez will be there.  Maybe even Nora.

I'm buying a copy for myself.

It's probably better if the book is packaged with a DVD/VCD of the actual TV shows. The same way that James Cameron's Aliens or The Abyss DVD includes the screenplay of the movie as a Special Feature.

I have a copy of Ricky Lee's Si Tatang at mga Himala ng Ating Panahon which includes the screenplay of Himala so I'll probably buy this one too.

Now, can we get DVDs or even VHS copies of the old TV drama anthologies like Ang Makulay na Daigdig ni Nora, Hilda, Balintataw at iba pa. I believe Lino Brocka, Mario O'Hara, and Ishmael Bernal also did some fine work on TV. As Noel has stated in one of his articles, Insiang and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos came from a TV script of Hilda.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 02, 2002 at 12:38 PM
It's probably better if the book is packaged with a DVD/VCD of the actual TV shows. The same way that James Cameron's Aliens or The Abyss DVD includes the screenplay of the movie as a Special Feature.

Whoa, sana, if it was being published by Barnes and Nobles!  UST press lang ito, it's not going to be a prestige launch, more's the pity...

Rally them Noranians to go!  Or at least buy the book.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 07, 2002 at 01:46 AM
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Originally posted by Noel Vera
Frank Rivera's anthology of telecine scripts is titled
MULAT: Isyung Panlipunan sa Dulaang Pangtelebisyon.

Three teleplays, all directed by Mario O'Hara and all
starring Nora Aunor.

It will be launched on December 10, Tuesday, 4 to 7 pm at the Thomas Aquinas Auditorium, UST at Espana Manila.  

Frank is inviting everyone to come.  Mario O'Hara, Joel Lamangan and Chin Chin Gutierrez will be there.  Maybe even Nora.

I'm buying a copy for myself.

CORRECTION: it's now at December 11 WEDNSDAY, not Tuesday.

Still no confirmation that Nora can't make it...meaning, who knows?  She might! :D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 08, 2002 at 03:04 PM
I read this from a Nora Aunor Yahoo Group:

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In 1997, her movie, "The Flor Contemplacion Story", had the singular distinction of being the first local movie to be carried in a laser disc format through Miramax, an outfit of Walt Disney Corporation in the USA.

If anyone has a copy of this laserdisc or if you know of anyone that wants to sell their laserdisc copy since this movie is now available on DVD, let me know.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 16, 2002 at 08:14 AM
Got my Winter Holiday VHS copy I ordered from Kabayan Central. I also ordered My Blue Hawaii but I was told there's an audio problem with that one so they cancelled the order.

In Winter Holiday, Nora plays a travel agent who won a trip to Sapporo, Japan. In order for her to sell the last ticket and win the trip, she promise Tirso Cruz III to be his tourist guide in Sapporo. While in Sapporo, the two fell in love but Tirso's father, played by Luis Gonzales, objected to their affair. Of course, this being a Guy & Pip movie, the father changes his mind and there's a happy ending.

As customary with the early Nora movies, we get to see several musical numbers. There's Guy & Pip walking in knee deep snow all bundled up in their winter clothes playing and singing in a winter wonderland. The best one is a fantasy sequence where the two imagine themselves as japanese wearing the traditional japanese kimono and Nora's hair made up like a japanese doll. I don't know the title of the songs, one I think is called 'Sakura" but you'll recall it when you hear it because Nora made them popular at the time.

Winter Holiday was filmed in Sapporo, Japan during the Winter Olympics. Parts of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony were included in the movie. Guy and Pip were shown seated among the audience.

The picture quality, as the Kabayan Central website stated, is not perfect. It's like the black & white movies we watched on afternoon TV, with white streaks running across the screen sometimes. But its worth it, just to see Guy & Pip again, in their prime.

You may order a VHS copy of Winter Holiday from Sampaguita Pictures Archives thru Kabayan Central website. (http://www.kabayancentral.com/vvideo.html)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 18, 2002 at 05:34 AM
I received my copy of Mel Tobias' book "One Hundred Acclaimed Tagalog Movies" today.  Of the 100 movies included in the book, 9 are Nora Aunor movies. The book was published in 1998 and it includes Filipino movies from 1940s to late 1990s. Anyway here's the list of Nora movies included in the book (alphabetical order):

1. Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.

2. Bona

3. Bulaklak sa City Jail

4. Flor Contemplacion Story

5. Himala

6. 'Merika

7. Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo

8. Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak

9. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

Tobias should have added Ina Ka ng Anak Mo to make it a perfect 10. Or instead of Pacita M, I would add Andrea or Bakit Bughaw ang Langit.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 19, 2002 at 03:01 AM
Tobias forgot Condemned and Kastilyong Buhangin.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Dec 19, 2002 at 12:02 PM
Is it true thst Nora was the first choice to play the role of Sister Stella L.? I wonder how she would have portrayed the role?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 19, 2002 at 11:41 PM
rmn, I remember reading an article about that. During the negotiations with Vilma Santos, Mother Lily said something like "bagay naman pala ang role kay Nora" causing Vilma to say yes to the offer immediately.

I've heard that Nora Aunor was offered Dekada 70 first but there was a disagreement with her talent fee.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 20, 2002 at 07:58 AM
As part of my never ending quest to find more Nora info on the web, I came across these short review of BONA from TV Guide Online. Here's the review:

A fascinating Filipino film by one of that country's best directors. Aunor is a schoolgirl from a middle-class family who falls in love with Salvador, a seedy gigolo and part-time movie extra. She moves into his shanty in a Manila slum and takes care of him, performing menial tasks and patiently standing by while he carries on with other women. When he plans to leave her to go to America, though, she gets violent. Although Brocka is perhaps the best-known Filipino filmmaker (in Europe, at least), his works were frequently banned under the Ferdinand Marcos regime. Much of BONA was shot in 1980 in the slums of Manila, one of the last films to be made in the area. Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos called most of the power structure of Filipino filmmaking into her office and reportedly announced, "American films make everyone want to be American. Filipino films should make us all pleased to be Filipinos and must only reflect the good, the true, the beautiful." (In Tagalog; English subtitles).

Source: http://www.tvguide.com/Movies/database/ShowMovie.asp?MI=20087
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 21, 2002 at 02:26 PM
As far as I know, the only president to ever ban Brocka was Cory Aquino.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 24, 2002 at 03:01 PM
Using a digital camera, I was able to get some movie stills of Winter Holiday off the TV screen. Its not perfect but the pictures are viewable. Its posted at this url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/winterholiday.html

Also took pictures of Bituin off the TV screen. Check it out:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/bituin122302.html

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Dec 27, 2002 at 04:01 PM
pinoymovies, you've been busy. six pages for the nora aunor thread.  :D

but seriously, thanks for the Bituin photo updates. you didn't post the photo updates index url so I'll do it for you:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Bituinindex.html

will you be giving us updates everyday?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Dec 27, 2002 at 09:58 PM
Anything on "Ina ka ng Anak ko?"
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 27, 2002 at 11:58 PM
"Anything on "Ina ka ng Anak ko?" "

Only that Hammi Sotto, the only other film critic I know who can actually SPELL Karlovy Vary, thinks it's the greatest film Brocka ever directed...

It's pretty good, I think; a middle-class Insiang.  Butch Dalisay's best screenplay, possibly...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 28, 2002 at 03:02 PM
As part of our "familiarization" with Nora, let's take a look back at Nora and the Metro Manila Filmfest:

1976 was the year that Metro Manila Filmfest brought us Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon; Insiang and Nora's entry, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo. 1976 was the start of Nora's awakening as a serious actress. Although she was nominated, it was Hilda Koronel as Insiang that emerge victorious.

1977 - Nora's entry was Bakya Mo Neneng with Joseph Estrada and Tirso Cruz III. But this was the year of Vilma Santos as the Burlesk Queen. Celso Ad Castillo's movie swept the awards that year.

1978 - Nora has two entries: one a drama, Atsay directed by Eddie Garcia and the other a comedy with Dolphy, Jack N Jill of the Third Kind. This year the festival decided to give just one acting award, Best Performer. Vilma Santos was the favorite to win, after all she's playing a rape victim under the direction of Lino Brocka in Rubia Servios. "Mali ang hula nila," says Nora as she accepts the Best Performer Award, while her two movies compete for top grosser of the filmfest.

1979 - Nora, again has two entries, Nora and Lolita Rodriguez in Ina Ka ng Anak Mo under Lino Brocka and a comedy with Boyet de Leon and Alma Moreno called Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan. Vilma Santos was paired with Charito Solis in Modelong Tanso. I've always wondered if these pairings were planned or coincidence: Nora and Lolita vs. Vilma and Charito. Anyway, Nora and Lolita tied for Best Actress that year.

1980 - Nora's two entries that year were both dramas: Lino Brocka's Bona and Laurice Guillen's Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. Vilma was in Danny Zialcita's Langis at Tubig. The surprise winner that year was Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Brutal with Amy Austria winning Best Actress. Noranians complained that Philip Salvador had more screen time than Nora in Bona that's why she lost. I think Brutal was just a better movie.

1981 - Mike de Leon's Kisapmata's year. Vilma - Best Actress in Karma.

1982 - Nora was back in the winner's circle with Himala, Ishmael Bernal's now classic movie and probably Nora's best movie ever.

She will win four more Best Actress awards from the filmfest: Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984), Andrea (1990), Pacita M. (1991) and Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995).

It is too bad that Nora did not have an entry to this year's filmfest. As you can see from the quoted post, the Metro Manila Filmfest had always been kind to Nora.

7 Best Actress including the one-time Best Performer award compared to Vilma Santos' 3 Best Actress.

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Anything on "Ina ka ng Anak ko?"

rmn:  You'll find a link to Ina Ka ng Anak Mo movie review at this webpage. (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/inakapage.html)

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but seriously, thanks for the Bituin photo updates. you didn't post the photo updates index url so I'll do it for you:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Bituinindex.html

will you be giving us updates everyday?

Since I'm on X'mas break from work, I have time to update (12/27/02 is posted) but I'm not sure about later on. I'll try.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 04, 2003 at 03:25 PM
Here's a bit of info about Nora Aunor as a recording artist.

In 1968, a little girl from Bicol was contracted by Alpha Records upon the recommendation of Carmen Soriano. Her name was Nora Villamayor, known to *Tawag ng Tanghalan ( a popular local amateur singing contest (Challenge of the Champions)) followers as Nora Aunor.

This marked the beginning of the Golden Age of Local Recording. Although Nora's first singles were not major hits, she smashed all record sales with her series of hits which included "It's Time to Say Goodbye", "Silently", "Forever Loving You", "It's Not Unusual", and countless others. In her seven years with Alpha, she was able to set all-time high record sales which up to this day has not been surpassed. She had more than 100 hit singles, more than 15 hit albums, and several extended plays. At the height of her popularity as a recording artist, local records soared up to 75% of national sales. During this time, such young stars as Lirio Vital, Manny de Leon, Rhodora Silva, Eva Vivar, Jay Ilagan, Darius Razon were also signed up by Alpha.


Source:  http://www.alpharecords.ph/aboutus.htm
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jan 04, 2003 at 05:03 PM
Have you read the book Readings in Philippine Cinema edited by Rafael Ma. Guerrero and published by the ECP (1983)? Theres an article in the book on Nora Aunor.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 06, 2003 at 12:56 AM
rmn, do you know if that's available online? I would like to buy a copy.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jan 06, 2003 at 11:11 AM
Pinoymovies, I'm not sure. Its pretty old and I doubt there  are copies still available. But you can probably try. The article, by the way, was written by Virgilio Almario (translated to English) and is entitled Cinderella Superstar: The Life and Legend of Nora Aunor. :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 09, 2003 at 12:29 PM
rmn, what's the possibility of getting me a copy of the article? :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jan 09, 2003 at 01:13 PM
I don't think I can send it to you at the moment since the book isn't mine.
But have you read Golden Girl by Nick Joaquin?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 13, 2003 at 01:56 AM
mn, I thought maybe you could photo copy just the article about Nora. :)  No, I have not read Joaquin book. I will look for it online. Thanks.

For more 'familiarization' with Nora Aunor, here's a topic we haven't touch on, Nora and her TV shows. I couldn't find detailed info about her TV shows so I put together the following based on several articles. Any incorrect info or if you have a more detailed info, please let me know.

Nora's early TV guest apperances were on An Evening with Pilita and Carmen on Camera. Her first TV program was Oras ng Ligaya. In 1971, she signed a contract with KBS (Channel 9) for two TV programs, Nora-Eddie Show and Nora Cinderella. The Nora-Eddie show, that's Eddie Peregrina by the way, later became her very own show, Superstar, which lasted for 22 uninterrupted years on TV.  It was a variety show which showcases Nora singing and dancing, mostly singing with German Moreno helping as co-host.

Nora Cinderella, was a drama anthology, that later on was called Ang Makulay na Daigdig Ni Nora. I don't remember much of this show except two stand out episodes. The first one, an adaptation of The Miracle Worker  that was made into a movie called Paru-parung Itim and the second, also another adaptation of My Fair Lady, Nora with Tommy Abuel. According to an Ishmael Bernal article, Bernal won a Best Director award from PATAS for this show during its 1979 season and Maryo de los Reyes also list this show among his early credits. Nora's prime was before the internet generation, so there's no websites with episode listings of the show.

Currently, you can watch Nora on TV at  ABS-CBN's Bituin. I've been doing updates of Bituin at my Nora Aunor tribute website. Here's the url:  http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Bituinindex.html
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jan 13, 2003 at 09:58 AM
The Nick Joaquin article  is probably just as hard to find as the first one. But this I can photocopy for you. :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 19, 2003 at 06:50 AM
I posted some pictures I received from a fan at my Nora website. Its a picture of Nora and would you believe it, Michael Jackson! Before he made all the changes in his appearance. :) Check out the photo section for the pics and the article section for an article about Nora's concert in 1991.

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/noraaunor.html
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Jan 20, 2003 at 11:10 AM
Nora and Michael Jackson!  :o

Thanks for that. Now, could you please post a photo of Nora and Don Johnson from the Lollipops and Roses movie.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: vacuumtubes on Jan 22, 2003 at 01:37 PM
totoo kaya ito?
Hindi naman siguro pirated magazine kaya?

Akala ko tuloy

ALLAN K. MEETS NORMAN MITCHELL

Kidding!  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 23, 2003 at 10:38 PM
vacuumtubes, the picture is from Geocities free website that's why the image does not appear at your post. Alam mo na kailangan nilang mag advertise so here's the direct url to the picture:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/kislap.html

Totoo naman siguro because Michael Jackson did not hit the big time until 1979 when he release his Off the Wall album and of course, Thriller in 1982. In the '70's, the Michael Jackson I remember is from Jackson 5 and the hit song 'Ben'.

Aklan4ver, I will post the Nora - Don Johnson picture kapag may fan na magpadala.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: vacuumtubes on Jan 24, 2003 at 09:29 AM
pinoymovies

thanx a lot!!!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 26, 2003 at 04:42 AM
I found an article about the Araneta Coliseum and it listed the Jackson Five performing there in 1976.  Nora was  probably there to watch the Jackson Five concert and got the chance to meet Michael Jackson. I wish someone would send me a copy of that Kislap magazine or even just the cover story article about Nora and Michael's meeting.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 03, 2003 at 02:53 AM
Here's a transcript of 1991 Tribute to Philippine Movie Queens for Nora Aunor.

Nora Aunor
Isang Pagkilala sa Dakilang Bituin ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

Ang igorata sa alamat ng Banaue, ang bilanggong nagdadalantao sa Bulaklak ng City Jail, ang NPA na nawalay sa kadugo sa Andrea. Ilan lamang sa iba't ibang Nora Aunor na habang buhay ng nakaukit sa ating puso't isipan. Mahirap maisip na isang morenang probinsiyana na tindera lamang ng tubig sa tren ang bubuwag sa tradisyon ng mestisang aktres sa pinilakang tabing. Phenomenal nga ang pagsikat ni Nora sa kanyang mundong patuloy na lumawak. Sa recording, ang Pearly Shells ay tinuturing na isa sa all-time chartbusters sa local recording. Sa telebisyon, ang Superstar ay hinirang na longest running musical of all time. Sa ibang bansa, ipinagbunyi ang Himala sa Berlin at ang Bona sa Cannes. Maraming bituin pero iisa lamang ang Superstar, Nora Aunor

- Edu Manzano during the 1991 Star Awards Tribute to Philippine Movie Queens.  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 03, 2003 at 03:50 PM
what about Nora as a endorser? It seems she hasn't done to many tv commercials(the last I can recall being her Barangay Ginebra ad).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 04, 2003 at 12:42 PM
rmn, I just happen to have an article that talks about her TV commercials. Nora, during her prime, was a very popular endorser. According to this article that came out in 1992, Nora has done 11 TV commercials:

Coke

Kleenex

Dial Soap

Phillips Radio

Colgate Toothpaste

Modess Napkin

Liberty Milk

Nivico TV

Spartan

Pepsi

and Security Bank

By the way, to those who have given up on Nora's Bituin, it's time to come back. The story is heating up with the rivalry between Melody and Bernadette. Check out the photo updates here:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Bituinindex.html
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 04, 2003 at 07:24 PM
Its unfortunate then that she is no longer a popular endorser.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 05, 2003 at 07:46 AM
Just watched Atsay ... yeah she's good.

Off topic : Director Eddie Garcia showed some promise, I can't believe he didn't take it seriously.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 06, 2003 at 11:23 PM
kakabanas, could you please post a synopsis of Atsay? I have not seen the movie since it came out in 1978 during the Metro Manila filmfest.

Nora's victory over her rival Vilma Santos (Rubia Servios) during the filmfest was one of her many memorable triumphs throughout her career in my opinion. This subject came up again recently from an article about the latest filmfest controversy. Apparently several psychics at Inday Badiday's TV show at that time predicted Vilma will win Best Performer, so when Nora won, she said, "Mali ang hula nila".  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 07, 2003 at 01:13 AM
Not a big fan of Atsay, but yes, Nora is very good in it.

Caught the last part of Kastilyong Buhangin again.   Did I say it's Lito's movie but Nora's good in it?  Maybe not...

I remember the part where Nora confronts the girl and her father...the way she goes out invincinble in her faith in Lito, and how that faith is pulled down, one rampart at a time, by the girl's simple statements.  It's a terrible thing to see your faith in someone collapse so completely, and Nora suggest this without a word of dialogue--she's just listening to what the girl has to say.

Then the bitter confrontation with Lito.  Lito knows what's going to happen if he goes down.  Nora doesn't care; she trusted him, and he threw that trust in her face, just like that.  Lito knows Nora won't listen.  All he has to do is not go down.  But her anger hurts; he knows she's in the right.  Maybe something in Lito snapped, or maybe something in him got tired and gave up, or maybe the both of them agreed, again without saying a word about it, that maybe he should just walk out of her life forever.  

So he does.  And she realizes what he did--what he did because of what SHE did--and she runs down after him.  But it's too late; when the man tosses Lito a knife, it's almost a resigned gesture, as if to say "you were going to use this, sooner or later..."

And later, in prison: he's so carefree, so happy.  He's home, with friends, with people he is comfortable with, with people he loves, not as someone beyond him, the way Nora was, but as his equals.  He doesn't have to strain, to be better than he is, to love them, the way he does to love Nora.

And that fight scene in the men's shower--fantastically choreographed, bloody, brutal.  The sudden inserts of slow motion are worthy of Peckinpah, and so well timed, you wince as if the knife was going into your own side.  All to the tenderly, almost mournfully, played strains of the title song...

And afterwards: Nora sitting in that studio, suddenly looking up and saying "I'm free."  The terrible judgement she passes on Lito, and her love for Lito, on herself for having loved and cared for Lito all along.  All that you feel through her eyes, and you feel that she knows all that, yet she can't reject it, she can't push it away, because it's the truth.  And the life-changing enormity of the realization washes over her, like a wave over a man at the beach.  

The simplicity, the truth of the feelings in that movie goes beyond expert psychology; it's knowing how humans feel and want and dream.  It's total empathy.  Melodrama is melodrama because there's something false and forced to the dialogue or emotions in a movie; when the movie feels as right and true as this one, it isn't melodrama anymore, it's art.

What a wonderful wonderful film, an intensely sad love story and a harrowing action flick--as if George Cukor had collaborated with Ringo Lam, or as if A Star is Born were intercut with Prison on Fire.  Incredible.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 08, 2003 at 09:31 AM
kakabanas, could you please post a synopsis of Atsay? I have not seen the movie since it came out in 1978 during the Metro Manila filmfest.

Nora's victory over her rival Vilma Santos (Rubia Servios) during the filmfest was one of her many memorable triumphs throughout her career in my opinion. This subject came up again recently from an article about the latest filmfest controversy. Apparently several psychics at Inday Badiday's TV show at that time predicted Vilma will win Best Performer, so when Nora won, she said, "Mali ang hula nila".  ;D


In short, Atsay is the typical story of a provincial lass who went to the city to when her father died to seek greener pasture (ala Ligaya in Maynila Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag) but  ended up working as a maid being abused by her bosses ... until she met a guy ... and they lived happily ever after. Not the type that would make it a classic ... but nicely done nonetheless.

Comics material .. could be done as an episode of Bituin.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 10, 2003 at 01:16 AM
Thanks kakabanas. I was reading a review of Vilma Santos' Coed and there's a comparison of miscarriage scenes from Coed and Atsay. The reviewer was praising Eddie Garcia's Atsay because all he did to denote a miscarriage was to put a tiny pool of blood on the floor while Borlaza's Coed was more bloody.

I'm just trying to recall the story of Atsay and place that scene. I'm guessing that Nora was molested by her employer, got pregnant and had a miscarriage. Eddie Garcia and Armida Sigueon Reyna played her amo, di ba? I know Ronald Corveau from the then popular soap Gulong ng Palad played her leading man.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 11, 2003 at 03:32 AM
Thanks kakabanas. I was reading a review of Vilma Santos' Coed and there's a comparison of miscarriage scenes from Coed and Atsay. The reviewer was praising Eddie Garcia's Atsay because all he did to denote a miscarriage was to put a tiny pool of blood on the floor while Borlaza's Coed was more bloody.

I'm just trying to recall the story of Atsay and place that scene. I'm guessing that Nora was molested by her employer, got pregnant and had a miscarriage. Eddie Garcia and Armida Sigueon Reyna played her amo, di ba? I know Ronald Corveau from the then popular soap Gulong ng Palad played her leading man.

I didn't check the credits but I'm 101% sure it was not Eddie Garcia. If I remember the name right, it's Renato Robles .. I will check the tape this weekend and confirm it. He's Armida's husband ... who developed a liking to her since his wife would rather kiss the dog. He'd go home during lunch breaks to be close to her .. and one day bought her a nice necklace ... then rape her. She got pregnant, Armida suspected something and one night caught the two of them talking about the pregnancy in her room. She got mad of course and started kicking her.... and that's when the camera showed some blood on the floor.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 13, 2003 at 11:10 PM
Thanks kakabanas. So there's one thing common from the films of Nora and Vilma that 1978 filmfest. Nora in Atsay and Vilma in Rubia Servios are both rape victims. I have to see these movies again.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 17, 2003 at 01:52 AM
(http://www.malaya.com.ph/sunmagz/feb16/images/16cinema.jpg)

Himala starring Nora Aunor will be screened during the exhibit, according to Malaya Sunday Magazine online.

The greatest female Filipino stars will headline "Babae Ngayon at Kailanman" with films starring Gloria Romero ("Dalagang Ilocana"), Charito Solis ("Kundiman ng Lahi"), Nida Blanca ("Waray-Waray"), Vilma Santos ("Sister Stella L"), and Nora Aunor ("Himala"). The Carmen Rosales melodrama "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (1954) with Rogelio de la Rosa and Dolphy was screened last Friday as pre-exhibit treat. Rosa Rosal, another great actress, stars in "Biyaya ng Lupa."

For more info, here's url:

http://www.malaya.com.ph/sunmagz/feb16/index.htm
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 23, 2003 at 12:31 AM
During Nora Aunor's appearance at Game Ka Na Ba on Friday, Feb 21, she mentioned that BITUIN will end its run in April. Kris Aquino urged all Bituin fans to email or text ABS-CBN and demand an extension for the show.

I wouldn't mind if it ended now as long as Star Cinema or any other movie production would give Nora Aunor a big movie project this year. :)

By the way, as reported in the Cinema Paraiso thread, Himala will be shown on March 7 and Ikaw ay Akin on March 20.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 23, 2003 at 01:40 AM
Pinoy, have you seen Kastilyong Buhangin?  It was showing last Friday at 5.30 in the morning.  I actually ended up sitting down and watching it again.  Nora keeps looking better and better; I almost regret saying it's more Lito's film in my article.

Sorry I forgot to post this here earlier.  I'll try check the Sky Guide for March (that's not a promise, tho...looks like I'm going to be very busy)....
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Feb 23, 2003 at 10:43 AM
By the way, as reported in the Cinema Paraiso thread, Himala will be shown on March 7 and Ikaw ay Akin on March 20.

I remember reading a review of Ikaw ay Akin back then and the reviewer was comparing Nora and Vilma. The conclusion was this...kahit ilang beses pang pag-pilipit at kagat ng mga labi ni Ate Vi hindi nito kayang ilabas ang mga emosyon na nakikita sa mga mata ni Ate Guy.

In fairness to Vilma Santos, that was 1978, she got better by the 1980's.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 03, 2003 at 03:57 AM
Pinoy, have you seen Kastilyong Buhangin?  

I've seen it when it first came out. I can still remember the promo they did at 'Eat Bulaga".  They would play a scene from the movie and the contestants would re-enact the scene.

Unfortunately, I don't have Cinema One; have to pay off a couple more credit cards and then I can fit a TFC Direct in my budget.   :)

I was going to include an excerpt of Isagani Cruz' review of Kastilyong Buhangin but he called it a failure so here's some nice words about Nora in Bona:

"In Lino Brocka's Bona (1980), the final sequence is a masterpiece. Nora Aunor, finally coming to her senses, takes a pot of boiling water and scalds (by implication, blinds, maybe even kills) her erstwhile idol Phillip Salvador. Brocka uses slow motion, in order to capture all the nuances of Aunor's face as she explodes in a mixture of rage, frustration and hate. By stopping the action every so often during the sequence, Brocka manages to get the audience also to feel Aunor's anger. The revenge comes even more sweetly because throughout the film, water has been used to oppress Aunor. Once the person forced to fetch water for Salvador and to bathe him even, Aunor now becomes a dark avenger. It is a powerful sequence, one of Brocka's best."
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 03, 2003 at 11:55 PM
Oh I think I've written enough about Kastilyong Buhangin to make up for Cruz's verbal fumblings...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 13, 2003 at 02:31 PM
Nora Aunor gears up
for 50th birthday
Posted: 11:30 PM (Manila Time) | Mar. 07, 2003
By Nestor U. Torre
Inquirer News Service

UNLIKE many stars who don't admit to their real age and remain a perennial, petrified 29, Nora Aunor proudly declares that she's turning 50 this May.

She's marking the special occasion with a big birthday concert titled "Gold,'' an event that all Noranians should witness and be a part of.

In addition, Nora will be starring in the stage musical version of her celebrated film, "Himala,'' at the CCP later this year.

Nora's golden year is turning out to be a very good season for the country's Superstar. A couple of years ago, some people believed that her career could no longer be made to flourish, but ABS-CBN tapped her to topbill its new soap, "Bituin,'' which refuted the doomsayers' dire predictions by becoming the most popular teleserye on television.

In fact, the weeknight drama series is rating so well that it was first extended to May, and now to July. That'll have to be as far as it can go, because Nora's other commitments for the rest of the year preclude more extensions.

What about the movies? When we talked to her recently, Nora said she was raring to do another film, but it should cast her in a role that will further challenge her as an actress.

That's a tall order, since the Superstar has already played some of the most memorable female characters in Filipino movies, and has been directed by some of the most demanding film directors.

We asked Nora to look back on her film career and cite some of the most memorable roles she has essayed since she started acting in 1967. Her fondest recollections:

Her role as a mentally-disturbed girl in VP Pictures' "Maala-ala Mo Kaya,'' directed by Danny Holmsen.

"Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos'' with Christopher de Leon and Bembol Roco, directed by Mario O'Hara.

"Atsay,'' directed by Eddie Garcia.

"Ina Ka ng Anak Mo'' with Lolita Rodriguez, directed by Lino Brocka.

"Bona'' with Phillip Salvador, another Brocka film.

"Himala,'' directed by Ishmael Bernal.

"Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit'' with Tirso Cruz III and Miguel Rodriguez, directed by Elwood Perez.

"Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.'' with Lotlot de Leon, another film by Elwood Perez.

"The Flor Contemplacion Story,'' directed by Joel Lamangan.

Despite these and other achievements, and the view of some people that Nora has lost her creative spark, we feel she still has more great performances in her.

Nora herself is raring to sink her teeth into a good and challenging film project this year, to further stretch her thespic muscles. No easy roles for her, thanks.

This will surprise people who think that Nora has become lazy. Well, the Superstar has periodically surprised people through the years, so why should she stop now? People who understand her know that Nora Aunor is full of surprises!

Source:  http://www.inq7.net/ent/2003/mar/08/ent_1-1.htm

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 14, 2003 at 10:01 PM
No mention of Condemned?  Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?  Bulaklak ng City Jail?  Kastilyong Buhangin?  Hm.

The role of her life is there, waiting for her--Mario O'Hara's script of La Loba Negra, now titled "Hocloban."  Will someone please tell her...?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 27, 2003 at 05:48 PM
No mention of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad either. The Caridad episode directed by Gerry de Leon where she played the role of the nun being tempted by the devil played by Ronaldo Valdez was one of her early roles that received good notices from the critics.

Noel, regarding HOCLOBAN, they are probably still looking for a producer. I wish that script came along when Nora was still at the height of her popularity. She would have probably produce the movie herself. :(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 27, 2003 at 07:02 PM
She produced Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos herself, and what happened to it?  Ah, well.

Saw Fe, Esperanza Caridad.  Amazing film.  Her performance in Esperanza is light and funny (thanks to Lamberto Avellana), but Caridad (directed by Gerry de Leon), despite the cheese factor, is the most striking--imagine, a nun tempting Satan!   ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Mar 28, 2003 at 01:00 PM
Here's an excerpt from Mario Bautista's interview with Ian de Leon, Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon's only son, talking about his favorite among the movies of his mom and dad.

"Among the movies he did in the past, which are his favorites? "I still love the most the movies I did as a child actor, the Komiks’ episode in Halimaw where I was directed by my dad, and Takot Ako Eh which I did with Ate Lot and Matet, directed by Mario O’Hara. Sa movies ko with Donna, I like Muling Umawit which we did with my mom and Pangako ng Kahapon which was filmed in Bicol."

Which among the movies of his mom and dad are his favorites? "With them together, I like Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos. With my mom, I think she was at her best in Himala. With my dad, my favorite is his first film, Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, and the one where he played a dying cancer patient, God, Save Me, incidentally directed by Carlo Caparas who is now my director in The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files. "
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 28, 2003 at 05:03 PM
Ian doesn't sound very objective, not that I blame him.  Carlos Caparas?  The Komiks segment of Halimaw?  And Takot Ako Eh! is one of O'Hara's many bad films.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Apr 02, 2003 at 04:46 AM

Saw Fe, Esperanza Caridad.  Amazing film.  Her performance in Esperanza is light and funny (thanks to Lamberto Avellana), but Caridad (directed by Gerry de Leon), despite the cheese factor, is the most striking--imagine, a nun tempting Satan!   ;D

Do they show this in Cinema One ?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2003 at 11:57 PM
According to someone at ABS CBN, they did...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 03, 2003 at 12:19 AM
I read this personal essay "TAGAHANGA" by Wilfredo O Pascual, Jr. and I thought a lot of you will enjoy reading this especially if you are a Noranian. You have to join the Nora Aunor Yahoo Group to access or download the file. Here's the url:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NoraAunor/files/
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 04, 2003 at 12:36 PM
Gold Birthday Concert ni Nora sa Araneta Coliseum on May 17, 2003. Here's an article about it from Pilipino Star Ngayon:

50 taon na si Nora

SANGA-SANGANDILA ni Veronica R. Samio
Pilipino STAR Ngayon 04/04/2003

Maraming babae ang ayaw magsabi ng totoo nilang edad. Kaya nga maraming artista ngayon na sa pagsisimula pa lamang ng kanilang career ay ibinababa na ang tunay nilang gulang.

Sorry na lang yung mga celebrities like Nora Aunor and
Vilma Santos na alam na alam ng tao kung ilang taon na
sila.

Sa May 21, ipagdiriwang ni Nora ang kanyang ika-50th
birthday. Vilma will be celebrating her sa Nov. 3. Mga
golden girls na sila.

To celebrate her golden year, magdaraos ng kanyang
concert sa Araneta Coliseum si Nora na pinamagatang
Gold.

Di tulad ng mga nakaraan niyang birthday concert na
pawang mga pamilya niya ang lumalabas, o di kaya ay
mga exes niya, like Tirso Cruz III and Christopher de
Leon, ang lalabas sa Gold ay mga kabituin ni Nora sa
telenovela niya sa ABS CBN na Bituin. Tulad nina Carol
Banawa at Desiree del Valle, gumaganap na mga anak
niya sa nasabing palabas. At sina Michael Santana,
Cherie Gil, Celia Rodriguez, Jestoni Alarcon, Cherry
Pie Picache, Efren Reyes, Jr., Gardo Versoza, Sylvia
Sanchez, Michael de Mesa, John Lapuz, Carlo Muñoz,
Tado at Harlene Bautista.

Ipakikita sa Gold ang iba’t ibang stages sa buhay ni
Nora – pagiging singer, aktres, isang babae who speaks
her mind and follows her heart.

Ang Gold ay nasa direksyon ni Al Quinn at sinulat ni
Ricky Lee. Prodyus ni Norie Sayo para sa Ace
Entertainment.

Bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng golden year ni Nora ay ang
pagtatanghal ng Himala na ginawang isang rock opera sa CCP sa huling bahagi ng taong ito. Sa pelikulang ito
ni Ishmael Bernal at Ricky Lee, kinilala ang kahusayan
ni Nora ng Metro Manila Film Festival at Berlinale.

Baka kapag nakatapos si Nora sa mga proyektong ito ay
magawa na niya ang pelikula na ino-offer sa kanya ng
Star Cinema. *****
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Apr 04, 2003 at 09:23 PM
Off topic :

My mom's birthday actually is also on May 21st .. same as Ate guy and the deceased Julie Vega.

That's why I, my brother and sister call her Superstar.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 05, 2003 at 10:05 PM
Pssst, Noranians; please see Cinema Paraiso thread...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 07, 2003 at 10:16 PM
Saw Fe, Esperanza Caridad.  Amazing film.  Her performance in Esperanza is light and funny (thanks to Lamberto Avellana), but Caridad (directed by Gerry de Leon), despite the cheese factor, is the most striking--imagine, a nun tempting Satan!   ;D

Fe, Esperanza, Caridad will be shown at the Cinema Paraiso exhibit on April 21. See Cinema Paraiso thread for more info.

Did the organizers decide to include this film after reading Noel's post calling it an AMAZING film? Believe na talaga ako sa influence mo as a movie critic.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Apr 07, 2003 at 10:45 PM
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad will be shown at the Cinema Paraiso exhibit on April 21. See Cinema Paraiso thread for more info.

Ang aga naman. Di ko aabutan.  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Apr 09, 2003 at 10:34 AM
Whats the title of the Nora movie starring Dawn Zulueta and Eddie Garcia as a retired army officer? I think its a Viva movie. Has anyone seen it?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 09, 2003 at 11:18 AM
Saw Fe, Esperanza Caridad.  Amazing film.  Her performance in Esperanza is light and funny (thanks to Lamberto Avellana), but Caridad (directed by Gerry de Leon), despite the cheese factor, is the most striking--imagine, a nun tempting Satan!   ;D

Fe, Esperanza, Caridad will be shown at the Cinema Paraiso exhibit on April 21. See Cinema Paraiso thread for more info.

Did the organizers decide to include this film after reading Noel's post calling it an AMAZING film? Believe na talaga ako sa influence mo as a movie critic.  ;)

I wish!  ;D

Truth of the matter is, I arranged to see it thanks to the organizers of the festival (you can, just call NCCA), and they were kind enough to show it to me.

I don't know if my review had anything to do with it.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 09, 2003 at 10:07 PM
Whats the title of the Nora movie starring Dawn Zulueta and Eddie Garcia as a retired army officer? I think its a Viva movie. Has anyone seen it?

Bakit May Kahapon Pa. It's availabe in VCD format.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 27, 2003 at 08:50 AM
I asked a friend to tape some Nora movies being shown at Cinema One. She was able to tape Himala, Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko and Anak ng Atsay which by the way, Cinema One keeps referring to as Atsay during station breaks. I posted some video captures at the Nora website.
 
She also tape Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang with Christopher de Leon. Maybe someone should do a remake of Tinimbang with Nora playing Kuala's role this time around.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 28, 2003 at 01:09 PM
I got carried away in bidding for quite a few old Nora Aunor magazines at eBay. I'm hoping there are other Noranians here that might be interested in bidding and maybe save myself from overspending.   :)

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 05, 2003 at 02:53 PM
Nora and Michael Jackson!  :o

Thanks for that. Now, could you please post a photo of Nora and Don Johnson from the Lollipops and Roses movie.

Another Noranian sent me this picture of Nora Aunor and Don Johnson with Victor "Cocoy" Laurel from their movie Lollipops and Roses. Here's the url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/lollipops.html
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 15, 2003 at 09:44 PM
Just a reminder Nora's Gold Concert is this Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Araneta Coliseum. Get your tickets now.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 21, 2003 at 11:19 PM
Today, May 21st is Nora Aunor's birthday. Happy Birthday.

Here's an article from Abante Online about Nora Aunor's successful concert:

Muling pinatunayan ni Nora Aunor na may hatak pa siya sa mga tao nang dagsain ng kanyang mga tagahanga ang Gold concert niya last Saturday sa Araneta Coliseum.

Hanggang general admission ay punumpuno ng tao ang concert na ito ni Nora.

Understandable ang mga bakanteng upuan sa likod at gilid ng stage dahil wala nang makikita ang mga tao.

Nakapangingilabot matunghayan ang presence ng ilan sa mga audience ni Guy.

May mga matatanda na. ‘Yung iba ay naka-wheelchair na sa sobrang katandaan na ewan namin kung nakikilala pa nila ang superstar.

Ang iba, dala ng kapansanan ay nakasakay sa silyang de-gulong.

Sa unang dalawang awitin ni Guy, may mga nasulyapan kaming fans niya na nag-iiyakan, bagay na hindi namin nakita sa kahit anong concert dito sa Pilipinas.

Naroon pa rin ang walang sawang tilian ng fans tuwing kakanta o magpapakwela si Guy.

Kapansin-pansing mas preparado si Guy sa kanyang mga awitin sa concert na ito. Hindi niya nakalimutan ang kanyang lyrics. Puro tama ang pasok niya sa intro ng bawat awitin niya.

Simpleng-simple lang ang concert ni Guy. Walang masyadong bongga sa production numbers. Boses lang at karisma ang panghatak niya para maging matagumpay ito.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on May 24, 2003 at 06:30 PM
Nora Aunor holds audience
in the palm of her hand

Posted: 11:14 PM (Manila Time) | May 23, 2003
By Nestor U. Torre
Inquirer News Service

Observers

WHEN we took our seats at the Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, 30 minutes before Nora Aunor's "Gold" concert was about to start, we were dismayed to see that the Big Dome wasn't even half-full. Our favorite Superstar deserved a much better turnout on her 50th birthday celebration!

Was her time really over, as some industry observers have dourly observed? No, she was too good and unique not to be given an umpteenth time to recover lost ground, and make herself relevant anew to today's entertainment scene.

Happily, as the show closed in on its 8 p.m. starting time, Nora's fans, both old and new, started arriving in droves. And, when the concert finally started, the coliseum was full.

It was important to us that Nora be given a superstar-sized reception on this latest landmark in her personal and professional life, because she has contributed so much to local entertainment:

She broke the tisoy monopoly on big-screen stardom, gave masa viewers a movie luminary they could completely identify with and derive inspiration from, and helped raise the standard for film acting in this country.

Surely we had to remember, and express our gratitude for those bounties. Yes, Nora has sometimes taken her phenomenal success for granted, and she's allowed her special gifts to be compromised by unprofessionalism and vices. But, all told, her achievements are greater than her flaws and excesses, so her turning 50 should be cause for celebration, not fault-finding.

We held these thought in check when Nora's show started, with Kuya Germs looking back at her childhood in Iriga and her early start in show biz, courtesy of the "Tawag ng Tanghalan" national singing contest.

Germs' personal notes were welcome, but he went on too long, so we were impatient to get the pasakalye over with, and for Nora to prove to everyone that she still had what it took to excite and inspire a coliseum full of her old and new devotees.

Another mental aside: Nora's ability to do this was being doubted by nay-sayers who observed that, quite often, she was no longer in good voice, and she looked old and enervated, to boot. But we refused to entertain such quibbles for long. She was the country's first Superstar, this was her big night, and she had to make it one of the most memorable highlights of her career!

First notes

Well, that's exactly what she did. From the time she appeared onstage and sang the first notes of her demanding opening number, to her finale and encores more than two hours later, Nora held her audience in the palm of her hand.

Unlike her last big show at the coliseum, she was in good voice throughout her "Gold" concert. Listeners thrilled to the unique texture of her famous singing voice, now lower in pitch than it was at her prime, but otherwise as expressive and captivating as it has ever been.

Indeed, it was even more expressive, now that she was more mature, experienced and judicious, and knew that good singers don't have to scream to hold their audience in thrall. Younger divas could learn important lessons from Nora in this regard, and spare their listeners' eardrums and sensibilities from more punishment.

Best of all, Nora truly enjoyed herself throughout her concert. She must have deeply appreciated her fans' impressive show of force at this important event in her career, and gratefully gave them, not just a memorable musical evening, but everything else she could.

Completely at home on the coliseum's stage, she joked with the crowd, basked in its love, expressed her affection and gratitude in turn, and had herself a great time-despite the fact that she had to work so hard during the long concert, exiting only for a few minutes to change outfits, while her guest singers held center stage.

Although we've resolutely maintained that Nora isn't the tired has-been that some observers say she is, we were frankly surprised at the amount of work that she did on her concert last Saturday.

She sang, she danced, she had to do so many spiels, she kept the whole show well-paced and eventful -- very few entertainers, of whatever age, could have done as well. No wonder, the avid coliseum crowd kept on cheering her to high heavens-as the country's once and future Superstar.



 

 


Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 15, 2003 at 03:02 AM
To Noranians overseas, here's our chance to watch Nora's Gold Concert. The Filipino Channel is scheduled to air Nora's Gold Birthday Concert on June 29, 2003, 7:15 pst. Don't miss it.

A member of our Nora Aunor Yahoo Group has uploaded an mp3 of Nora's duet with Zsa-Zsa Padilla called Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako. It is a great number. Visit the Nora website and join the Nora Aunor Yahoo group so you can download the song.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jul 28, 2003 at 09:56 PM
(http://www.regalfilms.com/images-products/3281089.JPG)
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit on DVD is now available for pre-orders at regalfilms.com.

Noranians, let us show Regal Films that it is "commercially viable" to release old Nora movies on DVD. Order your copy now and maybe next time we'll see Kastilyong Buhangin on DVD.

And for Vilmanians, Regal is also accepting preorders for Burlesk Queen on VCD.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 28, 2003 at 10:26 PM
Is Bilangin... the only "film of note" Aunor did for Regal Films? I'm getting the feeling that there should have been other more noteworthy Regal-made Aunor films that should have received the DVD treatment first. Was "Bulaklak ng City Jail" Regal-made?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 29, 2003 at 09:47 AM
"Bulaklak ng City Jail" was produced by Cherub Films which was owned by Cherry Cobbarubias. (could she be the  same person, the erstwhile Imelda ally?)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 29, 2003 at 09:50 AM
Oh, ok. Thanks RMN. Would you know all the Regal-produced Aunor movies? I'm really curious about it.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 29, 2003 at 10:03 AM
"Bulaklak ng City Jail" was produced by Cherub Films which was owned by Cherry Cobbarubias. (could she be the  same person, the erstwhile Imelda ally?)

I think she is...

Trivia note: the daughter is in the movie, as the girlfriend of one of the prisoners. She was a bit hard to get along with, so O'Hara had her killed early in the movie.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 29, 2003 at 11:40 AM
Oh, ok. Thanks RMN.

don't mention it.  :)

Quote
Would you know all the Regal-produced Aunor movies? I'm really curious about it.
 

Unfortunately, I don't. We really should have a database of tagalog films...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 29, 2003 at 11:44 AM
Maybe i should ask Nora herself since she lives in the apartment complex we stay in... ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 29, 2003 at 12:05 PM
Maybe i should ask Nora herself since she lives in the apartment complex we stay in... ;D

I hope you can catch her in one of her better moods. :)

I tried talking to her once when I helped in dubbing "Andrea" and she is soooo moody. One minute she's talkative then she'd suddenly play coy and shy the next. My friends and I were weirded out.  :) She's still a great actress though, hehe.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jul 29, 2003 at 10:40 PM
Would you know all the Regal-produced Aunor movies? I'm really curious about it.

These are the movies that Regal Films produced for Nora:

Mama, Dito sa Aking Puso - Nora, Jaclyn Jose and Matet - movie version of the Hello Soldier play.

Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan - a trilogy of unfinished movies, Nora was in Danny Zialcita's episode.

Regal brought back the Guy & Pip loveteam in the 80's thru the following movies, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Balut, Penoy, Sana Mahalin Mo Ako, I Can't Stop Loving You, Till We Meet Again, and Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang.

Regal put together Charito, Nora and Maricel in Minsan May Isang Ina.

Nora and Lito Lapid in Kastilyong Buhangin and Gaano Kita Kamahal.

Regal also exploited the real life love triangle of Guy, Pip, and Boyet in Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko.

Regal paired Nora with Alma Moreno in Huwag Hamakin: Hostess, with Rico J. Puno in Disco Baby, with Hajji Alejandro in Panakip Butas and Gabby Concepcion in Totoo Ba ang Tsimis.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 30, 2003 at 02:19 AM
Kastilyong Buhangin is by a son or son in law of Mother Lily; not quite Regal. I don't know where the print is, I don't think it's with Regal...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 30, 2003 at 06:36 AM
These are the movies that Regal Films produced for Nora:

Mama, Dito sa Aking Puso - Nora, Jaclyn Jose and Matet - movie version of the Hello Soldier play.

Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan - a trilogy of unfinished movies, Nora was in Danny Zialcita's episode.

Regal brought back the Guy & Pip loveteam in the 80's thru the following movies, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Balut, Penoy, Sana Mahalin Mo Ako, I Can't Stop Loving You, Till We Meet Again, and Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang.

Regal put together Charito, Nora and Maricel in Minsan May Isang Ina.

Nora and Lito Lapid in Kastilyong Buhangin and Gaano Kita Kamahal.

Regal also exploited the real life love triangle of Guy, Pip, and Boyet in Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko.

Regal paired Nora with Alma Moreno in Huwag Hamakin: Hostess, with Rico J. Puno in Disco Baby, with Hajji Alejandro in Panakip Butas and Gabby Concepcion in Totoo Ba ang Tsimis.

Thanks Pinoymovies. I was thinking that one of the seminal movies would have been produced by Regal. Although a few are noteworthy, I was thinking Bona or Atsay could've been a possible Regal DVD release.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 30, 2003 at 10:30 AM
A bit OT but I think Regal should release Sister Stella L. on VCD.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jul 30, 2003 at 10:01 PM
Thanks Pinoymovies. I was thinking that one of the seminal movies would have been produced by Regal. Although a few are noteworthy, I was thinking Bona or Atsay could've been a possible Regal DVD release.

Most the noteworthy films of Nora came from her own movie production NV's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Bona, and independent companies: MRN's Andrea, Adrian's 'Merika, Cherubim's Bulaklak sa City Jail, Ian Films' Atsay, Mga Uod at Rosas and Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, and ECP's Himala. T-Bird at Ako and Ina Ka ng Anak Mo were also from independent productions.

Of the major movie companies, Premiere Productions produced Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo and Fe, Esperanza, Caridad and Tagalog Ilang-Ilang produced Bernal's Ikaw ay Akin. And of course, Viva Films gave us Flor Contemplacion Story which is the only other Nora movie available on DVD.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 31, 2003 at 04:27 AM
Most the noteworthy films of Nora came from her own movie production NV's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Bona, and independent companies:

Which is why they're not available, damn it.

Going independent is the reason why she was able to make unique and uncommercial projects; but being independent, none of these companies had financial stability and are in no condition to take care of their prints.  Makes you want to sit down and weep.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 31, 2003 at 09:28 AM
Jeez, I didn't even know that.  :( I can't believe that Aunor's ouevres are just deteriorating in some dingy warehouse. Truly sad, indeed.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 31, 2003 at 10:32 AM
You're lucky if they're in some warehouse. They could have been turned into torotots, or were dumped into the Pasig as reportedly happened to Bagong Hari.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 31, 2003 at 12:36 PM
Yes, I forgot about the film reel-made torotot cottage industry. Actually, that's sort of my hobby during christmas, I buy about a dozen torotots and unwind them, just to see what film suffered this transformation. During the 90's you can even chance on torotots made from the pene films of the 80's. Blowing your horn achieved a new level of meaning then. :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 31, 2003 at 02:31 PM
I think Nora should be applauded for not only starring in but also producing serious films. In an old interview that I read, during her heyday as a producer, she  said it was her intention to bankroll one  serious movie a year apart from the commercial, run-of-the mill fare. Kaya, lang, I also read in another old article that sometimes she was amiss in paying salaries etc.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Jul 31, 2003 at 06:03 PM
Aunor's life is really movie-worthy. I was part of the research team for Ricky Lee's aborted Aunor biography and the stories about her are so "cinematic". I doubt though if anyone can actually make an Aunor biopic.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 01, 2003 at 09:11 AM
Aunor's life is really movie-worthy. I was part of the research team for Ricky Lee's aborted Aunor biography and the stories about her are so "cinematic". I doubt though if anyone can actually make an Aunor biopic.

Who was to direct?  For what studio, Viva?  When was this...?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Aug 01, 2003 at 10:16 AM
Who was to direct?  For what studio, Viva?  When was this...?

Sorry for any misconceptions, the biography is supposed to be in book form with Ricky Lee writing it. I know that there was talk of having a screen version but as far as I know that was just a pipe dream -- which the planned bio also turned out to be. Sayang nga because all the material was already in, we have transcribed hours of interviews and all Ricky had to do was write it. I think Aunor herself vetoed the bio at the last minute.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 01, 2003 at 11:10 AM
There are some biographies already out.  I'm sure Ricky'[s would have been special though...
Title: Re: Nora sa GMA 7's Magpakailanman
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 05, 2003 at 10:00 AM
Gaganap si Nora Aunor sa isang makabuluhang true story sa Magpakailanman ngayong Huwebes (Agosto 7) nang 9:30 PM sa GMA 7.

Sa episode na pinamagatang `Silang Inihabilin ng Langit,' tampok si Nora bilang Monica Sison, isang dating madre na iniwan ang kumbento para magturo sa Sitio Avocado, isang malayong baryo sa bulubundukin ng Negros.

Kahit mahirap ang buhay sa Sitio Avocado dahil sa mga kuta ng rebelde at dalas ng mga engkuwentro roon, hindi ito inalintana ni Monica Sison.

Nagpursige pa rin itong makuha ang loob ng mga tao roon at mapaniwala sila sa halaga ng edukasyon sa buhay nila.

Hindi ito naging madali para kay Monica dahil hindi agad siya pinagkatiwalaan ng mga tao sa Sitio Avocado.

Para sa kanila, walang kuwenta ang edukasyon.

Dahil na rin sa pagpupursige ng dating madre, tinanggap siya hindi lang bilang guro ng mga ito kundi bilang kaibigan, kapatid at ina sa mga batang sa tingin niya ay inihabilin ng langit para gabayan niya.

Dalawa sa mga kabataang naging pursigidong ipagpatuloy ang kanilang pag-aaral ay sina Jen (Sunshine Dizon), isang babaeng nag-asawa at nagkaanak nang maaga, at si Amado (Michael Roy Jornales), na tumatakas pa sa kanyang ina at sa gawaing bukid para makapag-aral.
Title: Himala - The Musical
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 12, 2003 at 01:00 PM
Pilipino STAR Ngayon 08/12/2003

Sa gitna ng maraming negatibong ispekulasyon, tuloy pa rin ang pagtatanghal ng musical version ng Himala, ang award-winning film na ginawa ng superstar na si Nora Aunor sa direksyon ng yumaong si Ishmael Bernal dalawang dekada na ang nakakaraan. Ito ay gagawin sa CCP Main Theater (Nicanor Abelardo Theater) sa ika-22 hanggang ika-30 ng Oktubre.

Ayon sa Calendar of Events ng Cultural Center of the Philippines, ang Himala ay tungkol sa walang hanggang pakikibaka ng tao at kanyang paghahanap ng pananampalataya.

Ang Himala ay base sa libretto ni Ricky, musika ni Vincent de Jesus, musical direction ni Chino Toledo at direksyon ni Soxy Topacio. - Dennis Adobas
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 20, 2003 at 11:38 AM
(http://www.regalfilms.com/images-products/3281089.JPG)
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit on DVD is now available for pre-orders at regalfilms.com.

A Noranian sent us a review of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit from The Urian Anthology book. Its called the Quintessential Tagalog movie. Read the review by visiting the url below:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Moviereviews.html
Title: Re:Himala - The Musical
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 09, 2003 at 09:43 PM
Pilipino STAR Ngayon 08/12/2003

Sa gitna ng maraming negatibong ispekulasyon, tuloy pa rin ang pagtatanghal ng musical version ng Himala, ang award-winning film na ginawa ng superstar na si Nora Aunor sa direksyon ng yumaong si Ishmael Bernal dalawang dekada na ang nakakaraan. Ito ay gagawin sa CCP Main Theater (Nicanor Abelardo Theater) sa ika-22 hanggang ika-30 ng Oktubre.

Just to update this info, the latest I heard ay November 2004 pa raw ang musical version ng Himala.  Sayang naman at napostponed ito.

Anyways, if you haven't been to the Nora website lately, we've added more movie reviews from the Urian Anthology book like Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Atsay and also Noel Vera's review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 26, 2003 at 10:05 AM
(http://www.regalfilms.com/images-products/3281089.JPG)
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit on DVD available at www.regalfilms.com for only $9.99.

                       (http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/ikawvcd.jpg)
(http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/feespevcd.jpg)(http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/magandavcd.jpg)  
Three Nora movies on VCD now available for pre-orders at regalfilms website. (http://www.regalfilms.com/find.cgi?uid=QZLC8AAA1064935936&command=search&key=Nora+Aunor&gen=Video*)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 26, 2003 at 10:23 AM
Fe Esperanza Caridad is pretty good, especially Esperanza (a funny domestic comedy by Lamberto Avellana--Nora at her comic best) and Caridad (a metaphysical horror drama by Gerry de Leon).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 30, 2003 at 11:05 PM
I'm glad that Regal and Viva films are finally realizing there is a market for Nora's old films. Another Nora VCD, the classic Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo is now available for preorders at regalfilms.com (http://www.regalfilms.com/store/024985VCDF)

(http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/024985vcdf.jpg)

I hope to see DVD or VCD of Himala, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, and Bulaklak sa City Jail soon.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 01, 2003 at 03:12 AM
From your lips to God's ear...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 06, 2003 at 09:27 PM
Perez: It's Nora or nothing
Posted: 10:40 PM (Manila Time) | Oct. 05, 2003
By Nini Valera
Inquirer News Service


'Bituin, Buwan at Araw'

DIRECTOR Elwood Perez is no longer keen on joining this year's Metro Manila Film Festival even if his movie project starring Nora Aunor has crept up to the 10th slot of finalists.

Perez said he might just have to wait for another film festival before he starts shooting "Bituin."

 
"Officially, the movie is now on hold," he said. "It's already too late in the day to consider making the film just to make it to the festival. I am not the type of person who would just rush into things."

Perez told Inquirer Entertainment that Aiza Seguerra, one of the lead stars of the project, titled "Bituin, Buwan at Araw," is no longer available to do the movie.

"So out of delicadeza, we are not doing the movie just to make it to the film fest," he said. "She [Aiza] is as important to us as the other stars in the cast."

Aside from Nora and Aiza, the movie would have starred Snooky Serna and Jiro Manio.

Star Cinema's "Milan" had pulled out of the film fest due to delays in the shooting schedule.

The next in line, Dolphy's "Harry Father," also dropped out since the comedian wanted to change the story, which the film fest committee did not allow.

Perez pointed out that he was a stickler for detail: "I am very precise about what I want in the movie and I want Aiza to be in the movie."

He also questioned the changes in the cast and script of the other entries, like Viva's "Paano Kita Pasasalamatan," which originally had Lolita Rodriguez among the lead. Lolita, whose asking price was reportedly $1 million, was replaced by Armida Siguion-Reyna.

But Caloocan City Mayor Rey Malonzo, who is the vice chair of the MMFFP, said minor changes in the cast and script were allowed by the committee.

"We allowed such changes," he said in a cell phone conversation. "What we did not allow was a total change of project, as in the case of Dolphy."

Malonzo added that the filmfest committee might opt not to fill up the 10th slot anymore.

"We'll just have nine entries, but nine films that will hopefully make money," he said.

'A movie within a story'

Perez, whose collaboration with Nora in the '80s produced hits as "Till We Meet Again," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Pacita M," among others, admitted he was desperate to do another Nora starrer.

"I am the person who suffered most when the film was not chosen as an entry," he said. "I have been out of the scene for about a decade. During those years that I was not making movies, I was trying to develop materials, and this Nora Aunor movie was one of those materials. It was a very long process. We've been working on the material for so long, that's why I'm so frustrated.

 
"This is not a cheap project. We need original songs. There's a story within a story, a movie within a story."

It also took Perez a long time to convince a producer to bank roll the project. That producer is lawyer Gaudioso Manalo, who refused to be interviewed, saying he had given his director the authority to talk on his behalf. Manalo, however, said he would still produce the movie next year.

Perez also debunked the perception that a Nora Aunor movie would bomb at the tills.

"Between Nora and myself are several movies that were hits," the director said. "We have a history of blockbusters. Will the producer invest so much money on the film if he thinks it will not make money?

"I don't want to rock the movie industry. I don't want to sound like I'm sour-graping. My movies with Nora Aunor made money. I will still make the movie, even if I have to wait another decade to do it."





Title: Re:Himala: the musical
Post by: RMN on Oct 06, 2003 at 09:43 PM
Himala (The Musical)
Libretto by Ricky Lee
Musical direction by Lutgardo Labad and Vincent de
Jesus
Directed by Soxy Topacio

&#8220; Walang himala! Ang himala ay nasa puso ng tao! &#8220;
After this revelation, Elsa was shot by an unknown
assailant. Twenty years after, the country is once
again in search of a miracle. Based on the film by
National Artist Ishmael Bernal, which critics have
hailed as one of the best pictures ever produced by
Philippine cinema, the musical re-visits man&#8217;s endless
struggle and quest for faith. Superstar Nora Aunor
returns to the stage in this moving story about faith
and faithlessness, truth and delusion.

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 at 8:00 pm
October 26 at 3:00 pm


Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 07, 2003 at 12:51 AM
Wow, thought this would be delayed till next year.  Is this for real?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 07, 2003 at 09:14 AM
Oh, yeah, i forget to mention that the post regarding Himala: the musical came from the mailing list of Tanghalan Pilipino, the resident theater company of the CCP.  Check it out here (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TPNews/message/12)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 08, 2003 at 04:13 AM
It's a little confusing, is all. First tuloy, then di tuloy, then tuloy ulit. I wonder what happened.

Edit: that post is May 27 pa.  I think we should check the latest posts...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 08, 2003 at 11:42 AM
Hmmm... yeah Its been confusing. And the CPP website doesn't say anything either.  However, I saw one of the cast members ( I don't recall who she was) promoting the musical  on tv.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 09, 2003 at 10:08 AM
The latest I heard the show will go on without Nora this year. The show will be back with Nora next year, Nov 2004.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 09, 2003 at 10:41 AM
Ah, that sounds about right.  Thanks, pinoy.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 17, 2003 at 11:19 AM
Hanggang dito na lang at magandang gabi Any ino/background on this Nora Tirso starrer? Saw theVCD recently...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: marj on Oct 18, 2003 at 01:07 AM
If I'm not mistaken, the title is MAGANDANG GABI SA INYONG LAHAT.  It's a thriller based on a komiks nobela by Orlando Nadres and directed by Lupita Concio.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 25, 2003 at 12:55 PM
Last chance
for Nora Aunor?
Posted: 10:43 PM (Manila Time) | Oct. 24, 2003
By Nestor U. Torre
Inquirer News Service

BEING a firm believer in Nora Aunor's talent, despite all her "sins" of commission and omission through the years, we've been trying to convince some producers to bankroll a comeback screen project for the Superstar. Sadly, however, they have passed on the prospect.

Not because they think she's lost her talent. In fact, they agreed with us that Nora has some great performances left in her. But they said they were scared to invest in a movie project for her -- first, because she could no longer pull in a crowd, and second, because her lack of professionalism made her too big a risk.

 
We argued that Nora was still popular, noting that her "golden" birthday concert at Araneta Coliseum was well-attended. But the producers retorted that a film had to attract many more viewers than a show at the Big Dome, so the success of Nora's concert wasn't definite proof of her renewed popularity.

If only, they sighed, Nora had paced her career as well as Vilma Santos has: Vilma makes a movie only once every two years or so, but it's generally well-produced and clicks both critically and commercially. Could we cite Nora's most recent hit film? To our deep embarrassment as a Nora believer, we were stumped for an answer.

But we persisted in our defense of the Superstar, contra mundum, and contra box-office figures. We pointed out that, with her unique combination of Filipino features and temperament, talent, maturity, abiding star appeal, ability to keep bouncing back, and new work ethic, Nora could still come up with a critical and commercial success.

Nice try, the producers shot back, and we admire you for being so loyal to your screen idol, but sad experience has proven that she has feet of sullen clay.

She may say that she's changed, but she eventually goes back to her bad, sad habits of yore, and we're just not going to take a chance on her anymore!

Our reaction: what a harsh indictment of one of the country's best and most iconic actresses! In Hollywood, Judy Garland also caused a lot of pain and consternation with her moods and unprofessional ways, but a producer still allowed her to come up with her memorable performance in "Judgment at Nuremberg."

We think that, like Judy Garland, Nora deserves another chance-a last chance, if producers want to put it in that melodramatic way. And not because she's our "idol"-she isn't.

We simply base our estimation on the high quality of her best screen performances in the past, and on her determination to rise above her faults and limitations to set the screen ablaze again with her luminous talent.

Surely, there's an enlightened producer out there who will give her the chance to do that.


Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 25, 2003 at 12:57 PM
If I'm not mistaken, the title is MAGANDANG GABI SA INYONG LAHAT.  It's a thriller based on a komiks nobela by Orlando Nadres and directed by Lupita Concio.

Yup, thats the right title, I checked the VCD again. I stand corrected, thanks :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Oct 26, 2003 at 03:00 AM
Could we cite Nora's most recent hit film? To our deep embarrassment as a Nora believer, we were stumped for an answer.

FYI, Mr. Torre. Nora's most recent hit film was SIDHI (1999) and also her last movie.

Unless you want to attribute the movie's success to Glydel Mercado and Albert Martinez' sex scenes...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 26, 2003 at 01:41 PM
Sidhi may be her last movie as a lead, if you consider her role in Mama, Dito sa Aking Puso a supporting performance.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:20 AM
Noel, Mama Dito sa Aking Puso was shown 1997 and Sidhi 1999.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 28, 2003 at 06:36 AM
Ows?  She still has clout then.  But she's got to change her work ethic...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keng001 on Oct 29, 2003 at 11:38 AM
Ows?  She still has clout then.  

Yeah, but that was before she turned her back on ERAP.

That's probably why her career is in trouble right now much the same way back then when she turned her back on MARCOS.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 29, 2003 at 02:57 PM
I have this story about Nora which may or may not be true. Stra Cinema orginally offered her the role of the mother in Dekada '70, right during the heyday of the Erap presidency. Since she had considerbale clout due to her closeness to Erap, she made a lot of demands among which, supposedly, was a high talent fee. I think Star balked and then Edsa dos happened. In the end, the role went offered to Vilma.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Oct 29, 2003 at 03:24 PM
last week, ipinalabas yung ate gay story sa magpakailanaman on channel 7 and i only saw the ad and i think nora made a guest appearance there. nakakatawa. dapat instead of these people, si nora mismo ang i-feature ang life story. di hamak na mas eventful. poor girl turned superstar. fame-fortune-love-betrayal :o pang-award
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 06, 2003 at 09:33 AM
I'm glad that Regal and Viva films are finally realizing there is a market for Nora's old films. Another Nora VCD, the classic Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo is now available for preorders at regalfilms.com (http://www.regalfilms.com/store/024985VCDF)

(http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/024985vcdf.jpg)


Regalfilms.com is quite slow in getting Nora VCDs so here's a pretty good alternative.

www.divisoria.com

I ordered Ikaw ay Akin from regalfilms back in September and I'm still waiting for it. So I placed another order for it together with Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo from divisoria.com on Oct 27. Guess what, I received my package today.

Title: Nora Concert at PAGCOR
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 18, 2003 at 10:30 PM
ABOUT SHOWBIZ Ni Nitz Miralles
Pilipino STAR Ngayon 11/17/2003
 
Sasabay si Nora Aunor kay Gary Valenciano at sa Happy 50 TV: The Concert sa pagko-concert sa November 28. Kung si Gary sa Araneta Coliseum, ang F2 at Barbie Xu sa Open Field ng The Fort, ang concert ni Guy ay sa PAGCOR Multi Purpose Arena ng Casino Filipino, Parañaque City at guest niya si Tirso Cruz III.

Pinamagatang The Legend... Encore ang show ni Guy ay kakantahin niya ang mga kanta na ‘di dating naririnig na kanyang kinakanta gaya ng "What Matters Most," "I Won’t Last A Day Without You," "Pagdating ng Panahon" at songs ni Ogie Alcasid. Ticket prices are at P600, P400 at P200. For reservations, call 7220254/3671075.

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According to a member of our Nora Yahoo Group, the correct number to call for reservations is (632) 7220254 and ask for Sonia.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 19, 2003 at 02:13 PM
According to my friend, Nora caught last Saturday's staging of Hilmala at the CCP. Too bad she missed the chance to star in it as the CCP and the Tanghalan Pilipino got impatient.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 03, 2003 at 02:48 PM
Check out the Nora Tribute Website for a first glimpse of Nora Aunor as a judge in her comeback movie Naglalayag. See the 'Pictures' section of the url below:

http://geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

and here's an article about Naglalayag.

Nora Aunor to play opposite Yul Servo in Naglalayag
By Archie Liao

NORA Aunor's newest leading man is acclaimed young actor Yul Servo. Both are headlining a film titled Naglalayag, which is a May-December ro­mance produced by Viva Films.

According to La Aunor, Naglalayag imparts the ordeals and menopausal blues of an unmarried woman. It is also a coming of age story of a young man caught in a turbulent relationship with an older woman.

Aunor says she has no qualms doing kissing scenes with Yul Servo in the movie. "That's just fine with me, kahit torrid kissing scenes!" laughed the superstar, who had nothing praise for her leading man.

"Yul is nice naman. I was told he is very talented and he's won many awards here and abroad," she added.

And contrary to rumor, the superstar didn't steal the lead role in Naglalayag from right under the nose of star for all seasons, Vilma Santos. The former had been accused of influencing the producers to cast her in the coveted role.

"Vi and I don't go stealing each other's parts," she stressed. "For many years, people have been wanting us to feud but we're not about to get swept up by intrigues. I don't know whether Viva offered her the role or whether she accepted it. I don't mind being the second choice."

Aunor noted that she was being considered for the lead part in Dekada '70 when the film was still in the development stages. Santos eventually played the role. "That's not an issue for Mare and I. Our friendship has come a long way and it won't be ruined by intrigues."

Talk of a feud was enhanced when Aunor's devoted fans expressed outrage over a segment that was recently aired on Sharon Cuneta's talk show. The segment featured Cuneta chatting with guests Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor impersonator Ate Gay, who spoofed the superstar on the air.

Aunor assured that she wasn't offended by the segment. "I understand why the fans reacted negatively. They were merely concerned for me. I myself didn't mind it. I know Vi and Sharon, and they would never offend their friends."

She added that she likes the way Ate Gay impersonates her and that he could actually pinch-hit for the superstar at concerts and shows. "I know Ate Gay personally," she enthused. "He's a die-hard Noranian, that's why I love him very much!"
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 20, 2004 at 08:04 AM
Nora Aunor Fans' Day will be on SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2004, at the Amoranto Multi-Purpose Hall in Roces Avenue, Quezon City. Registration starts at 2PM. First-come-first serve. No tickets needed. But members of the fans club--GANAP and Federation are encouraged to communicate with their leaders. But the event is OPEN FOR ALL NORA AUNOR FANS, members or non-members of the existing fan clubs. Event proper will start at 4PM. Ms. Nora Aunor already confirmed her attendance. Contact persons are Mr. Albert Sunga, National Coordinator of Nora Aunor Fans Clubs, 0917-836-7428 and Mr. Vonnel Mirandilla, 0919-560-7472.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 05, 2004 at 11:03 AM
As noted in the Cinema Paraiso Thread, a Nora Aunor movie will be shown on February 16 titled Memories of Our Love from 1975.  Each week there is a theme for movies being shown. The theme for Week 3, the week that Ate Guy's movie will be shown: FILMS FEATURING CLASSIC AND IMMORTAL ON-SCREEN PARTNERS. Kahanay ng Guy & Pip love team sina Carmen Rosales at Rogelio de la Rosa (Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig), Nida Blanca & Nestor de Villa (Talusaling), Amalia Fuentes & Romeo Vasquez (Bilanggong Birhen), and Susan Roces & Eddie Guttierrez (Portrait of my Love).

Check out the Cinema Paraiso Thread for the complete schedule.
 
 
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 06, 2004 at 06:31 AM
 :) thanks ken for the info on this thread don't worry we'll try to make it as active as the one on PEX.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 06, 2004 at 06:42 AM
Regalfilms.com is quite slow in getting Nora VCDs so here's a pretty good alternative.

www.divisoria.com

I ordered Ikaw ay Akin from regalfilms back in September and I'm still waiting for it. So I placed another order for it together with Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo from divisoria.com on Oct 27. Guess what, I received my package today.



Try ordering Nora movies from opmhits.com. they have all of her movies in stock. ;)

www.opmhits.com
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 06, 2004 at 09:24 AM
i was wondering why viva video hasn't released Beloved on vcd. halos lahat ng movies ni Ate Guy na ginawa niya under viva films are available on vcd with the exception of Beloved.

attention viva video maraming Noranians ang naghihintay na ma-release ang movie na ito on vcd.  :'(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 06, 2004 at 07:05 PM
the Nora Aunor Grand Fans' Day held last Saturday, January 31st at the Amoranto Stadium was a huge success. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our Manila based Nora Aunor E-Group members namely, Vonnel, Marlon, Nestor, Albert & company for making it a truly monumental occassion for the fans. The turnout was more than what was expected. talagang marami pa ring nagmamahal kay Ate Guy. Hintayin na lang natin ang kanyang Paglalayag. Mabuhay ang Nag-Iisang Superstar Miss Nora Aunor!!!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 07, 2004 at 06:19 PM
Hey Noel, what did you think of Mario O'Hara's little known movie "Gaano Kita Kamahal?" the Nora Aunor-Lito Lapid reunion movie? Can you please post a review?
Thanks.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 08, 2004 at 06:55 AM
i'm so glad that the Nora aunor classic Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo is finally available on vcd. This is one of the very first films that showcased Nora's intense acting ability. one scene that showed her brilliance was in the courtroom where her face registered a gamut of emotions from hurt to anger to confusion & outrage in a span of ten seconds. who can forget the scene where she confronts the american soldier at her brother's wake & uttered those immortal lines "my brother is not a pig!" repeatedly with mounting intensity.
this movie is a must own for film buffs not just for the outstanding performances of the entire cast but also for its subject matter. after viewing Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo it will definitely awaken the Filipino in you.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 08, 2004 at 12:16 PM
Welcome to Pinoy DVD, Adora Bernal. Thanks for picking up the slack here in our Nora thread. I hope more members of our Nora e-group would find time to visit and post.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 08, 2004 at 07:37 PM
another Nora Aunor classic is also available on vcd the trilogy Fe, Esperanza, Caridad in which two of the episodes were directed by National Artists (Lamberto Avellana - Esperanza & Gerry de Leon - Caridad.) The movie was produced by Premiere Productions & was released in 1975. In this film one can easily notice her natural ability to choose the right projects. It had everything you'll ever want to see in a movie. Fe is about a singer/actress who has achieved superstardom but is having marital problems when her husband played by Dindo Fernando was starting to get jealous of his wife's overwhelming popularity. directed by Cirio Santiago, this episode was particularly made to please Nora Aunor fans. It has musical numbers where she showcases her then more popular talent - singing but the film makes a 45 degree turn with Esperanza a delightful comedywith Jay Ilagan, Bert Le Roy, Jr, Rosa Aguirre & Romy Lapuz, remember him? It's about a driven & ambitious young woman from the slums who becomes involved in drug pushing because of her desire to earn fast money. Here, Nora showed her comic abilities with genuine gusto. She's carefree one moment & loving the next. It's really a treat to see her rapport on the screen with Jay they are so perfect together. Then in Caridad directed by Gerry de Leon, she plays a nun who was tempted by the devil himself played with nerve wracking intensity by Ronaldo Valdez. Here, you could definitely see Nora's metamorphosis as a performer. her acting is raw & intense, the body language - perfect! Going back & watching this film has given me the sense of understanding why Nora Aunor has remained the Greatest Filipino Performer of all time. She is in one word - Marvelous!!!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 08, 2004 at 09:18 PM
I can't stop loviing you will be shown this Thursday on Studio 23's Lunch Box Office
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 08, 2004 at 10:56 PM
Welcome to Pinoy DVD, Adora Bernal. Thanks for picking up the slack here in our Nora thread. I hope more members of our Nora e-group would find time to visit and post.

you're welcome, anything for Ate Guy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 08, 2004 at 10:58 PM
I can't stop loviing you will be shown this Thursday on Studio 23's Lunch Box Office


thanks for the info, RMN I Can't Stop Loving You is a fun movie to watch. I believe I've seen this one about 30 times but just can't get enough of Ate Guy.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 09, 2004 at 04:36 AM
another Nora Aunor classic is also available on vcd the trilogy Fe, Esperanza, Caridad

I don't quite like Fe--thought it was an underwritten version of Star is Born--but I agree, Avellana's Esperanza was a delight and de Leon's Caridad is an excellent addition to the genre of stories about the Devil.

This among other films showcase Nora's ability to choose projects, and, later on, produce.  Some of her very best roles are in films she produced herself. It's one talent of hers that most of us overlook, and is at least as important as her talents as an actress.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 09, 2004 at 07:58 PM
I don't quite like Fe--thought it was an underwritten version of Star is Born--but I agree, Avellana's Esperanza was a delight and de Leon's Caridad is an excellent addition to the genre of stories about the Devil.

This among other films showcase Nora's ability to choose projects, and, later on, produce.  Some of her very best roles are in films she produced herself. It's one talent of hers that most of us overlook, and is at least as important as her talents as an actress.

I absolutely agree with you on that one, Noel. Ate guy has a knack for choosing the right projects & most especially the ones she produced herself like Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bona, Condemned, Banaue & Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak to name a few. It is indeed more important than her tremendous acting talent. For this accomplishement we as Noranians are indeed very thankful.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 09, 2004 at 10:27 PM
Has anyone seen Ina ka ng anak mo? Is it good? Where and how can I see it? How about Bona?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 10, 2004 at 06:40 AM
Has anyone seen Ina ka ng anak mo? Is it good? Where and how can I see it? How about Bona?


Hi RMN,
I've seen Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo at least more than 50 times I really can't remember. Yeah, it's a great movie. It was the best film during the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie also marked the first time Lino Brocka directed Nora Aunor with no less than the equally brilliant Lolita Rodriguez. It's usually shown from time to time on Cinema One, I believe it was shown seven times last December. I wouldn't want to spoil the movie for you but watch out for the Hayup..hayop scene that's all I can say .
Most of our Nora E-Group members has been looking for a copy of Bona on video. Unfortunately it's not available. I have no idea whether it's on cable but I remember it being shown on channel 13 in the mid to late '80's. It's also a great film. Nora won her second Urian for her performance in Bona also directed by Lino Brocka. This is a landmark film for it was exhibited at the Director's Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival in 1981. I just hope that one of these days you'll get to see it.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 10, 2004 at 06:40 AM
Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s.  At the very least.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 10, 2004 at 07:23 AM
Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw sa Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s.  At the very least.

I was not able to see this movie but have heard so many good reviews about it.  By the way, I am Marlon and am one of the members of the egroup.  This is my first time to post here.  Just got invited by Jojo and Ken.  Thanks and I will be posting more updates on the one and only Superstar of Philippine Movies, Ms. Nora Aunor.  God bless Nora!  God bless us all!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 10, 2004 at 07:32 AM


welcome to the thread loonzhaus !!!  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 10, 2004 at 07:49 AM
thanks adora!  touched naman ako at may welcome agad   ;)  take care...and promise, i will be posting more!   :D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:00 AM
namalikmata yata ako, hehehe :o thanks jojo!  hope i can be of service to this thread.  medyo mahirap pumasok pero at least, nakapasok na ako.  binanggit ko na kina Vonnel at General that when they come to visit the US this summer, they can watch Bona together with you.  Malay mo, makasama pa si Ate Guy mismo sa panonood at magmistulang premiere night ang iyong private screening, hehe.  thanks ulit jo for inviting me here.  God bless!   :D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 AM
namalikmata yata ako, hehehe :o thanks jojo!  hope i can be of service to this thread.  medyo mahirap pumasok pero at least, nakapasok na ako.  binanggit ko na kina Vonnel at General that when they come to visit the US this summer, they can watch Bona together with you.  Malay mo, makasama pa si Ate Guy mismo sa panonood at magmistulang premiere night ang iyong private screening, hehe.  thanks ulit jo for inviting me here.  God bless!   :D


I hope so, talagang excited na ako sa pagdating nila. Pinaghahandaan na namin. Sabihin mo kina Vonnel & General na ipapasyal namin sila ni Leonel pagdating nila dito of course mas masaya kung kasama si Ate Guy, di ba? Yeah mag-post ka dito kasi most of the time they want to know a lot of things about Ate Guy, ako I could only provide them with info about her films kasi when I was still in Manila wala na akong ginawa kundi manood ng movies ni Ate Guy lalo na ang Superstar show na religiously kong pinapanood every sunday. sana mag-enjoy ka rin sa thread natin dito.
Ingat!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 10, 2004 at 06:28 PM
Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s.  At the very least.

Indeed, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? is a great little film. It won for Nora Aunor the Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Actress in 1981. Unfortunately, this critically acclaimed movie was a dismal flop. Mga Basang Sisiw reigned at the box-office & left this gem of a movie in the dark.  :(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 10, 2004 at 07:54 PM
what Nora Aunor film directed by Mario O'Hara besides Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is the best? just wanted to get your thoughts on this one.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM
I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 11, 2004 at 12:19 AM
I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

Yes I think Mario O'Hara did that.

And Condemned.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Babyface on Feb 11, 2004 at 05:43 AM
nakapasok din ako sa wakas dito, ang hirap naman!  hi! sa inyong lahat na kapwa ko Noranian! ;) ;) ;) ;)
Mga pelikula ni Ate Guy at Mario o Hara:
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Kastilyong Buhangin, Gaano ko ikaw Kamahal,  Bulaklak sa City Jail, Condemned, Tatlong Ina Isang Anak,
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 11, 2004 at 06:39 AM
nakapasok din ako sa wakas dito, ang hirap naman!  hi! sa inyong lahat na kapwa ko Noranian! ;) ;) ;) ;)
Mga pelikula ni Ate Guy at Mario o Hara:
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Kastilyong Buhangin, Gaano ko ikaw Kamahal,  Bulaklak sa City Jail, Condemned, Tatlong Ina Isang Anak,


welcome to the thread babyface. i'm glad na nakapasok ka rin dito. among Ate Guy's movies that you've mentioned which one do you think is the best?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 11, 2004 at 06:42 AM
I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???


you have to watch this one, RMN it's frequently shown on cinema one kaya lang maraming cuts, pero okay na rin. try to catch it whenever it's showing.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 11, 2004 at 06:46 AM
I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

you have to watch this one, RMN ang galing ni Ate Guy dito actually lahat ng mga lumabas dito mahusay like Gina Alajar, Perla Bautista, Celia Rodruguez, Mitch Valdez, Zenaida Amador & Maritess Gutierrez. it's frequently shown on cinema one catch it sometime.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 11, 2004 at 07:35 AM
"Bulaklak sa City Jail" is a wonderful film, and a superior example of the "women in prison" genre, not a hint of exploitation to it.

It's also got a knockout ensemble cast, as mentioned above, even a great cameo by German Moreno as an evil gay warden.

"Condemned" I'd call a perfect thriller, maybe one of the best noirs in Philippine cinema, and according to O'Hara, his favorite of his films.

"Kastilyong Buhangin," I wrote about it here:

Kastilyong Buhangin (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/319)

And "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," I wrote about it here:

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/80)

(If it looks funny, try clicking on the "unwrap lines" button above the article, it might help).

I've said this before, but I'll probably never get tired of saying it again: O'Hara's collaborations with Aunor are magic.  More than Brocka, who rejected the chance to direct her in "Tatlong Taong" ("I don't want anything to do with that Superstar!") or Bernal, he understood her the best, I think.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 11, 2004 at 07:44 AM
"Bulaklak sa City Jail" is a wonderful film, and a superior example of the "women in prison" genre, not a hint of exploitation to it.

It's also got a knockout ensemble cast, as mentioned above, even a great cameo by German Moreno as an evil gay warden.

"Condemned" I'd call a perfect thriller, maybe one of the best noirs in Philippine cinema, and according to O'Hara, his favorite of his films.

"Kastilyong Buhangin," I wrote about it here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/319 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/319)

And "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," I wrote about it here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/80 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/80)

(If it looks funny, try clicking on the "unwrap lines" button above the article, it might help).

I've said this before, but I'll probably never get tired of saying it again: O'Hara's collaborations with Aunor are magic.  More than Brocka, who rejected the chance to direct her in "Tatlong Taong" ("I don't want anything to do with that Superstar!") or Bernal, he understood her the best, I think.



thanks noel for the insight & of course the links to your movie reviews. i never get tired of reading them especially your review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos & the interview with the great Mario O'Hara. how about a review of Gaano Kita Kamahal?  :)
Title: Gaano Kita Kamahal
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 11, 2004 at 09:16 AM
I haven't seen it. I'd love to see it, O'Hara has spoken glowingly of it. It was I think he said a commercial flop, but it was a period film and in some ways even better than Kastilyong Buhangin.

Have you seen it? Do you--gasp--have a copy?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 11, 2004 at 02:08 PM
when will Bituin, Buwan at Araw start filming? or has production started already? will it be shown anytime soon?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2004 at 06:23 AM
when will Bituin, Buwan at Araw start filming? or has production started already? will it be shown anytime soon?

from what I gathered Atty. Manalo producer of Angora Films is still bent on making Bituin, Buwan at Araw, if things go as planned hopefully before the end of the year Ate Guy will be able to make the movie but with her busy schedule she has an upcoming US concert tour with Kuh Ledesma & there's the musical version of Himala at the CCP in November let's just wait & see.  :)
Title: Re:Gaano Kita Kamahal
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2004 at 06:29 AM
I haven't seen it. I'd love to see it, O'Hara has spoken glowingly of it. It was I think he said a commercial flop, but it was a period film and in some ways even better than Kastilyong Buhangin.

Have you seen it? Do you--gasp--have a copy?

I've seen this movie that's why I wanted to ask what you thought of it. You're right it was a huge flop. Compared to Kastilyong Buhangin, I do believe that Gaano Kita Kamahal is a much better film. It's not a period movie. They all played stage performers. Nora Aunor played a singer/stage performer who fell in love with a fellow actor/stuntman played by Lito Lapid. He had a very long sword fighting sequence with Mario Escudero & Gerladine played Lito's jealous girlfriend in the movie. I do have a copy of this film but unfortunately 'yung officemate ko na humiram ng vhs tape ko kinain ng vcr niya 'yung video ko hindi ko na na-save 'yung tape halos 25 minutes ng pelikula ang naputol.  Hanggang ngayon di ko pa rin kinakausap 'yung ka-opisina ko dahil sa ginawa niya sa tape ko.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 08:32 AM
Yeah, but even with 25 minutes gone, do you stil have the tape?  These things can be repaired.  

That could be the only copy in existence.  You should consider selling it to Cinema One. After you dub me a copy, of course... ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2004 at 09:16 AM
Yeah, but even with 25 minutes gone, do you stil have the tape?  These things can be repaired.  

That could be the only copy in existence.  You should consider selling it to Cinema One. After you dub me a copy, of course... ;D

Don't worry, Noel I'll try & have the tape repaired kaya lang baka hindi na maintindihan 'yung story. I haven't seen it for four years pero pag naayos I'll definitely make you a copy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 09:23 AM
Thanks. I think I have one or two unclear copies of very interesting films here I can offer in exchange...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2004 at 09:30 AM
Thanks. I think I have one or two unclear copies of very interesting films here I can offer in exchange...

Sure, what movies? I'm still in the process of taking back most of my Nora movies that were borrowed from me. As of now the only one I got back was my copy of Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo. You could just imagine the number of requests I got for this movie. I just wish I could get them all back.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: voj on Feb 12, 2004 at 10:05 AM
You should consider selling it to Cinema One.

Sir Noel,

How does one go about this?  I have a copy of "48 Oras" by Gerry De Leon. Do you think it's woeth anything?  Thanks.


voj
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 12, 2004 at 11:39 AM
 :o
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 12:17 PM
Sure, what movies? I'm still in the process of taking back most of my Nora movies that were borrowed from me. As of now the only one I got back was my copy of Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo. You could just imagine the number of requests I got for this movie. I just wish I could get them all back.  :)

PM me or email me at say [email protected], this is is probably against pinoydvd policy, this discussion.

voj, call Channel 2, ask for, oh, their archival department, and Jo Atienza. Is it a clear copy?  

(edit) you have to remember tho, you are selling a copy of the film, not the film.  The rights of the film are a different issue. You'd get more money selling the rights. But then you'd be doing Philippine cinema a great service selling your copy (I'm sure they can dub you a good copy in return).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Feb 12, 2004 at 02:45 PM
Sir Noel,

How does one go about this?  I have a copy of "48 Oras" by Gerry De Leon. Do you think it's woeth anything?  Thanks.

voj

WOW... I'm in awe  :o :o

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: voj on Feb 12, 2004 at 05:13 PM
PM me or email me at say [email protected], this is is probably against pinoydvd policy, this discussion.

voj, call Channel 2, ask for, oh, their archival department, and Jo Atienza. Is it a clear copy?  

(edit) you have to remember tho, you are selling a copy of the film, not the film.  The rights of the film are a different issue. You'd get more money selling the rights. But then you'd be doing Philippine cinema a great service selling your copy (I'm sure they can dub you a good copy in return).


48 Oras is clean copy but in Betamax format.  It was originally owned by one of our better known scriptwriter.  He got rid of it when their beta machine conked out.  I think I have copies also of "Insiang", "Moral:, and some other titles I can't remember.

I watched 48 Oras, starring Rogelio de la Rosa, probably a year or two ago.  Plot has been copied by many notably FPJ movies, when usually in the end of the movies, his friends will join him in his fight.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 13, 2004 at 06:45 AM
I was terribly upset with cinema one. they were supposed to show Ate Guy's movie Till We Meet Again last night but before it's scheduled airing was a re-run of meteor garden. here in the US they replaced the said program with an old episode of persona with christopher de leon & lotlot of course the show ran for about an hour compared to meteor garden's thirty minutes - the extended running time of the replacement show affected the schedule of Ate Guy's movie so we missed the first thirty minutes of the film. i really stayed up late just to catch the movie. it was so disappointing. hopefully they will show the movie again & i'll finally be able to watch it in its entirety. >:(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:20 AM
PM me or email me at say [email protected], this is is probably against pinoydvd policy, this discussion.

voj, call Channel 2, ask for, oh, their archival department, and Jo Atienza. Is it a clear copy?  

(edit) you have to remember tho, you are selling a copy of the film, not the film.  The rights of the film are a different issue. You'd get more money selling the rights. But then you'd be doing Philippine cinema a great service selling your copy (I'm sure they can dub you a good copy in return).


if what you said is true, maybe this is the reason why most of the classic films that they show are without any opening & closing credits like in Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo they only showed the title card & the movie started immediately unfortunately this is the same exact version that is on the recently released vcd of said movie. same thing goes with Ikaw Ay Akin, maybe because this is the only existing copy that's available. i still remember both films vividly, it's such a disappointment to see these classic Nora movies this way. don't we have a film preservation society?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:08 PM
Oue film preservation society is SOFIA or Society of Film Archivists in the Philippines
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:10 PM
I can't help but recall the Maalaala mo Kaya episode that Nora did a year ago (?). Despite the flawed script, her acting was simply superb!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:57 PM
Oue film preservation society is SOFIA or Society of Film Archivists in the Philippines
thanks for the info, RMN have they restored any of Nora's film classics?  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 13, 2004 at 07:59 PM
I can't help but recall the Maalaala mo Kaya episode that Nora did a year ago (?). Despite the flawed script, her acting was simply superb!
I totally agree with you on this one. It's her magnificent portrayal that compensated for the flawed script.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 13, 2004 at 08:06 PM
As to restoring Nora's films, or any film for that matter, the problem is, I think, the ownership rights. Inasmuch as the SOFIA or any other concered group would want to restore a film, this sadly gets in the way...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2004 at 05:45 AM
As to restoring Nora's films, or any film for that matter, the problem is, I think, the ownership rights. Inasmuch as the SOFIA or any other concered group would want to restore a film, this sadly gets in the way...
that's really upsetting especially if you think about the sad & sorry state that the filipino film industry is in. here in the US its different, film restoration does require prior approval from the producers & distributors but they are more than willing to give them the rights to continue on their restoration project. they are given complete access to their vaults so they can rummage through all available film footage. i just wish that they will restore Nora Aunor's film classics not just for her fans but for film buffs as well for they will be able to appreciate these cinematic gems for a long, long time.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 14, 2004 at 06:23 AM
I believe the Japanese funded a safety print of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

That's not too expensive, around several hundred thousand dollars.  I did a cost estimate of a full restoration once, and it ran up to 1.2 million. Back in 1998.  Digital might be a million dollars or more.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2004 at 07:25 AM
I believe the Japanese funded a safety print of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

That's not too expensive, around several hundred thousand dollars.  I did a cost estimate of a full restoration once, and it ran up to 1.2 million. Back in 1998.  Digital might be a million dollars or more.

Was the restored print of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos any good?  ???
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 14, 2004 at 08:08 AM
I haven't seen it. I hear it's now monochrome--maybe all pink or all amber or something like that.  Which might help give it a period look.  Also subtitled in Japanese, I think.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 14, 2004 at 08:09 AM
I wish Nora took better care of her films...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2004 at 08:21 AM
I wish Nora took better care of her films...

Same here. did you know that Nora doesn't even have the original print of Bona? It's unfortunately owned by the French Embassy. Their french distributor Pierre Rissient, sold the movie to Janus Films who eventually gave it to the French Embassy for safe keeping. This is the same print that is screened in film festivals around the world.
It is also the one I saw at the Film Forum several years ago.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 14, 2004 at 08:33 AM
Pierre Rissent...ha ha.  He's over six feet tall, almost as pale as an albino, with a hand the size of Schwarzenegger's and the consistency of uncooked siopao dough.

When I met him, he said in his best Ernst Stavro Blofeld voice: "Mr. Vera. I have heard about you."

Sent shivers down my spine, you betcha.

Brocka smuggled prints of all his best films to Rissent, for safe keeping. They were safe, but now Rissent has custody of all of them except Maynila (which Mike de Leon retains control over, thank god).  Sort of like selling your soul to the devil to live forever.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2004 at 07:38 PM
Pierre Rissent...ha ha.  He's over six feet tall, almost as pale as an albino, with a hand the size of Schwarzenegger's and the consistency of uncooked siopao dough.

When I met him, he said in his best Ernst Stavro Blofeld voice: "Mr. Vera. I have heard about you."

Sent shivers down my spine, you betcha.

That's really funny... I was aware that Brocka did smuggle most of his quality films but I never knew that he gave them to Pierre Rissient for safe keeping. Unfortunately Bona doesn't belong to him anymore. I was told by some members of our E-Group that Ate Guy is trying to get back that particular print of Bona but was always unsuccessful in doing so. The same thing happened with Brocka's Macho Dancer wherein the uncensored version is a part of the film archives at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Philippines should be the one to own these classic films.  ;)

Brocka smuggled prints of all his best films to Rissent, for safe keeping. They were safe, but now Rissent has custody of all of them except Maynila (which Mike de Leon retains control over, thank god).  Sort of like selling your soul to the devil to live forever.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 14, 2004 at 07:46 PM
The MOMA pala has a film archive!

Someone or some group should come-up with a freaking database of our films that includes where they can be found, who owns them, and their condition.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2004 at 08:11 PM
The MOMA pala has a film archive!

Someone or some group should come-up with a freaking database of our films that includes where they can be found, who owns them, and their condition.

Yeah, they do. A friend of mine works at the MOMA & he was the one who invited me to watch Bona at the Film Forum & the uncensored version of Macho Dancer during Strand Releasing's 10th anniversary retrospective. There should be a group that can help retrieve these film classics so that the younger generation can also have the priviledge to watch & enjoy these movies...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 15, 2004 at 04:24 AM
Speaking of film preservation, just posted the link at the Filipino Films thread but I'll post it here too.

Here's a link to an article about Sampaguita Picture's efforts in finding and preserving their old movies. Click here to read the article. (http://www.inq7.net/ent/2004/feb/15/ent_1-1.htm)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 15, 2004 at 04:41 AM
Yep, Bona's there in MOMA. That print was I think struck from the print Rissent has, for a Brocka retro back in 1989 or 1990 or so.  I saw Tinimbang there.

Macho Dancer...heh, it's nice to know more of Brocka's films are available, but this isn't exactly one of his best, more second-tier.  There are good things in it--Daniel Fernando and Jaclyn Jose are very fine--but Allan Paule is a flavorless variation on Bembol's classic Julio Madiaga, and the macho dancing sequences are pure gay porn (you wish they integrated them into the story better).

That one wasn't save thanks to Rissent--a distributor bought Macho Dancer for a song and it went on to become a minor international hit; it was in fact the film that MADE this distributor and earned for him five million dollars (may be the best selling Filipino film ever). Ever since, we've been known for excellent gay erotica.  :P

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 15, 2004 at 06:48 AM
I fervently hope that one of these days they'll be releasing these films on video. There's a big demand for them. In fact, I had difficulty getting a copy of Ikaw Ay Akin on vcd. It's on back order from regal films.com & opm hits.com. I had to beg my cousin to buy me a copy when he visited the Philippines late last year & he was able to get it for me. As much as I was so disappointed with the film's transfer, it finally dawned on me that this was probably the only available print so - it's better than nothing, right?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 15, 2004 at 10:35 AM
Yeah, it's better than nothing.

48 Oras which I saw in La Salle's film library is a terrible copy, but I was grateful to at least see it.  If that guy upthread has a clear copy, then you can find my eyeballs rolling about amongst my toes too.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 15, 2004 at 08:49 PM
When they held the 1998 Filipino Film Festival in New York for the 100th year celebration of Philippine Independence, they featured three of Nora Aunor's film classics namely 'Merika, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo & Bona. Most of these films were in good condition except Gamu-gamo. The print screened at the festival was full of dirt & scratches. I remember a foreign viewer commented that don't they (Philippines) take care of their movies? I suddenly felt a little embarassed although the one we saw had complete opening & closing credits unlike the version they show on cinema one or the vcd that was released late last year. The movie's running time was supposedly 99 minutes but because of the frequent skips during the films' showing it only ran for approximately 87 minutes.
They also screened Gerry de Leon's Noli Me Tangere. Marilou Diaz-Abaya who was present during the festival said that the print we were going to see was restored in Japan. To my dismay, the film was in terrible shape. If they call that restoration, then I probably have no idea what it means. About three years ago they had an Alfred Hitchcock retrospective where they featured restored versions of his master works such as Vertigo, Rear Window & North by Northwest. I was amazed with the brilliant work they did on these movies. It was like watching them for the first time.
Nora should be the first one to advocate film preservation for she is the only performer with a filmography that is unsurpassed until now. Her classics are indeed  treasures of Philippine Cinema. Her memorable performances in these films will forever be etched in our memory but it's much better if we can go back & watch them again & again.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 15, 2004 at 10:03 PM
Beloved, another of them typical 80's Viva movies that came out of their film factory is on tv now. ;D

Who directed this one?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 15, 2004 at 10:07 PM
Beloved, another of them typical 80's Viva movies that came out of their factory is on tv now.

Who directed this one?

Lery Salvador directed Beloved starring Nora Aunor with Hilda Koronel Christopher de Leon & Dindo Fernando. It was serialized form King Komiks by Gilda Olvidado. This was Nora's very first movie under Viva Films. It's a glossy melodrama but filled with powerful performances from the entire cast. Enjoy watching it.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 15, 2004 at 10:22 PM
It's a glossy melodrama

Like most 80's Viva movies. I've seen this already before ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2004 at 02:13 AM
Like most 80's Viva movies. I've seen this already before ;)

So, what do you think of the film? Did you like it? Was Beloved different from the other komiks based movies of the '80's?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 16, 2004 at 04:40 AM
They also screened Gerry de Leon's Noli Me Tangere. Marilou Diaz-Abaya who was present during the festival said that the print we were going to see was restored in Japan. To my dismay, the film was in terrible shape. If they call that restoration, then I probably have no idea what it means.

That was a better job of restoration than what the Australians did with Giliw Ko. Noli was in terrible shape. I'm just glad to see it.  Bad as parts of it are, the black and white cinematography was glorious.

Vertigo and other Hitchcock films--well, that's Paramount, if I remember right.  They at least keep their prints in an air conditioned room. Restoring those films is easier than falling off a log.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 16, 2004 at 04:41 AM
As for that New Yorker snob, the answer to his question is: "We don't have the money.  Care to donate?"
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2004 at 04:49 AM
That was a better job of restoration than what the Australians did with Giliw Ko. Noli was in terrible shape. I'm just glad to see it.  Bad as parts of it are, the black and white cinematography was glorious.

Vertigo and other Hitchcock films--well, that's Paramount, if I remember right.  They at least keep their prints in an air conditioned room. Restoring those films is easier than falling off a log.

You maybe right, at least I had that rare opportunity to watch Noli Me Tangere & other Filipino film classics.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2004 at 05:01 AM
As for that New Yorker snob, the answer to his question is: "We don't have the money.  Care to donate?"
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Most of the foreign people who frequent these rare screenings of Filipino movies are film students at NYU & Columbia Universty. Most of them know who Nora Aunor & Lino Brocka are. I remember when The Flor Contemplacion Story was screened in NY for the Human Rights Film Festival  most of the attendees were american film students. I would hear them rave about Nora's performance in the film, how great she is. That made me feel proud not for just being a Noranian but also as an advocate of great filipino films. I consider myself lucky for I get the chance to see the best of Philippine Cinema on these rare occassions.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 16, 2004 at 05:43 AM
You know, New York film students and critics--they still don't get it. They've heard of Brocka, but how many have heard of Mike de Leon, Gerry de Leon, Celso Ad. Castillo, Raymond Red, Lav Diaz, Mario O'Hara?

Believe it or not, these people are better known--not much, but a hell of a lot better than in New York--in Europe.  The French actually go out of their way to look for Asian films, and a few of them--Pierre Rissent, and recently Max Tessier--are quite knowledgeable about local films.

New York is overrated. Give me Paris, Berlin, Venice, Rome, Tokyo, Prague anytime. Even the Czechs are far more knowledgeable about film.

It just ticked me off whoever that was that asked that.  We're a third world country--hello?  Embarassed you too, he did.  >:(

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2004 at 08:01 AM
You know, New York film students and critics--they still don't get it. They've heard of Brocka, but how many have heard of Mike de Leon, Gerry de Leon, Celso Ad. Castillo, Raymond Red, Lav Diaz, Mario O'Hara?

Believe it or not, these people are better known--not much, but a hell of a lot better than in New York--in Europe.  The French actually go out of their way to look for Asian films, and a few of them--Pierre Rissent, and recently Max Tessier--are quite knowledgeable about local films.

New York is overrated. Give me Paris, Berlin, Venice, Rome, Tokyo, Prague anytime. Even the Czechs are far more knowledgeable about film.

It just ticked me off whoever that was that asked that.  We're a third world country--hello?  Embarassed you too, he did.



I guess the problem is that these New York film students are not aware of the works of other notable Filipino Filmmakers. They're more acquainted with the works of Lino Brocka more than any other director. I just wish that someday they will hold a retrospective of the works of other filmmakers such as Mario O'Hara & Mike de Leon. In 2000 they screened quite a handful of newer filipino films at the Walter Reade Theater which included Pila Balde by Jeffrey Jeturian, Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan & Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion by Lav Diaz, Gerry de Leon's Moises Padilla Story & Sanda Wong, Babae sa Bubungang Lata by Mario O'Hara & of course Joel Lamangan's Bulaklak ng Maynila & Sidhi with Nora Aunor. Most of the screenings were packed with moviegoers. This introduced them to these new batch of Filipino Filmmakers. The audience even gave Hubad, Bubungang Lata, Bulaklak, Sidhi & Moises Padilla standing ovation. There's a much bigger demand for filipino movies here in the East Coast nowadays. I just hope they'll be screening better films than American Adobo, Crying Ladies & Milan.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 16, 2004 at 11:39 AM
New Yorkers have several irritating tendencies, one of which is to pick one filmmaker to represent that country and forget the rest--so the Philippines has Lino Brocka and no one else; India has Satiyajit Ray and no one else (Pauline Kael was guilty of this herself); Japan has three--Kurosawa, Mizoguchi, Ozu, and no one else.

Another sin they are guilty of is thinking their city is the tip of god's nose.  Let em stand in front of the Banaue Rice Terraces, I'll show em god's nose...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 16, 2004 at 01:48 PM
So, what do you think of the film? Did you like it? Was Beloved different from the other komiks based movies of the '80's?

Well, to begin with, it's a Viva movie, hence the gloss and lavish production design. I wouldn't really say that its any different or or distinctive compared to other komiks based movies typical of the eighties but I guess its entertaining fair and you'll want watch it for the cast. For some reason, my favorite komiks based movie is Babangon ako't  Dudurugin kita, although I didn't quite like the acting there. Mike de Leon's Di Nahahati ang Langit (which  is, to me, surprisingly awful) I would've appreciated more if not for the terrible performances all around.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 16, 2004 at 02:26 PM
Oh, I didn't think Hindi Nahahati was awful at all--if anything, it felt more like an underrated komiks masterpiece.  Mike de Leon likes it very much, too--over Sister Stella L. (and I agree).
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2004 at 05:53 PM
Well, to begin with, it's a Viva movie, hence the gloss and lavish production design. I wouldn't really say that its any different or or distinctive compared to other komiks based movies typical of the eighties but I guess its entertaining fair and you'll want watch it for the cast. For some reason, my favorite komiks based movie is Babangon ako't  Dudurugin kita, although I didn't quite like the acting there. Mike de Leon's Di Nahahati ang Langit (which  is, to me, surprisingly awful) I would've appreciated more if not for the terrible performances all around.

I still think that the two komiks based movies that Ate Guy made for Viva Films in 1985 were much better than any other melodrama. The fact that both films were directed by Leroy Salvador. It was even a couple of notches above Muling Buksan ang Puso which he also directed. By the way, Tinik sa Dibdib is already out on vcd. It contains additional scenes which were not in the original theatrical release & Hindi Nahahati ang Langit was produced by Vanguard Films.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 17, 2004 at 07:06 AM
Oh, I didn't think Hindi Nahahati was awful at all--if anything, it felt more like an underrated komiks masterpiece.  Mike de Leon likes it very much, too--over Sister Stella L. (and I agree).

Really? I thought he preferred it the other way around. I just wish Mike de Leon would've had the chance to direct Ate Guy in a film.  8)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 17, 2004 at 11:31 AM
Really? I thought he preferred it the other way around. I

Nope.  

Hindi Nahahati is barely a de Leon film at all; the only time you see his direction come to life is in the torture sequences.  Pete Lacaba, the scriptwriter, has a strong narrative voice that can overwhelm a filmmaker who isn't careful (another one who can be like this is Ricky Lee, especially in his early scripts).

You just have to think: can Sister Stella L. be directed by Brocka without much change?  No problem.

Hindi Nahahati, on the other hand, has many elements that are uniquely de Leon--the understated acting (mannered Christopher was unnaturally good), the theme of male patriarch trying to dominate female sister/daughter (in a way, Lorna was both); the claustrophobic, oppressive feel of the de Leon household in the movie.  Very personal stuff.

Plus it has one of the most unique deaths in Philippine history (SPOILER) Edu Manzano losing control of the car, and the film print itself actually burning up and melting.  Pretty impressive effect.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 17, 2004 at 03:05 PM
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Hindi Nahahati is barely a de Leon film at all; the only time you see his direction come to life is in the torture sequences.  Pete Lacaba, the scriptwriter, has a strong narrative voice that can overwhelm a filmmaker who isn't careful (another one who can be like this is Ricky Lee, especially in his early scripts).

You probably mean Sister Stella L.


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Hindi Nahahati, on the other hand, has many elements that are uniquely de Leon--the understated acting (mannered Christopher was unnaturally good),

Er, mild mannered? Unnaturally good? Its prolly just me but I thought Christopher de Leon was his usual over acting self here.

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Plus it has one of the most unique deaths in Philippine history (SPOILER) Edu Manzano losing control of the car, and the film print itself actually burning up and melting.  Pretty impressive effect.
 

The only scene I liked in the movie.

And like you mentioned before, Noel, Mike de Leon took his name out of the credits due to a disagreement with Charo Santos, right? Actually, he was very unhappy with the producer (Vanguard) because they were scrimping on the budget  and weren't sending enough film reels during the shoot.

BTW, Noel, what did those crystal swans in the opening mean?  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 17, 2004 at 03:14 PM
Really? I thought he preferred it the other way around. I just wish Mike de Leon would've had the chance to direct Ate Guy in a film.  8)

I'm sure you've heard this story before.

 Mike de Leon was in Mother Lily's  office when she was speaking to Vilma Santos. Mother Lily told Vilma: "Sabi ni Mike, bagay din daw kay Nora yung role (Sister Stella )" to which she replied: "akin yan! akin yan!"  ;)  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 17, 2004 at 06:00 PM
I'm sure you've heard this story before.

 Mike de Leon was in Mother Lily's  office when she was speaking to Vilma Santos. Mother Lily told Vilma: "Sabi ni Mike, bagay din daw kay Nora yung role (Sister Stella )" to which she replied: "akin yan! akin yan!"  ;)  ;D

I've heard about it before, but I never knew na totoo palang sinabi 'yun ni Mike de Leon. At the time Nora was going to do Hustisya with Christopher de Leon her reunion movie with Ishmael Bernal for Regal kaya lang hindi natuloy dahil na-mental block si Ricky Lee at hindi niya matapos ang script. Sayang'no?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 18, 2004 at 06:09 AM
Congratulations to Ate Guy for being one of the PMPC Star Awards for Movies Dekada Awardee!!! We're so proud of your accomplishments as an actress & this recognition just proves it. Tuluy-tuloy na talaga ang iyong Paglalayag!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 18, 2004 at 08:49 AM
quote author=RMN

"Er, mild mannered? Unnaturally good? Its prolly just me but I thought Christopher de Leon was his usual over acting self here."

Naw, it's prolly more like he had a more interestingly written character to play that suited his acting style. Mas nagustuhan ko ang character, and Boyet wasn't as noticeably annoying as usual.  I never see overacting in a de Leon film.  

"And like you mentioned before, Noel, Mike de Leon took his name out of the credits due to a disagreement with Charo Santos, right? Actually, he was very unhappy with the producer (Vanguard) because they were scrimping on the budget  and weren't sending enough film reels during the shoot."

That's not what I heard.  More like they disagreed with the opening date.  But I wouldn't consider my version definitive, that could be the right reason, or the official reason, anyway.

"BTW, Noel, what did those crystal swans in the opening mean?"

I like to think they symbolize Lorna--something beautiful and fragile that you have to keep in a glass case, protect all the time, whether the swan likes it or not. Lovely sequence.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 19, 2004 at 02:05 AM
I'm sorry, hindi ko lang talaga mapigilan na hindi sumulyap sa vilma thread sa PEX, I was surprised to have found out na ginagaya nila talaga ang Nora Thread natin du'n. They also have trivia questions na sinimulan ni justin690 - kakainis talaga walang originality. kahit 'yung mga questions nila kayang-kaya kong sagutin kahit hindi ako vilmanian, like who was vilma's leading man in isipin mong basta't mahal kita - eh di si eugene torre, ano daw ang title ng movie niya with meng fei di twin fists for justice & sino daw ang leading man niya sa darna vs. the planet women sino pa di si zandro zamora. at least kung manggagaya na rin lang make it a little more creative & challenging.  >:(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 19, 2004 at 05:00 AM
There's a Vilma thread?  :o
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 19, 2004 at 06:41 AM
There's a Vilma thread?  :o

yeah Noel, sa PEX ang pangalan ng thread nila is Queen Vilma Santos. sabi nga sa 'kin nina Ken & Marlon huwag ko na daw silipin 'yung thread at mai-imbyerna lang ako. nakakainis lang kasi gaya-gaya.  >:(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 19, 2004 at 06:44 AM
That's pretty funny.  "Queen" pa--as if they don't know Nora's an even bigger gay icon than Vilma ever was.

Who posts there--Lucky? Ralph? Maybe over and over again, under different alternicks?  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 19, 2004 at 06:49 AM
That's pretty funny.  "Queen" pa--as if they don't know Nora's an even bigger gay icon than Vilma ever was.

Who posts there--Lucky? Ralph? Maybe over and over again, under different alternicks?  ;D

who else but justin690 & kapuso remember? kinu-question pa nila ang credibility mo as a film critic. for us we still believe you. by the way Noel, I wanted to subscribe to your film reviews paano ba?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 19, 2004 at 02:39 PM

"kahit 'yung mga questions nila kayang-kaya kong sagutin kahit hindi ako vilmanian, like who was vilma's leading man in isipin mong basta't mahal kita - eh di si  eugene torre   "
Um, Eugene Torre, the chess master  ???  :o
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 19, 2004 at 04:40 PM

"kahit 'yung mga questions nila kayang-kaya kong sagutin kahit hindi ako vilmanian, like who was vilma's leading man in isipin mong basta't mahal kita - eh di si  eugene torre   "
Um, Eugene Torre, the chess master  ???  :o

yeah, the chess master, they starred together in that forgettable film... the point is they've been visiting our Nora Thread & were trying to see what we're talking about then imitate us by doing the same thing - this really annoyed me but i'm over it so let's just go on & continue discussing more important things like Ate Guy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 20, 2004 at 03:32 AM
Posted this in PEX:

I went to Majayjay, in Laguna, we did a tour of the Laguna churches for the Holy Week. There were other churches in better condition and more ornate, but the one in Majayjay was the simplest, oldest, most awe-inspiring.  

I talked to this old man sitting in front of this house in front of the church mentioned Majayjay was a popular location for movies, and rattled off some titles--"Maruja," "Ganito Kamin Noon Paano Kayo Ngayon," so on and so forth. The old man was very polite.  Then I mentioned "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" and he goes "Oh yes!  That movie!  Did you know Nora did her makeup in this house?  Did you know that's the church in the movie?  Did you know the elementary school is down that road?  Did you know the bridge is over there?  Did you know the house she lived in is over there?"  Di naubusan ng kuwento.

We went to the bridge. It was a twenty-minute hike through a path, and hardly anyone used it.  The bridge itself was overgrown with grass but still impressive in a massive, brooding way.

On the way home, we were looking for the house Nora lived in; it was on the road we used driving into town, but I never recognized it.  We went down the same road looking for it, and not five minutes out of town, I spotted it; earlier, I must have been looking at it from a different angle than the one I remember from the film.

It was closed down, but someone was living there--the window shutter opened, part of a woman's face peeped out.  We said we were visiting it because of--well, Nora had filmed here for "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," does she remember that picture? The woman in the window smiled and waved.
Title: How to Join My Egroups
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 20, 2004 at 03:40 AM
Jojo, it's easy to join my egroups:

Just go here:

noelmoviereviews (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/)

And follow the instructions for joining.

Thanks.  Let me know if you have any problems.
Title: Re:How to Join My Egroups
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 20, 2004 at 09:05 AM
Jojo, it's easy to join my egroups:

Just go here:

noelmoviereviews (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/)

And follow the instructions for joining.

Thanks a lot Noel, I am now a member of your e-group. I'm looking forward to reading your movie reviews & of course previous ones most especially Ate Guy's films.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 20, 2004 at 01:15 PM
To be fair, Jo, I don't really like her work with Joel Lamangan, not even Flor.  I think Lamangan is the worst thing to happen to her career.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 20, 2004 at 07:04 PM
To be fair, Jo, I don't really like her work with Joel Lamangan, not even Flor.  I think Lamangan is the worst thing to happen to her career.

Me too... parang masyadong naging mannered ang acting niya under Joel Lamangan but I really loved Ate Guy in Bakit May Kahapon Pa? I heard na ayaw na raw magpa-direk ni Ate Guy kay Joel. Pahinga daw muna sila kasi 'yung klase ng akting niya du'n sa mga Lamangan films ang madalas gayahin ni Ate Gay.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 21, 2004 at 05:00 AM
Nora does okay everthing considering under Lamangan, it's just that the rest of the movie is so melodramatic and absurd.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 21, 2004 at 06:27 AM
Nora does okay everthing considering under Lamangan, it's just that the rest of the movie is so melodramatic and absurd.

Do you think Bakit May Kahapon Pa? wasn't on par with Nora's excellent portrayal of Helen? I believe some critics even said that her performance is in the same ball park as Himala. As for me I never really had any problem with Nora's movies with Lamangan with the exception of Muling Umawit Ang Puso. This is my least liked Nora film. Aside from a contrived plot, the acting leaves much to be desired not what one would expect of a Nora Aunor film immediately after the box office & critical success of The Flor Contemplacion Story.

as for Sidhi, I agree that Nora Aunor delivered a moving performance as the mute peasant girl Anna/Ah. In this case the movie failed to match her intense performance. The movie failed in more ways than one. The teleplay it was based on Rolando Tinio's Ang Kuwento ni Ah didn't really offer anything new, even Ricky Lee cannot make this tired plot interesting. Not even Lamangan's directorial expertise did not make the story move in the right direction. I guess it's definitely time for Nora to work with different directors. Here's hoping that her new film Naglalayag under the capable hands of Maryo J. de los Reyes, Nora Aunor will once again mesmerize us with another unforgettable performnace.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 21, 2004 at 08:58 AM
No, I thought Bakit was every bit contrived as the other Lamangan movies--that Garcia would let her live next door without doing a background check!  Not to mention he can't cut his footage or stage his actors or use his camera worth a damn. Nora's easily the best thing in there.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 21, 2004 at 07:05 PM
Noel, aside from Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos which other Nora Aunor-Mario O'Hara movie did you like?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 21, 2004 at 09:44 PM
Well, I never liked Joel Lamangan based on his works that I've seen...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 21, 2004 at 10:28 PM
Well, I never liked Joel Lamangan based on his works that I've seen...

have you seen any of Nora's movies by Joel Lamangan?  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 22, 2004 at 05:28 AM
The ones I've seen aside from Tatlong Taong?

In ascending order:

Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Kastilyong Buhangin
Condemned
Bakit Bughaw ang Langit Langit
Bulaklak sa City Jail

Gaano Kitang Mahal (is that the right title?) I've yet to see.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 22, 2004 at 06:04 AM
The ones I've seen aside from Tatlong Taong?

In ascending order:

Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Kastilyong Buhangin
Condemned
Bakit Bughaw ang Langit Langit
Bulaklak sa City Jail





































Gaano Kitang Mahal (is that the right title?) I've yet to see.



Great choices Noel, & don't worry you'll soon get the chance to see whatever is salvaged from my copy of Gaano Kita Kamahal?  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 22, 2004 at 10:43 PM
I actually liked Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak for it is the lightest among Nora's films with Mario O'Hara. It doesn't mean na mediocre ang movie or Ate Guy's performance. I actually thought na magaling siya sa scene na hinahabol siya ni Miguel Rodriguez then tinamaan ng kidlat 'yung poste or was it a tree? I really can't remember pero ang husay husay niya sa eksenang 'yon. Actually most of the actors in the film were exceptional. Gina Alajar & to my surprise Celeste Legaspi were outstanding as well. I even liked the musical score by Jimmy Fabregas, hindi nagpapa-pansin.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 23, 2004 at 05:34 AM
It's not O'Hara's best, but it's interesting for having a dark and grimly realistic background around which the story is set. Nora doesn't do much comedy here (I think she is funnier in the Esperanza portion of Fe, Esperanza\, Caridad), but she gives a good straight-man performance.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 23, 2004 at 09:25 PM
have you seen any of Nora's movies by Joel Lamangan?  :)

Hi Jojo, Noel and the rest of you guys,

I am so happy, at last, napasok ko na rin ang thread na ito.

Just like to let you know, I am enjoying every postings you have here, especially ang mga reviews and comments ni Noel.

I can't say much, but kahit papaano, nakakarelate ako sa mga discussions ninyo. Mabuhay kayong lahat.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 23, 2004 at 09:39 PM
Jojo,

Thanks sa invitation mo about Nora's Mini-film festival.

Is it true that you won sa bidding ng BONA movie???Great!!! Sigurado ako, pinagkagastusan mo ito. Kasama ba ito sa ipapalabas mo sa mini film fest.??

This movie had been the topic of so many discussions...how great the acting of Guy here...but honestyly, this one movie of Ate Guy na di ko napanood and si Jojo lang ang the only key for the magic door to be opened para mapanood ko ito.

Thanks Jojo.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 24, 2004 at 06:24 AM
Hi Jojo, Noel and the rest of you guys,

I am so happy, at last, napasok ko na rin ang thread na ito.

Just like to let you know, I am enjoying every postings you have here, especially ang mga reviews and comments ni Noel.


Welcome to our Nora Thread, my friend. I know that you'll enjoy discussing everything about Ate Guy here as well. Finally napagbigyan mo rin ang invitation namin to join us here. I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Thanks!!!  :)

I can't say much, but kahit papaano, nakakarelate ako sa mga discussions ninyo. Mabuhay kayong lahat.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 24, 2004 at 06:32 AM
Jojo,

Thanks sa invitation mo about Nora's Mini-film festival.

Is it true that you won sa bidding ng BONA movie???Great!!! Sigurado ako, pinagkagastusan mo ito. Kasama ba ito sa ipapalabas mo sa mini film fest.??

This movie had been the topic of so many discussions...how great the acting of Guy here...but honestyly, this one movie of Ate Guy na di ko napanood and si Jojo lang ang the only key for the magic door to be opened para mapanood ko ito.

Thanks Jojo.

Ikaw pa ang hindi ko imbitahin... of course kasama ka. Siyempre kasama 'yon sa mga ipapalabas. I'm trying desperately to find ways kung paano mao-override 'yung lintik na copyguard nu'ng video. Noel suggested something na pinag-iisipan ko pa. Para ko kasing baby 'yung kopya ko ng Bona. I really paid good money for it kaya alam mo na, hindi naman sa ipinagdadamot ko kaya lang medyo nadala na kasi ako dahil ang daming humiram ng mga Nora movies ko hindi na isinauli. Meron nga nagbalik sa 'kin nu'ng Gaano Kita Kamahal? sumabit naman 'yung tape sa vcr kaya nasira ang first 20 minutes ng movie. Up to now, I'm relentlessly trying to take back most of my videos, sayang kasi wala ka nang makukuha kahit saan. ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 24, 2004 at 08:53 AM
Best to dub your tape and lend THAT copy out.  
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 24, 2004 at 09:47 AM
Best to dub your tape and lend THAT copy out.  

I'm still thinking about it....
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 24, 2004 at 03:23 PM
Er, when and where is this mini-filmfest? Hehe!  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 24, 2004 at 06:10 PM
Er, when and where is this mini-filmfest? Hehe!  ;D

Every year on Ate Guy's birthday I hold a Nora Aunor mini-film festival at home with some of my closest friends several of which are none Noranians but they love movies as much as I do. We screen Ate Guy's films that I personally selected & we watch them on my widescreen tv while we eat a nice home cooked meal. It's like a small celebration for our Beloved's birthday. This year I was planning to open my yearly festivities with a screening of her Gold concert from last year then followed by her critically acclaimed movies. If you can make it you're definitely invited he-he-he!!!  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 24, 2004 at 07:58 PM
Ah...

BTW, what is the title of the Jawo-Nora starrer?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:23 PM
Ah...

BTW, what is the title of the Jawo-Nora starrer?

RMN, the movie was "Dobol-Dribol" I should know this dahil madalas ipalabas ito sa Cinema One in TFC.

Didn't like the movie but Nora is starring on it, so okay lang sa akin. This movie I believe was made at the height of the popularity of Jawo, who is one of my idols in basketball.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:24 PM
Every year on Ate Guy's birthday I hold a Nora Aunor mini-film festival at home with some of my closest friends several of which are none Noranians but they love movies as much as I do. We screen Ate Guy's films that I personally selected & we watch them on my widescreen tv while we eat a nice home cooked meal. It's like a small celebration for our Beloved's birthday. This year I was planning to open my yearly festivities with a screening of her Gold concert from last year then followed by her critically acclaimed movies. If you can make it you're definitely invited he-he-he!!!  ;)

Jo, I just had a phone conversation with Marlon and Vonnel and  Vonnel told me that Nora will have her concert in Atlantic City come June 12, 2004. Sama sama tayong manood ha? ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 24, 2004 at 10:30 PM
I'm still thinking about it....

Jo, what about "Condemned" Did you like this movie? Ako, tatlong beses ko itong pinanood sa movie house. Dalang-dala ako sa acting dito ni Guy. Super talaga ang performance niya dito. The movie I believe was reviewed by Noel?

BTW, may copy ka ba ng movie na ito. If ever meron, can you give me one and promise ko, during the mini-filmfest, dalhan kita ng leche flan. :D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 25, 2004 at 02:47 AM
Jo, Condemned was the first time I ever heard of O'Hara. My brother saw it and called it "a perfect movie." I was impressed--he isn't easily pleased with Filipino films.

I saw it recently and I agree, it's terrific, one of O'Hara's darkest films, about a serial killer called "Boy Rosas" and a rose vendor played by Nora, and how their lives intersect. Nora is terrific here. O'Hara considers it his favorite of his own films.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 25, 2004 at 05:42 AM
Jo, Condemned was the first time I ever heard of O'Hara. My brother saw it and called it "a perfect movie." I was impressed--he isn't easily pleased with Filipino films.

I saw it recently and I agree, it's terrific, one of O'Hara's darkest films, about a serial killer called "Boy Rosas" and a rose vendor played by Nora, and how their lives intersect. Nora is terrific here. O'Hara considers it his favorite of his own films.

Was this the movie that made you love Mario O'Hara? joke lang! I agree that Condemned is a great little movie. Labor of love talaga ito ni Ate Guy dahil when she was filming the movie, namatay si Papay she was so depressed at the time kaya siguro napakahusay ng acting niya sa pelikula. Condemned is a very interesting thriller witn many different characters. Too bad screenwriter Joey Reyes wasn't happy with the changes that O'Hara & longtime collaborator Frank Rivera made with the script but I still think that they were able to deliver us an great film. The only problem I had with the movie was the casting of Gloria Romero I thought she wasn't evil enough maybe another actress like let's say Charito Solis would've been better in the role.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 25, 2004 at 05:46 AM
Jo, I just had a phone conversation with Marlon and Vonnel and  Vonnel told me that Nora will have her concert in Atlantic City come June 12, 2004. Sama sama tayong manood ha? ;D

So tuloy na tuloy na pala ang concert ni Ate Guy sa Atlantic City sa June 12. Magpapaalam na ako sa trabaho para makapagbakasyon. Siyempre sama-sama tayo sa panonood ng show.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 25, 2004 at 09:46 AM
[quote author=Jojo Devera

"Too bad screenwriter Joey Reyes wasn't happy with the changes that O'Hara & longtime collaborator Frank Rivera made with the script"

Joey Reyes, god bless im, wanted to do another run of the mill love story crime thriller; it was O'Hara and Rivera who were unhappy with what he produced, came up with the brother-sister storyline, and made the picture what it is.

Some of Reyes's stuff I like, he's best at quiet melodramas of the middle class. But most of the time I think he overwrites to the point of watering down his overall output.

"The only problem I had with the movie was the casting of Gloria Romero I thought she wasn't evil enough maybe another actress like let's say Charito Solis would've been better in the role."

O, Solis can do evil true, but she wouldn't have been able to point up the class difference the way Romero does, that matriarchal look that made Romero (in my book anyway) so evil.  Yang pikunan sa huling eksena, I thought it was terrific.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 25, 2004 at 12:36 PM
[quote author=Jojo Devera

"Too bad screenwriter Joey Reyes wasn't happy with the changes that O'Hara & longtime collaborator Frank Rivera made with the script"

Joey Reyes, god bless im, wanted to do another run of the mill love story crime thriller; it was O'Hara and Rivera who were unhappy with what he produced, came up with the brother-sister storyline, and made the picture what it is.

Some of Reyes's stuff I like, he's best at quiet melodramas of the middle class. But most of the time I think he overwrites to the point of watering down his overall output.

"The only problem I had with the movie was the casting of Gloria Romero I thought she wasn't evil enough maybe another actress like let's say Charito Solis would've been better in the role."

O, Solis can do evil true, but she wouldn't have been able to point up the class difference the way Romero does, that matriarchal look that made Romero (in my book anyway) so evil.  Yang pikunan sa huling eksena, I thought it was terrific.

Thanks for the insight Noel, it's very interesting to know that it was the other way around pala. Kasi I saw in an interview early last year when Joey Reyes mentioned his discontent  with the changes they made with Condemned.

As for Gloria Romero, I agree with you when you say she does possess that matriarchal look but in that scene kung saan she was supposed to be engaging in meanigless sex where the man is about to take his pants off instead of staring at what he's doing she pulls her face up wherein an actress like Solis would be more brave in her interpretation of the scene.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 25, 2004 at 12:49 PM
Oh, that meaningless sex scene, I suppose Solis could do much better. But I think O'Hara picked Romero for her upper class looks, the better to contrast with Nora's plebeian features, and I think it works wonderfully. She's the kind of polite evil you find in a Hitchcock film.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 25, 2004 at 01:50 PM
Nora fights aging; gets
whitening, laser treatments
Posted: 10:15 PM (Manila Time) | Feb. 24, 2004
By Nini Valera
Inquirer News Service

A PUBLICIZED tiff with a prominent beauty surgeon was what led Nora Aunor to Ellen's Aesthetic Center on Timog Avenue in Quezon City.

For three months now, Nora, 50, has been coming to Ellen's for facial and body treatments, according to Ellen Lising, proprietor of all Ellen branches in Metro Manila and Luzon.

"She was concerned about the fine lines under her eyes and the laugh lines around her mouth," says Lising. "She doesn't really want to become fair or white. She only wants to remove the dark spots on her skin, which came about because of an allergic reaction to a cosmetic that she used."

The actress also needs to lighten the dark lines around her neck, and patches of darkened skin in her armpits.

"But the armpits, they are very minor," says Lising, who is 50-years-old herself.

She is the first to say that she cannot make miracles. But she is quick to face a challenge. In Aunor, Lising's 20-year expertise in beautifying women, particularly in defying age, is put to a very public test, considering the actress' status and how media have quickly picked up the story.

No miracle worker

She describes Aunor as a "fabulous" woman, whose vanity she has yet to tap.

"I told Nora when she first came here that I can guarantee that she would look ten to 15 years younger is she comes regularly for treatments," says Lising. "But she keeps on skipping sessions that we have to start from scratch again when she returns."

Last Monday, Lising was waiting for Nora to arrive at her branch on Timog. The actress cancelled her appointment last Friday. This was reset for Monday, but Nora again missed her session. Lising could only shrug her shoulders.

"If she wants results, she must cooperate with me by coming regularly," Lising stressed. "Her first session took all of five hours. She probably got bored. If she comes at least once a week, the next sessions would be shorter."

Laser treatments, body peels

A trained aesthetician at the time the concept of aestheticians has yet to be invented, Lising has recommended laser treatments and facials for Nora's face, and a whole body treatment that would make use of a micro-peel solution to scrub off the dead skin all over her body.

The treatments would cost Nora a little less than 50,000 pesos, inclusive of a discount, in exchange for subliminal endorsements by the actress, such as this story, for which Lising had to ask Nora's permission.

Middle-age

But long before Nora discovered Ellen's, middle-aged women, who belong to the working class or whose husbands are foreign overseas workers, have been coming to Ellen's for their facials.

"Masa, that's my market," says Lising. "I am known for my facials, which are inexpensive. Then I started acquiring equipment, like lasers, to enhance my treatments. Now, I even include plastic surgery and liposuction among the services I offer."

But a qualified surgeon is the one who does the lipo procedures, the nose jobs, and the boob enhancements. Ellen herself has gone under her doctor's knife for liposuction in her tummy.

Aesthetician

When it comes, however, to facials and topical products to be used on facial skin, it's Lising who's the resident expert.

She took courses in Hong Kong to become a qualified aesthetician. She is not a dermatologist or a surgeon. She is also not God.

"I can only enhance a woman's beauty, make her look younger than her age through facial treatments and lasers," says Lising. "But nobody's perfect. I cannot erase lines on Nora Aunor's face. They can only be minimized. You'd need surgery to remove them. I am popular for bringing back the bloom in a middle-aged woman's face."

Celebrities, like former beauty queens Melanie Marquez and Evangeline Pascual, bold actresses Stella L. and Hanni Miller, actresses Alma Concepcion and Elizabeth Oropesa are regulars at Ellen's. But more than the facials, it's the pampering that the customers come for in Ellen's. And Lising's conversation, in her chirpy voice, about how women don't have to look their age. Ever.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 25, 2004 at 09:24 PM
Oh, that meaningless sex scene, I suppose Solis could do much better. But I think O'Hara picked Romero for her upper class looks, the better to contrast with Nora's plebeian features, and I think it works wonderfully. She's the kind of polite evil you find in a Hitchcock film.

That's one good reason for casting Gloria Romero in the role, the contrast between the two characters really added up to make the movie a lot more interesting than your avarage pinoy thriller. Now that you've pointed out these details more than ever i'm more assured of Mario O'Hara's keen eye for casting his films which was more evident in Bulaklak sa City Jail. I also think that Dan Alvaro as Boy Rosas was perfect as Nora's brother you'll really believe that they are siblings. Condemned is a great film to watch side by side with Bernal's Manila By Night fortunately O'Hara also made a movie which critics said was his homage to Bernal's masterpiece which was Uhaw sa Kalayaan with the late Claudia Zobel.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 25, 2004 at 09:26 PM
Nora fights aging; gets
whitening, laser treatments
Posted: 10:15 PM (Manila Time) | Feb. 24, 2004
By Nini Valera
Inquirer News Service

A PUBLICIZED tiff with a prominent beauty surgeon was what led Nora Aunor to Ellen's Aesthetic Center on Timog Avenue in Quezon City.

For three months now, Nora, 50, has been coming to Ellen's for facial and body treatments, according to Ellen Lising, proprietor of all Ellen branches in Metro Manila and Luzon.

"She was concerned about the fine lines under her eyes and the laugh lines around her mouth," says Lising. "She doesn't really want to become fair or white. She only wants to remove the dark spots on her skin, which came about because of an allergic reaction to a cosmetic that she used."

The actress also needs to lighten the dark lines around her neck, and patches of darkened skin in her armpits.

"But the armpits, they are very minor," says Lising, who is 50-years-old herself.

She is the first to say that she cannot make miracles. But she is quick to face a challenge. In Aunor, Lising's 20-year expertise in beautifying women, particularly in defying age, is put to a very public test, considering the actress' status and how media have quickly picked up the story.

No miracle worker

She describes Aunor as a "fabulous" woman, whose vanity she has yet to tap.

"I told Nora when she first came here that I can guarantee that she would look ten to 15 years younger is she comes regularly for treatments," says Lising. "But she keeps on skipping sessions that we have to start from scratch again when she returns."

Last Monday, Lising was waiting for Nora to arrive at her branch on Timog. The actress cancelled her appointment last Friday. This was reset for Monday, but Nora again missed her session. Lising could only shrug her shoulders.

"If she wants results, she must cooperate with me by coming regularly," Lising stressed. "Her first session took all of five hours. She probably got bored. If she comes at least once a week, the next sessions would be shorter."

Laser treatments, body peels

A trained aesthetician at the time the concept of aestheticians has yet to be invented, Lising has recommended laser treatments and facials for Nora's face, and a whole body treatment that would make use of a micro-peel solution to scrub off the dead skin all over her body.

The treatments would cost Nora a little less than 50,000 pesos, inclusive of a discount, in exchange for subliminal endorsements by the actress, such as this story, for which Lising had to ask Nora's permission.

Middle-age

But long before Nora discovered Ellen's, middle-aged women, who belong to the working class or whose husbands are foreign overseas workers, have been coming to Ellen's for their facials.

"Masa, that's my market," says Lising. "I am known for my facials, which are inexpensive. Then I started acquiring equipment, like lasers, to enhance my treatments. Now, I even include plastic surgery and liposuction among the services I offer."

But a qualified surgeon is the one who does the lipo procedures, the nose jobs, and the boob enhancements. Ellen herself has gone under her doctor's knife for liposuction in her tummy.

Aesthetician

When it comes, however, to facials and topical products to be used on facial skin, it's Lising who's the resident expert.

She took courses in Hong Kong to become a qualified aesthetician. She is not a dermatologist or a surgeon. She is also not God.

"I can only enhance a woman's beauty, make her look younger than her age through facial treatments and lasers," says Lising. "But nobody's perfect. I cannot erase lines on Nora Aunor's face. They can only be minimized. You'd need surgery to remove them. I am popular for bringing back the bloom in a middle-aged woman's face."

Celebrities, like former beauty queens Melanie Marquez and Evangeline Pascual, bold actresses Stella L. and Hanni Miller, actresses Alma Concepcion and Elizabeth Oropesa are regulars at Ellen's. But more than the facials, it's the pampering that the customers come for in Ellen's. And Lising's conversation, in her chirpy voice, about how women don't have to look their age. Ever.




Thanks a lot RMN, for posting this article about Ate Guy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 26, 2004 at 03:30 AM
Just read Noel Vera's review of the movie Condemned.
That was a great observation, Noel.

This is one of the movies ni Guy that I really love. Sana Jojo haa a copy of this movie. Paging Jojo..
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 26, 2004 at 03:33 AM
Jojo, alam kong online ka at his time, kaya, please let me know if you have a copy of this movie....of if anybody in the thread has this movie, please naman, let me have one....

e-mail me privately. pleaaaaaaaase!!!!!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 26, 2004 at 04:09 AM
Jojo, alam kong online ka at his time, kaya, please let me know if you have a copy of this movie....of if anybody in the thread has this movie, please naman, let me have one....

e-mail me privately. pleaaaaaaaase!!!!!

bilib talaga ako sa 'yo, my friend kanina lang nasa PEX ka tapos lagari ka dito but don't get me wrong i'm glad na nadito ka rin we really have to make this thread as active as the other one. unfortunately isa sa mga movies ko na hindi ko pa nababawi ang Condemned. just like what you said isa rin ito sa mga favorites ko among Ate Guy's films. this movie was shown in '84 along with 'Merika & Bulaklak sa City Jail. she was also nominated at the 1st star awards as best actress for this movie but  she won for 'Merika instead. did you know that it was only Ate Guy & Ate Vi na nominated sa star awards that year? she was nominated for the three movies mentioned above while vilma was up for her performances in baby tsina & sister stella l.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 26, 2004 at 08:44 AM
I also think that Dan Alvaro as Boy Rosas was perfect as Nora's brother you'll really believe that they are siblings. Condemned is a great film to watch side by side with Bernal's Manila By Night fortunately O'Hara also made a movie which critics said was his homage to Bernal's masterpiece which was Uhaw sa Kalayaan with the late Claudia Zobel.  :)

Alvaro is perfect, yes. He was imposed on O'Hara but when O'Hara was through with him he gave a wonderfully quiet performance--better than, say, Allan Paule's in Macho Dancer. And he was even better in Bagong Hari.

Manila By Night--well, it's a great film and all, but visually it doesn't hold up; masyadong malinis ang mga karsada, Manila actually looks attractive (it's the characters that stay interestingly nasty).  I prefer Maynila sa Kuko and even Condemned and Bagong Hari for their look when it comes to "Manila noir."

That Claudia Zobel--isn't that Uhaw na Pag ibig, 1983?  Have you seen it? Do you--heh--have a copy?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 26, 2004 at 10:21 PM
bilib talaga ako sa 'yo, my friend kanina lang nasa PEX ka tapos lagari ka dito but don't get me wrong i'm glad na nadito ka rin we really have to make this thread as active as the other one. unfortunately isa sa mga movies ko na hindi ko pa nababawi ang Condemned. just like what you said isa rin ito sa mga favorites ko among Ate Guy's films. this movie was shown in '84 along with 'Merika & Bulaklak sa City Jail. she was also nominated at the 1st star awards as best actress for this movie but  she won for 'Merika instead. did you know that it was only Ate Guy & Ate Vi na nominated sa star awards that year? she was nominated for the three movies mentioned above while vilma was up for her performances in baby tsina & sister stella l.  ;)

Alam mo naman, ritwal na sa akin everyday to read postings sa ICON, next is PEX and then Pinoy DVD.
Tapos, I will read news from INQ.7.net, and then the movie entertainement ng Philstar.com. Philstar.com has the Pilipino Ngayon and another magazine. From here ko nabasa ang story about Ellen's.

I could only read your postings and that of Noel. Masarap basahin ang mga comments and reviews ninyo about movies of Guy and for me that is more than enough.

Hindi kasi ako magaling pagdating sa mga pag-analisa ng mga pelikula. Basta ang alam ko lang, gusto o ayaw ko ang isang pelikula, but I do not know how to say or translate them the way you guys do it.  Iba ang talent ninyo. ::) ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 27, 2004 at 12:13 AM
Noranians are really passionate about her and her films. Geez.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 06:40 AM
Noranians are really passionate about her and her films. Geez.  ;D

hindi ko alam kung paano magre-react dito sa statement mo kakabanas, but i guess you're right we do love Ate Guy & we're passionate about her entire body of work movies, tv, stage & recording...  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 06:47 AM
Alam mo naman, ritwal na sa akin everyday to read postings sa ICON, next is PEX and then Pinoy DVD.
Tapos, I will read news from INQ.7.net, and then the movie entertainement ng Philstar.com. Philstar.com has the Pilipino Ngayon and another magazine. From here ko nabasa ang story about Ellen's.

I could only read your postings and that of Noel. Masarap basahin ang mga comments and reviews ninyo about movies of Guy and for me that is more than enough.

Hindi kasi ako magaling pagdating sa mga pag-analisa ng mga pelikula. Basta ang alam ko lang, gusto o ayaw ko ang isang pelikula, but I do not know how to say or translate them the way you guys do it.  Iba ang talent ninyo. ::) ;D

thanks a lot my friend. i know Noel is also glad na naa-appreciate mo ang discussion namin about Ate Guy's films. just like you, i too value Noel's opinion about movies in general hindi lang 'yung kay Ate Guy siya yata ang expert. our Nora Thread here is a little bit different  from PEX kasi it's more like analyzing & discussing Nora movies which i truly find interesting ang dami ko pang insights na nalalaman about movies. i hpe you'll keep on posting.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 06:52 AM
Alvaro is perfect, yes. He was imposed on O'Hara but when O'Hara was through with him he gave a wonderfully quiet performance--better than, say, Allan Paule's in Macho Dancer. And he was even better in Bagong Hari.

Manila By Night--well, it's a great film and all, but visually it doesn't hold up; masyadong malinis ang mga karsada, Manila actually looks attractive (it's the characters that stay interestingly nasty).  I prefer Maynila sa Kuko and even Condemned and Bagong Hari for their look when it comes to "Manila noir."

That Claudia Zobel--isn't that Uhaw na Pag ibig, 1983?  Have you seen it? Do you--heh--have a copy?

you're right, the claudia zobel movie was Uhaw sa Pag-Ibig... unfortunately I don't have a copy of this movie I saw it a couple of years back at a cinematheque showing here in New York. nagulat nga ako kasi they were screening four films by Mario O'Hara that week Fatima Buen Story, Bagong Hari, Bulaklak sa City Jail & Uhaw sa Pag-Ibig. i saw all four movies. it was really gratifying to watch filipino movies on the big screen from time to time kaya nga lagi akong on the lookout...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 27, 2004 at 07:27 AM
"nagulat nga ako kasi they were screening four films by Mario O'Hara that week Fatima Buen Story, Bagong Hari, Bulaklak sa City Jail & Uhaw sa Pag-Ibig"

Oh? 35 mm print? When? Do you happen to know who organized it, or better yet, where they got the print?

Far as I know Bagong Hari is gone. Disappeared off the face of the earth, the producer either dead or in a coma, whatever.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 27, 2004 at 09:57 AM
hindi ko alam kung paano magre-react dito sa statement mo kakabanas, but i guess you're right we do love Ate Guy & we're passionate about her entire body of work movies, tv, stage & recording...  ;)

That would be the best reaction Jojo.  Don't worry, if you read prior posts, I am with you ... just not as passionate I guess. I don't take it personally .. just admiring from afar.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 10:04 AM
That would be the best reaction Jojo.  Don't worry, if you read prior posts, I am with you ... just not as passionate I guess. I don't take it personally .. just admiring from afar.  ;)

I do appreciate your honesty... I'm aware that you are one of us for I read your earlier posts. It's nice to know that you also admire Nora Aunor even from a far.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Feb 27, 2004 at 10:10 AM
I do appreciate your honesty... I'm aware that you are one of us for I read your earlier posts. It's nice to know that you also admire Nora Aunor even from a far.  ;)

A little trivia to toot my own horn, I was the one who suggested there should be a thread for her.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 10:18 AM
A little trivia to toot my own horn, I was the one who suggested there should be a thread for her.  ;D ;D ;D

I know that you & pinoy movies started this thread. Without your suggestion we won't have any forum to discuss matters regarding Ate Guy... we're all very thankful.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 10:25 AM
"nagulat nga ako kasi they were screening four films by Mario O'Hara that week Fatima Buen Story, Bagong Hari, Bulaklak sa City Jail & Uhaw sa Pag-Ibig"

Oh? 35 mm print? When? Do you happen to know who organized it, or better yet, where they got the print?

Far as I know Bagong Hari is gone. Disappeared off the face of the earth, the producer either dead or in a coma, whatever.

yeah, they were 35mm prints & in good condition. i believe it was sponsored by the cinematheque society in cooperation with the french embassy. they even acknowledged the late Hammy Soto for the movie's descriptions. all films were subtitled in english.

it's really a shame if Bagong Hari has disappeared off the face of the earth. maybe our country doesn't own the only existing print of the movie just like the other filipino film classics, too bad...

i should consider myself very lucky for being able to watch these movies during these very rare occassions. if i stumble across another unannounced film event like this, i'll let you know, promise!!!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 27, 2004 at 12:35 PM
I wish they kept a print in New York.

Do you have a contact with these people? I'd like to email or talk to them...

Hammi will be no help; he died last year.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 27, 2004 at 12:36 PM
Or was that two years ago? Ach, I'm getting old...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 27, 2004 at 05:28 PM
I wish they kept a print in New York.

Do you have a contact with these people? I'd like to email or talk to them...

Hammi will be no help; he died last year.

I'll ask around... so Hammy Soto died about two years ago I remember seeing him in person & having the chance to talk to him during the Filipino Film Festival here in New York. He was responsible for exhibiting four of Nora's films in the festival against Vilma's two movies. Wasn't he a member of the manunuri?  ???
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 27, 2004 at 09:38 PM
Hammi? Yeah, he was one of the Manunuri.

Hey, when was Bagong Hari screened in New York?  Did it have subtitles?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Feb 27, 2004 at 09:55 PM
 
Film: Hammy's love and passion

by Clodualdo del Mundo

      Agustin Sotto, Hammy to his friends and associates, passed away on the 24th of April 2001, at the age of 51.
     
     Film was Hammy’s passion, equalled only perhaps by his love for the opera, but, undoubtedly, his obsession was film research. It must be this obsession that moved him to organize a group that would be devoted to film archiving. How else can film research develop without the support of a solid film archiving program? Film archiving was virtually non-existent in the Philippines, then, but the group decided to call itself the Society of Film Archivists (SOFIA). In 1993, as a result of the 1993 ASEAN Conference of Film and Video Archiving to which Hammy headed the Philippine delegation, the organization was formed with Hammy as its founding president. Their goal was to save significant Filipino films that were deteriorating into oblivion.
      Hammy was one of those instrumental in making film archiving a key program of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information. With the Comprehensive Program for audiovisual archiving in the region drawn, the stage was set for the confederation of audiovisual archivists in Southeast Asia. In 1996, the Southeast Asia Pacific Audiovisual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA) was formed and Hammy was elected to represent the associate members in its first executive council.
      Hammy was a teacher. He taught at De La Salle University and at the University of the Philippines. He was a critic and the chair of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Critics of Filipino Film) at the time of his death. He was a documentary film and video maker; one of his later works was on organ donation for the Philippine Kidney Institute (ironically, Hammy suffered from kidney failure as a complication of his diabetes). Of course, he was a film researcher; Hammy left a voluminous manuscript -- an index to Filipino movies, from the early years to the late 1930s.
      Time will tell what his contributions to film archiving in the Philippines and the ASEAN region really means. And when the magnum opus of his research is published, then the film world would get a better understanding of Hammy’s obsession with the medium he loved most.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 28, 2004 at 05:56 AM
Film: Hammy's love and passion

by Clodualdo del Mundo

      Agustin Sotto, Hammy to his friends and associates, passed away on the 24th of April 2001, at the age of 51.
     
     Film was Hammy’s passion, equalled only perhaps by his love for the opera, but, undoubtedly, his obsession was film research. It must be this obsession that moved him to organize a group that would be devoted to film archiving. How else can film research develop without the support of a solid film archiving program? Film archiving was virtually non-existent in the Philippines, then, but the group decided to call itself the Society of Film Archivists (SOFIA). In 1993, as a result of the 1993 ASEAN Conference of Film and Video Archiving to which Hammy headed the Philippine delegation, the organization was formed with Hammy as its founding president. Their goal was to save significant Filipino films that were deteriorating into oblivion.
      Hammy was one of those instrumental in making film archiving a key program of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information. With the Comprehensive Program for audiovisual archiving in the region drawn, the stage was set for the confederation of audiovisual archivists in Southeast Asia. In 1996, the Southeast Asia Pacific Audiovisual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA) was formed and Hammy was elected to represent the associate members in its first executive council.
      Hammy was a teacher. He taught at De La Salle University and at the University of the Philippines. He was a critic and the chair of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Critics of Filipino Film) at the time of his death. He was a documentary film and video maker; one of his later works was on organ donation for the Philippine Kidney Institute (ironically, Hammy suffered from kidney failure as a complication of his diabetes). Of course, he was a film researcher; Hammy left a voluminous manuscript -- an index to Filipino movies, from the early years to the late 1930s.
      Time will tell what his contributions to film archiving in the Philippines and the ASEAN region really means. And when the magnum opus of his research is published, then the film world would get a better understanding of Hammy’s obsession with the medium he loved most.


thanks, RMN for the article on Hammy Soto he's truly a big loss to the film industry.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 28, 2004 at 05:59 AM
Hammi? Yeah, he was one of the Manunuri.

Hey, when was Bagong Hari screened in New York?  Did it have subtitles?

Bagong Hari was screened back to back with Bulaklak sa City Jail in August of 2001 & yes all films were subtitled in English.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 28, 2004 at 06:45 AM
As recently as 2001 there was a 35 mm print? You are sure it wasn't video projection?

As far as producer Joey Pineda and SOFIA know, Bagong Hari is gone.

I'd like to know where they got that print.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 28, 2004 at 06:09 PM
As recently as 2001 there was a 35 mm print? You are sure it wasn't video projection?

As far as producer Joey Pineda and SOFIA know, Bagong Hari is gone.

I'd like to know where they got that print.

I'll ask Richard Pena... I'm quite sure it was a 35mm print.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 29, 2004 at 02:07 AM
It would be big news if there was a 35 mm print.

I'd like to know what they did, send it back to Manila to decay into vinegar? Or did they keep the print in Manhattan?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 29, 2004 at 03:25 AM
It would be big news if there was a 35 mm print.

I'd like to know what they did, send it back to Manila to decay into vinegar? Or did they keep the print in Manhattan?

don't worry Noel, i'll investigate & let you know if there's any progress.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 29, 2004 at 09:48 PM
I just got an e-mail message from Irma Dimaranan screenwriter of Ate Guy's latest movie Naglalayag. Angora Films has officially submitted the film as an official entry to this year's Manila Film Festival in June. I'm sure magiging exciting ang festival, siguradong hahataw muli si Ate Guy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 01, 2004 at 01:56 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies/images/icon.jpg)

Our Nora Aunor Yahoo Group is now officially called ICON (International Circle of Online Noranians). Anyone interested in joining our circle, just click the url below:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NoraAunor/

Ate Guy during her guesting on SOP Sunday said hi to all ICON members.  :)

kakabanas, join ka na kasi kahit na you only admire Ate Guy from a far.  ;)

Thanks to Marc for designing the logo.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 01, 2004 at 02:54 AM
thanks a lot Ken for posting the ICON logo on our Nora Thread here. it will definitely help in promoting our e-group & your Nora Tribute Website as well.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 01, 2004 at 08:34 AM
don't worry Noel, i'll investigate & let you know if there's any progress.

Actually, I think I remember asking Hammi Sotto about that, and that he said the print was given back to the producer...who claims he lost it. Or at least, when I met him sometime 2000 or 2001, he's looking for an existing print.

But yeah, thanks, I'll wait for any further news, if any.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 01, 2004 at 07:38 PM
Actually, I think I remember asking Hammi Sotto about that, and that he said the print was given back to the producer...who claims he lost it. Or at least, when I met him sometime 2000 or 2001, he's looking for an existing print.

But yeah, thanks, I'll wait for any further news, if any.

it's really comforting to know that there are advocates of film preservation - just like you. don't worry, the moment i hear anything about it you'll definitely be the first one to know.

by the way what was you take on Pacita M. ? have you ever reviewed this film? just asking...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 02, 2004 at 02:48 AM
Yeah. I've never seen Paquita M. I've heard good things. That's Gil Portes? Well I've heard good things anyway... ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 02, 2004 at 03:03 AM
Yeah. I've never seen Paquita M. I've heard good things. That's Gil Portes? Well I've heard good things anyway... ;D

I hope one of these days you get the chance to see Pacita M. so that you can post a review of the movie. It was directed by Elwood Perez. If you want I can lend you my vhs copy. It would be great to read your personal comments about the movie.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 02, 2004 at 04:12 AM
Naku, ang dami ko nang utang. Let's talk about it later...but thanks for the offer!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 02, 2004 at 04:23 AM
Naku, ang dami ko nang utang. Let's talk about it later...but thanks for the offer!

don't worry about it. your opinion is more important to me than any other filipino film critic around. most of the time i try to read all your movie reviews be it a Nora film or not, tagalog or foreign. i enjoy them a lot. for that alone, i'm really greatful, so if i can help in any other way, i'll be more than willing to do so.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 02, 2004 at 05:05 AM
'Wa 'ko masabi, man...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 02, 2004 at 07:25 AM
'Wa 'ko masabi, man...

Thanks...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 02, 2004 at 06:23 PM
there have been a lot of discussion whether Vilma Santos really deserved to win the grandslam for best actress in Relasyon over Nora Aunor's transcendent performance as Elsa in Himala. i've read so many articles & essays about the two performances, most of them wrote that Nora indeed deserved all the recognition. 22 years later, people are still talking about the movie & her portrayal of Elsa whereas nobody even remembers Relasyon - it wasn't even included in the manunuri's top ten best films of the 1980's. according to film critic & manunuri member joel david they cannot even muster the extra vote that made Vilma win the urian best actress award in 1982. i remember a conversation i had with the late ishmael bernal in 1987 - i asked his opinion on who he thought should've won best actress that year. he was the best person to ask for he directed both films in question. he quickly replied "si Guy... kasi mahirap ang role ni Elsa. it required a more nuanced approach to the role. in most of the movie you saw her character so detached halos walang dialogue, napakahirap gawin nu'n. i wouldn't have made Himala kung hindi si Guy ang gaganap na Elsa." that answer alone was more than enough. as film experts say - it's very rare that an actress takes a role & makes it her own. Nora Aunor clearly demonstrated this in Himala, a feat no other filipino performer to this day has been close to achieving not even Vilma Santos inspite of her numerous acting awards.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 02, 2004 at 08:11 PM
Personally, I go for Nora  in Himala. I don't think any other actress could portray the role of Elsa  that well. However, I still cannot understand, even  after seeing it twice, the ending of Himala.

I somehow prefer Vilma's acting in Broken Marriage. I didn't like at all  that (in)famous scene in Relasyon, where she goes histerical, that she is oh sooo proud of. Apparently,  Bernal told the cameraman to keep on rolling becaue he  saw   the  "intestity" of her acting. Ditto for Christopher de Leon in that scene, who was his usual acting self  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 03, 2004 at 12:36 AM
Personally, I go for Nora  in Himala. I don't think any other actress could portray the role of Elsa  that well. However, I still cannot understand, even  after seeing it twice, the ending of Himala.

I somehow prefer Vilma's acting in Broken Marriage. I didn't like at all  that (in)famous scene in Relasyon, where she goes histerical, that she is oh sooo proud of. Apparently,  Bernal told the cameraman to keep on rolling becaue he  saw   the  "intestity" of her acting. Ditto for Christopher de Leon in that scene, who was his usual acting self  ;D

Let's put it this way.

Most understated or kind of controlled and muted performances tend to get overshadowed by the ones that are screaming for attention to get noticed ( a very good current example of this would be Sean Penn in Mystic River vs Bill Murray in Lost In Translation).  However, in due time, the ones overshadowed tend to be the most unforgettable which is what happened with Himala. And it also helped that Himala is a movie that would stand the test of time, unlike Relasyon which to me seemed a movie for that moment in time.

With that in mind, I understand how Vilma won the slam. And let's not take it away from her, she did give a good performance and rightly deserve all the accolades as well BACK THEN. However, Nora's Elsa stood the test of time ... and let's cherish it that way.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 03, 2004 at 06:25 AM
what direk ishmael bernal said during that conversation was more than enough for me it came right out of the horse's mouth.its more important to me than any award Nora could've won for Himala. i'm not saying that Vilma didn't do a great job in Relasyon - she really understood the character she was playing & the result was an award-winning performance but compared to Nora's Elsa, it's the kind that lingers in our collective consciousness forever.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 04, 2004 at 03:29 AM
Personally, I go for Nora  in Himala. I don't think any other actress could portray the role of Elsa  that well. However, I still cannot understand, even  after seeing it twice, the ending of Himala.

I somehow prefer Vilma's acting in Broken Marriage. I didn't like at all  that (in)famous scene in Relasyon, where she goes histerical, that she is oh sooo proud of. Apparently,  Bernal told the cameraman to keep on rolling becaue he  saw   the  "intestity" of her acting. Ditto for Christopher de Leon in that scene, who was his usual acting self  ;D


i agree with you on this one...

thanks!!!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 04, 2004 at 10:56 PM
I'm afraid my position is the unpopular one.

I didn't think Nora played a real character in Himala. I feel we don't really go inside her character the way we do the people around her--Spanky's for example.

It's not a flaw; I think Bernal meant it that way. Nora is an icon in the picture, and the whole story swirls around her.

I agree no one else can play that role; Vilma with her mestiza looks would be absurd. Nora looks like one of them, one of the dried-up, despairing people of the community, only elevated to the status of saint.

But no, I don't think Bernal meant the role to have much depth, or at least not as much depth as in her other great roles.

Vilma in Relayson DOES play a character, one that develops and evolves along the way, and she does well with the minutae of detail in creating the performance.

I'll have to note tho, Relasyon, well made and perhaps one of the best examples of its genre (the kitchen sink drama), doesn't excite me or send my pulse pounding the way Himala does.

I'll also have to note I much prefer Nora in her truly great peformances--in Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Bulaklak sa City Jail, and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 05, 2004 at 06:23 AM
I'm afraid my position is the unpopular one.

I didn't think Nora played a real character in Himala. I feel we don't really go inside her character the way we do the people around her--Spanky's for example.

It's not a flaw; I think Bernal meant it that way. Nora is an icon in the picture, and the whole story swirls around her.

I agree no one else can play that role; Vilma with her mestiza looks would be absurd. Nora looks like one of them, one of the dried-up, despairing people of the community, only elevated to the status of saint.

But no, I don't think Bernal meant the role to have much depth, or at least not as much depth as in her other great roles.

Vilma in Relayson DOES play a character, one that develops and evolves along the way, and she does well with the minutae of detail in creating the performance.

I'll have to note tho, Relasyon, well made and perhaps one of the best examples of its genre (the kitchen sink drama), doesn't excite me or send my pulse pounding the way Himala does.

I'll also have to note I much prefer Nora in her truly great peformances--in Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Bulaklak sa City Jail, and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.


I respect your opinion, Noel... but I do agree that Nora gave great performances in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? & Bulaklak sa City Jail which ironically were all movies directed by Mario O'Hara.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 06, 2004 at 06:01 AM
hey Noel, after you've seen Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? will you please post your review here in our Nora Thread? i'm dying to read what you think of the movie...  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 06, 2004 at 10:11 AM
I respect your opinion, Noel... but I do agree that Nora gave great performances in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? & Bulaklak sa City Jail which ironically were all movies directed by Mario O'Hara.  ;)

Like I said, I think their collaboration is magic.

I like Aunor's films with Bernal and Brocka, but no, I don't think they quite touch the heights these films touched. Maybe Bona, I'm willing to concede that one.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 07, 2004 at 07:27 AM
Like I said, I think their collaboration is magic.

I like Aunor's films with Bernal and Brocka, but no, I don't think they quite touch the heights these films touched. Maybe Bona, I'm willing to concede that one.

Nora Aunor gave unforgettable performances in her collaborations with Mario O'Hara, but we cannot ignore the fact that it was in her films with Brocka & Bernal that Nora gained international recognition as a performer.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 08, 2004 at 02:07 AM
Not too many people here in Pinoy DVD like Joel Lamangan but when discussing international recognition for Nora, I must point out Nora won two International Best Actress awards for Lamangan's Flor Contemplacion Story and Bakit May Kahapon Pa.

Napagkaisahan ako doon sa isang thread for defending Lamangan's Flor Contemplacion Story. :(

Kaya dumalang ang posting ko dito.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 08, 2004 at 04:26 AM
Not too many people here in Pinoy DVD like Joel Lamangan but when discussing international recognition for Nora, I must point out Nora won two International Best Actress awards for Lamangan's Flor Contemplacion Story and Bakit May Kahapon Pa.

Napagkaisahan ako doon sa isang thread for defending Lamangan's Flor Contemplacion Story.

Kaya dumalang ang posting ko dito.  :)

I loved Nora in Bakit May Kahapon Pa? a lot more than in The Flor Contemplacion Story. Noel V. stated that the best thing in Joel Lamangan's movies was Nora's acting. The films weren't on par with La Aunor's performance.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 08, 2004 at 03:51 PM
Nora Aunor gave unforgettable performances in her collaborations with Mario O'Hara, but we cannot ignore the fact that it was in her films with Brocka & Bernal that Nora gained international recognition as a performer.

Yeah, but see, Brocka and Bernal were good at selling themselves.

If I've learned one thing from my years as film critic, the best from one country isn't necessarily the most internationally recognized one. Some of them are well-kept secrets.

We all know Kiarostami and Makhmalbaf from Iran; not many of us know Bheram Bezai.

We all know Scorsese and Altman; not many of us know Charles Burnett.

International recognition is really a matter of marketing.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 09, 2004 at 06:34 AM
Yeah, but see, Brocka and Bernal were good at selling themselves.

If I've learned one thing from my years as film critic, the best from one country isn't necessarily the most internationally recognized one. Some of them are well-kept secrets.

We all know Kiarostami and Makhmalbaf from Iran; not many of us know Bheram Bezai.

We all know Scorsese and Altman; not many of us know Charles Burnett.

International recognition is really a matter of marketing.

i guess you're right when you said international recognition is a matter of marketing. when i think about it, Brocka's main concern in exhibiting his films at the Cannes Film Festival was mainly to familiarize himself to the foreign film market. he was lucky enough to have gotten great reviews for the films shown at the festival - Insiang & Bona respectively. i'm not quite sure with Bernal. i don't think he was as concerned about international notoriety as Brocka was. here's hoping that every respectable filipino filmmaker will have the chance to show their works abroad & reach a much wider audience.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 09, 2004 at 12:59 PM
Mike de Leon got some recognition, despite himself. Gerry de Leon too, thanks to some French critics. Bernal does, a little; he attended a few festivals.

Brocka--well, lemme tell you what I heard. He was in Cannes for Jaguar, and he noticed that everyone was gravitating to Yol, a political Turkish film.

It got him to thinking that politics is the way to go, if you want to be  noticed internationally, and as a result he made Bayan Ko and Orapronobis.

And they're terrific films, I like em a lot.  But they're basically agitprop, and work at a lower level than his best works--Insiang, Maynila, Tinimbang.

Personally, I'd like to market Celso Ad. Castillo more. And Laurice Guillen's films are having a retrospective in Singapore this April. I turned Philip Cheah on to her when I was there.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 09, 2004 at 05:51 PM
Mike de Leon got some recognition, despite himself. Gerry de Leon too, thanks to some French critics. Bernal does, a little; he attended a few festivals.

Brocka--well, lemme tell you what I heard. He was in Cannes for Jaguar, and he noticed that everyone was gravitating to Yol, a political Turkish film.

It got him to thinking that politics is the way to go, if you want to be  noticed internationally, and as a result he made Bayan Ko and Orapronobis.

And they're terrific films, I like em a lot.  But they're basically agitprop, and work at a lower level than his best works--Insiang, Maynila, Tinimbang.

Personally, I'd like to market Celso Ad. Castillo more. And Laurice Guillen's films are having a retrospective in Singapore this April. I turned Philip Cheah on to her when I was there.

thanks Noel for the inside info on Brocka. you'd like to Market Celso Ad? he's earlier films were great pero lately he's been remaking his old movies. i remeber before he was supposed to make Ang Lalaking Nangarap Maging Nora Aunor, pero hindi natuloy. ditto with Prosti a dramedy also with the Superstar, unfortunately just like the first one it didn't push through.

Laurice Guillen has made several good movies like Salome, Init sa Magdamag & Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo among others. sana mga they could also gert international recgnition by exhibiting their work in other countries, not just around asia but hopefully around the world.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 10, 2004 at 03:27 AM
Celso did a near-excellent one, I think, Lihim ni Madonna, in the late '90s, with Sunshine Cruz.

I don't like Guillen's recent works as much.  But I think she's a far better filmmaker than, say, Marilou Diaz Abaya.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2004 at 07:15 AM
Celso did a near-excellent one, I think, Lihim ni Madonna, in the late '90s, with Sunshine Cruz.

I don't like Guillen's recent works as much.  But I think she's a far better filmmaker than, say, Marilou Diaz Abaya.

I think I saw that one by Celso Ad...

Same here, I liked Guillen's earlier films. It makes me feel better knowing that Nora's supposedly film projects with Marilou Diaz-Abaya never saw the light of day. I just wish she accepted the role of Tere in American Adobo. I read in an article by Mario Bautista that it was first offered to her but she passed on the role... it eventually went to Cherry Pie Picache.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 10, 2004 at 01:33 PM
O, I think she would have been wonderful in that role.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2004 at 07:02 PM
O, I think she would have been wonderful in that role.

kahit ako nanghinayang ...

by the way have you received the package i sent you? just asking.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Mar 10, 2004 at 09:41 PM
Jo,

Bakit ako walang copy ng "Beloved" and "Andrea".

Hingi ako ng copy, please...pandagdag ko sa collection ko and I have not Beloved pa.

Thanks :-[
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Mar 10, 2004 at 09:42 PM


Ulit.... I have not seen Beloved and I know you are still doing something about Bona....

Hihintayin ko, ha ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 11, 2004 at 02:19 AM
kahit ako nanghinayang ...

by the way have you received the package i sent you? just asking.  ;)

Oh yeah, thanks, but I'm so busy with this Passion brouhaha I haven't the time to see em, but thanks.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 11, 2004 at 04:57 AM


Ulit.... I have not seen Beloved and I know you are still doing something about Bona....

Hihintayin ko, ha ;D

sinagot ko na 'yung question mo about Beloved sa kabila...  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 11, 2004 at 04:58 AM
Oh yeah, thanks, but I'm so busy with this Passion brouhaha I haven't the time to see em, but thanks.

you're welcome Noel... don't worry hindi naman ako nagmamadali. i saw Passion pero ayoko na lang mag-comment.  8)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 11, 2004 at 06:23 AM
you're welcome Noel... don't worry hindi naman ako nagmamadali. i saw Passion pero ayoko na lang mag-comment.  8)

You sir, are probably a smarter man than I.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 11, 2004 at 06:43 AM
You sir, are probably a smarter man than I.  ;D

i'm sick & tired of all the hoopla about it. although i wrote an essay about it for the dean at my school. they wanted to know my take on the film...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 11, 2004 at 07:03 AM
i'm sick & tired of all the hoopla about it.

Saner, too.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 12, 2004 at 07:43 AM
Saner, too.  ;D

filipino filmmakers should take a lesson from Gibson on how to sell their films to the moviegoing public...
Title: April 25, 2004 - Grand Reunion Concert
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 12, 2004 at 11:08 PM
Attention Nora Aunor supporters through the years!

Ate Guy has a gift for us in a form of a FREE concert in Folk Arts Theater on April 25, 2004. Please click here (http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/throughtheyears.html) for more information.
Title: Re:April 25, 2004 - Grand Reunion Concert
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 12, 2004 at 11:52 PM
Attention Nora Aunor supporters through the years!

Ate Guy has a gift for us in a form of a FREE concert in Folk Arts Theater on April 25, 2004. Please click here (http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/throughtheyears.html) for more information.


thanks, Ken for promoting Ate Guy's Through The Years Concert at the Folk Arts Theater. it's truly an event not to be missed!!!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 14, 2004 at 10:51 AM
due to lack of better filipino movies out on video i re-watched Bakit May Kahapon Pa? with Nora Aunor playing the role of Helen, a woman haunted by her past. She is out to avenge to death of her family when her town was massacred by military men headed by Col. Valderrama played by Eddie Garcia. despite of Aunor's brilliant portrayal of Helen, Bakit May Kahapon Pa? suffered from an incoherent screenplay. i still believe that this is one of Nora's best portrayals in the '90's even better than her award winning performance in The Flor Contemplacion Story.
Title: Actress of the Decade
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 14, 2004 at 03:16 PM
News from the STAR Awards where Nora was recognized as one of the Actress of the Decade. The article was posted in another forum unfortunately it did not quote the source. Here's the article:

Actress of the Decade!

Nora Aunor was the only actress who graced the affair of the PMPC's 20th Star Awards for Movies in recognition of the Top Three Actress of the Decade (referring to the second decade of PMPC's awards. Sharon begged off due to her delicate situation, pregnant that she is.

It was one of the more remarkable speeches the superstar gave (she was sober, to say the least -- though immaterial).

In the speech, she outlined her achievements as an actress of the Philippines, her movies recognized in international film festivals abroad. Such films, though not commercially viable, were movies to which critics and academicians look back and use as case studies in various discussions, she adds.

She asserted the fact that, while her luster as a star has diminished by fighting for such movies, she believes that these movies were worth fighting for (sometimes producing it herself), but to which she truly feels worth watching by the movie-going public. She continues by saying that she would still be fighting for such movies if she were given the chance to go back in time.

She affirms she would still be doing socially relevant movies. In her closing, she acknowledged the directors she worked with like the late Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal - two directors that brought her movies to Berlin and Cannes, to Joel Lamangan for the Cairo film festival acclaimed movie The Flor Contemplacion Story, and to Gil Portes. She also mentioned Maryo J. de los Reyes, to which she is happy to have finished the movie "Naglalayag," to be shown this year.

She also offered the award to her family, to the fans, the Federation, GANAP, and ICON.

---

The speech last night of Ms. Aunor, truly one of the greatest actresses the Philippines has ever produced, reclaims that she is not to be put down. She is a strong force to reckon with, and that no amount of mudslinging can put her and her achievements down. Further, she was elegant last night, completely opposite from the rugged jeans type of girl. What she was last night is truly representative of an Actress of the Decade.

---

Sidelight: Upon her entrance, and while walking down to get her seat, fans were cheering her, and this occurred while the show was on air, to which hosts Kristine Hermosa and Aga Muhlach got distracted and had to recognize her arrival. Yes, the queen is truly a queen!

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: acyl_halide on Mar 14, 2004 at 03:40 PM
That was one helluva speech Nora delivered last night. She made special mention of movies such as Tatlong Walang Diyos, Himala and Bona (which she mentioned that the master copy can only be found abroad). It was an aggressive assertion of her rightful place in the pantheons of Philippine cinema and that she is a true cinema artist to reckon with.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 14, 2004 at 05:00 PM
I'm glad to hear she at least mentioned Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 14, 2004 at 07:53 PM
That was one helluva speech Nora delivered last night. She made special mention of movies such as Tatlong Walang Diyos, Himala and Bona (which she mentioned that the master copy can only be found abroad). It was an aggressive assertion of her rightful place in the pantheons of Philippine cinema and that she is a true cinema artist to reckon with.

thanks acyl_halide for acknowledging Ate Guy's speech at the star awards last night. it's truly rewarding for us Noranians to read all the accolades that everyone has given the Superstar. she's back in fighting form & ready to face new challenges awaiting her.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 15, 2004 at 10:52 PM
I'm glad to hear she at least mentioned Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

Noel Vera, according to Marlon's report, Mario O' Hara was included in the list of directors Nora mentioned that night.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 16, 2004 at 05:17 AM
Noel Vera, according to Marlon's report, Mario O' Hara was included in the list of directors Nora mentioned that night.  ;)

That should've been mentioned then!  

I guess she deosn't forget her friends, after all...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 16, 2004 at 05:22 AM
Hmmm, ok, enough praises for Ate Guy. We all know she's in a pedestal way, way up for anybody else to reach in terms of Filipino actresses pantheon .. whatever that means.

But like everybody else, she made stinkers as well. I want to hear from you guys which ones would you consider the stinkiest of all her movies. Nothing personal, this wouldn't reflect on you or how devoted you are to her ... just curious.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 16, 2004 at 06:08 AM
Hmmm, ok, enough praises for Ate Guy. We all know she's in a pedestal way, way up for anybody else to reach in terms of Filipino actresses pantheon .. whatever that means.

But like everybody else, she made stinkers as well. I want to hear from you guys which ones would you consider the stinkiest of all her movies. Nothing personal, this wouldn't reflect on you or how devoted you are to her ... just curious.  ;)

like any other actress Nora Aunor has done her share of stinkers. as a matter of fact she has quite a handful of them.

ANNIE SABUNGERA
RELAX LANG MAMA... SAGOT KITA
WANTED DED OR ALAYB
ROMA AMOR
ANG TSIMAY AT ANG TAMBAY
ANAK NG ATSAY
HUWAG HAMAKIN HOSTESS
PINAGBUKLOD NG PAG-IBIG
PINAKASALAN KO ANG INA NG AKING KAPATID
ISINILANG KO'Y HINDI KO TUNAY NA ANAK
SAPIN-SAPIN PATUNG-PATONG
KASAL-KASALAN, BAHAY-BAHAYAN
DARLING, BUNTIS KA NA NAMAN
SI MAHAL KO, NAKIALAM NA NAMAN

the worst Nora movie ever made from this list would be HUWAG HAMAKIN HOSTESS with Alma Moreno directed by Joey Gosiengfiao & produced by JPM Productions followed closely by ANG TSIMAY AT ANG TAMBAY with Rey Malonzo & ANAK NG ATSAY with Julie Vega & Dante Rivero.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 16, 2004 at 12:57 PM
I'm surprise Jojo did not include those 'five shooting days and its done' Nora movies by Artemio Marquez during the Tower Production days.  :)

As I've said before I prefer the commercial movies of Ate Guy so this list includes some of my faves. Unfortunately, these movies are so forgettable I don't remember much of it.  ;D

Except for Annie Sabungera which is available on VCD. Who can resist Ate Guy as a sabungera with a talking rooster voiced by Tony Santos Sr?  ;)

Get your copy now and check it out!  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 16, 2004 at 01:10 PM
Hey, I hear that Nora is set to do a concert with Kuh Ledesma
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 16, 2004 at 05:34 PM
I'm surprise Jojo did not include those 'five shooting days and its done' Nora movies by Artemio Marquez during the Tower Production days.  :)

As I've said before I prefer the commercial movies of Ate Guy so this list includes some of my faves. Unfortunately, these movies are so forgettable I don't remember much of it.  ;D

i specifically did not include the Tower movies Ate Guy did with direk Temyong Marquez & all of her movies at Sampaguita for she wasn't recognized as a serious performer at the time. the list i came up with were films she made from the mid '70's to the late '80's.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 16, 2004 at 05:37 PM
Hey, I hear that Nora is set to do a concert with Kuh Ledesma

yeah Nora is doing a back to back concert with Kuh Ledesma entitled The Power of Two... it's a 12 city US concert tour which will start this May.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 17, 2004 at 06:11 AM
Nora also made a lot of light comedies & musicals which were delightful to watch...
ANNIE BATUNGBAKAL
BONGGA KA 'DAY
IBALIK ANG SWERTI
TOTOO BA ANG TSISMIS?
DALAGA SI MISIS, BINATA SI MISTER
ROCK & ROLL
MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG
LOLLIPOPS & ROSES AT BURONG TALANGKA
BATU-BATO SA LANGIT
KAMING MATATAPANG ANG APOG
PANAKIP-BUTAS

i forget to mention the following Nora films that were stinkers...

PENOY BALUT
DISCO BABY
SILANG MGA MUKHANG PERA
MY BUGOY GOES TO CONGRESS
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 17, 2004 at 10:36 PM
I remember her doing an action movie ... she was riding a motorcycle ... and thought "geez, why on earth would she do this movie?"  ;D ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: aklan4ever on Mar 17, 2004 at 11:03 PM
You must be referring to SUPER GEE.

Nora went with the trend with that one. Vilma was successful with her Lipad, Darna, Lipad so Nora answered with Super Gee.  :)

As she admitted in her Star Awards speech, her decision to fight for quality movies affected her box office drawing power. Maybe it might have helped to throw in a Super Gee sequel or Bongga ka Day Part 2 in her recent filmography. Those movies were huge hits for Ate Guy.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 18, 2004 at 05:16 AM
I remember her doing an action movie ... she was riding a motorcycle ... and thought "geez, why on earth would she do this movie?"  ;D ;D

aklan4ever, i believe he's talking about Roma Amor, where she played twins one a police detctive & the other an heiress in search of her long lost twin sister. it was a terrible movie. Ate Guy produced the movie herself & co-starred her with perrineal screen partner Tirso Cruz III.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 18, 2004 at 11:08 AM
you mean there were 2 horrible motorcyle movies ? hahaha
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 18, 2004 at 02:06 PM
Hey, those 2 'horrible' motorcycle movies, Super Gee and Roma Amor, were big hits for Ate Guy. Probably made more money than her classic movies like Bona or Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 18, 2004 at 06:15 PM
Hey, those 2 'horrible' motorcycle movies, Super Gee and Roma Amor, were big hits for Ate Guy. Probably made more money than her classic movies like Bona or Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.



most of Ate Guy's trashy films made more money at the box-office than any of her classic movies...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 18, 2004 at 10:53 PM
most of Ate Guy's trashy films made more money at the box-office than any of her classic movies...

oh, so now it's all about the money ????


Hey, I can understand if she did it before the accolades came pouring in.  I can even understand if she made mediocre, predictable, cutesy, love stories, comedy, musical kind of thing.  But trashy (as you put it .. not my words hahaha) motorcyle movies after announcing to the world (ok, the Philippines) that you crave for quality roles to showcase your talent was just plain wrong.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 19, 2004 at 05:30 AM
Lino Brocka did it.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 19, 2004 at 06:10 AM
Lino Brocka did it.

And it is still wrong.

If they just want to make a killing at the box office, I'm pretty sure with their stature, they can make a decent one instead of trashy. So why stoop so low?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 19, 2004 at 06:17 AM
oh, so now it's all about the money ????


Hey, I can understand if she did it before the accolades came pouring in.  I can even understand if she made mediocre, predictable, cutesy, love stories, comedy, musical kind of thing.  But trashy (as you put it .. not my words hahaha) motorcyle movies after announcing to the world (ok, the Philippines) that you crave for quality roles to showcase your talent was just plain wrong.

as Noel stated Lino Brocka did it. most actors have done their share of bad movies in my case i used the word trashy. that doesn't mean that any performer cannot showcase their acting skills in a great film. take Nora Aunor for instance, she has done a lot of commercial movies that catered to her fans' desire but that never stopped her from making quality films, she still after all is the only actress with an unsurpassed filmography that no other performer in Philippine Cinema has ever come close in accomplishing. Nora herself even admitted that she made those forgettable films for financial reasons but her decision in doing so didn't lessen her worth as an actress. in most of these movies she still delivers credible performances like in Annie Sabungera.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 19, 2004 at 07:43 AM
It's not as simple as that. There's an adage in Hollywood, "you're as good as your last film." A filmmaker or actress who has a string of poorly performing films will not attract any interest or funding. He or she has to do commercial work, otherwise that's it for any future projects, no matter how interesting or idealistic. I tend to understand that. Even in the beginning of cinema, it was understood that along with the art is the business.

I guess we can condemn an actress' lesser works--I do that myself. I just hope we don't condemn an actress' entire career on the basis of her low points. In which case, do we dismiss, say, Laurence Olivier for The Betsy? Or Robert De Niro for doing that Eddie Murphy comedy?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 19, 2004 at 10:40 AM
as Noel stated Lino Brocka did it. most actors have done their share of bad movies in my case i used the word trashy. that doesn't mean that any performer cannot showcase their acting skills in a great film. take Nora Aunor for instance, she has done a lot of commercial movies that catered to her fans' desire but that never stopped her from making quality films, she still after all is the only actress with an unsurpassed filmography that no other performer in Philippine Cinema has ever come close in accomplishing. Nora herself even admitted that she made those forgettable films for financial reasons but her decision in doing so didn't lessen her worth as an actress. in most of these movies she still delivers credible performances like in Annie Sabungera.

Chill out Jojo hahaha. Geez ! I am not attacking Nora here.  Take a chill pill will you ?  ;D ;D ;D

I did NOT question her ability, her accomplishments and like I said before her place in the Philippine cinema. And if you read my post again, I am ok with mediocre movies .. everybody does them. It is after all entertainment.

But (and I am talking about everyone here now .. Nora, Lino, Vilma, etc.) ... if your commercial,  mediocre, predictable, cutesy, love stories, comedy, musical kind of thing movies make money anyway, why make trashy ? Isn't that underestimating the intelligence of your audience? Do these people really read screenplays? Or if the money is right, let's just go for it thinking they do quality movies anyway to compensate ?

I guess I am just a simple-minded person trying to squeeze in information about a not so simple entertainment.  :'(
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Mar 19, 2004 at 10:45 AM
It's not as simple as that. There's an adage in Hollywood, "you're as good as your last film." A filmmaker or actress who has a string of poorly performing films will not attract any interest or funding. He or she has to do commercial work, otherwise that's it for any future projects, no matter how interesting or idealistic. I tend to understand that. Even in the beginning of cinema, it was understood that along with the art is the business.

I guess we can condemn an actress' lesser works--I do that myself. I just hope we don't condemn an actress' entire career on the basis of her low points. In which case, do we dismiss, say, Laurence Olivier for The Betsy? Or Robert De Niro for doing that Eddie Murphy comedy?


I am not even talking about commercial work .. I believe the word thrown in was trashy. ( Please see previous post regarding commercial movies)

And no, I don't condemn an actor's legacy based on his bad movies .. it's the ones that stood out that I care about. If they are forgettable, no one remembers them .. but if they are memorable, no one forgets.  However, if his trashy films outnumber his great ones by a big margin, it's time to change the rules and let the tomato throwing begins. Is that fair ?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 19, 2004 at 01:53 PM
Well, let's review the list of Ate Guy's film output in the 90's.

Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina (1990)
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.(1991)
Inay (1993)
Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan(1993)
The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
Bakit May Kahapon Pa?(1996)
Mama, Dito sa Aking Puso (1997)
Babae (1997)
Sidhi (1999)

Not one of these movies would qualify as a commercial movie. Even the Guy & Pip reteamer INAY directed by Temyong Marquez has a serious topic (Pip playing a pedophile).

Regardless of the results, I do believe Ate Guy made these movies with the  intention of making quality movies. Unfortunately, with the exception of The Flor Contemplacion Story, none of these movies reached the box office successes of her commercial films in the 70's and 80's.

Someone noted that Nora's fans abadoned her when she started experimenting in serious films. I'm willing to bet she'd still be bankable today if you she had compromise with her fans. Should have thrown in a commercial project like Annie Batungbakal Part 2 or Super Gee, The Sequel sometime in the 90's.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 19, 2004 at 06:08 PM
Chill out Jojo hahaha. Geez ! I am not attacking Nora here.  Take a chill pill will you ?  ;D ;D ;D

I did NOT question her ability, her accomplishments and like I said before her place in the Philippine cinema. And if you read my post again, I am ok with mediocre movies .. everybody does them. It is after all entertainment.

But (and I am talking about everyone here now .. Nora, Lino, Vilma, etc.) ... if your commercial,  mediocre, predictable, cutesy, love stories, comedy, musical kind of thing movies make money anyway, why make trashy ? Isn't that underestimating the intelligence of your audience? Do these people really read screenplays? Or if the money is right, let's just go for it thinking they do quality movies anyway to compensate ?

I guess I am just a simple-minded person trying to squeeze in information about a not so simple entertainment.  :'(

i understand what you are trying to say...the kind of movies you've mentioned - love stories, musicals, light comedies & such are sure fire success at the box office. but let me point out that the trashy movies that any actress has done were directed by mediocre directors. case in point when Nora Aunor was told by mother lily to make the movie Penoy Balut in 1987, the actress was appalled. she ended up doing it anyway because it was a part of her contract with regal films. any performer who signed an agreement with a production company to make a number of movies has no choice on what projects the producers might give them. Nora was very vocal in hating the film for she would show up late most of the time during filming, she was so uninspired the whole time. with the tried & tested formula they used in Penoy Balut the movie still tanked at the box office, why? because her followers were sick & tired of these formula movies. that same year, mother lily gave her the movie Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit to make up for the disastrous Penoy Balut.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 19, 2004 at 07:17 PM
Well, let's review the list of Ate Guy's film output in the 90's.

Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina (1990)
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.(1991)
Inay (1993)
Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan(1993)
The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
Muling Umawit ang Puso (1995)
Bakit May Kahapon Pa?(1996)
Mama, Dito sa Aking Puso (1997)
Babae (1997)
Sidhi (1999)

Not one of these movies would qualify as a commercial movie. Even the Guy & Pip reteamer INAY directed by Temyong Marquez has a serious topic (Pip playing a pedophile).

Regardless of the results, I do believe Ate Guy made these movies with the  intention of making quality movies. Unfortunately, with the exception of The Flor Contemplacion Story, none of these movies reached the box office successes of her commercial films in the 70's and 80's.

Someone noted that Nora's fans abadoned her when she started experimenting in serious films. I'm willing to bet she'd still be bankable today if you she had compromise with her fans. Should have thrown in a commercial project like Annie Batungbakal Part 2 or Super Gee, The Sequel sometime in the 90's.  ;)

even in a movie like Inay directed by Artemio Marquez, Nora delivered an outstanding performance for she won the Young Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in 1993.

it's not that her followers abandoned Nora but her films of choice did not necessarily attracted her fans to the theaters like Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? a great film but was creamed at the box office by Mga Basang Sisiw in 1981.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 20, 2004 at 03:44 AM
Got a feeling you were just speaking out about doing commercial films in general, and with all artists, and I respect that position--raising the money to do movies is just too much effort, time, and money to waste on trash.

Personally, 1) I do agree with you if this were an ideal world, but it isn't, so as a result, 2) I do feel you got to cut them some slack, and 3) even the trash can be fascinating, after all is said and done. But that's my personal opinion.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 20, 2004 at 08:34 AM
Got a feeling you were just speaking out about doing commercial films in general, and with all artists, and I respect that position--raising the money to do movies is just too much effort, time, and money to waste on trash.

Personally, 1) I do agree with you if this were an ideal world, but it isn't, so as a result, 2) I do feel you got to cut them some slack, and 3) even the trash can be fascinating, after all is said and done. But that's my personal opinion.

hey Noel, were you referring to my post? just asking...  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 20, 2004 at 12:16 PM
Our Nora Aunor Yahoo group now officially known as ICON (International Circle of Online Noranians) made the online pages of Phil Star.  Here's the article:

ICON: Nora goes online
 
STARBYTES By Butch Francisco
The Philippine Star 03/20/2004
 
ICON. They couldn’t have chosen a better acronym. ICON stands for International Circle of Online Noranians.

I say it’s very appropriate because Nora Aunor, after all, is a major icon in Philippine cinema.

ICON is actually a sister Nora Aunor fan club of GANAP or Grand Alliance for Nora Aunor Philippines (with different chapters all over the country) and the Federation of Nora Aunor Followers (umbrella organization of all Nora Aunor fans clubs organized since 1967). It’s a different composition, however.

Its members obviously are all computer-literate. And unlike most other movie fans who would scream their lungs out and get into catfights in defense of their screen idols, ICON members are mostly well-mannered corporate people – yuppies, actually...

Click the url below for the rest of the article:

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/News200403201702.htm
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 20, 2004 at 10:49 PM
thanks Ken for posting part of Butch Francisco's article about ICON. ang sarap ng feeling... our group is the toast of town. the membership suddenly sky rocketed from this write-up. congratulations to all of us!!!  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 21, 2004 at 09:07 AM
hey Noel, were you referring to my post? just asking...  :)

No, sorry, I was referring to kaka's post. Possibly you and I don't agree with him 100%, but I understand where he's coming from.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 21, 2004 at 09:27 AM
No, sorry, I was referring to kaka's post. Possibly you and I don't agree with him 100%, but I understand where he's coming from.

same here... that's why i asked.   ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 22, 2004 at 01:58 PM
Showing on Studio 23's Lunch Box office this week:

WED. Banaue by Gerry de Leon
THURS. Minsay Isang Gamugamu by Lupita Kahashiwara
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 22, 2004 at 11:55 PM
Showing on Studio 23's Lunch Box office this week:

WED. Banaue by Gerry de Leon
THURS. Minsay Isang Gamugamu by Lupita Kahashiwara

thanks for the info RMN  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 23, 2004 at 07:20 AM
i saw Matet's wedding last night on The Buzz. i can't help but get emotional when i saw both Ate Guy & Boyet walking her to the altar.

Ken, will you post some of the wedding photos here? i'm sure they would also want to see them. thanks!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 24, 2004 at 05:54 AM
most people were asking why Nora Aunor is not making movies for big companies like Viva & Regal. that she resorted into doing films for smaller unknown production outfits like Angora Films. if one would take a look back, most of Nora's critically acclaimed movies were produced by these so-called unknown movie companies. for instance, 'Merika was produced by the late Antonio Dulalia's Adrian Films, then there's Bulaklak sa City Jail from Cherubim Films owned by Cherry Cobarrubias. Andrea & Pacita M. were both produced by Mely Nicandro's MRN Films. Atsay & Mga Uod at Rosas from Romy Ching's Ian Films. Ina Ka ng Anak Mo was under Movie Masters owned by Odette Marquez, and her other films Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos & Bona was produced by her own NV Productions. not to mention Bakit Bughaw ang Langit & Nakaw na Pag-Ibig both produced by Peter Gan for Four Seasons Films International & Associated Entertainment Corporation respectively.

if you think about it most of the movies Nora made for Regal & Viva were commercial films with the exception of The Flor Contemplacion Story & Bakit May Kahapon Pa? from Viva then Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit & that little known Maryo J. de los Reyes film Minsan, May Isang Ina from Regal. as for me i'd rather have Nora make movies from independent film outfits. it's where she gets to make great movies. to hell with big production companies they only waste her tremendous acting skills anyway.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 24, 2004 at 07:29 AM
to hell with big production companies they only waste her tremendous acting skills anyway.

Oh yeah...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 24, 2004 at 10:32 PM
Oh yeah...

thanks Noel for agreeing with me on this one... i do think that more quality films are produced by these independent film outfits. just like Nora's latest movie Naglalayag under Angora Films... can't wait to see this film. most film directors are taking the leap from mainstream movies to independent filmmaking - Mario O' Hara made Babae sa Breakwater & Maryo J. de los Reyes did Magnifico. that's why these big companies should learn from them and start making quality movies.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 25, 2004 at 04:45 AM
I'm more for encouraging these independent outfits more--give them tax breaks, funding sources, even international ones, equipment rental at preferred rates...I don't know what else. If anything'll save the local industry it's the independents. In the '80s Nora was an important independent producer.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 25, 2004 at 05:13 AM
I'm more for encouraging these independent outfits more--give them tax breaks, funding sources, even international ones, equipment rental at preferred rates...I don't know what else. If anything'll save the local industry it's the independents. In the '80s Nora was an important independent producer.

You're absolutely right, Noel. It seems like these independent film productions are not getting any kind of encouragement from the industry. The Film Ratings Board don't give tax incentives to worthwhile movies.I guess the only movie Nora produced that received an A rating from the FRB was Condemned. Most film critics said that the film didn't deserve that rating for the movie itself wasn't as good as Mario O'Hara's other masterpice Bulaklak sa City Jail which according to them clearly deserved an A but the movie received a B rating from the FRB anyway.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 25, 2004 at 05:29 AM
It doesn't help that the FRB is manned by people who like to reward their own movies and wouldn't know a good one if it bit em in the behind.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 25, 2004 at 07:21 AM
It doesn't help that the FRB is manned by people who like to reward their own movies and wouldn't know a good one if it bit em in the behind.

That's really true Noel... I hated the fact that they didn't think Bakit May Kahapon Pa? was worthy of a B rating.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 25, 2004 at 10:38 PM
i saw Matet's wedding last night on The Buzz. i can't help but get emotional when i saw both Ate Guy & Boyet walking her to the altar.

Ken, will you post some of the wedding photos here? i'm sure they would also want to see them. thanks!

(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/familyportrait.jpg)(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/beforethemarch.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/weddingboyetguy.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/familyportrait1.jpg)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 26, 2004 at 06:54 AM
thanks a lot Ken for posting Matet's wedding photos! Ate Guy really looked ravishing as the Mother of the Bride.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 26, 2004 at 11:02 PM
got word from Irma Dimaranan writer of Nora Aunor's latest movie Naglalayag that the film has been chosen as one of the official entries to this years' Manila Film Festival to be held in June. apparently only three movies has been selcted by the screening comittee. it seems they haven't seen any other films worthy of being included in the roster of movies to be shown at the festival.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 28, 2004 at 06:59 AM
an article was written about Nora's Through the Years Reunion Concert on April 25 at the Folk Arts Theater.
click the link to read the article:

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR200403285957.html

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: llanesmark777 on Mar 29, 2004 at 05:16 AM
Himala, Bona, Sidhi are the only films of Nora Aunor i like.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 29, 2004 at 05:29 AM
Himala, Bona, Sidhi are the only films of Nora Aunor i like.

thanks llanesmark777... at least the Nora movies that you liked are among her best with the exception of Sidhi which i personally think is a little too over dramatic. i prefer Nora in Lamangan's Bakit May Kahapon Pa?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 30, 2004 at 01:32 PM
If our resident Noranian's can answer my question (Jojo, are you there?) bilib na ako. There is this scene from one of Nora's films that popped into my head but the title of which I can't recall. Anyway, Nora plays  the role of a TV executive and in the particular scene that I'm talking  about she is  pitching a concept for a TV show. The show  she  was pitching was a  soap opera entitled :"Tatlong butil ng luha". In front of her bosses, she says that the soap would be a hit since  the other programs  in the timeslot are comedies.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 30, 2004 at 09:30 PM
If our resident Noranian's can answer my question (Jojo, are you there?) bilib na ako. There is this scene from one of Nora's films that popped into my head but the title of which I can't recall. Anyway, Nora plays  the role of a TV executive and in the particular scene that I'm talking  about she is  pitching a concept for a TV show. The show  she  was pitching was a  soap opera entitled :"Tatlong butil ng luha". In front of her bosses, she says that the soap would be a hit since  the other programs  in the timeslot are comedies.

Thanks, RMN for saying that i'm the resident Noranian here... the movie you were referring to was My Bugoy Goes to Congress where she played a TV producer. this was the last movie the Superstar teamed with Comedy King Dolphy.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 30, 2004 at 10:08 PM
wow! thanks! galing ah!
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 30, 2004 at 11:51 PM
wow! thanks! galing ah!

you're welcome RMN... sa Nora Thread kasi sa pinoyexchange may Nora trivia questions ako. if there's anything you need to know just ask and i'll try my very best to answer.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 31, 2004 at 12:06 AM
if you can  name  all of her previous residences ( we will in same townhouse complex, by the way) wala na kong masabi. Hehe!

Her first house, I do know, was in White Plains and was a gift  from her director.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on Mar 31, 2004 at 12:53 AM
Questions:

Are Nora's films available in DVD formats? Which ones?

Are her films (in whatever formats though DVD is my preferred format) subtitled in English?

Are her albums available on CD? If so, where can I find it?


Reason for asking: I am doing a close reading of Himala in one of my classes and after watching it and reading articles based on it, I thought that not only was the direction masterful and engaging without pandering, but the theme of village hysteria is something I have not seen before rendered onscreen with power and gravitas. Both schools I go to do not carry any Nora Aunor titles in whatever format. At least there's a Kidlat Tahimik, but seriously, sometimes international audience fall into this tendency to fetishize an exotic film from an unlocatable country in the map (one student in class asked: "Where exactly is the Philippines in the map? West Indies?"). I like and respect Tahimik for his significance in Philippine cinema, but there might be other films worthy to be studied discursively.

Noel and Jojo, can you bring me up to speed regarding Philippine films with a decidedly local color (i.e. not just Philippine location but diasporic Pinoy sensibilities) that featured Nora Aunor?

And while I'm at it, when is your book due, Noel? I might need your insights and reviews for my dissertation.

PS. I listened to this late and lamented great cabaret singer Nancy LaMott and guess whose singing voice reminded me so much? Yep, Nora herself. Hence my reuqest for info about her (English-language but not limited to) albums.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 31, 2004 at 01:09 AM
if you can  name  all of her previous residences ( we will in same townhouse complex, by the way) wala na kong masabi. Hehe!

Her first house, I do know, was in White Plains and was a gift  from her director.

no, RMN... Nora's very first house was in La Vista, Quezon City. dito kinunan ang kabuuan ng movie niyang Carmela which incidentally was the very first film produced by her own NV Productions. even Super Gee was shot in this same house. the one in white plains was her second home, then she got married to Christopher de Leon and bought a house in Cinco Hermanos, Marikina followed by her Valencia residence which is now owned by lily monteverde of regal films. she kept the cherry blossom wall paper of the house though... then she moved to a house at the Corinthian Gardens reportedly given to her by then friend & producer Peter Gan. Nora also had a house in Tierra Pura a few minutes away from Broadcast City where she did her Superstar show. there's also a house in Ortigas, Pasig & Greenhills then her Balete residence & her condominium unit in Midland. i may have missed some other houses... ang dami kasi eh.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Mar 31, 2004 at 01:43 AM
no, RMN... Nora's very first house was in La Vista, Quezon City. dito kinunan ang kabuuan ng movie niyang Carmela which incidentally was the very first film produced by her own NV Productions. even Super Gee was shot in thisame house. the one in white plains was her second home, then she got married to Christopher de Leon and bought a house in Cinco Hermanos, Marikina followed by her Valencia residence which is now owned by lily monteverde of regal films. she kept the cherry blossom wall paper of the house though... then she moved to a house at the Corinthian Gardens reportedly given to her by then friend & producer Peter Gan. Nora also had a house in Tierra Pura a few minutes away from Broadcast City where she did her Superstar show. there's also a house in Ortigas, Pasig & Greenhills then her Balete residence & her condominium unit in Midland. i may have missed some other houses... ang dami kasi eh.

Wow! Thanks!

Pero, here's an excerpt from Golden Girl , an article by Quijano de Manila ( Nick Joaquin) that appeared in his book: Nora Aunor and other Profiles published  in 1977:

THE GOLDEN GIRL  is now priced at P35,000 a picture and she's doing them at the rate of  two pictures  a month.

 As an advance on pictures yet to be made, director Artemio Marquez has given her a P260,000 house in White Plains, just behind Camp Aguinaldo. The house is on a 400-square meter split-level lot, aparently once a steep hillside. On the street level is a garage; Nora keeps an Opel Kadett. Up above the street is a terrace and the two-story house, ample balconies running around the upper story. Though brand-new, the house already  shows signs of wear and tear. The tiles of the flooring have swollen or flared up in places.

 Nora moved in last April, celebrated her 17th birthday in her new house. Her sister says Manny de Leon is a frequent guest but that Tirso has yet to come visiting at the new address.


Whew! I can't believe I typed that out!  :P
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 31, 2004 at 02:37 AM
Wow! Thanks!

Pero, here's an excerpt from Golden Girl , an article by Quijano de Manila ( Nick Joaquin) that appeared in his book: Nora Aunor and other Profiles published  in 1977:

THE GOLDEN GIRL  is now priced at P35,000 a picture and she's doing them at the rate of  two pictures  a month.

 As an advance on pictures yet to be made, director Artemio Marquez has given her a P260,000 house in White Plains, just behind Camp Aguinaldo. The house is on a 400-square meter split-level lot, aparently once a steep hillside. On the street level is a garage; Nora keeps an Opel Kadett. Up above the street is a terrace and the two-story house, ample balconies running around the upper story. Though brand-new, the house already  shows signs of wear and tear. The tiles of the flooring have swollen or flared up in places.

 Nora moved in last April, celebrated her 17th birthday in her new house. Her sister says Manny de Leon is a frequent guest but that Tirso has yet to come visiting at the new address.


Whew! I can't believe I typed that out!  :P

thanks RMN for typing the whole article out. i remember that white plains home... but i was talking about the houses she bought with her own money with the exception on the corinthian gardens home. the one  mentioned in nick joaquin's article was given to Nora's eldest brother.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 31, 2004 at 07:25 AM
Questions:

Are Nora's films available in DVD formats? Which ones?

Are her films (in whatever formats though DVD is my preferred format) subtitled in English?

Are her albums available on CD? If so, where can I find it?


Reason for asking: I am doing a close reading of Himala in one of my classes and after watching it and reading articles based on it, I thought that not only was the direction masterful and engaging without pandering, but the theme of village hysteria is something I have not seen before rendered onscreen with power and gravitas. Both schools I go to do not carry any Nora Aunor titles in whatever format. At least there's a Kidlat Tahimik, but seriously, sometimes international audience fall into this tendency to fetishize an exotic film from an unlocatable country in the map (one student in class asked: "Where exactly is the Philippines in the map? West Indies?"). I like and respect Tahimik for his significance in Philippine cinema, but there might be other films worthy to be studied discursively.

Noel and Jojo, can you bring me up to speed regarding Philippine films with a decidedly local color (i.e. not just Philippine location but diasporic Pinoy sensibilities) that featured Nora Aunor?

And while I'm at it, when is your book due, Noel? I might need your insights and reviews for my dissertation.

PS. I listened to this late and lamented great cabaret singer Nancy LaMott and guess whose singing voice reminded me so much? Yep, Nora herself. Hence my reuqest for info about her (English-language but not limited to) albums.

Hi Groucho G... there are only two Nora Aunor movies available on dvd - The Flor Contemplacion Story & Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit unfortunately only the former has english subtitles, although quite a handful of Nora films are availbale on vcd. The film classic Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo, Ikaw ay Akin with Vilma Santos, Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat, Bakit May Kahapon Pa?, Babae, Tinik sa Dibdib, Fe, Esperanza, Caridad directed by National Artists Lambero Avellana & Gerardo de Leon & Muling Umawit ang Puso. Most of her reordings are available on cd. You can check out
www.divisoria.com for the complete list.

You mentioned that you're doing a close reading of Himala for your class. I think that's great! Which school do you go to?

To answer your question. there are several Nora Aunor movies that are decidedly Filipino.

TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS directed by Mario O'Hara set in World War II is the story of Rosario, a small town school teacher whose heart is torn between her romantic love for Crispin a guerilla and her realistic love for Masugi, a dashingly handsome Japanese officer born in Manila of a Filipino mother. It is a touching story of private people thrown into unimagined stress during turbulent times of the Japanese occupation. A time when man, woman and child doubted the existence of God for with their own eyes they saw man's inhumanity to man. It was an era that started rampant corruption, smuggling, arson, robbery, rape & murder. The Filipino way of life was never the same again.

ATSAY directed by Eddie Garcia. This was the very first time that local cinema took a serious, sympathetic look on the lowly domestic help. It showed the exploitation and personal sufferings of Nelia, an atsay who went to the city with a promise of lucrative jobs. This picture is filled with the kind of burning, indelible imagery that makes great moviemaking.

BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT? directed by Mario O'Hara. In this movie Nora plays a woman who falls in love with a man who happens to be a retardate. The film opens with her family moving into a small apartment compound in Metro Manila (selfish mother, lazy father and haughty sister.) Her family treats her like an atsay. Like the rest of the community, Aunor's family terats Roldan as a freak. The retardate suffers enormous psychological even physical opression all at the hands of the community. The films ends with her family leaving the compund and Nora herself leaving not just the compound but her family as well. Between opening and ending, the film explored the way family and community inevitably stifle genuine love.

INA KA NG ANAK MO directed by Lino Brocka. This movie tackled intense emotional conflicts within a limited family structure. Renata (Lolita Rodriguez) in her attempt to commiserate with her son in law (Raoul Aragonn), has sex with him. The one time sex act leads to a child. Renata's daughter Ester (Nora) cannot forgive the betrayal and even takes the adulterers to court. In the end, Ester adopts as her own child the baby who is curiously enough both her brother and her son.

BONA directed by Lino Brocka. Nora Aunor plays Bona who subordinates her own personal ambitions to become a movie actor's factotum (alalay.) She moves into his squatter shack and worked like a slave, getting nothing in return except to be in the mesmerizing presence of her screen god. In the end her illusions gets punctured and she works up a rage equal to her sacrifices.

I hope these Nora Aunor films will stir interest in you to further study and understand them. Unfortunately most of these movies are not available on video, although from time to time they show some of them on Cinema One through TFC.

Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 01, 2004 at 05:41 AM

And while I'm at it, when is your book due, Noel? I might need your insights and reviews for my dissertation.


I don't know, I've been busy with Passion of the Christ. ;D

"Noel and Jojo, can you bring me up to speed regarding Philippine films with a decidedly local color (i.e. not just Philippine location but diasporic Pinoy sensibilities) that featured Nora Aunor?"

Well, quick survey:

Gerry de Leon's Banaue shows us Nora during the neolithic period (neolithic, or Bronze Age?), and is an interesting explication of prehistoric Filipino attitudes and mores--if we can take the film at face value, that is. I don't know how good the research on this film was, tho the rice-terraces-building techniques seem realistic enough

O'Hara's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is a good (and thanks to Vicente Bonus, authentic) looking film about the World War 2 period.

Minsay' Isang Gamu Gamu is a good look at the communities surrounding the military bases, and their love-hate relationship.

Bona is a good look at the lower classes, the outskirts of the Filipino movie industry, and the love the masses have for their movie idols.

Ina Ka ng Anak Ko and Ikaw Ay Akin are excellent observatons on the complexities of Filipino middle class life and marriage.

Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak, Condemned, and Bulaklak sa City Jail are I think excellent portraits of Manila as an urban Jungle. They use much of Manila's ambiance, and show us many details of its street life.

Bakit Bughaw ang Langit is a devastating analysis of apartment dweller relationships and of particularly Filipino group dynamics. Most interesting is the "court of popular opinion" that keeps forming every time a scandal is dragged out in the open.

Oh, and Himala is a great analysis of religious hysteria and hypocrisy. Apply what we learn from Himala to the hysteria surrounding The Passion of the Christ, for example, and the results can be quite revealing.

That's about all I can think of at the moment.  I'd like to recommend Flor Contemplacion, but I dont' think the details there are very realistic...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 01, 2004 at 05:42 AM

Question, for jojo, ken, and everyone:

1) would anyone remember the year "Fe, Esperanza, Caridad" was made? And I remember the "Fe" segment was supposed to be Cirio Santiago, but the copy I saw didn't have the credits. Was it his segment? And was it an NV production, or a Premiere production? Probably Premiere, considering it's Cirio, but I'm not sure.

2) Would anyone remember how many films Nora did with Gerardo de Leon? Would Banaue and the Caridad portion be it? Are there any more?

3) Would anyone remember if Nora worked with any significant Filipino filmmaker before 1974--I mean, in the calibre of De Leon, Avellana? I'm thinking she may have tried for more serious projects before "Fe Esperanza" and "Banaue" but again, I'm not sure.

4) What films did she do with Brocka? I can remember Bona, Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, but that's it.

5) What films did she do with Bernal? I know Himala, Ikaw ay Akin and Tisoy, briefly, but that's it.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 01, 2004 at 09:34 AM
i already answered these questions sa PEX kanina. by the way Noel, were you asked by the Manila Based ICON group to write an essay on Nora's films? i was also asked to do one about the singing & recording aspect of her career. i have to do a lot of research on this one... i'm not quite familiar with Nora's singing & recording achievements although i know all the albums she recorded.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 01, 2004 at 01:45 PM
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April 25, 2004
Folk Arts Theater
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 01, 2004 at 08:41 PM
thanks Ken for posting Nora's Through The Years Reunion Concert press kit poster. kailangan nating i-promote ang show para mas lalong lumaki ang interest ng mga nasa 'pinas at magpa-reserve na rin ng tickets.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 02, 2004 at 12:42 AM
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Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2004 at 02:12 AM
Thanks, jojo. Yes, I was asked to do her movie career. Let's see how it goes. The problem is sticking to their world limit...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 02, 2004 at 03:15 AM
Thanks, jojo. Yes, I was asked to do her movie career. Let's see how it goes. The problem is sticking to their world limit...

You're welcome Noel... both me &  Willi Pascual a co-ICON member & good friend are writing an essay on Nora's television career. our deadline is on april 5th & we're cramming to finish this.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2004 at 04:15 AM
Actually, I'm finished, but it's 1,600--sorry, 1,700 words-- and will probably cause a lot of disagreement. Wondering if I should just turn this in.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2004 at 04:17 AM
Just to confirm--are Bona and Tatlong Taong and I think Banawe the only NV Production films that are more than just commercial? I mean, they're meant to be taken as serious, artistic efforts?

And are there any other NV movies worth watching, maybe as well-made commercial efforts?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on Apr 02, 2004 at 05:46 AM
Jojo and Noel,

Thanks for the info, insightful comments I wouldn't be able to read in most blurbs, and the list of films. Come to think of it, it may not be such a bad idea to use Nora's films in showing Third Cinema, issues in border-crossing and subalternity. This woman appeared in major Filipino films (can't a National Artist Award be far behind? I'm serious). Noel, I read your review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and I would really want to hear/read what you have to say to Nora's other films I watched: Babae and Andrea. Have you done reviews of both?

The close reading last Tuesday went fine. There was a technical glitch towards the latter part and the VCR used to show particular images of Himala offered a grainy guerrilla-type of filmmaking texture that added to the film's verisimilitude. I showed the pilgrimage and the last cathartic scene and there was an awed silence -- all the grad students in the room including our prof who studied under Hamid Naficy were stunned. Best of all, I made them see what Philippino film can do in distilling a national consciousness without self-consciousness. There was sustained applause after my close reading presentation (honestly I don't know if its because its nearly time to go home, or maybe they are subtly saying that when their turn comes for close reading, they expect the same applause).

Now if only other Nora films have subtitles and in DVD formats . . . Wait till I get my hands on The Flor Contemplacion Story and the recent and much celebrated Babae sa Breakwater.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 02, 2004 at 08:39 AM
Just to confirm--are Bona and Tatlong Taong and I think Banawe the only NV Production films that are more than just commercial? I mean, they're meant to be taken as serious, artistic efforts?

And are there any other NV movies worth watching, maybe as well-made commercial efforts?

Condemned was also produced by NV Productions & so was Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak but I think this one falls under commercial films although it was critically acclaimed. By the way Noel, I think I can get you a copy of Uhaw sa Pag-Ibig let's just hope na maayos pa ang kopya.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 02, 2004 at 08:45 AM
Jojo and Noel,

Thanks for the info, insightful comments I wouldn't be able to read in most blurbs, and the list of films. Come to think of it, it may not be such a bad idea to use Nora's films in showing Third Cinema, issues in border-crossing and subalternity. This woman appeared in major Filipino films (can't a National Artist Award be far behind? I'm serious). Noel, I read your review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and I would really want to hear/read what you have to say to Nora's other films I watched: Babae and Andrea. Have you done reviews of both?

The close reading last Tuesday went fine. There was a technical glitch towards the latter part and the VCR used to show particular images of Himala offered a grainy guerrilla-type of filmmaking texture that added to the film's verisimilitude. I showed the pilgrimage and the last cathartic scene and there was an awed silence -- all the grad students in the room including our prof who studied under Hamid Naficy were stunned. Best of all, I made them see what Philippino film can do in distilling a national consciousness without self-consciousness. There was sustained applause after my close reading presentation (honestly I don't know if its because its nearly time to go home, or maybe they are subtly saying that when their turn comes for close reading, they expect the same applause).

Now if only other Nora films have subtitles and in DVD formats . . . Wait till I get my hands on The Flor Contemplacion Story and the recent and much celebrated Babae sa Breakwater.

You're welcome Groucho G. Just wanted to let you know that Nora was considered for a National Artist Nomination but apparently her contribution to Philippine Cinema was not enough at the time. In 1999 though, she was honored as one of the CCP Centennial Artists with Dolphy & the late great Ishmael Bernal.

Like you, I'm eagerly awaiting Noel's review of Andrea... I already sent him a copy to watch but I guess he's still busy with this Passion of the Christ brouhaha.

Thanks for introducing Nora's films to your class & Filipino movies in general. There's so much to be learned about them.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 02, 2004 at 08:47 AM
Actually, I'm finished, but it's 1,600--sorry, 1,700 words-- and will probably cause a lot of disagreement. Wondering if I should just turn this in.

Turn it in & post it here.  ;)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 03, 2004 at 03:39 AM
Quote from: Groucho G link=[quote

Groucho, instead of waiting for subtitles you might want to make tiyaga and title them yourself; there's computer software that can do that.

Or, you can do benshi. Play the movie, then translate out loud as you go along. You might want a transcript or at least watch the film a few times with notes before you do this.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 03, 2004 at 04:34 AM
Groucho, instead of waiting for subtitles you might want to make tiyaga and title them yourself; there's computer software that can do that.

Or, you can do benshi. Play the movie, then translate out loud as you go along. You might want a transcript or at least watch the film a few times with notes before you do this.

a friend of mine does the exact same thing. when he shows Nora movies for his foreign friends in Bangkok. he does the subtitles himself, it's a lot of work though.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 03, 2004 at 05:56 AM
I'll post the article once I have ICON's permission.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 04, 2004 at 06:55 PM
I'll post the article once I have ICON's permission.

don't worry Noel i understand. we'll do the same with our essay on Nora's television career. ang hirap i-compress ang lahat ng naging tv shows niya including her guest stints on other programs plus her tv commercials. masyadong marami.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Apr 05, 2004 at 12:23 AM
we'll do the same with our essay on Nora's television career. ang hirap i-compress ang lahat ng naging tv shows niya including her guest stints on other programs plus her tv commercials. masyadong marami.

Aw come on. I'm sure you have all the resources to do that. You guys have so much free time on your hands.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 05, 2004 at 05:09 AM
Aw come on. I'm sure you have all the resources to do that. You guys have so much free time on your hands.  ;D ;D ;D

how i wish what you're saying is true, kakabanas... but thanks anyway. we're only doing this out of love for Nora & our co-ICON friends.  :)
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Apr 05, 2004 at 06:48 PM
is it true that it was Nora herself who handpicked GErry de Leon to direct Banaue?
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 06, 2004 at 01:09 AM
That's a good question. I think she did, she's easily that powerful that time, but I'd say only Jojo can answer for sure.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 06, 2004 at 06:48 AM
is it true that it was Nora herself who handpicked GErry de Leon to direct Banaue?

it's true that Nora Aunor personally handpicked Gerry de Leon to direct Banaue for she was really impressed with his work on the Caridad episode of the trilogy Fe, Esperanza, Caridad. with help from Ronaldo Valdez who is related to the director (his wife is de Leon's niece), he accepted the project which was incidentally Gerry de Leon's last film.

and by the way thanks, Noel...
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 06, 2004 at 11:18 AM
Sure thing.

It's a terrific short film. In the genre of Satan stories, it ranks right up there with the best of these movies for the courage of its ideas, and for De Leon's precise control over his emotional tone. Interestingly shot, too, tho some of the production design details are kitschy.
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 12, 2004 at 04:27 AM
Sure thing.

It's a terrific short film. In the genre of Satan stories, it ranks right up there with the best of these movies for the courage of its ideas, and for De Leon's precise control over his emotional tone. Interestingly shot, too, tho some of the production design details are kitschy.

i agree that the Caridad episode of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad directed by Gerry de Leon was even better than Lilet. he really knows how to create dramatic tension which was evident in certain key scenes of this short film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 14, 2004 at 07:29 AM
i was just watching the Bernal episode of Bakit May Pag-Ibig Pa with Nora Aunor & Christopher de Leon. it reminded me so much of Woody Allen's Interiors for the entire episode took place inside and around an old ancestral house in Vigan. it was amazing to watch these two talented actors outshine each other in every scene. i just wish they made it into a full length movie. by the way the film's other episode was directed by Celso Ad Castillo and starred Alona Alegre with Romeo Vasquez.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 19, 2004 at 04:26 AM
thanks a lot Noel for sending me the essay... i enjoyed reading it a lot!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Apr 19, 2004 at 06:16 PM
Hello Jojo, I'm Myke, your fellow ICON member. Do you have any inkling what's our idol's next film after NAGLALAYAG. I hope it's going to be Jefrrey Jeturian's SA PAGSAPIT NGA DILIM which Angora Films has already commissioned to produce. I'm also betting on Mario O'Hara's HOCLOBAN. Keeping my fingers crossed...

By the way, would you mind sending me a copy of Noel's essay, please? My e-mail addy is [email protected]. Thanks, pre!

 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 19, 2004 at 09:39 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 19, 2004 at 10:22 PM
Hello Jojo, I'm Myke, your fellow ICON member. Do you have any inkling what's our idol's next film after NAGLALAYAG. I hope it's going to be Jefrrey Jeturian's SA PAGSAPIT NGA DILIM which Angora Films has already commissioned to produce. I'm also betting on Mario O'Hara's HOCLOBAN. Keeping my fingers crossed...

By the way, would you mind sending me a copy of Noel's essay, please? My e-mail addy is [email protected]. Thanks, pre!

 

welcome to our Nora Thread here, Myke! i read your posts sa ICON group natin... i'm glad you're here. i heard Angora is preparing Ate Guy's next project but they're a little light on the details.

as for Noel's essay... is it okay if i ask his permission first?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Apr 20, 2004 at 01:53 PM
No problem, jo! I hope it's okay with Noel. Thanks, and see you at the concert.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 20, 2004 at 05:41 PM
thanks for understanding myke!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Apr 20, 2004 at 06:12 PM
Thanks a lot, Noel. Got it, had a great time reading.

Jojo, salamat din. Would be more than delighted to read your essay as well as Patrick's and Willi's.

Long live, Nora Aunor! :D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 20, 2004 at 09:49 PM
Thanks a lot, Noel. Got it, had a great time reading.

Jojo, salamat din. Would be more than delighted to read your essay as well as Patrick's and Willi's.

Long live, Nora Aunor! :D

sure myke... i'll send them to you later, okay?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 22, 2004 at 12:26 AM
Nora Aunor is going to have a concert with Kuh Ledesma aptly titled Power of Two. The Atlantic City show is produced by Special Edition Press. to know more about the upcoming event click on the url below:

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 24, 2004 at 06:23 AM
cinema one just showed Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko with Nora, Christopher de Leon & Tirso Cruz III directed by Elwood Perez. it's an interesting melodrama filled with exceptional performances from the entire cast even Tirso who at the time has not been known for his acting abiity showed a lot of promise with his performance in this film. strong support was provided by Anita Linda and child actor Bongchi Miraflor. Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko is the typical Regal formulaic drama but what makes it different from the rest is the movie's ability to move the audience in certain dramatic highlights.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 25, 2004 at 03:05 PM
No prob, mykoleo...just mum's the word, K?

I never realized they separated the Filipino films and foreign films. Don't know if I like the new format.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 25, 2004 at 06:39 PM
No prob, mykoleo...just mum's the word, K?

I never realized they separated the Filipino films and foreign films. Don't know if I like the new format.

same here... it's a bit confusing at times.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 29, 2004 at 06:13 AM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 04, 2004 at 05:24 PM
I just saw Magnifico last Sunday at the Tribecca Film Festival, and had the chance to meet Direk Maryo J. de los Reyes. He's a very nice person and quite aware of our group ICON. He told us how amazed he was to meet Nora Aunor fans from different parts of the world. I'm so thankful to Irma Dimaranan, writer of Ate Guy's latest movie Naglalayag for mentioning me to Direk. When I approached him to introduce myself, he told me "Irma has told me so much about you!" I was really stunned! As much as I've seen Magnifico a number of times on Cinema One it was still a different experience watching it on the big screen. I was surprised with the turnout of people who went to see the film. There were still a lot of moviegoers who did not get in although Magnifico was screened in two theaters. They had a Q&A right after the movie. I did not ask any question 'coz I already talked with Direk Maryo before & after watching the movie. Unitel/Unico Pictures is distributing Magnifico in the US.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on May 04, 2004 at 06:21 PM
I just hope NAGLALAYAG will measure up to MAGNIFICO's success. Hopefuly, the film will be riding the wave of MAGNIFICO's international buzz and go the rounds of competitions abroad. Do I smell another international award for the Superstar? Needless to say, I'm dying to see Ms. Nora essay the role of a judge, someone intellectually anchored but emotionally adrift.

Jojo, did Maryo tell you anything about NAGLALAYAG as well as his plans for it? Share naman, pre! Thanks.

I hope Ms. Nora's next film will be just as challenging.


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 04, 2004 at 10:16 PM


Direk Maryo & I talked about a lot of things not just Magnifico but Naglalayag as well. he told me that Nora has improved a lot with regards to her work attitude. She's more focused, determined & driven. According to Direk Maryo, Nora never gave him any problems during the making of Naglalayag... she was so cooperative. The funny thing was that during the screening of Magnifico, Vincent Nebrida of Unitel/Unico Pictures who's in-charge of the movie's US distribution was there. Vincent is also the writer & producer of American Adobo, but more about him later. Immediately after the Q&A for Magnifico we were supposed to meet with Direk Maryo & Mila Mendez of Special Edition Press who's the promoter of Nora & Kuh Power of Concert US Tour here in the East Coast. They were going to discuss the possibility of showing Naglalayag this August as a part of the Philippine Fiesta held every year. Apparently Vincent was also there and according to her, he seemed interested in buying the distribution rights of Naglalayag. I believe his desicion had something to do with my talking to him about the movie. I know so much about the movie through my constant communication with films' writer Irma V. Dimaranan. I was so enthusiastic about Naglalayag, all I did was talk with him about the movie. I felt bad when Mila told me about this outcome because she really wanted to handle Naglalayag's distribution here. I even told Vincent that the movie already has an english title Silent Passage and Irma is writing the subtitles. Anyway, Mila said that she would definitely help with the promotions.
I was so overwhelmed with my meeting Direk Maryo, when I approached him to introduce myself, he told me "Oh Jojo, Irma has told me so much about you." I was stunned. We had our picture taken then I took out my dvd copy of Laman and asked him to sign it for me. He then said "Saan mo nakuha ito? dito ma ba nabili 'yan?" to which I quickly responded "Hindi po pirated 'yan!" Apparently he doesn't have a copy of the movie.



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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 04, 2004 at 10:27 PM
I just hope NAGLALAYAG will measure up to MAGNIFICO's success. Hopefuly, the film will be riding the wave of MAGNIFICO's international buzz and go the rounds of competitions abroad. Do I smell another international award for the Superstar? Needless to say, I'm dying to see Ms. Nora essay the role of a judge, someone intellectually anchored but emotionally adrift.

Jojo, did Maryo tell you anything about NAGLALAYAG as well as his plans for it? Share naman, pre! Thanks.

I hope Ms. Nora's next film will be just as challenging.





Direk Maryo told me that Naglalayag has already been invited to three International Film Festivals. Unfortunately I cannot divulge which ones just yet.  Most of the New York audience kept on asking him what would be his follow-up movie after Magnifico & he said "I just finished a movie with Nora Aunor." and you could see the excitement in all their faces. Admittedly Nora is familiar here in New York. Her films Bona, The Flor Contemplacion Story & Bakit May Kahapon Pa? has been screened here a number of times and most of the foreign audience are quite aware of Nora's work.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on May 05, 2004 at 07:11 PM
Hi, Jojo. Wonderful news you got there. Based on the sneak peek of NAGLALAYAG which was shown during Ms. Nora's concert at the FAT, it's a glossy film. Ganda ng mga shots. I hope that the film's production values is not all there is to it. Sana, character-driven ang pelikulang ito at hindi lang eye-candy at pampakilig. After MAGNIFICO, Maryo has to raise the ante.

Have you read the script? What can you say about Nora's character here? Is it fully nuanced?

Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on May 06, 2004 at 03:33 AM



Direk Maryo told me that Naglalayag has already been invited to three International Film Festivals. Unfortunately I cannot divulge which ones just yet.  Most of the New York audience kept on asking him what would be his follow-up movie after Magnifico & he said "I just finished a movie with Nora Aunor." and you could see the excitement in all their faces. Admittedly Nora is familiar here in New York. Her films Bona, The Flor Contemplacion Story & Bakit May Kahapon Pa? has been screened here a number of times and most of the foreign audience are quite aware of Nora's work.

This is an interesting story because where I am, no one has heard of Filipino films even if Munting Tinig a.k.a. Small Voices had a (very) limited run in Cary last fall. But the even more interesting thing is despite how little is known about Philippine cinema, the academics, film scholars and professors that I got the chance to talk, attend a lecture and have as teachers in graduate classes seem to know very specific things only (i.e. Kidlat Tahimik, Lino Brocka, and yes, Nora Aunor). Cultural critic Fredric Jameson has done a post-colonial critique of Perfumed Nightmare but he also remembered this "petite woman with expressive eyes" in Bernal's Himala (he pronounced "Hai-mah-la") and "wasn't she also the one who portrayed the slain domestic helper?". While I do not count as an admirer of the cult of the iconic Superstar, it is strange that I am belatedly and slowly realizing the timelessness of her acting performance and cinematic oeuvre from foreign eyes (it is like seeing her exactly as non-Filipino film academics see her and I am not too proud of that fact). And I am excited once again to know that Nora Aunor is (hopefully) back in the international film circuits as she rightly belongs. Can't wait for Naglalayag to make its way here in my part of town (as if!) and maybe entice Noel and family to come watch it with me (unless Lumberton will show it first). In retrospect, and after doing a close reading of "Hai-mah-la" (sorry, can't resist) in my film class this spring, it is easy to see why Nora Aunor can easily be the Philippine answer to South America's (Argentina is it?) Norma Aleandro, Greece's Irene Pappas and England's Sybil Thorndike. Keep us all posted, Jojo deVera. And while we are at it, can you also give an update of this concert of Kuh Ledesma and Nora Aunor in the east coast? All good news!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2004 at 05:35 AM
Hi, Jojo. Wonderful news you got there. Based on the sneak peek of NAGLALAYAG which was shown during Ms. Nora's concert at the FAT, it's a glossy film. Ganda ng mga shots. I hope that the film's production values is not all there is to it. Sana, character-driven ang pelikulang ito at hindi lang eye-candy at pampakilig. After MAGNIFICO, Maryo has to raise the ante.

Have you read the script? What can you say about Nora's character here? Is it fully nuanced?

Myke

Willi mentioned the same exact thing to me. ang ganda-ganda raw ng scenes from Naglalayag. the movie is well thought out. mahusay ang script ni Irma Dimaranan which I had the opportunity of reading parts of (not the entire screenplay.) but based on what i read Judge Dorinda is a great character... a self-assured woman, not the typical Nora roles that we've seen her portray. according to Direk Maryo Ate Guy's performance in Naglalayag will even surprise us, unfortunately he didn't elaborate on his statement... lalo lang nag-build up ang excitement ko sa movie. as much as i know how the film would end and all it's twists & turns, sabik pa rin akong makita ang execution ng bawat eksena sa pelikula. Irma just told me she saw the full trailer of Naglalayag... she said it was so inviting. she also has the audio copy of the movie 'coz she's starting to write the subtitles. Naglalayag's english title is Silent Passage.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2004 at 05:44 AM


This is an interesting story because where I am, no one has heard of Filipino films even if Munting Tinig a.k.a. Small Voices had a (very) limited run in Cary last fall. But the even more interesting thing is despite how little is known about Philippine cinema, the academics, film scholars and professors that I got the chance to talk, attend a lecture and have as teachers in graduate classes seem to know very specific things only (i.e. Kidlat Tahimik, Lino Brocka, and yes, Nora Aunor). Cultural critic Fredric Jameson has done a post-colonial critique of Perfumed Nightmare but he also remembered this "petite woman with expressive eyes" in Bernal's Himala (he pronounced "Hai-mah-la") and "wasn't she also the one who portrayed the slain domestic helper?". While I do not count as an admirer of the cult of the iconic Superstar, it is strange that I am belatedly and slowly realizing the timelessness of her acting performance and cinematic oeuvre from foreign eyes (it is like seeing her exactly as non-Filipino film academics see her and I am not too proud of that fact). And I am excited once again to know that Nora Aunor is (hopefully) back in the international film circuits as she rightly belongs. Can't wait for Naglalayag to make its way here in my part of town (as if!) and maybe entice Noel and family to come watch it with me (unless Lumberton will show it first). In retrospect, and after doing a close reading of "Hai-mah-la" (sorry, can't resist) in my film class this spring, it is easy to see why Nora Aunor can easily be the Philippine answer to South America's (Argentina is it?) Norma Aleandro, Greece's Irene Pappas and England's Sybil Thorndike. Keep us all posted, Jojo deVera. And while we are at it, can you also give an update of this concert of Kuh Ledesma and Nora Aunor in the east coast? All good news!

that's such a shame Groucho... when they show Filipino films here I make it a point to go and watch them. you'll be surprised how famous Nora Aunor is among the New Yorkers. Bona has been screened here twice. it holds the distinction of being the only Filipino film ever to be shown at the Film Forum. Vincent Nebrida of Unitel Pictures told me that the Film Society of Lincoln Center will be holding another festival of Filipino films later this year. don't worry I'll keep you posted on the latest about Nora's US concert. we're even flying to San Francisco on the 20th to watch the first leg of her tour & celebrate the Superstar's birthday with her.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 10, 2004 at 01:42 PM
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Screencapture of The Power of Two Concert San Francisco TV Promo on TFC.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 12, 2004 at 06:45 AM
akala ko pinoymovies nawala ka na... makikita ka ba namin sa concert? i hope so.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 17, 2004 at 04:50 AM
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Screencapture of The Power of Two Concert San Francisco TV Promo on TFC.


I just saw Ate Guy's birthday celebration on ASAP Mania. Her Hotdog medley with Kuh Ledesma was so energetic... if this is the kind of performance we'll be expecting from their Power of Two Concert series it will definitely be a blast! See you all there!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on May 17, 2004 at 05:58 AM
Jojo DeVera, do you know if any of Nora's films (in whatever format, though a VHS copy is preferred) are subtitled in English and where I can find them? My professor this spring term will handle a graduate seminar course on "Feminism in Film/TV" this coming fall and I want her to introduce a Nora film to her mostly American students in that class. My professor's American and she expressly want subtitled films about women in other countries. I thought Babae, Himala, Andrea, Bulaklak ng City Jail, Bona, Atsay andThe Flor Contemplacion Story are examples of films with a strong female character. But I don't know if these are available both here in the US and in the Philippines. As I will be coming to Manila for a brief visit this July, I thought you might want to aim me to specific places where I can find these (subtitled in English) films.

Noel told me that some Pinoy films are sold here in the States with subtitles but I don't know if these are women-themed.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 17, 2004 at 09:39 AM
Jojo DeVera, do you know if any of Nora's films (in whatever format, though a VHS copy is preferred) are subtitled in English and where I can find them? My professor this spring term will handle a graduate seminar course on "Feminism in Film/TV" this coming fall and I want her to introduce a Nora film to her mostly American students in that class. My professor's American and she expressly want subtitled films about women in other countries. I thought Babae, Himala, Andrea, Bulaklak ng City Jail, Bona, Atsay andThe Flor Contemplacion Story are examples of films with a strong female character. But I don't know if these are available both here in the US and in the Philippines. As I will be coming to Manila for a brief visit this July, I thought you might want to aim me to specific places where I can find these (subtitled in English) films.

Noel told me that some Pinoy films are sold here in the States with subtitles but I don't know if these are women-themed.


Unfortunately among the films you mentioned, the only one available here in the US would be The Flor Contemplacion Story which is subtitled in english. Available both on dvd & vhs. Although the vhs version was the one screened at the New York Human Rights festival, Toronto & Cairo International Film Festival whereas the dvd is the theatrical release version which is 28 minutes longer. Himala on the other hand is often shown on cinema one global through TFC & their version is subtitled as well. I know it's quite a task but you can do the subtitling yourself. A friend of mine has done the same in several occassions when he would show Nora's movies to his friends.

The best resource would be www.kabayancentral.com they have quite a number of tagalog dvd's with subtitles not neccessarily Nora movies. Noel is right there are a lot of other Filipino films with subtitles you can check them out at this website. If you have any questions about the titles you find interesting let me know if I could be of help.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: oggsmoggs on May 17, 2004 at 12:53 PM
Groucho,

It's not Nora, but you can try to show your professor Quark's Keka. The DVD has good English subs.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on May 18, 2004 at 01:48 AM
Thanks for the assists, Jojo DeVera and Oggsmoggs!

Jojo, I looked at the website you recommended and the titles were interesting, but these films were mostly on VCDs with occasional DVD formats. My professor somehow preferred a VHS format but a DVD is fine and I am sure I may find them in Manila when I get there this July but I worry about subtitles. Noel suggested that I take the benshi path in making Filipino texts understandable for foreign audience but I don't know if I can do it or if I have the time. I guess I will look for the VHS copy of The Flor Contemplacion Story here in the US if I can't find anything. I personally liked that movie myself given some occasional lapses to melodrama. I liked the committed performances in that movie. But I somehow wanted something slightly older than this film (late 70s-early 80s) and a more contemporary one.

Oggsmoggs, I have not the slightest clue about Keka and its basic premise though I see it often mentioned in this list in varying degrees of appreciation (which meant it is something worth seeing because of the impassioned discussions it generates). I am thinking that that movie might satisfy the contemporary movie that I am looking for as long as it has a strong female character. I know there is a thread of that movie in PinoyDVD and I will look for it sometime before summer ends. Are those DVDs available only in Manila? Will it work in DVD players in the US? (different regions, yes?) And can Quark allot some time for me in July to discuss the movie? Either way, thanks for the help. Appreciated it.

I am itching to watch Babae sa Breakwater too and if its available with subtitles, I will get that too. I don't really want a Pinoy movie that exoticizes the Philippines the way (pardon if you are a fan of this movie) In the Navel of the Sea is. I probably want something for this mission, a film that depicts Filipino life without a knowingness that a film is created for foreign consumption. I know its a bit contentious to hair-split the particularities of what I want, but I am more than convinced Babae sa Breakwater is one of those films that I had in mind.

If only I can get that film, plus Keka and The Flor Contemplacion Story then I think those films can give non-Filipinos an idea of films that portray different facets of Filipino life centered on women.

Jojo, thanks for finding some time to help me. I would like to ask you a few more questions in the future about other Nora films. Will email you offlist.

Just a random thought: I talked to Doy del Mundo when I was in La Salle about film archiving and he is one of those people pushing for the setting up of a mechanism in the Philippine entertainment bureaucracy to preserve Filipino films not only those made before WWII but contemporary ones. Didn't get to ask him if he thought the current Establishment is the one to spearhead that project. I just thought that maybe there should also be a concerted effort among cinephiles to also set up other ways of aggressively marketing our films the way Tamil and Egyptian films are from their own ends. Because if the present set-up is not too keen about doing so, maybe those who truly love films should be tasked to get it started. There are certainly a lot of people in this List who can do it well, but will funding such an endeavour difficult? Sorry for rambling... I guess it didn't really answer questions... But thanks for the assistance, guys.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 18, 2004 at 08:17 AM
Thanks for the assists, Jojo DeVera and Oggsmoggs!

Jojo, I looked at the website you recommended and the titles were interesting, but these films were mostly on VCDs with occasional DVD formats. My professor somehow preferred a VHS format but a DVD is fine and I am sure I may find them in Manila when I get there this July but I worry about subtitles. Noel suggested that I take the benshi path in making Filipino texts understandable for foreign audience but I don't know if I can do it or if I have the time. I guess I will look for the VHS copy of The Flor Contemplacion Story here in the US if I can't find anything. I personally liked that movie myself given some occasional lapses to melodrama. I liked the committed performances in that movie. But I somehow wanted something slightly older than this film (late 70s-early 80s) and a more contemporary one.

Oggsmoggs, I have not the slightest clue about Keka and its basic premise though I see it often mentioned in this list in varying degrees of appreciation (which meant it is something worth seeing because of the impassioned discussions it generates). I am thinking that that movie might satisfy the contemporary movie that I am looking for as long as it has a strong female character. I know there is a thread of that movie in PinoyDVD and I will look for it sometime before summer ends. Are those DVDs available only in Manila? Will it work in DVD players in the US? (different regions, yes?) And can Quark allot some time for me in July to discuss the movie? Either way, thanks for the help. Appreciated it.

I am itching to watch Babae sa Breakwater too and if its available with subtitles, I will get that too. I don't really want a Pinoy movie that exoticizes the Philippines the way (pardon if you are a fan of this movie) In the Navel of the Sea is. I probably want something for this mission, a film that depicts Filipino life without a knowingness that a film is created for foreign consumption. I know its a bit contentious to hair-split the particularities of what I want, but I am more than convinced Babae sa Breakwater is one of those films that I had in mind.

If only I can get that film, plus Keka and The Flor Contemplacion Story then I think those films can give non-Filipinos an idea of films that portray different facets of Filipino life centered on women.

Jojo, thanks for finding some time to help me. I would like to ask you a few more questions in the future about other Nora films. Will email you offlist.

Just a random thought: I talked to Doy del Mundo when I was in La Salle about film archiving and he is one of those people pushing for the setting up of a mechanism in the Philippine entertainment bureaucracy to preserve Filipino films not only those made before WWII but contemporary ones. Didn't get to ask him if he thought the current Establishment is the one to spearhead that project. I just thought that maybe there should also be a concerted effort among cinephiles to also set up other ways of aggressively marketing our films the way Tamil and Egyptian films are from their own ends. Because if the present set-up is not too keen about doing so, maybe those who truly love films should be tasked to get it started. There are certainly a lot of people in this List who can do it well, but will funding such an endeavour difficult? Sorry for rambling... I guess it didn't really answer questions... But thanks for the assistance, guys.

No problem Groucho, anytime! I have to agree with Oggsmogs that Keka is a very good movie. I've seen it a number of times and it continues to hold my interest. Noel's suggestion of doing the benshi path text is great but of course if you have time constraints i guess it won't be feasible. I strongly suggest that you get the vhs of The Flor Contemplacion Story for it's a much better version of the film.

As for film preservation, I had the chance of meeting Vincent Nebrida at Tribecca Film Festival screening of Magnifico. Noel knows him. He's one of the producers of Unitel Pictures who made American Adobo & Crying Ladies and a great friend of the late film Critic & Manunuri Hammy Soto who was an advocate of film preservation and founded SOFIA. Noel & I discussed this in the earlier pages of this thread. Vincent & I were discussing that even Laurice Guillen herself doesn't own copies of her films Salome & Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo with Nora Aunor which I fortunately have. Tony Gloria just closed a deal with Regal Films to release their late '70's & early 80's classic films on dvd like Manila By Night, Playgirl & Ina, Kapatid, Anak. I got excited upon hearing this news. So hopefully we'll be able to watch these classic films again for sure most of these movies are subtitled in english.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 18, 2004 at 11:51 AM
Groucho, I told you this already, I can send you a copy of Breakwater...

Also, Pangarap ng Puso and Bubungang Lata (which I highly recommend even over Breakwater) are available online at http://www.regalfilms.com/
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 24, 2004 at 10:38 PM
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Picture taken from The Power of Two Concert in San Francisco, Saturday, May 22, 2004. Nora Aunor and Kuh Ledesma singing Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako for their finale number.

It's a must see event for Noranians. Next up San Diego, Friday, May 28.

Don't miss it.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on May 26, 2004 at 02:45 AM
Groucho, I think my copy of Himala is subtitled in English. I have to check it out to be sure.

Jojo, will you keep me posted if and when Lincoln is holding another Filipino Filmfest  ? I so wanted to go ... although it depends on the movie line up.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Groucho G on May 27, 2004 at 12:37 AM
Do, do, please. Or email me offlist or something. Thanks. 

Groucho, I think my copy of Himala is subtitled in English. I have to check it out to be sure.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 27, 2004 at 10:42 AM
Groucho, I think my copy of Himala is subtitled in English. I have to check it out to be sure.

Jojo, will you keep me posted if and when Lincoln is holding another Filipino Filmfest  ? I so wanted to go ... although it depends on the movie line up.

I will keep you posted kakabanas. I also heard that they might have another one this October.. I'll let you know. I'm here in San Francisco for the Power of Two Concert with Ate Guy. We're going to San Diego on Friday to watch the show there as well.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 27, 2004 at 10:45 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/po2522finale.jpg)

Picture taken from The Power of Two Concert in San Francisco, Saturday, May 22, 2004. Nora Aunor and Kuh Ledesma singing Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako for their finale number.

It's a must see event for Noranians. Next up San Diego, Friday, May 28.

Don't miss it.

Ken... you know my cell number please give me a call beore we go to San Diego. I would really love to at least talk with you and so does Leonel.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 31, 2004 at 10:22 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 05, 2004 at 08:01 PM
nice poster... Ken will you please post the article by Ricky Lo about Ate Guy & Naglalayag?

thanks  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: edsa77 on Jun 05, 2004 at 10:07 PM
just saw Naglalayag at LVN for a special preview. all i can say is it's no Magnifico. Nora Aunor is still great. She shone throughout the film but it's just that the ....

see it for yourself na lang.

it's so old school.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 05, 2004 at 11:04 PM
just saw Naglalayag at LVN for a special preview. all i can say is it's no Magnifico. Nora Aunor is still great. She shone throughout the film but it's just that the ....

see it for yourself na lang.

it's so old school.

were you with the ICON group who went to the special preview with Direk Tikoy Aguiluz? i'm glad that Nora still delivered a great performance. what do you think are her chances of winning the Best Actress Award at the festival?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: edsa77 on Jun 06, 2004 at 09:30 AM
i was with tikoy. nora will always be a front-runner in any acting derby. but i have to see the other films pa.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 06, 2004 at 08:14 PM
i was with tikoy. nora will always be a front-runner in any acting derby. but i have to see the other films pa.

it seems to me that you're one of the organizers or comittee members of Cinemanila. what did Tikoy think of the movie? did he like it ?

thanks for the vote of confidence for Ate Guy's acting in Naglalayag... we're really excited about the movie.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Jun 07, 2004 at 07:04 PM
hi, edsa77!

could you please elaborate on what you meant by "so old school?" are you saying that NAGLALAYAG is cliche and way below the alley of MAGNIFICO? we'd be honored to read your take on this film. rest assured that we respect your opinion. thanks.

myke
 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 09, 2004 at 03:32 PM
Something I wrote to the Nora Aunor egroups thread, in reply to the charge that she's eccentric and inconsistent:

I understand where the wish that Nora would be more sociable and cooperative is coming from and I sympathize; in a perfect world, we would have Nora with all her passion and volatility wrapped in a perfectly malleable package...just like a lot of actors and actresses out there with proven staying power but just not that much talent, who have careers because they do what their agents tell them to do, say what their agents tell them to say. It's a career...but is it living?

But...let me put it this way: how do you bottle a bolt of lightning? How do you tame an earthquake, or keep the high tide on the shore? Nora is just like any other great artist, she has this incredible talent, and she has flaws and foibles just like any other human being; if anything, flaws and foibles are worse in a great artist, maybe because they have this power in them that they always (but not always successfully) have to manage, to control.

So she's eccentric and inconsistent; the way I see it, that comes from her insecurities, from the demons inside her, and I suspect so does her great talent; take away the demons, and you probably take away the talent.

I'm not saying my reading of her is true, just that I suspect it is. So what do we want? An inconsistent, eccentric star actress who also happens to have given us some of the greatest performances in Philippine cinema, or a professional hack who performs like a robot? I don't know, but I personally prefer the actress to the robot.


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 09, 2004 at 05:22 PM
you know what Noel, i totally agree with you on this one. as you know Ate Guy is here with us right now for her US tour and i had the priviledge of being with her... having our little intimate conversations about life, family and her career. i can truly say that i was talking to Nora Aunor the person & not the big star she is. that maybe the reason why she doesn't have a lot of friends from showbiz. i'm amazed by her humility & humbleness. Ate Guy is unlike any other actress she considers us her family. one funny thing... i was told before to ask for her autograph the moment i saw her 'coz when she gets to know you she'll never do it again unfortunately i'm one of those people but my newfound closeness to her is more important than anything in the world to me.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 09, 2004 at 05:29 PM
Ha. I've met so many people, if I asked their autograph, I'd be able to hold an auction by now.

But it's so cool--isn't it--to fell that you've gone beyond asking for an autograph. You just don't feel like you're at that stage of the relationship any more. ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 09, 2004 at 11:58 PM
well you should've asked for their autographs.  ;D i know i would... i'm just so glad to have this once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know Ate Guy more as a person & not just a Superstar.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kakabanas on Jun 10, 2004 at 05:49 AM
well you should've asked for their autographs.  ;D i know i would... i'm just so glad to have this once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know Ate Guy more as a person & not just a Superstar.

Awwww ! That is so sweet.

I would opt for the authograph and sell it on e-bay.   ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 10, 2004 at 12:01 PM
Re LAY shun ship. Roll that in your mouth. ;D Nora Aunor is an ak WAYNE tuns of mine (sorry, yours)...

Some of em tell me their first sexual experience. Hoo boy...  >:D



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 10, 2004 at 11:10 PM


Awwww ! That is so sweet.

I would opt for the authograph and sell it on e-bay.   ;D

unfortunately Ate Guy doesn't want to sign anymore autographs for me.  :(
Title: CRITICS' COMMEENTS on NAGLALAYAG
Post by: mykoleo on Jun 12, 2004 at 01:41 PM
He, guys! I'm sharing the post of Ka Nestor from the ICON e-group, culled from the Critics' Night preview for NAGLALAYAG:

"In Naglalayag La Aunor proves to us that she is beyond formula and convention. Hers is a performance that is both touching and forceful, with a serene madness no other flight of fancy can escape."
- J. Pilapil Jacobo
Young Critics Circle Film Desk

"Mahusay ang pagkakagawa ng pelikula. Napakagaling ng acting ni Nora bilang judge."
- Bienvenido Lumbera
Manunuri ng Pelikung Pilipino

"The best performance of Nora Aunor since Bilangin ang Bituin sa
Langit."
- Patrick Flores
Young Critics Circle Film Desk

"Vitality and intelligent delivery among the major players—this film offers both high drama and thrills."
- DM. Reyes
Department of Filipino
Ateneo de Manila University

"Director Maryo J. de los Reyes helms another simple story targeted for the international market. Nora Aunor and Yul Servo aptly delivers in their role as a respected judge and an innocent taxi driver, respectively. While it is the trend to pair older men with younger female counterparts, Irma Dimaranan's screenplay seeks to challenge the norm and succeeds in doing so."
- Seymour Barros Sanchez
Film reviewer, Peyups.com and The Manila Times
(former editor in chief of the Philippine Collegian)

"Kaya pa pala ni Nora na magpakilig."
- Seymour Barros Sanchez

"After five years, Nora graces the big screen at her renewed best in a role that is testament to her maturity as the one true premier
actress of Philippine cinema."
- Nonoy Lauzon
Young Critics Circle Film Desk

"What will you expect but a very convincing performance as a judge from Ms. Nora Aunor."
- Philip Panganiban
Film reviewer

And from our very own Nikos Dacanay: "In Naglalayag, we finally see a different Nora Aunor, brave and confident, the Filipino woman of today. The movie is entertaining with a witty script that tackles May-December affair in a fresh manner. Yul Servo and Aleck Bovick proves in this movie that they were deserving of their acting awards."

Abangan natin ang full reviews ng critics quoted above. Ipinangako ni Patrick Flores ang kanyang review sa Manila Standard on June 22, a day before the regular showing. Biro rin niya, we may refer to Nonoy Lauzon as the ex-Vilmanian after Naglalayag. Sana ay may early review din si Gerard Ramos sa Today. Dr. Nanette Dungo, UP professor of sociology of women and labor, also attended the preview; she'll give her comments on the film later. Almost half of the guests who confirmed to attend didn't make it. (Kalokah!) They will have another
chance at the press preview this Thursday, 12 noon, also at
Sampaguita Pictures compound. FYI, napanood na nina Butch Francisco at Nestor Torre ang Naglalayag dahil members sila ng Cinema Evaluation Board.

_________________________________________________________________

God bless NAGLALAYAG!

Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 12, 2004 at 11:21 PM
Website for Ate Guy's new movie NAGLALAYAG with a collection of articles, pictures and reviews. Check it out. Here's the url:

http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/index.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 14, 2004 at 09:53 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayagposterversion2.jpg)
Opens June 23, 2004
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 15, 2004 at 01:21 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/po2la.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/po2la1.jpg)

The Power of Two in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 19, 2004

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 17, 2004 at 11:30 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayagposterversion2.jpg)


The Superstar is back! Watch Nora Aunor in NAGLALAYAG opens June 23 Angorra Films Official Entry to the 2004 Manila Film Festival
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 20, 2004 at 01:51 AM
on Wednesday June 23 Nora Aunor is back in Angorra Films enthry to this year's Manila Film Festival NAGLALAYAG written by Irma V. Dimaranan & Directed by URIAN Awardee for Best Director Maryo J. de los Reyes
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 20, 2004 at 02:14 PM
@ Noel Vera

Can we expect to see a review of Naglalayag from you soon?

The piece you wrote for the Through the Years souvenir book (Philippine Cinema's Dark Beauty) could be a big help in Naglalayag's publicity. Why not send it to your over 500 online movie review subscribers and maybe add the opening day info for Naglalayag? Just an idea to help spread the word about Naglalayag.  :)

If Naglalayag is a box office success maybe we'll see a Nora & Mario O'Hara project the next time.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Jun 20, 2004 at 04:40 PM
Quote from: pinoymovies link=topic=6584.msg354105#msg354105

If Naglalayag is a box office success maybe we'll see a Nora & Mario O'Hara project the next time.  :)
[quote
Sana, pinoymovies, magdilang-anghel ka!

I'm obsessed, too, about a Nora-Mario reunion. Hopefully, Angorra and Violett Films or even Warehouse (the producer of "Babae sa Breakwater") will make it happen soon. I think these three independent companies have the daredeviltry and holy madness to produce the Best Filipino Film Of All Time.   

Myke






Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Jun 20, 2004 at 04:47 PM
Aside from Mario O' Hara, I wish these directors will give Ms. Nora more creative wings to soar: Mike de Leon, Jeffrey Jeturian, Jose Javier Reyes, Lav Diaz, Raymond Red and Joyce Bernal.

Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 20, 2004 at 11:43 PM
hey Myke... didi you receive my e-mail? just wondering.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 21, 2004 at 10:33 AM
@ Noel Vera

Can we expect to see a review of Naglalayag from you soon?

The piece you wrote for the Through the Years souvenir book (Philippine Cinema's Dark Beauty) could be a big help in Naglalayag's publicity. Why not send it to your over 500 online movie review subscribers and maybe add the opening day info for Naglalayag? Just an idea to help spread the word about Naglalayag.  :)

If Naglalayag is a box office success maybe we'll see a Nora & Mario O'Hara project the next time.  :)

Yeah...I was waiting for permission from the people who commissioned me. Can you ask them when I can publish it?

I'm sorry, I don't know when I can write about Naglalayag. I will, eventually, but maybe for myself, and the people online.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 21, 2004 at 02:28 PM
Thanks Noel. Maybe Jojo can help us with the go ahead to publish the article. He's in the 'inner' circle of ICON. I'm sure he can get you the ok. Paging Jojo...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 21, 2004 at 05:53 PM


Yeah...I was waiting for permission from the people who commissioned me. Can you ask them when I can publish it?

I'm sorry, I don't know when I can write about Naglalayag. I will, eventually, but maybe for myself, and the people online.

hi Noel... it's okay to publish the article. a lot of people who read the souvenir program loved what you wrote.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 21, 2004 at 05:56 PM
Thanks Noel. Maybe Jojo can help us with the go ahead to publish the article. He's in the 'inner' circle of ICON. I'm sure he can get you the ok. Paging Jojo...

go ahead & publish the article... we don't have enough time Naglalayag will be shown this Wednesday so it will be a great help in promoting the movie.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Jun 21, 2004 at 06:39 PM
hey Myke... didi you receive my e-mail? just wondering.

Hey, Jo!

With great gusto, I read and reread your e-mail. Just sent you a reply. Thanks heaps.

God bless Nora and NAGLALAYAG!

Myke



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 21, 2004 at 08:26 PM


Hey, Jo!

With great gusto, I read and reread your e-mail. Just sent you a reply. Thanks heaps.

God bless Nora and NAGLALAYAG!

Myke


Hi Myke!

I'm glad you received & read my e-mail. I have a lot more stories to tell you. I got your reply & will answer you later today.

Take Care & God Bless!



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 22, 2004 at 06:33 AM
Thanks Noel. Maybe Jojo can help us with the go ahead to publish the article. He's in the 'inner' circle of ICON. I'm sure he can get you the ok. Paging Jojo...

am i in the "inner circle" of ICON? how come i never knew that?  ???
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 22, 2004 at 12:22 PM
Jojo, what I meant is that you have easy access to Nora Aunor, her manager Norie Sayo, Vonnell, Albert and Leonel, president of ICON. You can easily get their approval for Noel to publish the article. That's all.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 22, 2004 at 06:35 PM
Jojo, what I meant is that you have easy access to Nora Aunor, her manager Norie Sayo, Vonnell, Albert and Leonel, president of ICON. You can easily get their approval for Noel to publish the article. That's all.



i was just kidding... you could've had easy access to Ate Guy, Kuya Norie and everyone too!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 22, 2004 at 10:11 PM
jojo, kasi nga Vilmanian talaga ako...just kidding  too.  ;D

Bukas na po ang NAGLALAYAG. It's a beautiful film, sabi ni Celia Rodriguez sa The Buzz. Panoorin po.

(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayag530.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayag5302.jpg)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 22, 2004 at 11:17 PM
jojo, kasi nga Vilmanian talaga ako...just kidding  too.  ;D

Bukas na po ang NAGLALAYAG. It's a beautiful film, sabi ni Celia Rodriguez sa The Buzz. Panoorin po.

(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayag530.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayag5302.jpg)

naniniwala akong Vilmanian ka... hindi ka kasi nagpakita sa amin when we were there  ;D sayang talaga dahil Ate Guy wanted to meet you.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 26, 2004 at 10:48 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/show5.jpg)

Nora gives another memorable performance
STARBYTES By Butch Francisco
The Philippine Star 06/26/2004 
 
Every local movie aficionado is aware of the fact that Nora Aunor rose to acting greatness by climbing up on a stack of scripts that called for her to be api-apihan on the big screen.

In her latest film, Angora Films’ Naglalayag, she is still api. But this time, she is oppressed by social conventions.

Written by Irma Dimaranan and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, Naglalayag casts Nora as a widowed judge with a grown-up son studying in the US. One stormy evening when all of Manila is flooded, she is unable to take her car and is forced to take a cab. It is on this fateful night when her life changes. The cab driver she gets is oh-so different from other cab drivers in Metro Manila who overcharge and are picky with their passengers. And it is really her luck that she meets this taxi driver during the great flood. His name? Noah. But Noah (as played by Yul Servo) doesn’t bring him to his ark. Instead he brings her home because the taxi stalls and the streets are flooded.

In his humble Sampaloc home, he introduces him to his mother, Jaclyn Jose, and you immediately know that he is a good person. Nora and Yul pursue their friendship and this eventually leads to a May-December affair that ends up in her getting pregnant at age 49. They try to hide her condition but in time she still ends up fodder for gossip.

Naglalayag actually sets off to a bad start with some of the dialogues sounding artificial and a lot of scenes being rushed. Maybe the creative team behind the film felt that they had a lot to say and wanted to save on time by getting on immediately with the expositions.

But the film doesn’t really tackle any other issue but the May-December affair between Nora and Yul and some related social conditions and this is really just fine with me because Naglalayag doesn’t bite more than it can chew.

In fact, I began to appreciate the film better when it decides to just zero in on the Nora-Yul romance because the pacing starts to relax. The movie at this point also becomes very engaging because of the wonderful chemistry between Nora and Yul.

Nora Aunor – at this point of her career – has nothing else to prove in the acting department and she merely breezes through the part. Although it’s not a very difficult role (nothing that requires heavy acting like Bulaklak sa City Jail or The Flor Contemplacion Story), it is nevertheless a delicate one. An actress not of the same caliber would look very awkward in this part – especially in the portion where the character becomes pregnant. But Nora being Nora, she succeeds and delivers another one of her marvelous performances.

Looking back, another actress who portrays a woman who becomes pregnant late in life is Lolita Rodriguez who is brilliant in Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, another one of Nora’s landmark films. The Naglalayag role of Nora, however, is a lot more challenging because she really has to romance a younger man. (In Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, Lolita gets pregnant–by son-in-law Raul Aragon–only because they both become drunk one evening). But Nora has to go through the motions of falling in love and dating (very discreetly) a man half her age. Another actress perhaps would look ridiculous in that role. Well, Nora – the great actress that she is – fleshes out the part without leaving a bad taste in the mouth.

Yul Servo also gives a very good performance and looks very credible in his taxi driver role. Although his character is annoyingly talkative in the beginning, he more than makes up for it by delivering a sensitive portrayal of a young man who falls for a much older woman.

Chanda Romero also gives another one of her fine performances as Nora’s best friend here in Naglalayag. She is particularly good in the wake scene where she tries to be very supportive of Nora who is distraught and in a very delicate condition.

On the part of Jaclyn Jose, she honestly looks way too young to be the mother of Yul Servo. But the exceptional actress that she is, she still manages to look the part and – as always – gives an outstanding performance.

Young actress Aleck Bovick (as Yul’s girlfriend) is also impressive especially in the part where she has a heart-to-heart talk with Nora. No, she doesn’t look intimidated one bit by the superstar’s presence.

Even Celia Rodriguez – in a rather brief role as Nora’s mother-in-law – shines in Naglalayag. One of the more tender moments in the film, in fact, is when Celia – in her sickbed – gives her daughter-in-law the go-signal to be happy in life.

Naglalayag is not your usual run-of-the-mill melodrama. It is a well-made film that tries to capture the emotions and sentiments of ordinary people put in rather unusual situations that go against social conventions.

Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board, it is one of the more outstanding entries in the ongoing Manila Film Festival and should not be missed. It is a must-see if only for the fact that this is a Nora Aunor film – with the actress giving another one of her memorable performances. 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 26, 2004 at 11:53 PM
thanks PM for posting the article... i've read nothing but positive reviews about Ate Guy's performance in Naglalayag.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 28, 2004 at 06:44 PM
goodluck to Ate Guy & Naglalayag! tonight is the Manila Film Festival's Gabi ng Parangal... here's hoping that the Superstar will bag the Best Actress Award.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 28, 2004 at 06:45 PM
goodluck to Ate Guy & Naglalayag! tonight is the Manila Film Festival's Gabi ng Parangal... here's hoping that the Superstar will bag the Best Actress Award.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: oggsmoggs on Jun 28, 2004 at 06:55 PM
Naglalayag (Silent Passage) - Maryo J. delos Reyes

This unlikely love story between a middle aged judge (Nora Aunor) and a 23 year old taxi driver (Yul Servo) is an engaging film riddled with problems. The main problem for me is that the film is far too safe and conventional to offer anything new. The love affair, a transgression to an informal taboo should've offered a more interesting and far more exciting plot than the script delos Reyes worked with. Societal, familial and even work-related scandals are only hinted, making these repercussions of a May-December love affair more apparent than real. It seems that delos Reyes was more interested in the mechanics of such a relationship, concentrating more on the intimacy and the development of the romance rather than its repercussions. And in that area, the film works, mostly thanks to Nora Aunor's masterful confidence and Yul Servo's charming innocence. Scenes where the two are together have the danger of looking awkward, even disgusting but the two actually create an interesting chemistry, which is very evident in their first scene together inside the taxi one rainy night. As with most Filipino films, Naglalayag introduces us to a horde of useless characters such as the annoying gay neighbor (irritating Alberto de Esteban). However, some supporting characters such as Rica (a surprisingly good Aleck Bovick) add richness and excitement to the relationship. The film is far too long with too many endings and suffers from an insistence to look and feel important. Overall, Naglalayag is satisfying but not extraordinary. ***/*****
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 29, 2004 at 12:05 AM
this just in... NAGLALAYAG wins top honors at this evening's Manila Film Festival Gabi Ng Parangal.

Superstar Nora Aunor was named Best Actress so was Yul Servo as Best Actor.

Maryo J. de los Reyes won for Best Director

Irma Dimaranan won the award for Best Story & Screenplay

Best Supporting Actress - Jaclyn Jose

to everyone involved in the production the cast & crew of Naglalayag our congratulations for a well deserved win!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jun 29, 2004 at 03:25 PM
Nora, Yul, Jiro and the
rest of the Maryo J gang
Posted: 8:02 PM (Manila Time) | Jun. 26, 2004
Inquirer News Service
 

Where's the audience?

WHEN I watched Maryo J. de los Reyes' "Naglalayag" Thursday night, there were only four other people in the upper section, not counting the checker. This being smack into film festival week, I guess I expected a little more enthusiasm from the public, especially from those who keep knocking local movies for their crassness and commerce.

I mean, when a good one comes along, where are they?

 
It was a regular working day, true, but that wasn't it. I asked the ticket seller, and while she wormed her way out of saying exactly how "Naglalayag" was faring, she volunteered that "Volta" and "Sabel" were the strong ones. This is not to begrudge Star Cinema and Regal Films their success at all; heaven knows it is always good news when local films pack them in.

But, admittedly, this is to say that the audience for "small" and "quiet" films is just not there. Our haughty citizens, who as regular repast merrily pass judgment on local films, are far more versed in the love lives of our local starlets. Quite simply, they don't have the sophistication for the "small" and the "quiet."

Look what they did to "Magnifico," an earlier Maryo J. work. Nobody saw it until it came out on TV, and even the Famas, the FAP, the Star, and the Golden Screen awards would have overlooked it, I dare say, had the foreign awards bodies -- the Berlin International Film Festival leading the way, no less -- not given it three awards first.

Really, where we put our money is where our taste is.

Fine acting

For both these Maryo J films are, without argument, fine specimens of local filmmaking. They don't even cost much, as they offer no glossy travel backdrops, carry no high-speed chases, blow up nothing, and don't bother with box-office stars.

Nora Aunor in "Naglalayag," playing a judge who falls genuinely in love with a taxi driver young enough to be her son, is still the only Superstar, but producers today want her for her acting power, not for her drawing power. Albert Martinez in "Magnifico," playing the father who does not always see his son's big heart, is the same. Viewers go to his films, not to thrill to his movie-star persona, but to thrill from watching his fine acting.

Clearly, these Maryo J films are not about star pull but about ensemble acting.

Chanda Romero, playing Nora Aunor's confidante in "Naglalayag," is vivacious, likeable, and just generally a joy to watch. Exactly how a confidante might be! Jacyln Jose, playing the young man's mother who tears at Nora Aunor, is irritating, unpredictable, and leaves you sympathetic yet sad at the same time. Exactly how a young man's mother could be!

And anywhere in the two films, you find the best of the best: Cherrie Pie Picache, Pen Medina, Celia Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Mark Gil, and Tonton Gutierrez. Soon, we might add to that list Aleck Bovick, who had the role as a girl crazy about Yul Servo down just right.

Both films are also not about extraordinary men or women seeking the ultimate vengeance after extreme provocation. Instead, they are everything about ordinary, everyday people who, in carrying on from hour to hour, with decency and spirit, end up showing us a sweetly extraordinary experience.

Indeed, goodness is a sweetly extraordinary experience these days.

Jiro Manio is a boy of pure heart. He takes no offense when his father takes him for granted, or when an irascible old neighbor (Celia Rodriguez) is snappish with him. He just goes on doing what he thinks will ease things for them: Without the snappish old lady ever asking, he leaves good throat medicine on her doorstep. Instead of burdening his father with money to treat his challenged sister (Isabella de Leon) to the perya with, he sells cold drinks and attracts customers by rapping, and when the money still isn't enough, he simply transports her to the perya on his back.

And he makes it all look like it's the most ordinary thing!


Taxi driver

Yul Servo is a 23-year-old taxi driver who does the right thing by the people he loves. He puts food on the table, he never disrespects his mother even when she's a pain, he backs up an unmarried sister who has gotten herself a child, and he works double-time to be with his pregnant lady judge. And he makes it all look like none of it is a burden!

Of course, it helps that Jiro and Yul are such lookers. Their faces have an innocence beyond their years, they have great smiles, and they have none of the set acting quirks of old timers. In short, it's easy to accept that these two, playing good people, are indeed good people!
 
Stories and statements

All told, these Maryo J films tell rather nice, small stories quietly. There is little hysterics and even less of the "highlights" that producers love to splice for movie trailers. Even the editing releases the viewer from too much gore, by giving only enough to make a killing clear, or an accident stun, before cutting quickly to the aftermath. Smartly, this leaves viewers with enough emotion shored up when the poignant scenes do come. Add to this, even the films' crimes and criminals, being believable, do not jar: A boy can get run over, a taxi driver can get stabbed.

There are a few leaps of logic, I admit. In "Naglalayag," I thought a few more scenes establishing Nora's character might have made it easier to accept that a lady judge, who's just had a death threat and who's lived a pretty straight-and-narrow life, would actually send her regular driver home, in order to have dinner, alone, with a taxi driver, even one who had done her one good turn earlier.

I also thought the problem of Yul working his taxi double-time could've been deferred easily, if not solved, had Nora, an independently wealthy woman living in a mansion and chauffeured in an SUV, devised a way to send money to Yul's mother for the time Yul had to be with her in far Quezon.

Be that as it may, none of this takes away from the other extraordinary virtue of these Maryo J films: Even as they tell a simple child's tale or a genuine love story, they make a definite statement.

"Magnifico" leads you back to the basics. Makes you see the world through the eyes of an innocent child, and brings you back to the truly important things, like kindness and trust. "Naglalayag" leads you back to the issues. Makes you see things from the eyes of an innocent young man, and makes you examine your views about May-December affairs, class divides, and society's biases.

Pretty heavy stuff, the lot of which Maryo J wants to make more films about! Great for us that this director is so good, we think we're just watching nice, small stories told quietly.


 

 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jun 30, 2004 at 05:33 PM
i dashed to the SM Manila Cinema, based on Clickthecity (http://www.clickthecity.com), hoping to catch Naglalayag only to find-out that it has been pulled-out in favor of Spiderman 2. Sigh...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jun 30, 2004 at 05:36 PM
i dashed to the SM Manila Cinema, based on Clickthecity (http://Clickthecity), hoping to catch Naglalayag only to find-out that it has been pulled-out in favor of Spiderman 2. Sigh...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 30, 2004 at 10:03 PM
i dashed to the SM Manila Cinema, based on Clickthecity (http://www.clickthecity.com), hoping to catch Naglalayag only to find-out that it has been pulled-out in favor of Spiderman 2. Sigh...


i heard that too RMN... but i think Naglalayag is still playing at SM Manila.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 30, 2004 at 10:04 PM
i dashed to the SM Manila Cinema, based on Clickthecity (http://www.clickthecity.com), hoping to catch Naglalayag only to find-out that it has been pulled-out in favor of Spiderman 2. Sigh...


i heard that too RMN... but i think Naglalayag is still playing at SM Manila.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 30, 2004 at 10:04 PM
i dashed to the SM Manila Cinema, based on Clickthecity (http://www.clickthecity.com), hoping to catch Naglalayag only to find-out that it has been pulled-out in favor of Spiderman 2. Sigh...


i heard that too RMN... but i think Naglalayag is still playing at SM Manila.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 08, 2004 at 04:59 AM
Naglalayag is still showing at SM Manila, Sta. Lucia East & SM North... please watch this year's Manila Film Fest Best Picture Winner!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 21, 2004 at 03:05 PM
Jojo, how many movies did Nora do for Omni films, the defunct production outfit of Melanie Marquez?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 21, 2004 at 06:31 PM
hi Rmn! Ate Guy only did one movie for Omni Films... "Inay" with Tirso Cruz III & of course Melanie Marquez directed by her father Direk Temyong. thr Superstar won as Best Actress from the YCC for this film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Jul 22, 2004 at 01:54 PM
thanks  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 28, 2004 at 06:33 AM
thanks  :)

you're welcome RMN... as much as Ate Guy won the YCC as Best Actress for Inay i still believe the movie didn't do her justice. the script was filled with loopholes and the inane dialogue... it was just unbearable inspite of engaging performances from Ate Guy and the supporting cast Chanda Romero, Jaclyn Jose & Caridad Sanchez.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 01, 2004 at 01:34 AM
Ate Guy will be the special guest at this year's Philippine Fiesta at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Seacaucus, NJ on August 21 & 22. For more information please visit www.specialeditionevents.com
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 04, 2004 at 10:02 AM
i'll be meeting with the MOMA people tomorrow for the possibility of acquiring a copy of Bona... the print is currently a part of their film archives along with two other Brocka films Insiang and Macho Dancer. i'm acting as liason for Ate Guy and ACE Entertainment... hopefully everyting goes well. wish me luck!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 04, 2004 at 10:58 AM
Hello, Brod Jojo!

Break a leg, and go the distance. Hopefully, if all goes well with your MOMA adventure, I will see BONA soon. Hindi ko pa ito napanood ng buong-buo. Sa TV ko rin lang napanood ang BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT?

God bless you.

Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 04, 2004 at 05:43 PM
Hello, Brod Jojo!

Break a leg, and go the distance. Hopefully, if all goes well with your MOMA adventure, I will see BONA soon. Hindi ko pa ito napanood ng buong-buo. Sa TV ko rin lang napanood ang BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT?

God bless you.

Myke

thanks Myke! medyo kinakabahan nga ako... sana nga they'll agree to give us a copy of the movie. i tried calling you... pero hindi ako maka-contact. i do have a very clear copy of Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit kung gusto mo padadalhan kita at least hindi siya edited for tv viewing just let me know.

take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 04, 2004 at 06:58 PM
Brod Jojo,

Wow, ang agang Christmas gift pag napadalhan mo ako ng kopya ng BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT? Salamat talaga. My office address is:

Sun.Star Daily Publishing
P. del Rosario St.
Cebu City 6000

Regarding your BONA rescue, rest assured na pagpalain ang may magandang hangarin. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll make it. It's not a question of now or never, but sooner or later. Makukuha mo rin yan, peksman. Pag nagkataon, pwede ka nang i-confer ng Knighthood from ICON and the cultural world in general. Kayong dalawa ni Willi, hindi na ma-quantify ang efforts and dedication ninyo for Ms. Nora. Bow talaga ako.

Thanks for your intention to call me. Kaya lang madalas magloko ang "antique" na cellphone ko. Papalitan ko rin ito as soon as maibsan na ang sentimental value nito.

Na hala, till next time. God bless you

Myke
 

 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 04, 2004 at 07:35 PM
Brod Jojo,

Wow, ang agang Christmas gift pag napadalhan mo ako ng kopya ng BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT? Salamat talaga. My office address is:

Sun.Star Daily Publishing
P. del Rosario St.
Cebu City 6000

Regarding your BONA rescue, rest assured na pagpalain ang may magandang hangarin. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll make it. It's not a question of now or never, but sooner or later. Makukuha mo rin yan, peksman. Pag nagkataon, pwede ka nang i-confer ng Knighthood from ICON and the cultural world in general. Kayong dalawa ni Willi, hindi na ma-quantify ang efforts and dedication ninyo for Ms. Nora. Bow talaga ako.

Thanks for your intention to call me. Kaya lang madalas magloko ang "antique" na cellphone ko. Papalitan ko rin ito as soon as maibsan na ang sentimental value nito.

Na hala, till next time. God bless you

Myke
 

 

Hi Myke!

I'll definitely send you a copy of Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit and Kastilyong Buhangin... I know that you're a huge Mario O'Hara fan of course who isn't? Here's hoping that my meeting with the MOMA people will be fruitful. Thanks a lot for the vote of confidence. Promise hindi ako titigil hanggang mabawi natin ang print ng Bona... parang naging panata ko na ito.

Gaano na ba ka-antique ang cell phone mo? Paano kita matatawagan pag nandito na uli si Ate Guy? They'll be here on the 16th... less than two weeks from now kaya kahit may sentimental value palitan mo na para naman makausap mo si Ate Guy. Salamat uli & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 05, 2004 at 04:21 AM


Hi I know that you're a huge Mario O'Hara fan of course who isn't?

Almost all except one of the Manunuri?  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 05, 2004 at 05:40 AM


Almost all except one of the Manunuri?  ;D


which one Noel? care to share it with us?  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 05, 2004 at 08:03 AM
It's obvious--Lito Zulueta, the youngest and perhaps most perceptive of them all.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 05, 2004 at 08:13 AM
It's obvious--Lito Zulueta, the youngest and perhaps most perceptive of them all.

really? i never knew that... does it mean he never really liked any of O'Hara's films even the ones with Ate Guy?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 05, 2004 at 08:50 AM
Sorry--I meant none of the Manunuris save Lito really like O'Hara...sa pilitan lang ang Breakwater because it won at Cannes and they'd look like idiots if they didn't give it even a shared prize.

Lito's been a longtime supporter of Mario. The youngest, and the most perceptive. Best writer of the lot, too.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 05, 2004 at 02:38 PM
I just caught portions of Ibalik ang Swerti. It was silly, for sure, bit it did have some funny moments and I'd watch if only for the look of circa '70 Manila and, of course, the lead actress if your a fan
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 05, 2004 at 05:58 PM
I just caught portions of Ibalik ang Swerti. It was silly, for sure, bit it did have some funny moments and I'd watch if only for the look of circa '70 Manila and, of course, the lead actress if your a fan

It is a very funny movie RMN... i really enjoyed the Beh Buti Nga! dance number. Ate Guy made several musical comedies with Direk Maryo J. you should watch Rock & Roll but i have no idea whether it's being shown on cable.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 07, 2004 at 02:22 AM
Sorry--I meant none of the Manunuris save Lito really like O'Hara...sa pilitan lang ang Breakwater because it won at Cannes and they'd look like idiots if they didn't give it even a shared prize.

Lito's been a longtime supporter of Mario. The youngest, and the most perceptive. Best writer of the lot, too.

i agree... i liked his review of Naglalayag... very perceptive. i can't wait to read yours.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 07, 2004 at 12:00 PM
One of these days I'll get down to actually seeing the movie. It's pretty high on my list, don't worry...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 07, 2004 at 06:07 PM
Hello Myke!

Thanks for writing nice things about me sa ICON... it's people like you who inspires me in championing Ate Guy's causes. By the way my meeting with the MOMA people went well... in two weeks we'll be talking again... this time with Ate Guy & Kuya Norie.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 07, 2004 at 09:51 PM
Brod Jojo, hi!

It's great to hear that your meeting with MOMA guys went fine. That sounds like light at the end of the tunnel. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your next meeting with them will turn out just as well. All the while I thought there was no way I could see Ms. Nora's genius in "Bona" in its entirety. It was like eons ago when I caught just a snippet of this film from the boobtube noong highschool pa ako. (I'll be turning 36 this 14th of this month, and you can just imagine kung gaano na katagal yon.)  You have no idea how blessed I am to know that there's someone like you who's giving a chance of a lifetime to Noranians like me who have not yet seen "Bona."

Aside from this, I still have to watch "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo" and "Rock and
Roll." Good thing you promise to send me copies of two Mario O'Hara gems ("Bakit Bughaw..." and "Kastilyong Buhangin") dahil hindi ko pa rin napanood itong mga obrang ito.  Aasahan ko yan, ha?! Salamat talaga.

About my antiquated cell phone, okey lang na hindi muna ako mgakaron ng pagkakataong makausap si Ms. Nora sa aking cell. Baka wala akong masabi, at nakakahiya pa'g uutal-utal lang ako. Yong perang pambili ng bagong unit gagamitin ko na lang rin for airplane fare and lodging fee in Manila when I go there for "Himala The Musical" next year. Hopefully, makakausap ko na rin ng personal si Ms. Nora with the help of our ICON colleagues, di ba. Nice to see you then kung pupunta ka rin.

Hanggang dito na muna. God bless us all.

Myke

 
 



   
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 07, 2004 at 10:12 PM
Brod Jojo, hi!

It's great to hear that your meeting with MOMA guys went fine. That sounds like light at the end of the tunnel. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your next meeting with them will turn out just as well. All the while I thought there was no way I could see Ms. Nora's genius in "Bona" in its entirety. It was like eons ago when I caught just a snippet of this film from the boobtube noong highschool pa ako. (I'll be turning 36 this 14th of this month, and you can just imagine kung gaano na katagal yon.)  You have no idea how blessed I am to know that there's someone like you who's giving a chance of a lifetime to Noranians like me who have not yet seen "Bona."

Aside from this, I still have to watch "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo" and "Rock and
Roll." Good thing you promise to send me copies of two Mario O'Hara gems ("Bakit Bughaw..." and "Kastilyong Buhangin") dahil hindi ko pa rin napanood itong mga obrang ito.  Aasahan ko yan, ha?! Salamat talaga.

About my antiquated cell phone, okey lang na hindi muna ako mgakaron ng pagkakataong makausap si Ms. Nora sa aking cell. Baka wala akong masabi, at nakakahiya pa'g uutal-utal lang ako. Yong perang pambili ng bagong unit gagamitin ko na lang rin for airplane fare and lodging fee in Manila when I go there for "Himala The Musical" next year. Hopefully, makakausap ko na rin ng personal si Ms. Nora with the help of our ICON colleagues, di ba. Nice to see you then kung pupunta ka rin.

Hanggang dito na muna. God bless us all.

Myke

 
 



   

Hello Myke!

I see that you're still online... with your prayers and support hopefully mababawi din natin ang print ng Bona and give it back to Ate Guy who's the films' rightful owner. I would like to be the first one to greet you a Happy Birthday on the 14th... and because it is your birthday i'll also send you a copy of Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo so expect three movies to come you're way. I'll send it thru Fedex next week para ma-receive mo before your birthday. By the way they'll all be on dvd will it be okay? Let me know. Again my deepest thanks sa kind words na sinulat mo about me sa ICON kanina. Ate Guy is very lucky to have all of us kasi mahal na mahal natin siya talaga and she knows it. Sana nga makauwi ako next year for Himala The Musical... it would surely be nice to see everyone siyempre kasama ka.

Take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 03:48 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with those. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts has touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
 

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 03:51 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with those. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts has touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
 

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 03:52 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with those. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts has touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
 

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 03:56 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with those. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts has touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
 

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 03:59 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with it. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts have touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
 

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 04:07 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with it. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wopw, wow!!1), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts have touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 08, 2004 at 04:15 PM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with it. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wow, wow!!!), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts have touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 09, 2004 at 12:44 AM
The second leg of Nora and Kuh's Power of Two concert starts August 14, 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida. Here's the info posted at the Florida Theater website:

The Power of Two
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Ticket Price(s): $75, $50, $35

A special concert by Nora Aunor and Kuh Ledesma. VIP tickets also available. For complete ticket information, call 904.997.1345.

Source:  http://www.floridatheatre.com/events_detail.asp?EventID=609



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 09, 2004 at 07:18 AM
Brod Jojo,

Parang gusto kong kumanta ng "Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan?" Ok na ok kung DVD copies ang ipapadala mo. Alam mo ba na hobby ko talaga ang DVD watching hanggang wee hours in the morning. Last night nga, nanood ulit ako ng "The Piano Teacher" starring Isabelle Huppert and "Swimming Pool" starring Charlotte Rampling. Hayop ang husay ni Huppert (as a mad and self-mutilating pianist) at Rampling (as a bored and cold-eyed crime novelist). Palagi ko ngang ini-imagine si Ms. Nora doing these roles, and there's no doubt that she could do wonders with it. Sana, ganitong klaseng character-driven scripts ang gagawin ni Ms. Nora sa mga susunod niyang pelikula.

Matanong ko lang, did you happen to ask Ms. Nora who are her favorite foreign actresses? May mga foreign films ba na bilib talaga siya to the point na she wished siya ng merong ganoong klaseng roles?

About your much-awaited gift of films (wow, wow!!!), really, it makes me feel extra blessed to be an ICON member and to maintain friendship with kindred spirits like you. This is a bountiful bonus, indeed, out of the transcendence and transformative pleasure we get from beholding and believing in Ms. Nora's genius as an artist, in her power to make our lives more meaningful simply because her gifts have touched us immeasurably.

May manifold blessings come your way, at mabuhay ka. Once again, my most heartfelt thanks for your generosity.


Myke

Hi Myke!
The fact that I made another Noranian happy is more than enough for me. I really enjoy sharing whatever movies ni Ate Guy ang meron ako... i guess it's my simple way of sharing her acting genius to others who haven't had the chance to see these classic Nora Aunor movies. Pakihintay mo na lang ang padala ko ha?

It's nice to know na pareho pala tayong mahilig manood ng mga dvd's. I also saw Swimming Pool and I agree na bagay kay Ate Guy ang role ni Charlotte Rampling. I'm hoping that she would tackle such roles in her future film projects. About your question kung sino ang favorite foreign actresses niya she really doesn't have a favorite but she does admire some select performances, among them were Meryl Streep in Plenty, Isabelle Adjani in Camille Claudel and The Story Of Adele H. na parehong suggestions ni Lino Brocka, Sally Field in Places In The Heart... i even asked her na hindi n'yo po siya nagustuhan sa Norma Rae? she quickly replied na mas understated ang performance niya sa Places, and Emma Thompson in The Remains Of The Day not her Oscar-Winning role in Howard's End. Masyado daw kasing showy ang acting niya sa Howard's End mas type niya 'yung repressed character ni Emma sa Remains to which I agreed. She also told me na hindi siya masyadong mahilig manood ng movies, kahit sarili niyang pelikula hindi niya pinapanood most of the time kung nagda-dubbing lang niya napapanood ang movie. During her down time she loves listenening to music and sometimes she re-records her old songs... 'yun bang kakantahan niya uli ang mga lumang minus ones niya from Supertsar at ire-record niya uli.

Hopefully sometime next week maipadala ko na ang mga movies mo... tatapusin ko na lang I just came back from visiting my sister and my newborn nephew in Pennsylvania but promise ko sa 'yo within the coming week maipapadala ko rin sa 'yo.

Take Care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 09, 2004 at 02:52 PM
please confirm this: nora actually took riding lessons !!?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 09, 2004 at 05:57 PM
please confirm this: nora actually took riding lessons !!?

if you meant horseback riding, then the answer is yes! for the film Impossible Dream where Ate Guy played the role of a jockey. this was way back in 1973 though...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 10, 2004 at 10:06 AM
Ms Nora Aunor will be the featured guest performer in this year's Philippine Fiesta to be held at Meadowlands Expo Center in Seacaucus, NJ on August 21 & 22 for inquiries click the url below

http//www.philippinefiesta.com/

www.specialeditionevents.com


See you all there!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 11, 2004 at 08:55 PM
Congratulations to Willi Pascual... an ICONian &  a very good friend for winning the Palanca Award for his essay DEVOTION. We're all very proud of you kapatid!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 12, 2004 at 03:42 AM
Naglalayag has been chosen the competition film in this year's Brussels International Film Festival in November. Congratulations to Ate Guy, Direk Maryo, Irma Dimaranan & Angora Films!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Aug 12, 2004 at 05:56 PM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Talk about portent of fair things to come, and I believe that Brod Willi's Palanca victory and NAGLALAYAG's foray as entry to the Brussels Film Fest are just the beginning. Marami pang aanihing blessings si Ms. Nora at ang ICON.

By the way, nabasa mo na ba ang press release ng Film Academy of the Philippines? May storyline and scriptwriting competition kasi sila. Five winners in each category. Winners for storyline category will receive P50,000 each at P200,000 naman for each winner sa scriptwriting. Naalala ko yong script mong KAMAKALAWA, at baka gusto mong mag-join. I hope natapos mo na rin. For more details, check the FAP website. I will post this info sa ICON e-group natin mamaya para sa mga kasamahan natin na gustong sumali.  May dalawang storyline akong naisipan. Kung matapos ko ito befoire deadline on October 30, I might also join.

Till next time


Myke









Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 12, 2004 at 06:11 PM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Talk about portent of fair things to come, and I believe that Brod Willi's Palanca victory and NAGLALAYAG's foray as entry to the Brussels Film Fest are just the beginning. Marami pang aanihing blessings si Ms. Nora at ang ICON.

By the way, nabasa mo na ba ang press release ng Film Academy of the Philippines? May storyline and scriptwriting competition kasi sila. Five winners in each category. Winners for storyline category will receive P50,000 each at P200,000 naman for each winner sa scriptwriting. Naalala ko yong script mong KAMAKALAWA, at baka gusto mong mag-join. I hope natapos mo na rin. For more details, check the FAP website. I will post this info sa ICON e-group natin mamaya para sa mga kasamahan natin na gustong sumali.  May dalawang storyline akong naisipan. Kung matapos ko ito befoire deadline on October 30, I might also join.

Till next time


Myke











Hello Myke!

I'm extremely happy with what's been happening lately... first, Naglalayag makes it to the Brussels International Film Festival then our good friend Willi's Palanca win... sana nga magsunud-sunod na ito.

Hindi ko pa nababasa ang ang press release ng FAP about their storyline & scriptwriting competition... I'm finished with SAMAKALAWA... I was finally able to write the appropriate ending for the script.  Let's see kung magkakaroon ako ng lakas ng loob na isali ang trabaho ko... Thanks a lot for the info!

Take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Aug 12, 2004 at 09:06 PM
Naglalayag has been chosen the competition film in this year's Brussels International Film Festival in November. Congratulations to Ate Guy, Direk Maryo, Irma Dimaranan & Angora Films!


Here's an article about the Brussels International Film Festival.

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The November Brussels International Film Festival has shown a lot of movies from the Philippines all these years and also has given a lot of awards to our artists.

In 1998, Brussels through its festival director Robert Malengreau gave honors to film director Tikoy Aguiluz where his film Rizal sa Dapitan was shown.

The Rizal movie gave Albert Martinez the best actor award.

In Brussels too, Chito Roño won best director and Vilma Santos, best actress for Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? Dolphy, Eric Quizon and Jeffrey Quizon won the singular best actor/best actress trophies for their performance in Gil Portes’ Markova.

Yul Servo won best actor last year in Brussels for Batang West Side, the Lav Diaz movie Malengreau personally selected for exhibition.

Now this year, Brussels will be honoring film director Maryo J. de los Reyes. It will show a retrospective of his works.

His Magnifico is the opening film. His Naglalayag, the Nora Aunor-Yul Servo movie, will be in competition while his Sa Paraiso ni Efren is also a part of the tribute for him.

The Philippines indeed has a glorious record in the Brussels film festival. Over there our films, actors and directors are honored.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Aug 12, 2004 at 09:09 PM


Hello Myke!

I'm extremely happy with what's been happening lately... first, Naglalayag makes it to the Brussels International Film Festival then our good friend Willi's Palanca win... sana nga magsunud-sunod na ito.

Hindi ko pa nababasa ang ang press release ng FAP about their storyline & scriptwriting competition... I'm finished with SAMAKALAWA... I was finally able to write the appropriate ending for the script.  Let's see kung magkakaroon ako ng lakas ng loob na isali ang trabaho ko... Thanks a lot for the info!

Take care & God Bless!


Go for it, Jojo.....Be Happy!! (familiar ba ng lines)

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 13, 2004 at 05:24 AM



Go for it, Jojo.....Be Happy!! (familiar ba ng lines)



too familiar... baka maiyak ako.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 16, 2004 at 11:14 PM
just wanted to remind everyone in the East Coast that Ate Guy will be the featured guest performer in this year's Philippine Fiesta Celebration at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Seacaucus, NJ on August 21 & 22. for ticket inquiries & schedules please visit

http://www.philippinefiesta.com/

see you all there!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 18, 2004 at 02:11 PM
While Jojo and the gang are enjoying their time with Ate Guy, I'd like to remind everyone in the West Coast to start planning their Labor Day Weekend getaway to Reno para manood ng The Power of Two Concert. Just click the url below to order your tickets online:

https://silver.silverlegacy.com/slrctix/#Power

Kahit hindi kayo Noranian, punta na ng Reno to support your kababayan's concert. Kasama rin si Kuh Ledesma.

Remind nyo na ang mga kaibigan at kamag-anak sa West coast. Salamat.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 18, 2004 at 03:33 PM
Ms. Kitchie Benedicto, during her tenure and heyday as chief of KBS/RPN-9, and who would later direct Superstar, was in a meeting with Lino Brocka. She asked him who he thought was the best Filipina actress during that time and he easily replied Nora Aunor.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 18, 2004 at 03:34 PM
Ms. Kitchie Benedicto, during her tenure and heyday as chief of KBS/RPN-9, and who would later direct Superstar, was in a meeting with Lino Brocka. She asked him who he thought was the best Filipina actress during that time and he easily replied Nora Aunor.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 18, 2004 at 03:35 PM
Ms. Kitchie Benedicto, during her tenure and heyday as chief of KBS/RPN-9, and who would later direct Superstar, was in a meeting with Lino Brocka. She asked him who he thought was the best Filipina actress during that time and he easily replied Nora Aunor.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 18, 2004 at 03:36 PM
Ms. Kitchie Benedicto, during her tenure and heyday as chief of KBS/RPN-9, and who would later direct Superstar, was in a meeting with Lino Brocka. She asked him who he thought was the best Filipina actress during that time and he easily replied Nora Aunor.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 18, 2004 at 08:54 PM
While Jojo and the gang are enjoying their time with Ate Guy, I'd like to remind everyone in the West Coast to start planning their Labor Day Weekend getaway to Reno para manood ng The Power of Two Concert. Just click the url below to order your tickets online:

https://silver.silverlegacy.com/slrctix/#Power

Kahit hindi kayo Noranian, punta na ng Reno to support your kababayan's concert. Kasama rin si Kuh Ledesma.

Remind nyo na ang mga kaibigan at kamag-anak sa West coast. Salamat.



thanks Ken... am a little busy nowadays what with Ate Guy here... we just spent time with her yesterday walking around Manhattan and hanging out at her hotel room. nakahiga pa nga ako sa kama niya habang nagkukuwentuhan kami. Ate Guy asked me something that even I could not believe... i'm serously thinking about it though.  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 19, 2004 at 01:50 PM
jojo, ba't bitin yong kwento mo... ??? share mo naman sa amin.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 19, 2004 at 09:25 PM
jojo, ba't bitin yong kwento mo... ??? share mo naman sa amin.

PM ko na lang sa 'yo... ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 24, 2004 at 07:41 PM
Ms. Kitchie Benedicto, during her tenure and heyday as chief of KBS/RPN-9, and who would later direct Superstar, was in a meeting with Lino Brocka. She asked him who he thought was the best Filipina actress during that time and he easily replied Nora Aunor.

at the beginning Lino Brocka actually resented Nora Aunor for marrying his then protegee Christopher de Leon. in 1979 he was forced to direct Ate Guy in Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo due to his financial problems. Brocka was so impressed with Nora's acting that he decided to collaborate on two more films Nakaw Na Pag-Ibig & Bona.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 25, 2004 at 09:33 AM
Yep--that's why Lino turned down her offer to direct her in a production she was preparing, which instead went to Mario O'Hara, the end result of which was Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 26, 2004 at 02:30 AM
Yep--that's why Lino turned down her offer to direct her in a production she was preparing, which instead went to Mario O'Hara, the end result of which was Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

in a way i'm glad that Lino turned down Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos... although i doubt if he could've done a better job than Mario O'Hara.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 26, 2004 at 12:40 PM
If Lino had taken Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, we wouldn't have that Pieta scene, or the women circling Nora, or as good action sequences, I think.

Actually, we would have had a completely different movie. If I remember right (you can ask Nora about this), it's when they approached O'Hara that he gave them the script for Tatlong Taong, which he picked out of a Hilda episode. If Lino had accepted, they might have done a completely different script.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 27, 2004 at 09:12 AM
If Lino had taken Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, we wouldn't have that Pieta scene, or the women circling Nora, or as good action sequences, I think.

Actually, we would have had a completely different movie. If I remember right (you can ask Nora about this), it's when they approached O'Hara that he gave them the script for Tatlong Taong, which he picked out of a Hilda episode. If Lino had accepted, they might have done a completely different script.

i'll ask Ate Guy about it... hope she still remembers. we'll be going to a going away dinner for her tonight. she's going to Virginia Beach to continue her US tour with Kuh Ledesma.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 27, 2004 at 03:03 PM
I caught T-Bird at Ako T-Bird at Ako yesterday and I'd like to make a  a couple of observations:

1) they don't write dialog like that no more

2) vilma was surprisingly good in the movie; nora, of course, was also good

3) i like danny zalcita's directing style

4) the film was enjoyable, though the story could have been better
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 28, 2004 at 12:24 AM


i'll ask Ate Guy about it... hope she still remembers. we'll be going to a going away dinner for her tonight. she's going to Virginia Beach to continue her US tour with Kuh Ledesma.

you know what Noel I asked Ate Guy about Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos she said that the project was really meant for Mario O'Hara... she told me an interesting story i'll send you a private message.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 01, 2004 at 11:46 AM
Hello Myke!

Sorry naputol ang usapan natin kanina... i even forgot to greet you a belated Happy Birthday. It was great talking to you. Pakihintay mo na lang ang movies mo. I'll be sending it through FEDEX. I'll e-mail you the tracking number para you can check kung kailan ang delivery. Ang dami ko pang kuwento siguro next time mas mahaba ang magiging kuwentuhan natin.

Take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Sep 01, 2004 at 11:55 AM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Sayang naputol yong linya natin kanina! Nakakaaliw yong mga kwento mo. At last narinig ko na rin ang boses mo. Believe me, it feels like meeting a long lost brother. Geez, I can't thank you enough. Ang mahal mahal siguro ng call na yon, I can just imagine.

Salamat for sharing some confidential matters. Rest assured, I can only pray that all that would come true. Things are definitely coming up roses for our Superstar. Walang pagsidlan ang tuwa kang nalaman ko na may project palang "Mangbabarang" si Peque Gallaga para sa kanya. Ever since, I've been dying to see Ms. Nora in these sort of gothic roles like yong sa "La Loba Negra" sana. Mata pa lang niya kasi nakakatakot na. Nabasa ko noon yong "Delubyo" but I don't have a clue kung ano ang kwento or what's Ms. Nora's role. What is it all about ba? I also remember this press release about "Ang Babaeng Ipinako sa Krus" and something like "Asawa ng Pari."  Sana tuloy-tuloy na yong plano niya to revive NV productions para buhayin itong mga shelved projects na ito. Please i-PM mo na lang ako for some "top secret" info. Thanks.
 
Hanggang dito na lang muna. Pagpalain ka pa sana dahil bukod kang Noranian na pinagpala. Levity aside, I'm keeping my finger crossed on that book on your Nora encounter.

God bless all Noranians.

Myke







Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Sep 01, 2004 at 11:57 AM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Sayang naputol yong linya natin kanina! Nakakaaliw yong mga kwento mo. At last narinig ko na rin ang boses mo. Believe me, it feels like meeting a long lost brother. Geez, I can't thank you enough. Ang mahal mahal siguro ng call na yon, I can just imagine.

Salamat for sharing some confidential matters. Rest assured, I can only pray that all that would come true. Things are definitely coming up roses for our Superstar. Walang pagsidlan ang tuwa kang nalaman ko na may project palang "Mangbabarang" si Peque Gallaga para sa kanya. Ever since, I've been dying to see Ms. Nora in these sort of gothic roles like yong sa "La Loba Negra" sana. Mata pa lang niya kasi nakakatakot na. Nabasa ko noon yong "Delubyo" but I don't have a clue kung ano ang kwento or what's Ms. Nora's role. What is it all about ba? I also remember this press release about "Ang Babaeng Ipinako sa Krus" and something like "Asawa ng Pari."  Sana tuloy-tuloy na yong plano niya to revive NV productions para buhayin itong mga shelved projects na ito. Please i-PM mo na lang ako for some "top secret" info. Thanks.
 
Hanggang dito na lang muna. Pagpalain ka pa sana dahil bukod kang Noranian na pinagpala. Levity aside, I'm keeping my finger crossed on that book on your Nora encounter.

God bless all Noranians.

Myke
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 01, 2004 at 07:12 PM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Sayang naputol yong linya natin kanina! Nakakaaliw yong mga kwento mo. At last narinig ko na rin ang boses mo. Believe me, it feels like meeting a long lost brother. Geez, I can't thank you enough. Ang mahal mahal siguro ng call na yon, I can just imagine.

Salamat for sharing some confidential matters. Rest assured, I can only pray that all that would come true. Things are definitely coming up roses for our Superstar. Walang pagsidlan ang tuwa kang nalaman ko na may project palang "Mangbabarang" si Peque Gallaga para sa kanya. Ever since, I've been dying to see Ms. Nora in these sort of gothic roles like yong sa "La Loba Negra" sana. Mata pa lang niya kasi nakakatakot na. Nabasa ko noon yong "Delubyo" but I don't have a clue kung ano ang kwento or what's Ms. Nora's role. What is it all about ba? I also remember this press release about "Ang Babaeng Ipinako sa Krus" and something like "Asawa ng Pari."  Sana tuloy-tuloy na yong plano niya to revive NV productions para buhayin itong mga shelved projects na ito. Please i-PM mo na lang ako for some "top secret" info. Thanks.
 
Hanggang dito na lang muna. Pagpalain ka pa sana dahil bukod kang Noranian na pinagpala. Levity aside, I'm keeping my finger crossed on that book on your Nora encounter.

God bless all Noranians.

Myke

Hello Myke!

Sayang nga at naputol ang linya natin... natutuwa ako at naaaliw ka sa mga kuwento ko. I just can't help sharing my Nora experiences with you. I'm so glad to finally talk with you. Ang sarap mo ring kakuwentuhan. Albert actually told me about Peque Gallaga's Mambabarang project for Ate Guy, this was way back in '86 immediately after taping Ate Guy's Balintataw episode with Joel Torre & Vivian Velez which Peque directed. Around that time din nag-uumpisa nang magkaroon ng falling out sina Ate Guy at Mother Lily and she wanted to give the Mambabarang project to Alma Moreno to which Peque responded na kung hindi na rin lang si Nora ang gaganap di bale na lang. I guess the script which was written by Rommel Bernardino is gathering dust somewhere in Regal's shelves.

As for Delubyo... all i know is that it's an epic love story with Christopher de Leon parang Somewhere In Time written by the late Amado Lacuesta, Jr. I also remember Asawa Ng Pari & Ang Babing Ipinako Sa Krus. There was also Maestra Violeta & Victory Joe. Ang dami talagang film projects si Ate Guy na hindi natuloy.

I'm going to send your movies this afternoon. I'll e-mail you the details. Take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 02, 2004 at 02:31 AM
Brod Myke... just in case you haven't read your e-mail, i just shipped your movies through Fedex this afternoon. They told me you should be receiving it in two days. post your thoughts about the movies here on our Nora Thread, okay? watch Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo first.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 02, 2004 at 09:53 PM
I caught T-Bird at Ako T-Bird at Ako yesterday and I'd like to make a  a couple of observations:

1) they don't write dialog like that no more

2) vilma was surprisingly good in the movie; nora, of course, was also good

3) i like danny zalcita's directing style

4) the film was enjoyable, though the story could have been better

i agree with your observations about T-Bird At Ako, RMN... witty dialogue is Danny Zialcita's trademark. i wasn't too impressed with Vilma's performance in the movie. she was way better in Langis At Tubig & Karma both directed by Zialcita. not because i'm a Noranian but i believe she really gave justice to her hotshot lady lawyer role. Ate Guy did another movie with Danny... "Sa Dulo Ng Panahon" unfortunately the movie wasn't finished so Mother Lily decided to include it as one of the episodes in the omnibus Regal film "Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan."
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Sep 03, 2004 at 12:16 PM
Hi, Brod Jo!

Just checked the FedEx website. I'll be getting your gift on Monday, at ngayon pa lang parang nanginginig na ako sa excitement to finally watch those films. Thanks heaps talaga.

Nabasa ko na rin ang PM mo, and I promise to post a reply as soon as I can. Marami pa kasi akong deadlines ng mga raket due today and tomorrow, but I'll find time talaga to reply kasi marami din akong ibabalita at itatanong sa yo. That will be a long e-mail, I bet.

Take care. God bless our Superstar, all Noranians, and our loved ones.

Myke







 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 08, 2004 at 03:30 AM
Hi, Brod Jo!

Just checked the FedEx website. I'll be getting your gift on Monday, at ngayon pa lang parang nanginginig na ako sa excitement to finally watch those films. Thanks heaps talaga.

Nabasa ko na rin ang PM mo, and I promise to post a reply as soon as I can. Marami pa kasi akong deadlines ng mga raket due today and tomorrow, but I'll find time talaga to reply kasi marami din akong ibabalita at itatanong sa yo. That will be a long e-mail, I bet.

Take care. God bless our Superstar, all Noranians, and our loved ones.

Myke







 

Hello Brod Myke!

I suppose you already received the movies I've sent you... I meant to answer your long e-mail  ;) but I had to go to my nephew's christening over the weekend. I hope you'll enjoy watching the films... don't forget I want to read your review of the movies and most especially  Ate Guy's performance.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 10, 2004 at 01:16 PM
Guess who my mom saw walking in front of our house? John freaking Rendez. (God knows how ny mother recognized him) Maybe he was paying a visit to Nora's house. He also, apparently, borrowed her van.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 10, 2004 at 05:56 PM
Guess who my mom saw walking in front of our house? John freaking Rendez. (God knows how ny mother recognized him) Maybe he was paying a visit to Nora's house. He also, apparently, borrowed her van.

when was this, RMN? care to tell me?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 13, 2004 at 03:58 AM
hi Brod Myke!

i was wondering kung na-receive mo 'yung pinadala ko sa 'yo. i know you're a little busy... medyo worried lang kasi ako baka hindi nag-play sa dvd player mo but 'yung pinadala ko kay Marlon okay naman.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 13, 2004 at 02:36 PM


when was this, RMN? care to tell me?

This happened two weeks ago, I believe.  Yes, Its very likely that he came from Nora's unit and used her van.   It's funny but I've seen her son--whats his name?--before but I've never seen Nora around.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 20, 2004 at 07:14 AM


This happened two weeks ago, I believe.  Yes, Its very likely that he came from Nora's unit and used her van.   It's funny but I've seen her son--whats his name?--before but I've never seen Nora around.

Ian... Ate Guy's son is currently in Japan.

Ate Guy rarely stays at her Balete Mansion... she has a condo unit in Midland.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 20, 2004 at 02:54 PM
I live in Midland :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 21, 2004 at 04:53 AM
I live in Midland :)

do you really? have you ever bumped into Ate Guy?  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 21, 2004 at 04:34 PM
sadly, no. at least not yet. the funny thing is, i always see her being interviewed on tv from her unit. maybe one of these day, i just might.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 23, 2004 at 12:10 AM
sadly, no. at least not yet. the funny thing is, i always see her being interviewed on tv from her unit. maybe one of these day, i just might.

she's still here in the US vacationing... taking a much needed rest after the second leg of her concert tour with Kuh Ledesma. hopefully one of theses days you'll bump into her. let us know if ever that happens.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 24, 2004 at 01:59 PM
Anyone heard a report that GMA is considering Nora as head of the MTRCB? Sounds crazy, but hey...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 25, 2004 at 12:14 AM
Anyone heard a report that GMA is considering Nora as head of the MTRCB? Sounds crazy, but hey...

there were reports about Ate Guy being considered to be the new MTRCB chairperson. if this is indeed true... i  believe she is qualified for the position. i'm still amazed at her knowledge of filmmaking. it all started when they had a poll in Magandang Umaga Bayan about this piece of information.

in my opinion i don't want her to accept the job if there was indeed an offer... just concentrate on her acting & singing career. but that's me...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 25, 2004 at 11:23 AM
I'd prefer she stick to acting and producing too. And I can't see her doing anything as unexciting as administering a government board....
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 26, 2004 at 01:26 AM
I'd prefer she stick to acting and producing too. And I can't see her doing anything as unexciting as administering a government board....

it is really unexciting... but those were only rumors. Malacanang issued a statement that there hasn't been any appointments made for the position. it was all hear say.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 29, 2004 at 05:23 AM
please visit our official Nora Aunor website

www.nora-icon.com
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 29, 2004 at 11:21 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/noraiconsm.jpg)

hindi pa ready ang website although the filmography section is active...preview lang muna.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 30, 2004 at 12:08 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/noraiconsm.jpg)

hindi pa ready ang website although the filmography section is active...preview lang muna.

thanks Ken for posting the webpage... they're quite aware that the site is still under construction... a work in progress but its' surely nice to see the filmography section up & running.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 06, 2004 at 10:02 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayagsm.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 08, 2004 at 10:40 AM
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NAGLALAYAG DVD/VCD now available to pre-order online. Click
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i ordered ten copies... pang-regalo this Christmas.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 09, 2004 at 11:17 PM
Message to Noel Vera

We are in the process of transferring the movie reviews posted at the tribute site to the new official website of the one and only Nora Aunor. Just wanted to ask your permission to include your reviews of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Kastilyong Buhangin and Bulaklak sa City Jail. And of course, if you want to contribute any new materials, like a review of Condemned and Bakit Bughaw ang Langit maybe, that would be most welcome.  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 13, 2004 at 08:56 AM
Message to Noel Vera

We are in the process of transferring the movie reviews posted at the tribute site to the new official website of the one and only Nora Aunor. Just wanted to ask your permission to include your reviews of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Kastilyong Buhangin and Bulaklak sa City Jail. And of course, if you want to contribute any new materials, like a review of Condemned and Bakit Bughaw ang Langit maybe, that would be most welcome.  ;)

Ken, i'm quite sure it won't be a problem with Noel... am I right? It would surely be great to include his reviews of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Kastilyong Buhangin & Bulaklak sa City Jail on the website. If I remember correctly, he also wrote a review of Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? I remember reading it.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 13, 2004 at 10:24 AM
No, no problem with transferring the articles. Is my piece on Bakit Bughaw included?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 13, 2004 at 10:13 PM
Thanks Noel. I'll add your reviews today. I don't remember reading your review of Bakit Bughaw ang Langit. I checked your movie review yahoo newsletter and I didn't see it there. Let me know where to find it or provide me a copy please so we can add it to the official website.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 14, 2004 at 01:37 AM
Thanks Noel. I'll add your reviews today. I don't remember reading your review of Bakit Bughaw ang Langit. I checked your movie review yahoo newsletter and I didn't see it there. Let me know where to find it or provide me a copy please so we can add it to the official website.

Ken, look for Noel's Bakit Bughaw review sa ICON archives... I remember reading the article which he posted sa board. Paki-check na lang...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 14, 2004 at 07:46 AM
Thanks Jojo. There are over 24,000 messages at ICON but I found Noel's entry (#6823) about Bakit Bughaw ang Langit. It was a very short comment. Wala pa bang full review Noel?  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 14, 2004 at 12:31 PM
No, no full-scale analysis as of yet (I'm saving that for the book).  But I'm sure I wrote something longer on the film. Maybe it's still in my head.

Let me go on looking. Is this what you found?

I finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit (Why is the Sky Blue?), with Nora Aunor as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention in Manila. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little. This film deserves to be considered one of the best Filipino films of the '80s. At the very least.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 14, 2004 at 02:35 PM
NCCA-CVRP Film Club Season 3 opens this Friday, October 15, 2004.
For this season of the film club, three directors will be given
highlight: MARYO J. DE LOS REYES (October), MARIO O'HARA (November) &
JEFFREY JETURIAN (December). This means, all FRIDAYS of 2004 starting
October 15, 2004, FREE FILMS will be screened at the NCCA's
Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin.

This Friday - October 15, 2004
2:00pm - NAGLALAYAG
Resource Person: (after the screening) actress CHANDA ROMERO
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 14, 2004 at 02:56 PM
It's not just that fragment. Here's more:

...as for Bakit Bughaw:

"She waters cactus plants with complete devotion"

Those plants are really a symbol of her own condition. Remember what she says to her elderly neighbor? A little water and they flourish. All she needs is a little water, a droplet of love, and she'll bloom.

""Laos na kayo Inay!""

That one hurt Anita Linda's character the most, but her most devastating judgement came earlier: when she said Roldan's character is more human than her because he doesn't pretend or hold back. Typical of Linda's character (and perceptive of O'Hara) to respond to the other insult, not this one.

...yeah, I remember this from Bakit Bughaw sa Langit (I saw it only once, but I can remember it like it was yesterday): Nora having bought Dennis Roldan a soda pop, and Roldan (he's retarded) telling her he didn't like her. She asks why, when she bought him a soda? Roldan takes back what he said.

Before this O'Hara never used close-ups--mostly long shots and medium shots that take in the whole scene. For the first time he focuses on Nora's face, she smiles and she's radiant, and Roldan smiles shyly in response. It's the first time in the film that these two lonely people actually connect.

Very, very simple scene, but it could be one of the most moving in all of Philippine cinema.


Still, kulang pa, 'no? Maybe I should start working on a piece on that. To replace Cruz's article, if for nothing else...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 14, 2004 at 09:58 PM

Still, kulang pa, 'no? Maybe I should start working on a piece on that. To replace Cruz's article, if for nothing else...

That's what you said the very first time I posted the link to Cruz's review here.  :)

I posted your reviews at the official site. Check it out when you get a chance and let me know if there's any corrections or changes you want me to make. Here's the link:

http://www.nora-icon.com/norafilmography.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 15, 2004 at 03:50 AM
Yeah, I know I said that. It's been busy.

That's a beautiful website, incidentally, deep green and flowing lines, very convenient menu interface. Who designed it?

Incidentally, my Kastilyong Buhangin article, A Castle Meant to Last, was published in Menzone, July 2002.

I posted some remarks--not an article--on Fe, Esperanza, Caridad somewhere. Also Condemned, if i remember right. Care to include them (if I can find them)?

Also wrote about Sidhi, Muling Umawit ang Puso, Babae and Flor...but you're better off not including them.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 15, 2004 at 05:42 AM
BANAUE and FE, ESPERANZA, CARIDAD:

"Fe, Esperanza, Caridad" is a Nora Aunor showcase, with three directors involved. 

"Fe" is competently directed by Cirio Santiago, and is basically a warmed over version of "A Star is Born" (Nora will have retold this far more successfully in her "Kastilyong Buhangin." 

"Esperanza" is surpisingly light and charming (she plays housewife to a likeable Jay Ilagan)--in fact, it's the first Lamberto Avellana film I've ever liked, and the first time I've seen Nora be effortlessly funny. 

"Caridad" is amazing: Gerry De Leon does a breathtaking sequence of Nora as a nun, running away with a gardener (Ronaldo Valdez, who else?). 

Then it turns out that the gardener is The Devil Himself, and the segment plunges into purest schlock: he wears a Count Dracula costume and a medallion that looks like it was lifted from John Travolta in Saturday Nigth Fever.  His bedroom (you might call it his pad) could have been used as a disco (you can guess Satan liked to party down).

And then--it recovers!  Nora has sex with Satan, then tempts him into good; De Leon's stylized acting and dialogue (it's always been that way, it seems) actually fits the metaphysical drama unfolding, and you end up feeling some sympathy for all the parties involved.  Amazing piece of film--as much for the way it spectacularly goes off the rail, then somehow comes back on track.

"Banaue"--well, what can I say, except De Leon was old when he did this.  Like Annaud with "Quest for Fire," or Boorman with "The Emerald Forest," he tries to film primitive people and with disastrous results.  Everyone speaks literary dialogue that just kills the drama, some of the spears look obviously tinfoil, and De Leon has this habit (you see sometimes in "Lilet") of smearing his lenses with Vaseline--in "Banaue's" case, colored Vaseline apparently, and all the time.  The fight scenes towards the end are expertly shot and cut, if awkwardly staged.



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 15, 2004 at 12:26 PM
Yeah, I know I said that. It's been busy.

That's a beautiful website, incidentally, deep green and flowing lines, very convenient menu interface. Who designed it?

Incidentally, my Kastilyong Buhangin article, A Castle Meant to Last, was published in Menzone, July 2002.

I posted some remarks--not an article--on Fe, Esperanza, Caridad somewhere. Also Condemned, if i remember right. Care to include them (if I can find them)?

Also wrote about Sidhi, Muling Umawit ang Puso, Babae and Flor...but you're better off not including them.

Wilfredo Pascual (http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/wilfredopascual.html), ICON's Palanca Award winner, has a lot to do with the design of the website with the help of our graphic designer Marc and web designer Mari.

I added your Fe. Esperanza, Caridad comments and included Menzone as source for Kastilyong Buhangin. Thank you so much Noel.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 15, 2004 at 01:12 PM


Wilfredo Pascual (http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/wilfredopascual.html), ICON's Palanca Award winner, has a lot to do with the design of the website with the help of our graphic designer Marc and web designer Mari.

btw, anyone interested in reading Wilfredo Pascual's first prize winning essay, you'll find a link to the winning piece here (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html), scroll down near the bottom of the page.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 16, 2004 at 08:18 PM
caught Naglalyag yesterday. It was funny since the whole screening room was teeming with Noranians and I was the only one there who wasn't. I was even seated beside ICON members who tried to recruit me!  Chando Romero was the guest speaker  with Yul Servo, Maryo J. :)

But about the film, well... only Nora's superb acting saved the day,  or rather the movie. I had high hopes pa naman but was totaly disapointed.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 17, 2004 at 02:22 AM
caught Naglalyag yesterday. It was funny since the whole screening room was teeming with Noranians and I was the only one there who wasn't. I was even seated beside ICON members who tried to recruit me!  Chando Romero was the guest speaker  with Yul Servo, Maryo J. :)

But about the film, well... only Nora's superb acting saved the day,  or rather the movie. I had high hopes pa naman but was totaly disapointed.

i'm glad you went RMN... was the screening room really filled with Noranians? wow! that must've been something. wish i was there. did you get the name of the ICONian seated next to you?

the movie may have let you down but it's gratifying to know that Nora's superlative performance saved the film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 18, 2004 at 12:42 PM
Someone posted the following from Billy Balbastro's column at ICON. Thought I'd share it with everyone here at pinoydvd especially to those that might be interested in watching Nora classics by Mario O'Hara.


ACCOLADES for Maryo J. delos Reyes and his film Magnifico continue.

Last Friday (Oct. 15), the film club of the National Commission for Culture and the Cinema Values Reorientation Program (NCCA-CVRP) started their screening of films for their Season 3.

My friends (like Eddie Marfori, Dave Cecilio, Berna Neggie and Jupp Dust Libby) and I enjoyed once more Maryo J’s Magnifico at the Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin at the NCCA Building in Intramuros.

Most of the spectators, students of film, saw the 2003 film for the first time and were moved to tears.

Direk Maryo J and Jiro Manio graced the opening of the film season at NCCA with Direk himself talking about the international market for our films.

Also in the audience were the husband-and-wife team, musician Josefino Cenizal and wife, retired actress Olivia Cenizal, who confided seeing the multi-awarded movie for the third time. "But we enjoy it more with every viewing," says Maestro Cenizal.

The acclaim for the movie, first shown in our theaters on Feb. 12, 2004 and more 53 awards in different categories from local award-winning bodies and three film awards abroad (Berlin Kinderfilmfest 2004, Rome’s International Children Film Festival 2004) was unanimous among these late viewers.

Actually, this Film Season 3’s In Focus is a salute to Filipino Film Directors. For October, it is Maryo J. delos Reyes whose films will be shown.

Actually, earlier last Friday, 2 p.m. his Naglalayag, 2004 Manila Film Festival beat picture, was shown with Chanda Romero (who’s in the movie) talking about "working with Maryo J".

This Friday (Oct.22), Maryo’s Annie Batungbakal will be shown, with Nora Aunor herself -- the star of the picture -- as resource person, to talk about "acting in a youth-oriented musical films".

On the last Friday of October (Oct. 29), Maryo’s Sa Paraiso ni Efren will be shown with the movie’s cinematographer Shane Clemente as resource person to talk on "capturing the urban poor in lenses".

Annie Batungbakal which stars Nora Aunor with Lloyd Samartino, Nida Blanca, Chichay and Lorli Villanueva was made and shown in 1979, from the script of Jake Tordesillas.

Sa Paraiso ni Efren (1999) stars Anton Bernardo in the title role with Alan Paule as gay, Ynez Veneracion as the wife and Ana Capri as mistress. The movie competed at the 2003 International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Torino, Italy. This is based on Robert Silverio’s story.

For November, they salute Mario O’Hara.

Babae sa Breakwater will be shown on Nov. 5 with Katherine Luna as resource person, to talk about her Cannes experience. The film was in Cannes 2004.

Mario’s Tatlong Taon Walang Diyos with Christopher de Leon as resource person on Nov. 12 and on Nov. 19 will show Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit with Mario himself talking about his profession and craft later.

In December, Jeffrey Jeturian takes center stage with his Bridal Shower with Cherry Pie Picache as resource person on Dec.3.

His Pila Balde will have screenplay writer Armando Bing Lao as resource person on Dec. 10.

Finally, on Dec.17, Sana Pag-ibig Na will be shown with Direk Jeffrey himself as resource person to speak on the current state of Filipino Films.

In all, these screenings, admission is free.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 18, 2004 at 01:32 PM


i'm glad you went RMN... was the screening room really filled with Noranians? wow! that must've been something. wish i was there. did you get the name of the ICONian seated next to you?

the movie may have let you down but it's gratifying to know that Nora's superlative performance saved the film.

You know, I forgot their names. However, the one seated beside me, this big guy, asked If I've read any of his articles.  I mentioned pinoydvd and your name, Jojo, If you don't mind, and this other guy said that he's your best friend.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 19, 2004 at 04:59 AM


You know, I forgot their names. However, the one seated beside me, this big guy, asked If I've read any of his articles.  I mentioned pinoydvd and your name, Jojo, If you don't mind, and this other guy said that he's your best friend.

i don't mind you mentioning my name RMN... i'm quite okay with with that. i'm trying to find out who you spoke to... my guess would be Albert Sunga... he's the national coordinator of all Nora Aunor fan clubs and was with Ate Guy during her Power Of Two US Concert Tour.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Oct 19, 2004 at 09:13 AM

Mario’s Tatlong Taon Walang Diyos with Christopher de Leon as resource person on Nov. 12

Bet I know who's video copy this is...


on Nov. 19 will show Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit with Mario himself talking about his profession and craft later.

What, they finally admit they have a copy?! Will they be showing this in Cinema One too?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 20, 2004 at 07:50 PM

Mario’s Tatlong Taon Walang Diyos with Christopher de Leon as resource person on Nov. 12

Bet I know who's video copy this is...


on Nov. 19 will show Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit with Mario himself talking about his profession and craft later.

What, they finally admit they have a copy?! Will they be showing this in Cinema One too?


Haven't I given you a copy of Bakit Bughaw?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 21, 2004 at 03:47 AM
if i haven't... then let me know Noel & i'll send you one.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 28, 2004 at 02:04 PM
On Deretsahan last night, the trashy talk show hosted by Amy Perez, they had a Noranian vs. Vilmanian battle royale. One of those who represented the Noranians was this guy who showed off a portion of his scrap book. Guess who won? ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 29, 2004 at 05:10 AM
On Deretsahan last night, the trashy talk show hosted by Amy Perez, they had a Noranian vs. Vilmanian battle royal. One of those who represented the Noranians was this guy who showed off a portion of his scrap book. Guess who won?

Mandy Diaz probably reperesented the Noranians on the show... he has a vast collection of Nora Aunor memorabilia & was the inspiration for Willi Pascual's Palanca-winning essay Devotion.  so I would assume that the Noranians won... am i right?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 29, 2004 at 03:21 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 29, 2004 at 06:31 PM


Mandy Diaz probably reperesented the Noranians on the show... he has a vast collection of Nora Aunor memorabilia & was the inspiration for Willi Pascual's Palanca-winning essay Devotion.  so I would assume that the Noranians won... am i right?

I believe so... :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Oct 30, 2004 at 07:13 AM


I believe so... :)

thanks RMN...  next month NCCA will be screening Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit since Mario O'hara is next month's featured filmmaker. i provided a copy of the movie through Albert Sunga one the ICONians you've met a couple of weeks ago at the screening of Naglalayag.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 30, 2004 at 02:32 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 04, 2004 at 06:05 AM
NAGLALAYAG is now being shown in the competition section of the Brussels International Independent Film Festival and will also be exhibited next month at the Cairo International Film Festival out of competition section.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 08, 2004 at 09:02 AM
Superstar Nora Aunor was named Best Actress at the recently concluded Brussels Internationsl Independent Film Festival for her performance in Naglalayag sharing the honor was Sharon Cuneta for Crying Ladies. Yul Servo won his second Best Actor award also for Naglalayag while Direk Maryo J. de los Reyes was given a Special Jury Prize for his contribution to World Cinema.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 08, 2004 at 11:58 PM
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Congratulations Ate Guy at Yul Servo!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 09, 2004 at 08:17 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/brusselswinner.jpg)
Congratulations Ate Guy at Yul Servo!

ang ganda naman nito Ken... thanks for posting it here & Congratulations to Ate Guy! for another well deserved win!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 10, 2004 at 02:50 PM
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This Friday, November 12 na po ang showing ng Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos sa Tanghalan Leandro V. Locsin.

Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin is at the NCCA, 633 General Luna Street,  Intramuros, Manila. For directions call 5272207 or 5272192 local 308.


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 10, 2004 at 03:54 PM
That screening of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos should be worth catching--it's probably uncut, and I believe they color-corrected the print's fade into pink.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 11, 2004 at 03:05 AM
That screening of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos should be worth catching--it's probably uncut, and I believe they color-corrected the print's fade into pink.

just wondering... is this the same print restored in Japan?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 11, 2004 at 12:41 PM
No--it's the video copy they made off the original decaying print. The restored Japanese print is now monocrhomatic--uniform amber color. Which I hear gives it a nice period look, but I haven't seen it.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 12, 2004 at 04:51 PM
I've finally gotten to see Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos in full, and I have to admit that its beautiful--haunting, moving, and quite tragic. I loved how Mario O'Hara made use of war newsreels and the musical score was indeed very eerie.

I guess it also helped that the quality of the tape was pretty good.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 13, 2004 at 07:16 AM
glad you liked it.

there are three films i know of in the world that were made by japanese occupied countries (arguably two, as thailand was never really occupied) that show the wartime japanese in a human light. this is one of them.

i'd rank tatlomg taong on the same level as ichikawa's harp of burma or fires on a plain. only tatlong has a clearer understanding of the nature of human cruelty.

a great film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 13, 2004 at 08:46 AM
I've finally gotten to see Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos in full, and I have to admit that its beautiful--haunting, moving, and quite tragic. I loved how Mario O'Hara made use of war newsreels and the musical score was indeed very eerie.

I guess it also helped that the quality of the tape was pretty good.

the musical score in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos was by Minda Azarcon & the male vocal was recorded by Gamaliel Viray who's also an actor. he has appeared in a lot of movies most notably in Bernal's Working Girls & Mario O'Hara's Gaano Kita Kamahal...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 13, 2004 at 03:57 PM
I guess it also helped that the quality of the tape was pretty good.

You saw this in NCCA?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 13, 2004 at 08:52 PM
yes sir! ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 14, 2004 at 11:47 AM
It's a copy off Cinema One's master then. Color corrected, I bet--it didn't look too pink? Normal color tones?

Cinema One broadcasts a cut version of that master.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 15, 2004 at 03:16 PM
yes sir! ;)

RMN, will you be back Friday, Nov 19th for the screening of BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT?   ;)

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 16, 2004 at 11:31 AM


RMN, will you be back Friday, Nov 19th for the screening of BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT?   ;)

(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/bakitbughawvidcaps.jpg)

That is a lovely film, that is...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 18, 2004 at 06:27 AM

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it's a great little movie... hopefully they we're able to locate a betamax player for the screening this Friday.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 19, 2004 at 05:40 PM
a beautiful film, regardless if the picture qualiity is terrible, will always remain beautiful. ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 19, 2004 at 08:57 PM
a beautiful film, regardless if the picture qualiity is terrible, will always remain beautiful. ;)

i'm glad you went & ended up enjoying the movie... they probably went ahead & showed the betamax copy they had... a very good friend of mine also an ICONian has a copy of Bakit Bughaw which i transferred to dvd. i thought they we're going to use that instead, but hey...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 20, 2004 at 02:24 PM
So there was a screening? How was the attendance? Who spoke and what did they say? What was the reaction?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 20, 2004 at 06:56 PM
So there was a screening? How was the attendance? Who spoke and what did they say? What was the reaction?

according to the ICONians who went to the screening there were quite a roomfull of people... Mario O'Hara was present and even mentioned his possible film projects for next year including Sakay Tayo Sa Buwan written by Lualhati Bautista possibly with Ate Guy.

most of the attendees loved the movie although the copy was really terrible. they should've used the one i made  for a friend instead.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 20, 2004 at 08:50 PM


i'm glad you went & ended up enjoying the movie... they probably went ahead & showed the betamax copy they had... a very good friend of mine also an ICONian has a copy of Bakit Bughaw which i transferred to dvd. i thought they we're going to use that instead, but hey...

they used the burned dvd copy... :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 20, 2004 at 09:03 PM
So there was a screening? How was the attendance? Who spoke and what did they say? What was the reaction?

the peeps at the screening consisted mostly of Noranians and ICONians and a few students. There were more students before the start of the film, but most of them left to go and see Santa-Santita instead. Sigh. Mario O'Hara was on hand for the subsequent Q & A and I took the opportunity to ask him a couple of questions. Forgive me for saying this, but I was prolly the only one there who asked him sensible questions.  One of the students there even asked him for a brief history of cinema in the Philippines! Mario politely said that he was no historian and that he isn't ina position to answer.

Of course, the Norians loved the film and so did I.  The students there, were, well...they were noisy and annoying. They were seated near me so I had to bear with them.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 21, 2004 at 05:42 AM
"he isn't a historian"

But if someone asked him to talk about what he'd seen, you'd be surprised. He's seen plenty of the Filipino classics, even some that don't exist anymore. Someone should do a long interview of him and pump him for what he knows.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 22, 2004 at 02:06 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/naglalayagdvdpromo.jpg)

Naglalayag DVD now available online or ask for it at your pinoy video stores. Here's the url to order online:

http://www.pilipinosuperstore.com/navhvcdanddv.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 22, 2004 at 01:31 PM
"he isn't a historian"

But if someone asked him to talk about what he'd seen, you'd be surprised. He's seen plenty of the Filipino classics, even some that don't exist anymore. Someone should do a long interview of him and pump him for what he knows.

Yeah. He made mention of all these Tagalog classics, specificaly Manuel Conde's works, and how they're all gone now.

And, oh, my friends told me that the screening of Babae sa Breakwater was a huge success. Even Mario O'Hara was surprised by the overwhelming response from the viewers, particularly the students.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 22, 2004 at 02:01 PM


Yeah. He made mention of all these Tagalog classics, specificaly Manuel Conde's works, and how they're all gone now.

And, oh, my friends told me that the screening of Babae sa Breakwater was a huge success. Even Mario O'Hara was surprised by the overwhelming response from the viewers, particularly the students.

Cool. They're the hope of Filipino cinema now.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 22, 2004 at 02:48 PM
Long and detailed account of the Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? screening at NCCA:

Mario O'Hara on Nora Aunor and Bakit Bughaw ang Langit

Last Friday, I had the privileged of watching the very beautiful movie, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?, with my fellow ICONians, Nestor, Albert, Glorina, Manny So, Mandy Diaz, Maritess, etc. NCCA's Tanghalang Leandro Locsin was almost half full with several GANAP members, Nora Aunor admirers and young Masscom Students from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Needless to say, I really enjoyed the movie from beginning to end. It is one of the best ensemble acting I have ever seen on screen, no exaggeration. Ate Guy as Babette was simply superb -- as in ang galing galing ng characterization niya! Truly, this is one of her most underrated performances -- sayang talaga. After the screening, we waited for the resource speaker that afternoon -- Direk Mario O'Hara himself. Sayang nga lang at medyo natagalan siya ng dating kaya iilan na lang kaming inabutan niya sa preview room pagdating niya. Mas masaya sana kung nakita niya kung paanong mag-react ang audience sa bawa't eksena ng kanyang obra.

During the introduction, the guy from NCCA said that Direk Mario specifically requested that they include Bakit Bughaw for the In Focus program since this is one of his favorite movies. By the way, the copy used for the screening was courtesy of our very own Albert Sunga. Direk Mario confirmed this to the audience after the microphone was turned over to him for the open forum. The open forum was very lively and Direk Mario gamely answered all our questions except for the one asking him for a brief history of Philippine movies kasi nga sabi niya, he is a lover of the art but not necessarily a historian. Though he stressed that the art of moving pictures should have been born out of a specific need by the audience -- lahat naman daw ng art form ay nanggagaling sa need na ito. Following are the highlights of the forum:

1. When asked on his favorite actresses, he first mentioned that he and Ate Guy are members of the mutual admiration club (ilang beses na rin kasing nabanggit ni Ate Guy na siya ang paborito nitong direktor) and laughed heartily. He went on telling the group na ang mga paborito niyang actress na naka-trabaho na niya ay sina (in order): NORA AUNOR, Mitch Valdes and Maricel Soriano. Sa mga aktor, wala siyang maisip. Si Dennis Roldan sana kaso tumigil nga daw kaagad ito sa pag-aartista -- sayang daw talaga ang talento nu'ng bata. ;-)

2. Ang nagustuhan daw niya kay Ate Guy ay ang pagiging open nito bilang aktres. Napaka-sensitibo daw nito at tunay na walang makakatalo sa mata na punumpuno ng emosyon.

3. Sa mga direktor naman, karamihan ng influences niya ay foreign directors. Sa local naman, influence niya si Lino Brocka at Ishmael Bernal but not necessarily lahat ay on the positive side. Marami silang collaboration works ni Lino before kasama na ang Insiang. Ang "ayaw" lang niya kay Lino ay ang pagiging overly emotional nito at times. Basically daw ay movie fan si Brocka kaya nagkakaroon ng failure kapag pumapasok na ang emotion nito sa pagdidirek. Emotional din ang description niya kay Ishmael pero bilib siya sa clarity ng narrative nito. Controlled na controlled daw nito ang takbo ng istorya niya.

4. When asked kung anu'ng naramdaman niya nang halos walang naipanalong award ang Bakit Bughaw ang Langit except from the Catholic Mass Media Award before, eto ang kasagutan niya: SUMAMA ANG LOOB KO. Naniniwala daw kasi siya na napakaganda ng pelikulang ito. Nakakalungkot nga lang na underrated ang pelikula at totally snubbed sa awards. Pero eto ang consolation niya -- ang Bakit Bughaw ay BINABALIKAN at NATATANDAAN bilang isang simple at magandang pelikula. Natutuwa nga daw siya nang one time ay nakausap niya ang isang retired critic at sinabi sa kanya na number one sa listahan nito ang Bakit Bughaw bilang isa sa pinakamagandang pelikula ng kasalukuyang henerasyon.

5. Among our young directors, gusto niya si Jeffrey Jeturian at Quirk Henares (Keka).

6. Nilinaw din niya ang mga nababalita nuon na hindi para kay Ate Guy ang LA LOBA NEGRA. Nagulat nga siya at nagtanong kung sino ang nagsabi nuon dahil para sa kanya, at pinaninindigan niya ito, WALANG SINUMAN ANG MAY KARAPATANG GUMANAP SA LA LOBA NEGRA KUNG HINDI SI NORA AUNOR. Para sa kanya, ito ang kanyang DREAM MOVIE. Hindi totoo na isinulat niya ito para sa isang MESTISANG MAPUTI dahil ang lead character ng La Loba Negra ay isang Mexican Mestiza wife of the Governor General -- and as such, KAYUMANGGI o BROWN ang kulay nito. Sinabi rin niya na nagawa na ito ng Ballet Philippines before. Sa ngayon, from La Loba Negra, naging HOCLOBAN na ang working title nito. Bale ang Hocloban daw ay siyang nagiging La Loba Negra. So, iisa lamang ang dalawang titles na ito. May isang producer na raw na nakabili ng story rights nito pero binibili niyang pabalik to ensure na mapapangalagaan ang obrang ito. Condition din niya na si Nora Aunor lamang ang maaaring gumanap dito.

7. DREAM ROLE naman niya for Nora Aunor ang lead character sa SAKAY TAYO SA BUWAN. Hindi pa niya tapos ang script para dito mula sa panulat ni Lualhati Bautista. Pero sinisigurado niyang gagawin niya ang lahat to ensure na magawa ang pelikulang ito NEXT YEAR.

8. Payag din siyang gawin ang stage version ng Bakit Bughaw ang Langit.

The forum ended after more than an hour. The group gave Direk Mario a much-deserved standing ovation. Tuwang-tuwa siya while mingling with the group after the forum. Habang naglalakad ang grupo namin palabas ng Intramuros, nagulat kami nang makita namin si Direk na humahabol sa amin. Papunta raw siya ng Malate area to meet a friend. Totoo po ang tsismis -- mahilig nga siyang maglakad para makakuha ng story ideas, character sketches, at kung anu-ano pa.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 23, 2004 at 09:11 AM
this was a lengthy observation during the screening of Bakit Bughaw at NCCA... it's great to know that Direk Mario O'Hara will be pushing through with Sakay Tayo Sa Buwan with Ate Guy.

thanks Marlon for the report & Noel for posting it here...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 24, 2004 at 02:34 PM
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Naglalayag DVD now available online or ask for it at your pinoy video stores. Here's the url to order online:

http://www.pilipinosuperstore.com/navhvcdanddv.html



i'm really excited... i'll finally be getting my Naglalayag dvd this afternoon... it will be a great movie to watch this Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Nov 25, 2004 at 11:34 AM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 25, 2004 at 12:54 PM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0

Oh yeah, win the hearts n minds o Noranians...smart move kid... ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Nov 25, 2004 at 01:35 PM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0

UH-OH.... ::)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 25, 2004 at 03:43 PM
Yeah. Love the way he urinates on both Noranians and the masa in one post. Real brilliant. ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 25, 2004 at 06:07 PM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0

Am glad (and proud) naman to be part of that masang pinoy he is referring to -- at least, I get to enjoy intelligent works of art from intelligent performers like Nora Aunor.  XAGE, why don't we just focus on Nora's contribution to the industry than on her personal and political life? Better yet, why don't you share with us the works of artists that belong to your class.  Guess that includes Ai Ai delas Alas, Kris Aquino, Mahal, Rose Valencia and company.   ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 25, 2004 at 08:12 PM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0

apparently Xage you have no clue whatsoever of Nora Aunor's contribution to the Filipino Fim Industry... she is considered by both the art establishment and the general film public in the Philippines as her generation's most talented performer. tell me something, have you ever seen any Tagalog movie? if you haven't then now is the perfect time to start. like our culture, Philippine Cinema is very rich in images that would rival those of other countries. it's sad to know that someone like you would comment on Nora's career and personal life. maybe you've been exposed with the likes of Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai De las Alas who hasn't contributed anything near Nora's accomplishments. it's ignorant people like you who is to blame for the dying state of the Filipino Film Industry.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Nov 25, 2004 at 11:10 PM


apparently Xage you have no clue whatsoever of Nora Aunor's contribution to the Filipino Fim Industry... she is considered by both the art establishment and the general film public in the Philippines as her generation's most talented performer. tell me something, have you ever seen any Tagalog movie?

Yeah, Why so curious then?

if you haven't then now is the perfect time to start. like our culture, Philippine Cinema is very rich in images that would rival those of other countries.

In our Dreams.. ooops in your dreams dude.. that wouldnt happen....

maybe you've been exposed with the likes of Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai De las Alas who hasn't contributed anything near Nora's accomplishments.

You wouldnt tell me that unless it was you who were exposed with them and just point it as an opinion and thought I was exposed with them?


"it's sad to know that someone like you would comment on Nora's career and personal life"

 "it's ignorant people like you who is to blame for the dying state of the Filipino Film Industry."

Common, its dead since the dawn of time.... and see how you also conclude about my personal life, awww now Im sad  ;D...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 26, 2004 at 12:36 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/norabest_2.gif)
Carlo created this for us, Ate Guy's winning moments through the years.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 26, 2004 at 06:22 AM


Yeah, Why so curious then?



In our Dreams.. ooops in your dreams dude.. that wouldnt happen....



You wouldnt tell me that unless it was you who were exposed with them and just point it as an opinion and thought I was exposed with them?



Common, its dead since the dawn of time.... and see how you also conclude about my personal life, awww now Im sad  ;D...

the industry is not dead yet... it's dying  yes but it can be saved if the moviegoing public will support quality Filipino movies. there's still a handful of independent film producers who are willing to risk everything to make good movies.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 26, 2004 at 06:31 AM


the industry is not dead yet... it's dying  yes but it can be saved if the moviegoing public will support quality Filipino movies. there's still a handful of independent film producers who are willing to risk everything to make good movies.

Filipino movies doesn't need people like XAGE to be saved.  What do we expect from people whose main gauge of quality is the Oscar's and the Leagues?  Besides, I don't think he even goes to the moviehouse at all.  He should be contented watching his pirated films in the comforts of his sosyalera crowd.   ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: bumblebee on Nov 26, 2004 at 09:41 AM
Hayy.. si Nora.. katagal tagal  na sa pelikula..

Nag politika di naman umasenso

Nag palmilya lagi naman wala

Pelikula? OO sa mata lamang nang pinoy na masa

Hayy.. si Ate Guy  O0

comment lang po. i don't know much about nora and her contributions to film. nde ko nga inabutan yung mga movies nya. but i got a chance to see this film nung college pa ko. required kc. the one w/ vilma. nde ko masyado na-appreciate kc magulo mga kasama ko but i got interested w/ old movies since then. parang naging sobrang ganda ng dating ng sephia para sa kin (sana nga they used sephia for dekada 70).

then i got to watch himala. what can i say? maganda sya. i connected. parang nandun din ako sa scene. very good material. very good performance.

though marami namang magandang materials today, mas marami nung araw. kaya nga pag may lumang pelikula sa cable, talagang pinapanood ko.

yung movies ngayon more on the commercial side. siguro dahil hikahos din ang ekonomiya and people want to be entertained rather than enjoy the art that movies are supposed to show.

whatever happened to nora can not and will not change the fact the she was there on top when the movie industry stood at its most glorious.

w/ regards to the masa, wag nyo naman po kaming maliitin. dahil sa amin, maraming mayaman ngayon. at lalo pang yumayaman :)

nde naman kami bobo. kung mabigyan naman kami ng enough resources, kaya din naman naming maabot ang karunungan ng mga nakapangyayaring uri :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 26, 2004 at 09:50 AM


comment lang po. i don't know much about nora and her contributions to film. nde ko nga inabutan yung mga movies nya. but i got a chance to see this film nung college pa ko. required kc. the one w/ vilma. nde ko masyado na-appreciate kc magulo mga kasama ko but i got interested w/ old movies since then. parang naging sobrang ganda ng dating ng sephia para sa kin (sana nga they used sephia for dekada 70).

then i got to watch himala. what can i say? maganda sya. i connected. parang nandun din ako sa scene. very good material. very good performance.

though marami namang magandang materials today, mas marami nung araw. kaya nga pag may lumang pelikula sa cable, talagang pinapanood ko.

yung movies ngayon more on the commercial side. siguro dahil hikahos din ang ekonomiya and people want to be entertained rather than enjoy the art that movies are supposed to show.

whatever happened to nora can not and will not change the fact the she was there on top when the movie industry stood at its most glorious.

w/ regards to the masa, wag nyo naman po kaming maliitin. dahil sa amin, maraming mayaman ngayon. at lalo pang yumayaman :)

nde naman kami bobo. kung mabigyan naman kami ng enough resources, kaya din naman naming maabot ang karunungan ng mga nakapangyayaring uri :)

nakakatuwa naman na may isang kabataang katulad mo na nakaka-appreciate ng tunay na sining ng pelikula.  totoong mas concern ng mga tao sa ngayon ang ma-entertain kaysa lumunok ng art-art kung kaya't karamihan ng lumalabas na pelikula sa ngayon ay escapist ang tema.  may pailan-ilang sumusulpot katulad ng Magnifico, Babae sa Breakwater, Naglalayag at Santa Santita upang ipaalaala sa atin na given a chance, we can excel in this artform at 'di 'yung puro "basura" ang ating mga pelikula na siyang iniismid ng mga elitista.  pero "basura" mang maituturing ang ilan sa mga pelikulang pilipino, the fact remains that moviemaking is both an art and an industry.  ibig sabihin lang, may mga pagkakaton na mas bibigyang pansin ang pagkita ng pera sa ikabubuhay ng mga tao sa loob ng industriya.  walang dapat ikahiya sa pagiging masa.  ako, am proud at isa ako sa masa.  ingats ka lagi at mabuhay ang mga kabataang masa katulad mo.   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: bumblebee on Nov 26, 2004 at 10:16 AM

nakakatuwa naman na may isang kabataang katulad mo na nakaka-appreciate ng tunay na sining ng pelikula.  totoong mas concern ng mga tao sa ngayon ang ma-entertain kaysa lumunok ng art-art kung kaya't karamihan ng lumalabas na pelikula sa ngayon ay escapist ang tema.  may pailan-ilang sumusulpot katulad ng Magnifico, Babae sa Breakwater, Naglalayag at Santa Santita upang ipaalaala sa atin na given a chance, we can excel in this artform at 'di 'yung puro "basura" ang ating mga pelikula na siyang iniismid ng mga elitista.


salamat po ng marami sir loonzhaus. sa totoo lang ay nde ko pa napapanood ang mga nabanggit na pelikula. madalas kasi akong nasa mall at para sa akin, nde akmang panoorin ang mga yan sa ganuong mga lugar. mahirap kasi para sa king namnamin ang mga pelikulang ganyan kung pag labas mo ay puro ingay, ilaw at mga merchandise ang sasalubong sayo :)

sana makadalaw uli ke alma mater. baka may screening sila. mabuhay tayong lahat.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 26, 2004 at 10:38 AM


salamat po ng marami sir loonzhaus. sa totoo lang ay nde ko pa napapanood ang mga nabanggit na pelikula. madalas kasi akong nasa mall at para sa akin, nde akmang panoorin ang mga yan sa ganuong mga lugar. mahirap kasi para sa king namnamin ang mga pelikulang ganyan kung pag labas mo ay puro ingay, ilaw at mga merchandise ang sasalubong sayo :)

sana makadalaw uli ke alma mater. baka may screening sila. mabuhay tayong lahat.

no problem.....tama ka, mas masarap nga na matapos kang manuod ng isang pelikula ay may panahon ka upang namnamin ito at malaman kung ano ang sinasabi nito sa iyong pananaw......kaya miss ko na rin ang mga dating sinehan na wala sa loob ng mall katulad ng New Frontier, Coronet, Luneta, etc.....mayroon kaming ka-Nora sa UP Press, kung sakaling madalaw ka ruon.......ingats   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 26, 2004 at 03:21 PM
Applause, jojo, loonzhaus--you got the moron pinned to the wall by his oversized pimples.

Quote
Guess that includes Ai Ai delas Alas, Kris Aquino, Mahal, Rose Valencia and company.

Oh, you don't know the kid. Apparently he thinks he's on the level of Ara Mina, Rica Paralejo, Christina Moran, Maui Taylor

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=15216.60#msg405722

I think we have a profile of our boy: he's in his twenties (if older, he's emotionally in his twenties), living maybe somewhere in Los Angeles, has a serious case of acne that no girl would come within ten feet of--because otherwise, how can you explain his obsession with Filipino porn? He's got to be relieving himself Mary Palmer-style, he can't get his rocks off otherwise (hate to think he's married--what would his wife think of his obssession with Filipino starlets? Does she take it lying down...? Does he let his kids watch?)

Tragic thing about him is that 1) he regularly trumpets, encourages and discusses pirated material 2) regularly trumpets and promotes Hollywood crap, and 3) can't even properly speak and write the same language as the actors he so pathetically worships.

I mean, take this sad example:

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You wouldnt tell me that unless it was you who were exposed with them and just point it as an opinion and thought I was exposed with them?

Holy freak, palengkera-style English-speak (with attitude to match), and from someone who thinks he's American! ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 26, 2004 at 09:03 PM
Applause, jojo, loonzhaus--you got the moron pinned to the wall by his oversized pimples.



Oh, you don't know the kid. Apparently he thinks he's on the level of Ara Mina, Rica Paralejo, Christina Moran, Maui Taylor

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=15216.60#msg405722


Binili ba niya iyong pelikulang 'yun because of Maui Taylor and company o dahil kay OGIE DIAZ???   ;D  If he is an acne pretending to be a man, then Ogie is definitely his guy, hahaha......   8)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Nov 26, 2004 at 11:54 PM
Filipino movies doesn't need people like XAGE to be saved.  What do we expect from people whose main gauge of quality is the Oscar's and the Leagues?  Besides, I don't think he even goes to the moviehouse at all.  He should be contented watching his pirated films in the comforts of his sosyalera crowd.   ;D

Awww, of all folks he sited me as an example?

See how low you were... concluding that Im into pirated stuff?

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Nov 27, 2004 at 12:03 AM
Quote from:  link=topic=6584.msg412832#msg412832 date=1101453680
Applause, jojo, loonzhaus--you got the moron pinned to the wall by his oversized pimples.

Oh, you don't know the kid. Apparently he thinks he's on the level of Ara Mina, Rica Paralejo, Christina Moran, Maui Taylor

http://www.pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=15216.60#msg405722

I think we have a profile of our boy: he's in his twenties (if older, he's emotionally in his twenties), living maybe somewhere in Los Angeles, has a serious case of acne that no girl would come within ten feet of--because otherwise, how can you explain his obsession with Filipino porn? He's got to be relieving himself Mary Palmer-style, he can't get his rocks off otherwise (hate to think he's married--what would his wife think of his obssession with Filipino starlets? Does she take it lying down...? Does he let his kids watch?)

Tragic thing about him is that 1) he regularly trumpets, encourages and discusses pirated material 2) regularly trumpets and promotes Hollywood crap, and 3) can't even properly speak and write the same language as the actors he so pathetically worships.

I mean, take this sad example:

Holy freak, palengkera-style English-speak (with attitude to match), and from someone who thinks he's American! ;D



Wow.. is this how a film critique would go down?.... hehehe... how sad...  he went to the extent researching and gathering informations to support his conclusion..


Well, he wouldnt find me like that.. unless he is a product of such?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 27, 2004 at 03:39 PM
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Wow.. is this how a film critique would go down?.... hehehe... how sad...  he went to the extent researching and gathering informations to support his conclusion..

You kidding me? It took two minutes tops. You need BRAINS, y'see... ;D

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Well, he wouldnt find me like that.. unless he is a product of such?

Your mother knows you watch those things with your hand down your pants?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 30, 2004 at 07:54 AM


Awww, of all folks he sited me as an example?

See how low you were... concluding that Im into pirated stuff?



are you a location or a scene?  i "sited" you, bwahahaha.......sige na nga, hindi na, low na kung low, but at least I know the difference between "sited" and "cited..... ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 01, 2004 at 04:19 AM


are you a location or a scene?  i "sited" you, bwahahaha.......sige na nga, hindi na, low na kung low, but at least I know the difference between "sited" and "cited..... ;D

And it shows... mispelled words are huge with you...

how about the pirated stuff?

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 03, 2004 at 07:32 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/norabest_2.gif)
Carlo created this for us, Ate Guy's winning moments through the years.

i love it Ken! thanks Carlo for doing this...  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:18 AM


And it shows... mispelled words are huge with you...

how about the pirated stuff?



you just missed the point mr. perfect, hahaha!!!   ;D  for somebody who thinks he has the right to call somebody low, how could you even mispell a simple word???  akala ko magaling ka?  pikon pikon pikon, bwahahaha.......   O0
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:19 AM


i love it Ken! thanks Carlo for doing this...  :)

thank you so much ken for this one.....carlo, andami na naming utang sa 'yo....   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:30 AM


you just missed the point mr. perfect, hahaha!!!   ;D  for somebody who thinks he has the right to call somebody low, how could you even mispell a simple word???  akala ko magaling ka?  pikon pikon pikon, bwahahaha.......   O0

Para sa kanya, ako ay magaling (from his statement akala niya, to the extent Mr perfect ako? how sweet) .. wow lumabas ang totoong kulay niya... no wonder why.

Effect pala ito kapag isang noranian . Yan ba nagagawa nang role model mo sa iyo?  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:35 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/norabest_2.gif)
Carlo created this for us, Ate Guy's winning moments through the years.

is this a sample of a prestige? hehehe.. gif format lang pala ang recognition for ate guy
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:45 AM


Para sa kanya, ako ay magaling (from his statement akala niya, to the extent Mr perfect ako? how sweet) .. wow lumabas ang totoong kulay niya... no wonder why.

Effect pala ito kapag isang noranian . Yan ba nagagawa nang role model mo sa iyo?  ;D

hello mr. oscars, kumusta ka na?  wala naman akong itinatagong kulay eh, sabi naman sa 'yo, masang-masa ako and am proud to be one.....ang pakikipagkaibigan sa mga mapagmalaking katulad mo has nothing to do with my being a noranian......by the way, kumusta na 'yung nabili mong piony porn?   ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:46 AM


is this a sample of a prestige? hehehe.. gif format lang pala ang recognition for ate guy

uuuyyyy, naiinggit......gawa ka rin ng gif format ng pinoy porn......   O0
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:50 AM
hello mr. oscars, kumusta ka na?  wala naman akong itinatagong kulay eh, sabi naman sa 'yo, masang-masa ako and am proud to be one.....ang pakikipagkaibigan sa mga mapagmalaking katulad mo has nothing to do with my being a noranian......by the way, kumusta na 'yung nabili mong piony porn?   ;D

Denial statement of a Noranian?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 03, 2004 at 08:54 AM


Denial statement of a Noranian?

Realllyyyyy?   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 07, 2004 at 09:02 AM

(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/brusselswinner.jpg)
Congratulations Ate Guy at Yul Servo!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 10, 2004 at 04:49 PM
is this a sample of a prestige? hehehe.. gif format lang pala ang recognition for ate guy

xage, I posted the gif not as a response to your comments but to share what a fellow Noranian created for us.

And with regards to 'prestige', well, if winning three International Best Actress awards (Cairo, Penang & Brussels) and being the most awarded and nominated actress in Philippine Cinema is not prestigious enough for you, walang na akong magagawa.

btw, if you are interested in more gifs from Carlo, here's another one...

(http://hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/sfseasonpassred.gif)

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 11, 2004 at 03:51 AM
And with regards to 'prestige', well, if winning three International Best Actress awards (Cairo, Penang & Brussels) and being the most awarded and nominated actress in Philippine Cinema is not prestigious enough for you, walang na akong magagawa.

The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English? again for me.. Nora is just hype.. SUPERSTAR (only in Pinas).. Its my opinion
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: rse on Dec 11, 2004 at 04:10 AM

The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English?

I think that this remark is insulting to those people living in those countries.  I've been to Brussels and other parts of Europe and I'm happy to report to you that they DO speak English.  FYI, most Europeans speak a second and a third language. Most of the Americans that I've met only speak American English.  I've met a few Egyptians too and again had no problems communicating with them in English.  I don't know where Penang is though...

About Nora.  I think is a great actress.  She was great in most if not all of her old films.  Some of her later portrayals in her newer movies tended to be overdone to a fault.

BTW, in my opinion language is not a barrier to enjoying a good film and a great performance. You can ask Norma Desmond, he he he.  ;D

Please let us change the tone of these threads.
Let's keep it clean and civil.  We all can have a lively discussion but please let's stop provoking people.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 11, 2004 at 07:22 AM


The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English? again for me.. Nora is just hype.. SUPERSTAR (only in Pinas).. Its my opinion

hello mr. sited!  kumusta ka na? ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 11, 2004 at 07:23 AM

I think that this remark is insulting to those people living in those countries.  I've been to Brussels and other parts of Europe and I'm happy to report to you that they DO speak English.  FYI, most Europeans speak a second and a third language. Most of the Americans that I've met only speak American English.  I've met a few Egyptians too and again had no problems communicating with them in English.  I don't know where Penang is though...


Penang is in Malaysia.....   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Phobos on Dec 11, 2004 at 08:19 AM


The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English? again for me.. Nora is just hype.. SUPERSTAR (only in Pinas).. Its my opinion

xage All the moderators agree that while you did not start the personal attacks here, you are at least responsible in provoking them with posts such as this. I ask you again, please stop it. Consider another warning.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 11, 2004 at 10:01 AM

The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English?

xage, films entered in an international filmfest are almost always subtitled in English, unless you are Mike de Leon. What movie was it that he sent to Cannes or Berlin without subtitles? I read about that somewhere here in the forum. :)

And speaking of Cannes and Berlin, Nora's Himala made it to Berlin Filmfest and Bona was an entry at Cannes Filmfest.

xage, get a copy of Naglalayag DVD and Flor Contemplacion Story DVD, both DVDs are subtitled in English.

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Nora is just hype.. SUPERSTAR (only in Pinas).. Its my opinion

I don't think any of us Noranians here claimed that Nora is a superstar of the world.

Superstar only in Pinas? That's a fine statement by me. Thank you xage.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 11, 2004 at 07:06 PM
People need to remember that cinema is a universal language--that there are great moviemaking centers of the world that don't use English, or don't need to--Italy, France, Germany, Japan, India...

Actually the Philippine is the biggest moviemaking country in Southeast Asia, or used to be as recently as 1999 (wouldn't know about current figures).

You have to remember--cinema was invented in France, by the Lumiere brothers.

And the French (the intelligent ones, anyway) are fans of La Aunor.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 12, 2004 at 01:31 PM
xage All the moderators agree that while you did not start the personal attacks here, you are at least responsible in provoking them with posts such as this. I ask you again, please stop it. Consider another warning.

I have no intention of provoking, its my opinion. Its how I see it, and Im expressing it.

Not unless you perceived it as a provocative statement? then its like telling the forum that my post are provocative in nature?

To the extent stating a warning? isnt that a threat and sharing it with the rest of the members? There is the use of "Private Messaging" for this to be discussed? not unless felt provoked and thats why issuing such to me?

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: llanesmark777 on Dec 12, 2004 at 04:26 PM
The countries you mentioned were Nora won... do they talk in English? again for me.. Nora is just hype.. SUPERSTAR (only in Pinas).. Its my opinion


Im not a fan of Nora Aunor. But Nora is the only actress that was recognize around the world. Cannes for example. If you need more information just wait. Ill just for my references. In my humble opinion.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 12, 2004 at 07:17 PM
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I have no intention of provoking, its my opinion. Its how I see it, and Im expressing it.

Oh, it's clear he has every intention of provoking. And an opinion that is express should be challenged, if anyone sees fit. The problem is, when it is challenged, instead of responding with facts and figures or at least logical reasoning, the same opinion is repeated, ad nauseum.

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To the extent stating a warning?


Check Phobos status. Definitely a moderator. ;D

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isnt that a threat and sharing it with the rest of the members?


Oh, we don't mind at all...;D

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: xage on Dec 13, 2004 at 12:31 AM

Check Phobos status. Definitely a moderator. ;D


Yeah! I checked it and he is and I also checked yours and definitely youre not  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: CrUzSACK on Dec 13, 2004 at 06:30 AM


I have no intention of provoking, its my opinion. Its how I see it, and Im expressing it.

Not unless you perceived it as a provocative statement? then its like telling the forum that my post are provocative in nature?

To the extent stating a warning? isnt that a threat and sharing it with the rest of the members? There is the use of "Private Messaging" for this to be discussed? not unless felt provoked and thats why issuing such to me?



Someone's gonna tell me later that I shouldn't dip my fingers where it shouldn't belong. But I can't help not replying to this. Because I feel it's wrong in many ways. And I will echo Xage - this is my opinion and this is how I will express it.

Xage, when a moderator tells you, "Be careful, I know where you live. I know how to start a fire." THAT is a threat.

But when a mod issues a warning. That's what it is, take it for what it is -  A WARNING. A moderator can publicly or privately address you. That is his prerogative.

The mods have been keeping an eye on this for sometime now. There have been people calling for your banning days ago. But you know what? The mods at that time didn't think it would be right to ban you THEN because we do realize that, this being a forum, you are free to express your opinion. Besides, you weren't getting PERSONAL then. Not yet anyway.

When Mr. Hankey issued the first warning, the rest of the guys stopped and let it be. They listened. But, you.......I don't know, you kept digging yourself deeper into the mudpile you are already in. Why you wanna continue to subject yourself to the humiliation, I cannot understand. Because if I were in your shoes, I'd already left this place.

I suggest you stop and THINK for a moment before you click the reply button and answer each and every post. Ask yourself - Is it really worth all this?

I hope you all have better things to do with your time.

I'm zipping my mouth now. :-X
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 13, 2004 at 02:31 PM


Yeah! I checked it and he is and I also checked yours and definitely youre not 

No--merely superior. ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: llanesmark777 on Dec 13, 2004 at 08:01 PM
Minsay may isang Gamu Gamo is also good! One of the trademark films of Ms. Aunor. Thank God i have a vcd copy of it, before it runs out on the market. I wonder when there will be a copy of Himala on the market.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Dec 13, 2004 at 09:13 PM
One thing that I did't like about Minsan... was the "song number." I know that at Nora's peak these concessions to noranians were inevitable -- still, it was disconcerting and it ruined the film's flow for me.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:47 AM
One thing that I did't like about Minsan... was the "song number." I know that at Nora's peak these concessions to noranians were inevitable -- still, it was disconcerting and it ruined the film's flow for me.

can't help but agree -- medyo pilit nga 'yung pagpasok nu'ng musical number na 'yun though lupita tried to cover it up by making it appear that Filipinos going abroad as exchange students/interns has to be ready with their "cultural presentations" for the delight of our foreign friends which i think is also logical 'coz we did the same when our group was sent to europe to represent the country in a convention.  but anyway, the now-classic "My brother is not a pig" scene compensates for this "flaw."  thanks indie!  God bless!!!   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 14, 2004 at 06:49 AM
Minsay may isang Gamu Gamo is also good! One of the trademark films of Ms. Aunor. Thank God i have a vcd copy of it, before it runs out on the market. I wonder when there will be a copy of Himala on the market.

mukhang malabong maglabas sa ngayon mark....i think it's Cinema One who was able to acquire the rights kasi madalas itong ipalabas sa kanila......pero sana nga one day, mailabas ito sa market........
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Dec 14, 2004 at 07:49 PM


mukhang malabong maglabas sa ngayon mark....i think it's Cinema One who was able to acquire the rights kasi madalas itong ipalabas sa kanila......pero sana nga one day, mailabas ito sa market........

And when that time comes I hope the DVD will include the documentary on Himala.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 17, 2004 at 04:10 AM


And when that time comes I hope the DVD will include the documentary on Himala.

what's sad is the only availlable print of Himala is owned by ABS-CBN... hopefully they can release it on dvd very soon. i saw the documentary on Himala when they showed it on cinema one... unfortunately Ate Guy wasn't included.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: llanesmark777 on Dec 20, 2004 at 10:11 PM


mukhang malabong maglabas sa ngayon mark....i think it's Cinema One who was able to acquire the rights kasi madalas itong ipalabas sa kanila......pero sana nga one day, mailabas ito sa market........


brother nakabili ako ng vcd nito sa Astrovision a few months ago.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 21, 2004 at 07:40 AM



brother nakabili ako ng vcd nito sa Astrovision a few months ago.

ng HIMALA?  or ng MINSA'Y ISANG GAMU-GAMO?  kung Himala, then please tell us kung anu'ng branch....  meron na akong Minsa'y.......  ingats bro!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 21, 2004 at 07:31 PM


ng HIMALA?  or ng MINSA'Y ISANG GAMU-GAMO?  kung Himala, then please tell us kung anu'ng branch....  meron na akong Minsa'y.......  ingats bro!

he probably meant Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 23, 2004 at 04:26 AM
Minsay may isang Gamu Gamo is also good! One of the trademark films of Ms. Aunor. Thank God i have a vcd copy of it, before it runs out on the market. I wonder when there will be a copy of Himala on the market.

it's really a good movie... one of the best during the 1976 MMFF. the vcd copy in my opinion was a letdown. no opening & closing credits... i guess this was the same copy they show on Cinema One but it's better to have this version than not having it at all.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Dec 26, 2004 at 01:46 PM
An excerpt from Butch Dalisay's column Penman which I read regularly:

"But is that what National Artist Awards are for? What exactly would we be praising and honoring here – the quality and depth of FPJ’s talent as an actor, or his off-screen humanity? Shouldn’t there be a more suitable form of national recognition – short of the Presidency he failed to achieve – for the totality of FPJ’s persona? If we’re serious about recognizing acting as a fine art, shouldn’t someone like Nora Aunor deserve to become National Artist first – the only complication being that she’s very much alive, and never posed a political threat to the Palace? "
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 04, 2005 at 12:01 PM
An excerpt from Butch Dalisay's column Penman which I read regularly:

"But is that what National Artist Awards are for? What exactly would we be praising and honoring here – the quality and depth of FPJ’s talent as an actor, or his off-screen humanity? Shouldn’t there be a more suitable form of national recognition – short of the Presidency he failed to achieve – for the totality of FPJ’s persona? If we’re serious about recognizing acting as a fine art, shouldn’t someone like Nora Aunor deserve to become National Artist first – the only complication being that she’s very much alive, and never posed a political threat to the Palace? "


I think the problem with the committee in-charge of the National Artist Award is that they politicize too much the whole selection process and that they tend to confer the award posthomously -- as if its the equivalent of a National Hero recognition.  Nora Aunor has long deserved to be conferred with the National Artist recognition, pero mahirap yatang mangyari ito hangga't nasa pre-selection committee ang mga utak-talangka katulad nila.......ay, huwag na nga at baka sumikat pa sila...... ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 05, 2005 at 08:03 AM
I think the problem with the committee in-charge of the National Artist Award is that they politicize too much the whole selection process and that they tend to confer the award posthomously -- as if its the equivalent of a National Hero recognition.  Nora Aunor has long deserved to be conferred with the National Artist recognition, pero mahirap yatang mangyari ito hangga't nasa pre-selection committee ang mga utak-talangka katulad nila.......ay, huwag na nga at baka sumikat pa sila...... ;)

i cannot help but agree with this one... for sure Nora Aunor deserves to be the first National Artist for Acting in Film. it's the idiots in positions of power who are stopping the recognition she truly deserves. for instance they made Eddie Romero a National Artist for Film over let's say Manuel Conde. a couple of the people on the board hasn't even seen Genghis Khan and cannot remember films like Palaban, Kamakalawa, Desire among others which were some of Eddie Romero's forgettable movies. there's no doubt in my mind that FPJ also deserves to be recognized but not as a National Artist.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 05, 2005 at 08:18 AM
i cannot help but agree with this one... for sure Nora Aunor deserves to be the first National Artist for Acting in Film. it's the idiots in positions of power who are stopping the recognition she truly deserves. for instance they made Eddie Romero a National Artist for Film over let's say Manuel Conde. a couple of the people on the board hasn't even seen Genghis Khan and cannot remember films like Palaban, Kamakalawa, Desire among others which were some of Eddie Romero's forgettable movies. there's no doubt in my mind that FPJ also deserves to be recognized but not as a National Artist.

if i may add, an insider noted that when they were deliberating between eddie romero and manuel conde, one of the selection committee members admitted that he/she haven't seen nor heard of the achievements of the movie Genghis Khan....yet they continued voting instead of delaying the deliberation to have a screening of said movie, if the prints are available, or to further review their resource materials (which is the more logical thing to do)......so they ended with eddie romero which is understandable kasi Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon lang ang abot ng kanilang pag-iisip.......at siyempre, gumana na naman ang kanya-kanya, atin-atin system which is prevalent lalo na sa Film Academy of the Philippines......ano ba 'yan!  panahon na para suriin kung ano ang nararating ng mga artistang nakaupo sa mga institutions like the NCCA, Film Development Board, etc.......tignan na rin kung tama ba ang paggamit nila ng kanilang mga discretions para 'di na maulit 'yung mga junket trips na ginagawa ng mga board members lalo na kapag may mga international film festivals katulad ng Cannes.........   :(  deserving si Nora Aunor to be declared as National Artist in consideration of not only her awards and recognitions here and abroad but more so for being one of the catalysts of Pinoy Pop Culture......ilang generations na ba ang nakinabang sa isang Nora Aunor......   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 05, 2005 at 09:18 AM
if i may add, an insider noted that when they were deliberating between eddie romero and manuel conde, one of the selection committee members admitted that he/she haven't seen nor heard of the achievements of the movie Genghis Khan....yet they continued voting instead of delaying the deliberation to have a screening of said movie, if the prints are available, or to further review their resource materials (which is the more logical thing to do)......so they ended with eddie romero which is understandable kasi Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon lang ang abot ng kanilang pag-iisip.......at siyempre, gumana na naman ang kanya-kanya, atin-atin system which is prevalent lalo na sa Film Academy of the Philippines......ano ba 'yan!  panahon na para suriin kung ano ang nararating ng mga artistang nakaupo sa mga institutions like the NCCA, Film Development Board, etc.......tignan na rin kung tama ba ang paggamit nila ng kanilang mga discretions para 'di na maulit 'yung mga junket trips na ginagawa ng mga board members lalo na kapag may mga international film festivals katulad ng Cannes.........   :(  deserving si Nora Aunor to be declared as National Artist in consideration of not only her awards and recognitions here and abroad but more so for being one of the catalysts of Pinoy Pop Culture......ilang generations na ba ang nakinabang sa isang Nora Aunor......   :)

not just that... Nora Aunor is the only multi media actress. her contributions to film and televison is unsurpassed not to mention her stage performances & recording.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 05, 2005 at 09:25 AM
not just that... Nora Aunor is the only multi media actress. her contributions to film and televison is unsurpassed not to mention her stage performances & recording.

well said my friend!   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 05, 2005 at 10:14 AM
Another chance to watch a couple of Nora Aunor classics: Himala and Atsay...

The UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (UP JPIA),in association with Optical Media Board, Philippine Association of the Record Industry, National Youth Commission, and UP Film Institute invites everyone to a week-long series of exhilarating events that will surely bring the youth closer to the war against piracy.
 
Activities include the following:
* Motorcade and Anti-piracy Float on January 8 at 7pm from UP Diliman to Mother Ignacia Avenue
 
* Free-admission Launch Party on January 8, 8pm at Party Central, Mother Ignacia Avenue featuring sandwich, 6cyclemind, bridge, silent sanctuary, and chicosci
 
* CD Sale on January 10 to 14 at Vinzons Alcantara Hall in UP Diliman, with original CDs from Odyssey, Vicor, Ivory, Warner, Able, as well as original CDs, t-shirts, etc. of indie bands
 
* Movie Re-screenings (a salute to 30 years of Metro Manila Film Festival) at the UP Film Institute on January 7, 10, 11, and 12 at 2pm and 5pm featuring Himala, Atsay, Spirit Warriors 1 & 2, Mano Po 1 & 2, Shake, Rattle, and Roll, plus one surprise film.

 
SCREENING SCHEDULE:
 
Jan 7 Fri 2 p.m.
Himala

Jan 7 Fri 5 p.m.
Atsay


For more info, click the url below:

http://www.geocities.com/shame_on_sham_astig_2b_orig/
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 05, 2005 at 05:07 PM
well said my friend!   :)

i cannot think of anyone else  who came close to Nora'a accomplishments... by the way i forgot to mention she also dominated advertising in the '70's & '80's. Nora was the country's top product endorser.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 05, 2005 at 10:24 PM
posted by gustavpula sa ICON

Live in concert in Honolulu
"Superstar" Nora Aunor

23 Jan. 2005, Sunday
7:00 p.m.
Waikiki Shell
2805 Monsarrat Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii

Ticket Prices: 
Pool $50.00
Terrace 1 $35.00
Terrace 2 $25.00

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http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/82462
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 06, 2005 at 02:35 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/showbiznumberone/images/fycnora.jpg)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 08, 2005 at 12:10 AM
posted by gustavpula sa ICON

Live in concert in Honolulu
"Superstar" Nora Aunor

23 Jan. 2005, Sunday
7:00 p.m.
Waikiki Shell
2805 Monsarrat Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii

Ticket Prices: 
Pool $50.00
Terrace 1 $35.00
Terrace 2 $25.00

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http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/82462
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May isa pang concert si Ate Guy sa Hawaii...this one is in the island of Maui. Here's the info:

Island of Maui
January 21, 2005
Friday, 7:30pm
Baldwin High School Auditorium
Tickets available at Mel's Catering
call (808) 249-8533/276-3144

Paki-sabi na sa mga friends at kamag-anak nyo sa Hawaii. Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 13, 2005 at 04:03 AM
Nora Aunor played the role of a singer a number of times in her films. I just wanted to share my thoughts on her best portrayals...

KUNG AKO'Y IIWAN MO - In this Laurice Guillen film Nora played the role of singing Superstar who's marriage just started to fall apart while in the midst of rehearsing for her first major concert. Nora gave a quiet & affecting performance in this movie. Not to be missed is her jazzed up rendition of the George Canseco classic Saan Ako Nagkamali?

GAANO KITA KAMAHAL - Nora played an aspiring singer who dreamt of making it big in Japan leaving her stuntman boyfriend behind (Lito Lapid.) Nora once again delivered another sensitive portrayal in this little seen Mario O'Hara gem of a movie. The scene where Geraldine consumed by her jealousy pours acid all over Nora's face is worth watching over and over again.

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU - Nora gave a vivid portrayal of a singer on her way down. Although her perfomance managed to rise above such pulp material, Nora's beautiful performance in the film was still ignored by critics who refused to take this Elwood Perez picture seriously. Art truly imitates life in this movie where Nora was shown singing drunk during a live TV performance. She appeared drunk once in an episode of her long running weekly variety show Superstar while being interviewed on air by Mario Bautista.

KASTILYONG BUHANGIN - In as much as this movie was  Lito Lapid's first foray into serious drama one cannot ignore Nora's passionate performance in this Mario O'Hara film. Of the musical numbers in the movie, Nora's  rendition of Corner Of The Sky (together with her singing group) from the musical Pippin is the one to watch. This film also boasts exciting action sequences and an unforgettable climactic fight scene.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jan 13, 2005 at 01:59 PM
Great stuff, jojo.

Nora's like the emotional anchor of the movie. She's everyday us, watching someone we love--Lito Lapid--self destruct. If it wasn't for her presence, Lito's end wouldn't be as moving.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 13, 2005 at 02:03 PM
Nora Aunor played the role of a singer a number of times in her films. I just wanted to share my thoughts on her best portrayals...

KUNG AKO'Y IIWAN MO - In this Laurice Guillen film Nora played the role of singing Superstar who's marriage just started to fall apart while in the midst of rehearsing for her first major concert. Nora gave a quiet & affecting performance in this movie. Not to be missed is her jazzed up rendition of the George Canseco classic Saan Ako Nagkamali?

GAANO KITA KAMAHAL - Nora played an aspiring singer who dreamt of making it big in Japan leaving her stuntman boyfriend behind (Lito Lapid.) Nora once again delivered another sensitive portrayal in this little seen Mario O'Hara gem of a movie. The scene where Geraldine consumed by her jealousy pours acid all over Nora's face is worth watching over and over again.

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU - Nora gave a vivid portrayal of a singer on her way down. Although her perfomance managed to rise above such pulp material, Nora's beautiful performance in the film was still ignored by critics who refused to take this Elwood Perez picture seriously. Art truly imitates life in this movie where Nora was shown singing drunk during a live TV performance. She appeared drunk once in an episode of her long running weekly variety show Superstar while being interviewed on air by Mario Bautista.

KASTILYONG BUHANGIN - In as much as this movie was  Lito Lapid's first foray into serious drama one cannot ignore Nora's passionate performance in this Mario O'Hara film. Of the musical numbers in the movie, Nora's  rendition of Corner Of The Sky (together with her singing group) from the musical Pippin is the one to watch. This film also boasts exciting action sequences and an unforgettable climactic fight scene.



She was also a singer in the Fe episode of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad....also in Bulaklak sa City Jail though 'di explored ito......plus of course, in Pacita M. pero more of a nightclub act.........   ;)  thanks for this post friendship!  God bless!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 14, 2005 at 07:39 AM
Great stuff, jojo.

Nora's like the emotional anchor of the movie. She's everyday us, watching someone we love--Lito Lapid--self destruct. If it wasn't for her presence, Lito's end wouldn't be as moving.

thanks a lot Noel!

She indeed is... if you'd notice in most of her films, Nora compliments her leading man's performance.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 14, 2005 at 07:44 AM
She was also a singer in the Fe episode of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad....also in Bulaklak sa City Jail though 'di explored ito......plus of course, in Pacita M. pero more of a nightclub act.........   ;)  thanks for this post friendship!  God bless!!!

i specifically did not include the Fe episode in Fe, Esperanza, Caridad for the simple reason that it's the weakest of the three stories in the film. the best one being Lamberto Avellana's Esperanza followed by Gerry de Leon's gothic horror story in Caridad.

as for Pacita M. she did play a bawdy lounge singer in the film which compared to the four  i mentioned where her being a singer is the heart of the movie... the same could also be said of Bulaklak Sa City Jail.

i'm glad that you're here friendship!

take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 14, 2005 at 07:47 AM
just don't get me started on Muling Umawit Ang Puso.  ;D

i hated this movie so much!  >:(
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 14, 2005 at 07:51 AM
i specifically did not include the Fe episode in Fe, Esperanza, Caridad for the simple reason that it's the weakest of the three stories in the film. the best one being Lamberto Avellana's Esperanza followed by Gerry de Leon's gothic horror story in Caridad.

as for Pacita M. she did play a bawdy lounge singer in the film which compared to the four  i mentioned where her being a singer is the heart of the movie... the same could also be said of Bulaklak Sa City Jail.

i'm glad that you're here friendship!

take care & God Bless!


i agree 100%  nahilo-hilo nga ako sa Fe episode na 'yun.  'think it has something to do with the editing plus pilit pinaikli 'yung movie para maipagkasya sa trilogy kaya bitin ang character development lalo na ni dindo fernando.  pero ang ganda ni ate guy dito.  ingats din lagi.  later na ko magre-reply sa PM mo huh.   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 14, 2005 at 08:51 AM
i agree 100%  nahilo-hilo nga ako sa Fe episode na 'yun.  'think it has something to do with the editing plus pilit pinaikli 'yung movie para maipagkasya sa trilogy kaya bitin ang character development lalo na ni dindo fernando.  pero ang ganda ni ate guy dito.  ingats din lagi.  later na ko magre-reply sa PM mo huh.   ;)

ang ganda talaga ni Ate Guy sa Fe episode ng Fe, Esperanza, Caridad and if you'll notice most of her lines were dubbed by someone else. there were also some scenes in the Caridad episode na hindi niya boses ang ginamit. sa Esperanza lang boses talaga ni Ate Guy from start to finish.

okay hintayin ko na lang later ang response mo sa PM ko. ingats din po!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jan 14, 2005 at 10:43 AM
i specifically did not include the Fe episode in Fe, Esperanza, Caridad for the simple reason that it's the weakest of the three stories in the film. the best one being Lamberto Avellana's Esperanza followed by Gerry de Leon's gothic horror story in Caridad.

Avellan's episode showcases his gift for light comedy and witty comic dialogue in a contemporary urban setting--that's his true mastery.

I like the Caridad episode best because it's an imaginative addition to those 'dealing with the Devil' stories, which are already imaginative (but I don't really remember anyone actually falling for the Devil).

edit: well thinking about it...Rosemary made love to the devil, and Nick Joaquin had a woman fall in love with him on May Day Eve...but still, I think it's an honorable addition to the genre.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 15, 2005 at 06:52 AM
Avellan's episode showcases his gift for light comedy and witty comic dialogue in a contemporary urban setting--that's his true mastery.

I like the Caridad episode best because it's an imaginative addition to those 'dealing with the Devil' stories, which are already imaginative (but I don't really remember anyone actually falling for the Devil).

edit: well thinking about it...Rosemary made love to the devil, and Nick Joaquin had a woman fall in love with him on May Day Eve...but still, I think it's an honorable addition to the genre.

i cannot help but agree with you on this one... Avellana's quite adept at making light comedy... of course his eye on casting the right actors also helped a lot...what with Rosa Aguirre, Divina Valencia, Bert Leroy, Jr. & Romy Lapuz giving strong support to both Nora & Jay Ilagan.

don't get me wrong i did loke the Caridad episode... the brilliant camerawork the brisk editing & the music. i just got annoyed in scenes where Nora's lines was obviously dubbed by someone else.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: acyl_halide on Jan 15, 2005 at 08:55 AM
Just read in Philippine Star in Butch Francisco's colum that Nora will do a movie intended for next year's MMFF entitled Sakay Tayo sa Buwan. She will start shooting in August, Movie is supposed to be directed by Mario O'Hara and will star Nora opposite Christopher de Leon. I hope it pushes through.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 15, 2005 at 09:46 AM
Just read in Philippine Star in Butch Francisco's colum that Nora will do a movie intended for next year's MMFF entitled Sakay Tayo sa Buwan. She will start shooting in August, Movie is supposed to be directed by Mario O'Hara and will star Nora opposite Christopher de Leon. I hope it pushes through.

it's true that Ate Guy will be doing Sakay Tayo Sa Buwan. Lualhati Bautista is still finishing the script... this film a reunion of sorts for the award winning triumvate of Bulaklak Sa City Jail. this movie is Direk Mario O'Hara's dream project for the Superstar.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jan 15, 2005 at 02:05 PM
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Sakay Tayo sa Buwan

Anyone know what this will be about?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 17, 2005 at 08:05 AM
Anyone know what this will be about?

i'm not quite sure what the movie is about... all i know is that Nora will be playing a mentally challenged woman.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 17, 2005 at 10:56 AM
i'm not quite sure what the movie is about... all i know is that Nora will be playing a mentally challenged woman.

based daw ito sa isa sa mga novels ni lualhati bautista...'pag nagka-oras ako, will try to see kung mayroong kopya nito sa national bookstore or baka patignan ko rin sa national library kay marites na member natin sa ICON.  ingats lagi!   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 19, 2005 at 07:06 AM
based daw ito sa isa sa mga novels ni lualhati bautista...'pag nagka-oras ako, will try to see kung mayroong kopya nito sa national bookstore or baka patignan ko rin sa national library kay marites na member natin sa ICON.  ingats lagi!   ;)

available kaya ang novel na ito ni Lualhati Bautista? sige naman friendship, paki-check...
maraming salamat po!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 21, 2005 at 07:17 AM
May isa pang concert si Ate Guy sa Hawaii...this one is in the island of Maui. Here's the info:

Island of Maui
January 21, 2005
Friday, 7:30pm
Baldwin High School Auditorium
Tickets available at Mel's Catering
call (808) 249-8533/276-3144

Paki-sabi na sa mga friends at kamag-anak nyo sa Hawaii. Thanks.  :)


this weekend na pala ang concert ni Ate Guy sa Hawaii... how i wish nando'n ako to show my undying support. sa mga may friends & relatives sa Hawaii please encourage them to watch the concert.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 21, 2005 at 08:58 AM
this weekend na pala ang concert ni Ate Guy sa Hawaii... how i wish nando'n ako to show my undying support. sa mga may friends & relatives sa Hawaii please encourage them to watch the concert.  :)

Sold-out na 'yung Maui concert since last Monday then ok din ang sales nu'ng isa pang venue as per Albert Sunga.  As for Sakay Tayo sa Buwan, apparently, isa ito sa mga novelettes ni Lualhati na isinama sa isang compilation.  We will try to find a copy of this story.  Ingats ka lagi friendship!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 21, 2005 at 09:10 AM
Sold-out na 'yung Maui concert since last Monday then ok din ang sales nu'ng isa pang venue as per Albert Sunga.  As for Sakay Tayo sa Buwan, apparently, isa ito sa mga novelettes ni Lualhati na isinama sa isang compilation.  We will try to find a copy of this story.  Ingats ka lagi friendship!

i'm so glad to hear na sold out na ang concert ni Ate Guy sa Maui... for sure pag-uusapan na naman ang concert na 'to. by the way nga pala friendship, nabasa mo ba 'yung PM ni you know who? ano sa palagay mo, may chance pa kaya?

naghahanap din ako ng compilation ng novels ni Lualhati Bautista sa kabayan central baka may makita akong book kung saan kasama ang Sakay Tayo Sa Buwan.

salamat nga pala sa text mo ha? most especially Ate Guy's cd's. i uploaded them kanina sa i-pod ko. imagine 200 songs ni Ate Guy ang nai-upload ko...

ingats ka din!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 21, 2005 at 09:22 AM
i'm so glad to hear na sold out na ang concert ni Ate Guy sa Maui... for sure pag-uusapan na naman ang concert na 'to. by the way nga pala friendship, nabasa mo ba 'yung PM ni you know who? ano sa palagay mo, may chance pa kaya?

naghahanap din ako ng compilation ng novels ni Lualhati Bautista sa kabayan central baka may makita akong book kung saan kasama ang Sakay Tayo Sa Buwan.

salamat nga pala sa text mo ha? most especially Ate Guy's cd's. i uploaded them kanina sa i-pod ko. imagina 200 songs ni Ate Guy ang nai-upload ko...

ingats ka din!  :)

sold-out na rin sana 'yung isa kaso may mga malisyosong pinoy na nagkakalat na hindi darating si ate guy....buti na lang at maaga silang nakapunta ng hawaii so magagawan nila ng paraan to counter this propaganda.....baka ngayon pa lang ay sold-out na rin ito.....PM ba kamo.....'yung bang tungkol sa sulat niya?  teka, PM ako sa 'yo ngayon.  Ingats po!   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 21, 2005 at 11:06 AM
sold-out na rin sana 'yung isa kaso may mga malisyosong pinoy na nagkakalat na hindi darating si ate guy....buti na lang at maaga silang nakapunta ng hawaii so magagawan nila ng paraan to counter this propaganda.....baka ngayon pa lang ay sold-out na rin ito.....PM ba kamo.....'yung bang tungkol sa sulat niya?  teka, PM ako sa 'yo ngayon.  Ingats po!   ;)

ganyan din ang naging problema before sa San Diego remember? may nagbalita na hindi darating si Ate Guy kaya mahina ang benta ng tickets for the concert...

i read your PM, pareho tayo ng sentiments about the issue... sige ingats din po!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 21, 2005 at 01:02 PM
ganyan din ang naging problema before sa San Diego remember? may nagbalita na hindi darating si Ate Guy kaya mahina ang benta ng tickets for the concert...

i read your PM, pareho tayo ng sentiments about the issue... sige ingats din po!  :)

but what happened eventually when they learned na hindi totoo ang propaganda?  na-sold-out ang tickets plus they have to issue SRO tickets pa....grabe talaga!!!   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 25, 2005 at 09:36 AM
but what happened eventually when they learned na hindi totoo ang propaganda?  na-sold-out ang tickets plus they have to issue SRO tickets pa....grabe talaga!!!   ;)

according to the private e-mails i got both concerts were very successful. matagal-tagal na kasing di nakapag-perform si Ate Guy sa Hawaii... the last time was in the late '80's as a part of Balik Saya with the late Bert Marcelo.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 25, 2005 at 01:56 PM
according to the private e-mails i got both concerts were very successful. matagal-tagal na kasing di nakapag-perform si Ate Guy sa Hawaii... the last time was in the late '80's as a part of Balik Saya with the late Bert Marcelo.  :)

balita nga na maraming nag-iiyakan sa tuwa.....may isa ngang ginang na nag-member agad sa ICON immediately after the concert..........tuwang-tuwa daw talaga siya at 'di niya mapigil ang pagluha........   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 26, 2005 at 01:59 PM
balita nga na maraming nag-iiyakan sa tuwa.....may isa ngang ginang na nag-member agad sa ICON immediately after the concert..........tuwang-tuwa daw talaga siya at 'di niya mapigil ang pagluha........   ;)

alam mo friendship, marami talagang mga fans ang nag-iiyakan after makita si Ate Guy in person. na-witness ko mismo... first hand during one her shows here. i cannot forget during her San Diego concert there was an elderly male fan na hinalikan ang kamay ni Ate Guy, parang Santo. there was also this incident in Atlantic City where a young woman broke into tears after seeing her mother (in a wheelchair) hugging & kissing  Ate Guy for the very first time... nalungkot akong bigla, naalala ko kasi si Ate Guy.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 26, 2005 at 02:35 PM
alam mo friendship, marami talagang mga fans ang nag-iiyakan after makita si Ate Guy in person. na-witness ko mismo... first hand during one her shows here. i cannot forget during her San Diego concert there was an elderly male fan na hinalikan ang kamay ni Ate Guy, parang Santo. there was also this incident in Atlantic City where a young woman broke into tears after seeing her mother (in a wheelchair) hugging & kissing  Ate Guy for the very first time... nalungkot akong bigla, naalala ko kasi si Ate Guy.

pareho tayo......miss ko na si inay, huhuhu.........  :'(
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 27, 2005 at 11:23 AM
friendship, napakasaya ngayon sa ICON...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 02, 2005 at 06:03 AM
Congratulations  Ate Guy for winning the Gawad TANGLAW as Best Actress for Naglalayag!!!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 02, 2005 at 09:14 AM
Congratulations  Ate Guy for winning the Gawad TANGLAW as Best Actress for Naglalayag!!!  :)

Congrats din kay Ate Guy for being the first Best Actress and Dakilang Kayumanggi (National Artist) Awardee of BALATCA, the Batangas-Laguna Association of Teachers of Culture and the Arts.  BALATCA is an academe-based group composed of outstanding teachers from the Batangas-Laguna area chaired by Ms. Agapita A. Neri, a Metrobank Outstanding Teacher awardee herself.   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 11, 2005 at 04:38 PM
i was just talking to General Norie Sayo (Ate Guy's manager) the other day and she told me that Ate Guy just watched the American remake of Shall We Dance while at their hotel in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago during her concert there... i then suggested that they both watch the 1996 Japanese version of the fillm which was way better than the remake.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 12, 2005 at 03:59 AM

The movie of Ms. Nora Aunor Naglalayag garnered 8 nominations in the upcoming PMPC Star Awards for Movies.


Panaghoy sa Suba' inisnab ng PMPC Star Awards for Movies
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Gaganapin ang 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies sa Marso 12 sa Cinema 5 ng Gateway Cineplex, Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City.

Ang Ulirang Artista Awardee ay si Pangulong Joseph Estrada.

Ang mga nominadong ‘Darling Of The Press’ ay sina Ai Ai de las Alas, Jinggoy Estrada, Malou Choa-Fagar, John Lapus at Ara Mina.

Inisnab ng PMPC ang pelikulang Panaghoy sa Suba, maging si Cesar Montano na direktor at bidang lalaki rito.

Hindi rin pumasa sa panlasa ng PMPC ang Minsan Pa ni Direktor Jeffrey Jeturian.

Nominado si Jomari Yllana sa dalawang kategorya -- best actor at best supporting actor.

Narito ang talaan ng mga nominado…

MOVIE OF THE YEAR: Aicrape Imasu (Mahal Kita): 1941 ng Bas Films, Feng Shui ng Star Cinema, Mano Po 3: My Love ng Regal Films, Milan ng Star Cinema, at Naglalayag ng Angora Films

MOVIE  DIRECTOR  OF THE  YEAR: Maryo J. de los Reyes (Naglalayag), Joel Lamangan (Aicrape Imasu), Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 3), Olivia Lamasan (Milan) at Chito Roño (Feng Shui).

MOVIE  ACTRESS  OF  THE  YEAR: Kris Aquino (Feng Shui), Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Claudine Barretto (Milan), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel), at Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3).

MOVIE  ACTOR OF THE YEAR; Piolo Pascual (Milan), Jericho Rosales (Santa Santita), Yul Servo (Naglalayag), Dennis Trillo (Aicrape Imasu), at Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Lotlot de Leon (Feng Shui), Sunshine Dizon (Sabel), Ilonah Jean (Milan), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa), at Chanda Romero (Naglalayag).

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR: James Blanco (Sigaw), Johnny Delgado (Santa Santita), Eddie Garcia (Mano Po 3), Jay Manalo (Mano Po 3) at Jomari Yllana (Sigaw).

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Ella Guevarra (Sigaw), Julianne Gomez (Feng Shui), John Vladimir Manalo (Feng Shui), Bea Nicolas (Sabel), at Ernest Sto. Tomas (Feng Shui).

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Iza Calzado (Sigaw), Jennylyn Mercado (So Happy Together), R’u Miranda (Minsan Pa), Sandara Park (Bcuz Of U), at Pokwang (Bcuz Of U).

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR: Hero Angeles (Bcuz Of U), Jay Aquitania (I Will Survive), Mark Bautista (Lastikman), Mark Herras (So Happy Together), at Dennis Trillo (Aicrape Imasu).

MOVIE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR: Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag), Roy Iglesias (Mano Po 3), Ricardo Lee (Aicrape Imasu), Ricardo Lee (Milan), at Chito Roño & Roy Iglesias (Feng Shui).

MOVIE  EDITOR  OF  THE  YEAR: Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Aicrape Imasu), Marya Ignacio (Milan), Tara Illenberger (Mano Po 3), at Jesus Navarro (Naglalayag).

CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Shane Sarte-Clemente (Milan), Ely Cruz (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Neil Daza (Feng Shui), Rolly Manuel (Mano Po 3), at Lee Meily (Santa Santita).

MOVIE PRODUCTION D ESIGNER OF YEAR: Raymund Bajarias (Feng Shui), Rodel Cruz (Mano Po 3), Edgar Martin Littaua (Santa Santita), Joey Luna (Aicrape Imasu), at Noel Naval (Milan).

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR: Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Carmina Robles Cuva (Feng Shui), Lutgardo Labad (Naglalayag), Jesse Lucas (Mano Po 3), at Raul Mitra (Milan).

MOVIE SOUND  ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui), Albert Michael Idioma (Mano Po 3), Albert Michael Idioma (Milan), Albert Michael Idioma & Arnold Reodica (Sigaw), at Dennis Sunga (Santa Santita).

MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR: ‘Hanggang Wakas, Aicrape Imasu’ from the movie Aicrape Imasu, Von de Guzman (composer), Crew (interpreter);

‘Kayganda Ng Buhay’ from the movie Beautiful Life, Noel Cabangon (composer), Gino Torres (interpreter);

‘Minsan Pa’ from the movie Minsan Pa, Armando Lao (composer), Jonathan Badon (interpreter);

‘Naglalayag’ from the movie Naglalayag, Rey Valera (composer), Bituin Escalante (interpreter); at

‘Pagbigyan Ang Puso’ from the movie Mano Po 3, Ito Rapadas (composer), Jerome John Hughes & Karylle (interpreters).

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2005 at 05:52 AM
The movie of Ms. Nora Aunor Naglalayag garnered 8 nominations in the upcoming PMPC Star Awards for Movies.


Panaghoy sa Suba' inisnab ng PMPC Star Awards for Movies
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gaganapin ang 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies sa Marso 12 sa Cinema 5 ng Gateway Cineplex, Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City.

Ang Ulirang Artista Awardee ay si Pangulong Joseph Estrada.

Ang mga nominadong ‘Darling Of The Press’ ay sina Ai Ai de las Alas, Jinggoy Estrada, Malou Choa-Fagar, John Lapus at Ara Mina.

Inisnab ng PMPC ang pelikulang Panaghoy sa Suba, maging si Cesar Montano na direktor at bidang lalaki rito.

Hindi rin pumasa sa panlasa ng PMPC ang Minsan Pa ni Direktor Jeffrey Jeturian.

Nominado si Jomari Yllana sa dalawang kategorya -- best actor at best supporting actor.

Narito ang talaan ng mga nominado…

MOVIE OF THE YEAR: Ais**te Imasu (Mahal Kita): 1941 ng Bas Films, Feng Shui ng Star Cinema, Mano Po 3: My Love ng Regal Films, Milan ng Star Cinema, at Naglalayag ng Angora Films

MOVIE  DIRECTOR  OF THE  YEAR: Maryo J. de los Reyes (Naglalayag), Joel Lamangan (Ais**te Imasu), Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 3), Olivia Lamasan (Milan) at Chito Roño (Feng Shui).

MOVIE  ACTRESS  OF  THE  YEAR: Kris Aquino (Feng Shui), Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Claudine Barretto (Milan), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel), at Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3).

MOVIE  ACTOR OF THE YEAR; Piolo Pascual (Milan), Jericho Rosales (Santa Santita), Yul Servo (Naglalayag), Dennis Trillo (Ais**te Imasu), at Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Lotlot de Leon (Feng Shui), Sunshine Dizon (Sabel), Ilonah Jean (Milan), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa), at Chanda Romero (Naglalayag).

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR: James Blanco (Sigaw), Johnny Delgado (Santa Santita), Eddie Garcia (Mano Po 3), Jay Manalo (Mano Po 3) at Jomari Yllana (Sigaw).

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR: Ella Guevarra (Sigaw), Julianne Gomez (Feng Shui), John Vladimir Manalo (Feng Shui), Bea Nicolas (Sabel), at Ernest Sto. Tomas (Feng Shui).

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR: Iza Calzado (Sigaw), Jennylyn Mercado (So Happy Together), R’u Miranda (Minsan Pa), Sandara Park (Bcuz Of U), at Pokwang (Bcuz Of U).

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR: Hero Angeles (Bcuz Of U), Jay Aquitania (I Will Survive), Mark Bautista (Lastikman), Mark Herras (So Happy Together), at Dennis Trillo (Ais**te Imasu).

MOVIE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR: Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag), Roy Iglesias (Mano Po 3), Ricardo Lee (Ais**te Imasu), Ricardo Lee (Milan), at Chito Roño & Roy Iglesias (Feng Shui).

MOVIE  EDITOR  OF  THE  YEAR: Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Ais**te Imasu), Marya Ignacio (Milan), Tara Illenberger (Mano Po 3), at Jesus Navarro (Naglalayag).

CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Shane Sarte-Clemente (Milan), Ely Cruz (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Neil Daza (Feng Shui), Rolly Manuel (Mano Po 3), at Lee Meily (Santa Santita).

MOVIE PRODUCTION D ESIGNER OF YEAR: Raymund Bajarias (Feng Shui), Rodel Cruz (Mano Po 3), Edgar Martin Littaua (Santa Santita), Joey Luna (Ais**te Imasu), at Noel Naval (Milan).

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR: Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Carmina Robles Cuva (Feng Shui), Lutgardo Labad (Naglalayag), Jesse Lucas (Mano Po 3), at Raul Mitra (Milan).

MOVIE SOUND  ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui), Albert Michael Idioma (Mano Po 3), Albert Michael Idioma (Milan), Albert Michael Idioma & Arnold Reodica (Sigaw), at Dennis Sunga (Santa Santita).

MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR: ‘Hanggang Wakas, Ais**te Imasu’ from the movie Ais**te Imasu, Von de Guzman (composer), Crew (interpreter);

‘Kayganda Ng Buhay’ from the movie Beautiful Life, Noel Cabangon (composer), Gino Torres (interpreter);

‘Minsan Pa’ from the movie Minsan Pa, Armando Lao (composer), Jonathan Badon (interpreter);

‘Naglalayag’ from the movie Naglalayag, Rey Valera (composer), Bituin Escalante (interpreter); at

‘Pagbigyan Ang Puso’ from the movie Mano Po 3, Ito Rapadas (composer), Jerome John Hughes & Karylle (interpreters).



malakas ang feeling ko about Ate Guy... huwag lang sanang mapulitika.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 12, 2005 at 09:05 AM
i was just talking to General Norie Sayo (Ate Guy's manager) the other day and she told me that Ate Guy just watched the American remake of Shall We Dance while at their hotel in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago during her concert there... i then suggested that they both watch the 1996 Japanese version of the fillm which was way better than the remake.  :)

alam mo friendship, pinanuod ko ito last Wednesday and sa totoo lang, I was thinking na maganda for Ate Guy 'yung character ni Susan Sarandon....maganda nga sana kung ganito ang tema ng pelikula niya if ever gagawa siya diyan sa US....kasi palasak na rin 'yung mga tipong travails ng mga pinoys diyan sa US.....maganda naman na ipakita 'yung usual pinoy family na settled na sa US na walang hang-up issues tungkol sa pagiging pinoy nila, just living their lives and katulad sa Shall We Dance, focusing on their relationships as a family.....maganda ba ang Japanese version nito?  sayang, 'di ko yata napanuod.  ingats ka lagi!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2005 at 12:49 PM
alam mo friendship, pinanuod ko ito last Wednesday and sa totoo lang, I was thinking na maganda for Ate Guy 'yung character ni Susan Sarandon....maganda nga sana kung ganito ang tema ng pelikula niya if ever gagawa siya diyan sa US....kasi palasak na rin 'yung mga tipong travails ng mga pinoys diyan sa US.....maganda naman na ipakita 'yung usual pinoy family na settled na sa US na walang hang-up issues tungkol sa pagiging pinoy nila, just living their lives and katulad sa Shall We Dance, focusing on their relationships as a family.....maganda ba ang Japanese version nito?  sayang, 'di ko yata napanuod.  ingats ka lagi!

ang nakakatuwa pa nito friendship, habang pinapanood nila 'yung movie si Ate Guy pa ang unang nakahalata na gumamit ng double si Richard Gere sa isang dance sequence niya with Jennifer Lopez. sinabi ni Ate Guy kay General na hindi daw maayos ang pagkaka-edit ng eksena. bilib talaga ako kay Ate Guy most especially kung mga technical aspects na ng paggawa ng pelikula ang pinag-uusapan. that's why alam ko na she has the makings of a very good director. napaka-sensitive kasi niya. i remember nu'ng nandito siya sa bahay at pinapanood namin ang Ibilanggo Si Neneng Magtanggol, agad niyang napansin ang obvious errors ni Tito Sanchez in directing the film... like 'yung mga establishing at foreground shots... at alam niya ang mga technical lingo. lalo lang talaga akong napabilib sa kanya.

available naman 'yung Japanese original on dvd... di bale pag-uwi diyan ni tukayo mo padadalhan kita ng kopya. ingats din po!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 12, 2005 at 12:56 PM
ang nakakatuwa pa nito friendship, habang pinapanood nila 'yung movie si Ate Guy pa ang unang nakahalata na gumamit ng double si Richard Gere sa isang dance sequence niya with Jennifer Lopez. sinabi ni Ate Guy kay General na hindi daw maayos ang pagkaka-edit ng eksena. bilib talaga ako kay Ate Guy most especially kung mga technical aspects na ng paggawa ng pelikula ang pinag-uusapan. that's why alam ko na she has the makings of a very good director. napaka-sensitive kasi niya. i remember nu'ng nandito siya sa bahay at pinapanood namin ang Ibilanggo Si Neneng Magtanggol, agad niyang napansin ang obvious errors ni Tito Sanchez in directing the film... like 'yung mga establishing at foreground shots... at alam niya ang mga technical lingo. lalo lang talaga akong napabilib sa kanya.

available naman 'yung Japanese original on dvd... di bale pag-uwi diyan ni tukayo mo padadalhan kita ng kopya. ingats din po!

wish ko nga na directing ang maging alternative craft niya.  kaya naman niya eh.  naku, 'kakahiya naman friendship at ikaw na naman ang magpapadala, hehehe....thanks in advance po!  ingats lagi!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 12, 2005 at 06:50 PM
wish ko nga na directing ang maging alternative craft niya.  kaya naman niya eh.  naku, 'kakahiya naman friendship at ikaw na naman ang magpapadala, hehehe....thanks in advance po!  ingats lagi!

'yan din ang wish ko para sa kanya... or to continue producing quality Filipino films.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 13, 2005 at 07:10 PM
was watching Ibalik Ang Swerti! last night and i just loved the Beh! Buti Nga! dance number with Ate Guy, The Reycards & Louella. choreographed by Geleen Eugenio, it reminded me of those punk rock years during the '80's... :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 14, 2005 at 08:29 AM
was watching Ibalik Ang Swerti! last night and i just loved the Beh! Buti Nga! dance number with Ate Guy, The Reycards & Louella. choreographed by Geleen Eugenio, it reminded me of those punk rock years during the '80's... :)

hmmmmm....parang na-miss ko rin 'yang pelikulang 'yan plus 'yung Rock en Roll.....  ;-)  bagay na bagay nga sa grupo 'yung Beh Buti Nga number....years later, Ms. Kuh made a similar number of Beh Buti Nga in her tv show Kuh by special arrangement nga ba 'yun with Jet Montelibano and I think Ms. Fe delos Reyes....riot din ito though mas may dating sa akin yung sa Ibalik ang Swerti....   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 14, 2005 at 06:41 PM
hmmmmm....parang na-miss ko rin 'yang pelikulang 'yan plus 'yung Rock en Roll.....  ;-)  bagay na bagay nga sa grupo 'yung Beh Buti Nga number....years later, Ms. Kuh made a similar number of Beh Buti Nga in her tv show Kuh by special arrangement nga ba 'yun with Jet Montelibano and I think Ms. Fe delos Reyes....riot din ito though mas may dating sa akin yung sa Ibalik ang Swerti....   ;)

correct ka diyan friendship! bigla ko rin naalala 'yung Rock en Roll... pinaka-favorite ko 'yung last episode the 70's with Mark Gil. gustung-gusto ko 'yung scene na nagti-trip si Mark then na-imagine niya si Ate Guy na kinakanta ang A Little Help From My Friends ng The Beatles... sayang di ko napanood ang Kuh By Special Arrangement. anyway kinanta din naman nila 'yung Beh! Buti Nga! as a part of their Manila Sound Medley sa Power of Two di ba?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 15, 2005 at 09:07 AM
correct ka diyan friendship! bigla ko rin naalala 'yung Rock en Roll... pinaka-favorite ko 'yung last episode the 70's with Mark Gil. gustung-gusto ko 'yung scene na nagti-trip si Mark then na-imagine niya si Ate Guy na kinakanta ang A Little Help From My Friends ng The Beatles... sayang di ko napanood ang Kuh By Special Arrangement. anyway kinanta din naman nila 'yung Beh! Buti Nga! as a part of their Manila Sound Medley sa Power of Two di ba?

'yung sa kuh before, it was in video form din na halos may pagkakatulad sa ginawa nila ate guy sa Ibalik ang Swerti......sa Channel 13 ko ba napanuod ito?  hindi ko na rin matandaan, hehehe....tumatanda na me talaga.....   :-[
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2005 at 06:51 AM
'yung sa kuh before, it was in video form din na halos may pagkakatulad sa ginawa nila ate guy sa Ibalik ang Swerti......sa Channel 13 ko ba napanuod ito?  hindi ko na rin matandaan, hehehe....tumatanda na me talaga.....   :-[

so para palang music video 'yung ginawa ni Kuh. mas gusto ko pa rin 'yung kina Ate Guy sa Ibalik Ang Swerti dahil they shot it in a studio with an all white background. magandang tingnan sa screen. nakakatuwa pa dahil si Ike Lozada ang parang professor nila at silang lahat ay mga estudyante.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Feb 16, 2005 at 08:41 AM
Cesar Montano, Jomari Yllana 'mortal enemies' sa Golden Screen Awards
 

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ANG mga pelikulang idinirek nina Cesar Montano at Jeffrey Jeturian ang nakakuha ng pinakamaraming nominasyon sa nala-lapit na 2nd Golden Screen Awards.
 
Gaganapin nga ang ika-2 year ng Golden Screen Awards ng Entertainment Press Society, Inc. sa March 5, Saturday, sa Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium sa Podium 4, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. Produced ito ng Airtime Marketing at mula sa direksyon ni Al Quinn. This will be aired  over  GMA-7.
     
Nakakuha pareho ng 12 nominations each, out of 20 categories ang Panaghoy Sa Suba at Minsan Pa kasama na rito ang Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Director at Best Actor-Drama for Cesar Montano and Jomari Yllana. Sumu-nod sa kanila ay ang Santa-Santita ni Laurice Guillen 
Cesar Montano
 
na nakakuha ng 9 nominations. Ang Naglalayag  ni Maryo J. delos Re-yes at Sabel  ni Joel Lama-ngan ay nakakuha ng 8  no-minations. Pang-anim naman ay ang pelikulang Kuya ni Dominic Zapata na nakakuha ng 7 nominations.
     
Sa musical or comedy category naman, nanguna sa nominasyon ang Annie B: Bida Ng Ukay-U-kay, Bongga Siya 'Day ni Louie Ignacio with 5 no-minations. Sunod ay ang I Will Survive ni Joel Lama-ngan at Now That I Have You  ni Laurenti  Dyogi with 3 nominations at 2 nominations  naman para sa  So…Happy Toge-ther  ni Joel Lamangan.
     
Heto ang kumpletong listahan ng nominasyon:
     
Best Motion Picture-Drama: Kuya (Regal Films), Minsan Pa (MLR Films), Naglalayag  (Agora Films), Panaghoy Sa Suba (CM Productions), Sabel (Regal Films), Santa-Santita (Unitel Pictures).
     
Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy: Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day! (Viva Films), I Will Survive (Regal Films), Now That I Have You (Star Cinema), So… Happy Together (Regal Films).
     
Best Director: Jeffrey Jeturian (Minsan Pa), Joel Lamangan (Sabel), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Maryo J. delos Reyes (Naglalayag), Dominic Zapata (Kuya).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama: Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Amy Austria (Beautiful Life), Angelica Panganiban (Santa-Santita), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel), Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3: My Love).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama: Cesar Montano (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Piolo Pascual (Milan), Wendell Ramos (Sabel), Jericho Rosales (Santa-Santita), Yul Servo (Naglalayag), Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy: Bea Alonzo (Now That I Have You), Dina Bonne-vie (I Will Survive), Jolina Magdangal (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Judy Ann Santos (I Will Survive), Maricel Soriano (I Will Survive).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy: John Lloyd Cruz (Now That I Have You), Dingdong Dantes (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Eric Qui-zon (So… Happy Toge-ther), Vic Sotto (Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko… The Legend).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy: Sunshine Dizon (Sabel), Jaclyn Jose (Naglalayag), Hilda Koronel (Santa-Santita), Rebecca Lusterio (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy: James Blanco (Kuya), Johnny Delgado (Santa-Santita), Eddie Garcia (Mano Po 3: My Love), Jay Manalo (Mano Po 3: My Love), Mel Martinez (Annie B.: Bida Ng U-kay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!).
     
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress: Iza Calzado (Milan), Kristel Aina Fulgar (Forever My Love), Ella Guevara (Sigaw), Sandara Park (Bcuz Of U), Nadine Samonte (Forever My Love).
     
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Hero Angeles (Bcuz Of U), Jay Aquitania (I Will Survive), Reiven Bolado (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Paolo Gabriel (Duda/Doubt), R.R. Jacob (Minsan Pa), Dennis Trillo (Aishete Masu 1941).
     
Best Original Screenplay: Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag), Armando Lao (Minsan Pa), Ricky Lee (Sabel), Don Michael Perez (Kuya), Cris Vertido (Panaghoy Sa Suba).
     
Best Screenplay Adaptation: R.J. Nuevas (Lastikman: Unang Banat), Isabel de Rosa and Tony Reyes (Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko…the Legend).
     
Best Cinematography: Ely Cruz (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Odyssey Flores (Naglalayag), Larry Manda (Minsan Pa), Rolly Manuel (Sabel), Lee Meily (Santa-Santita).
     
Best Production Design: Tatus Aldana (Kuya), Rodel Cruz (Mano Po 3: My Love), Ronnie Cruz (Minsan Pa), Ron Heri Tan and Allan Laynes (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Edgar Mar-tin Littaua (Santa-Santita).
     
Best Editing: Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Sabel), Tara Illenber-ger (Kuya), Renato de Leon (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Arnel Depano, Nonoy Da-divas and Jess Navarro (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Sound: Mark Cabaluna (Minsan Pa), Albert Michael Idioma (Mano Po 3: My Love), Albert Michael Idioma (Santa-Santita), Angie Reyes and Nestor Mutya (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Ramon Reyes (Aicrape Masu 1941).
     
Best Musical Score: No-nong Buencamino (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Girdie Francisco (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Von de Guzman (Kuya), Vincent de Jesus (Santa-Santita), Arnel Depano and Lucien Letava (Minsan Pa), Jesse Lucas (Mano Po 3: My Love).
     
Best Original Song: Gumingaw Ako  from the movie Panaghoy Sa Su-ba, Hanggang Wakas from the movie Aicrape Masu 1941, Kayganda ng Buhay from the movie Beautiful Life, Minsan from the movie Minsan Pa, Naglalayag from the mo-vie of the same title, Pagbigyan Ang Puso from the movie Mano Po 3: My Love.
     
Best Visual Effects: Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko… The Legend, Lastikman: Unang Banat, Sigaw, Spirit Of The Glass.
     
Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Awardee:  Mona Lisa

 
 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 18, 2005 at 06:11 PM
Cesar Montano, Jomari Yllana 'mortal enemies' sa Golden Screen Awards
 

HOT SOURCES
Lito Mañago
Taliba

ANG mga pelikulang idinirek nina Cesar Montano at Jeffrey Jeturian ang nakakuha ng pinakamaraming nominasyon sa nala-lapit na 2nd Golden Screen Awards.
 
Gaganapin nga ang ika-2 year ng Golden Screen Awards ng Entertainment Press Society, Inc. sa March 5, Saturday, sa Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium sa Podium 4, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. Produced ito ng Airtime Marketing at mula sa direksyon ni Al Quinn. This will be aired  over  GMA-7.
     
Nakakuha pareho ng 12 nominations each, out of 20 categories ang Panaghoy Sa Suba at Minsan Pa kasama na rito ang Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Director at Best Actor-Drama for Cesar Montano and Jomari Yllana. Sumu-nod sa kanila ay ang Santa-Santita ni Laurice Guillen 
Cesar Montano
 
na nakakuha ng 9 nominations. Ang Naglalayag  ni Maryo J. delos Re-yes at Sabel  ni Joel Lama-ngan ay nakakuha ng 8  no-minations. Pang-anim naman ay ang pelikulang Kuya ni Dominic Zapata na nakakuha ng 7 nominations.
     
Sa musical or comedy category naman, nanguna sa nominasyon ang Annie B: Bida Ng Ukay-U-kay, Bongga Siya 'Day ni Louie Ignacio with 5 no-minations. Sunod ay ang I Will Survive ni Joel Lama-ngan at Now That I Have You  ni Laurenti  Dyogi with 3 nominations at 2 nominations  naman para sa  So…Happy Toge-ther  ni Joel Lamangan.
     
Heto ang kumpletong listahan ng nominasyon:
     
Best Motion Picture-Drama: Kuya (Regal Films), Minsan Pa (MLR Films), Naglalayag  (Agora Films), Panaghoy Sa Suba (CM Productions), Sabel (Regal Films), Santa-Santita (Unitel Pictures).
     
Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy: Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day! (Viva Films), I Will Survive (Regal Films), Now That I Have You (Star Cinema), So… Happy Together (Regal Films).
     
Best Director: Jeffrey Jeturian (Minsan Pa), Joel Lamangan (Sabel), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Maryo J. delos Reyes (Naglalayag), Dominic Zapata (Kuya).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Drama: Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Amy Austria (Beautiful Life), Angelica Panganiban (Santa-Santita), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel), Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3: My Love).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama: Cesar Montano (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Piolo Pascual (Milan), Wendell Ramos (Sabel), Jericho Rosales (Santa-Santita), Yul Servo (Naglalayag), Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy: Bea Alonzo (Now That I Have You), Dina Bonne-vie (I Will Survive), Jolina Magdangal (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Judy Ann Santos (I Will Survive), Maricel Soriano (I Will Survive).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy: John Lloyd Cruz (Now That I Have You), Dingdong Dantes (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Eric Qui-zon (So… Happy Toge-ther), Vic Sotto (Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko… The Legend).
     
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy: Sunshine Dizon (Sabel), Jaclyn Jose (Naglalayag), Hilda Koronel (Santa-Santita), Rebecca Lusterio (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical or Comedy: James Blanco (Kuya), Johnny Delgado (Santa-Santita), Eddie Garcia (Mano Po 3: My Love), Jay Manalo (Mano Po 3: My Love), Mel Martinez (Annie B.: Bida Ng U-kay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!).
     
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress: Iza Calzado (Milan), Kristel Aina Fulgar (Forever My Love), Ella Guevara (Sigaw), Sandara Park (Bcuz Of U), Nadine Samonte (Forever My Love).
     
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Hero Angeles (Bcuz Of U), Jay Aquitania (I Will Survive), Reiven Bolado (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Paolo Gabriel (Duda/Doubt), R.R. Jacob (Minsan Pa), Dennis Trillo (Aishete Masu 1941).
     
Best Original Screenplay: Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag), Armando Lao (Minsan Pa), Ricky Lee (Sabel), Don Michael Perez (Kuya), Cris Vertido (Panaghoy Sa Suba).
     
Best Screenplay Adaptation: R.J. Nuevas (Lastikman: Unang Banat), Isabel de Rosa and Tony Reyes (Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko…the Legend).
     
Best Cinematography: Ely Cruz (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Odyssey Flores (Naglalayag), Larry Manda (Minsan Pa), Rolly Manuel (Sabel), Lee Meily (Santa-Santita).
     
Best Production Design: Tatus Aldana (Kuya), Rodel Cruz (Mano Po 3: My Love), Ronnie Cruz (Minsan Pa), Ron Heri Tan and Allan Laynes (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Edgar Mar-tin Littaua (Santa-Santita).
     
Best Editing: Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Sabel), Tara Illenber-ger (Kuya), Renato de Leon (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Arnel Depano, Nonoy Da-divas and Jess Navarro (Minsan Pa).
     
Best Sound: Mark Cabaluna (Minsan Pa), Albert Michael Idioma (Mano Po 3: My Love), Albert Michael Idioma (Santa-Santita), Angie Reyes and Nestor Mutya (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Ramon Reyes (Ais**te Masu 1941).
     
Best Musical Score: No-nong Buencamino (Panaghoy Sa Suba), Girdie Francisco (Annie B.: Bida Ng Ukay-Ukay, Bongga Siya 'Day!), Von de Guzman (Kuya), Vincent de Jesus (Santa-Santita), Arnel Depano and Lucien Letava (Minsan Pa), Jesse Lucas (Mano Po 3: My Love).
     
Best Original Song: Gumingaw Ako  from the movie Panaghoy Sa Su-ba, Hanggang Wakas from the movie Ais**te Masu 1941, Kayganda ng Buhay from the movie Beautiful Life, Minsan from the movie Minsan Pa, Naglalayag from the mo-vie of the same title, Pagbigyan Ang Puso from the movie Mano Po 3: My Love.
     
Best Visual Effects: Enteng Kabisote: Okey Ka, Fairy Ko… The Legend, Lastikman: Unang Banat, Sigaw, Spirit Of The Glass.
     
Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Awardee:  Mona Lisa

 
 



congratulations sa 9 nominations na nakuha ng Naglalayag from the ENPRESS... goodluck sa lahat ng nominees most especially Ate Guy, Direk Maryo & writer Irma Dimaranan!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Feb 20, 2005 at 05:47 PM
Hi, Brod Jojo! I sent you a personal email last week through Jojodevera1229@ aol.com. Hope you got it.

Good luck to Naglalayag in the forthcomig Enpress and Star Awards.

Myke 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 20, 2005 at 08:28 PM
Hi, Brod Jojo! I sent you a personal email last week through Jojodevera1229@ aol.com. Hope you got it.

Good luck to Naglalayag in the forthcomig Enpress and Star Awards.

Myke 

hello Myke!

yes i did get your e-mail... sorry if haven't had the chance to write back medyo busy lang ng konti but promise ko i'll write you a long one a little later...

i'm glad to see your back! na-miss ka namin dito & sa ICON most especially. sana mas madalas ka na dito ha?

talk to you soon!

take care & God Bless!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Feb 21, 2005 at 07:26 PM
Thanks for welcoming me back, Brod Jo. Looking forward, too, to be active again in ICON as well as in this thread.

Hello, Marlon and Nestor and all the Noranians in this thread. God bless us all.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 22, 2005 at 09:54 AM
Thanks for welcoming me back, Brod Jo. Looking forward, too, to be active again in ICON as well as in this thread.

Hello, Marlon and Nestor and all the Noranians in this thread. God bless us all.


hello Myke!

of course naman we have to welcome you back... you're one of the special ICONians kasam na ang dalawang nabanggit mo. sana nga maging active ka na uli sa ICON most especially dito.  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 01, 2005 at 09:33 AM
hi Myke!

i already told Marlon na paki-mail na lang sa 'yo 'yung mga movies... pinadalhan ko rin sina Ate Guy at General Norie ng mga movies ni Ate Guy nagulat nga ako kasi one Saturday afternoon tinawagan ako ni Ate Guy nagpapasalamat dahil na-receive na daw niya 'yung mga dvd's. una daw nilang panonoorin 'yung award-winning moments ni Ate Guy na ginawa kong compilation when she won Best Actress sa different award giving bodies including the 1990 Urian Awards Night kung saan nag-tie sina Ate Guy at Vilma. kasam rin sa compilation 'yung mga production numbers niya sa Star at Urian kung saan si Vilma pa mismo ang nag-introduce ng number ni Ate Guy. kitang-kitang pinapanood ni Vilma si Ate Guy habang nagpe-perform on stage...  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 01, 2005 at 01:45 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 03, 2005 at 07:21 AM
Our deepest condolences to the family of Peter Gan who passed away yesterday. He produced some of Ate Guy's memorable movies including Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?, Nakaw Na Pag-ibig & Gaano Kita Kamahal to name a few.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Mar 03, 2005 at 06:45 PM
hi Myke!

i already told Marlon na paki-mail na lang sa 'yo 'yung mga movies... pinadalhan ko rin sina Ate Guy at General Norie ng mga movies ni Ate Guy nagulat nga ako kasi one Saturday afternoon tinawagan ako ni Ate Guy nagpapasalamat dahil na-receive na daw niya 'yung mga dvd's. una daw nilang panonoorin 'yung award-winning moments ni Ate Guy na ginawa kong compilation when she won Best Actress sa different award giving bodies including the 1990 Urian Awards Night kung saan nag-tie sina Ate Guy at Vilma. kasam rin sa compilation 'yung mga production numbers niya sa Star at Urian kung saan si Vilma pa mismo ang nag-introduce ng number ni Ate Guy. kitang-kitang pinapanood ni Vilma si Ate Guy habang nagpe-perform on stage...  ;)

Hi, Brod Jojo!

Wow, wala akong masabi besides reiterating the cliche of my gratitude. I wish there's another way of saying, "Thank You!" All I can do is offer prayers for you. Excited na akong mapanood ang mga ipinadala mo.

Congrats din sa ating lahat dito for the recent onslaught of recognition that Ms. Nora has received so far this year: 1) The Woman Today magazine citation as one of the Five Women of Substance in the country 2) the S Magazine award as Actress of the Year on top of the laurels from Balatca, Gawad Tanglaw (and hopefully Pasado, Enpress, Star, and Urian...)

Indeed, 2005 will be another banner year for our Superstar with prestige projects in the offing.

God bless us all.

Myke

 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 04, 2005 at 05:12 AM
Our deepest condolences to the family of Peter Gan who passed away yesterday. He produced some of Ate Guy's memorable movies including Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?, Nakaw Na Pag-ibig & Gaano Kita Kamahal to name a few.

Peter Gan? Wow.

Sad, sad case of a producer willing to take real risks, coming up with real works of art who had to leave it all behind.

He had balls, that man.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 04, 2005 at 05:59 AM
Peter Gan? Wow.

Sad, sad case of a producer willing to take real risks, coming up with real works of art who had to leave it all behind.

He had balls, that man.

you know what Noel? i called General Norie Sayo Ate Guy's manager to tell them about the sad news... when i talked to her i can sense the quiver in her voice when i told her that Peter Gan passed away. i could tell that she was really saddened by the news.

he was a risk taker with projects such as Bakit Bughaw which really had no commercial appeal and was killed at the box office by Mga Basang Sisiw but inspite of his loss he still went on and produced quality films... he will surely be missed!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 04, 2005 at 06:05 AM
Hi, Brod Jojo!

Wow, wala akong masabi besides reiterating the cliche of my gratitude. I wish there's another way of saying, "Thank You!" All I can do is offer prayers for you. Excited na akong mapanood ang mga ipinadala mo.

Congrats din sa ating lahat dito for the recent onslaught of recognition that Ms. Nora has received so far this year: 1) The Woman Today magazine citation as one of the Five Women of Substance in the country 2) the S Magazine award as Actress of the Year on top of the laurels from Balatca, Gawad Tanglaw (and hopefully Pasado, Enpress, Star, and Urian...)

Indeed, 2005 will be another banner year for our Superstar with prestige projects in the offing.

God bless us all.

Myke

 


alam kong excited ka dahil malapit mo nang mapanood ang mga movies na ipapadala ko sa 'yo. i really wanted na mapanood mo ang mga klasikong pelikula ni Ate Guy. i'm sending you the following movies on dvd... Bulaklak Sa City Jail, Condemned, Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? & Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. sinamahan ko na rin ng non-Nora Movies like Kisapmata, Jaguar & Salome.  hope you'll enjoy watching them!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 04, 2005 at 09:10 AM
alam kong excited ka dahil malapit mo nang mapanood ang mga movies na ipapadala ko sa 'yo. i really wanted na mapanood mo ang mga klasikong pelikula ni Ate Guy. i'm sending you the following movies on dvd... Bulaklak Sa City Jail, Condemned, Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? & Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. sinamahan ko na rin ng non-Nora Movies like Kisapmata, Jaguar & Salome.  hope you'll enjoy watching them!  :)

Don't worry friendship, I will be the one sending these movies to Myke as soon as I got them from my tukayo.  Friendship, salamat talaga sa tawag kanina huh.....  Ingats lagi sis!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mykoleo on Mar 04, 2005 at 03:52 PM
alam kong excited ka dahil malapit mo nang mapanood ang mga movies na ipapadala ko sa 'yo. i really wanted na mapanood mo ang mga klasikong pelikula ni Ate Guy. i'm sending you the following movies on dvd... Bulaklak Sa City Jail, Condemned, Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? & Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. sinamahan ko na rin ng non-Nora Movies like Kisapmata, Jaguar & Salome.  hope you'll enjoy watching them!  :)


Hi, Brod Jo!

My, this is great. I haven't seen  BAKIT BUGHAW... and KUNG AKO'Y IIWAN MO yet as well as JAGUAR and SALOME. Can't wait to watch all these. Gusto ko ring mapanood ulit ang BULAKLAK... at saka CONDEMNED as well as KISAPMATA.

Thanks din Brod Marlon for your efforts in sending these films soon. God bless you and Brod Jojo.

Myke
 

 


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 04, 2005 at 06:13 PM

Hi, Brod Jo!

My, this is great. I haven't seen  BAKIT BUGHAW... and KUNG AKO'Y IIWAN MO yet as well as JAGUAR and SALOME. Can't wait to watch all these. Gusto ko ring mapanood ulit ang BULAKLAK... at saka CONDEMNED as well as KISAPMATA.

Thanks din Brod Marlon for your efforts in sending these films soon. God bless you and Brod Jojo.

Myke
 

 




no problem my friend.....   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 05, 2005 at 05:20 AM
In defense of Nora Aunor

Posted 09:34pm (Mla time) Mar 04, 2005
By Nestor Torre
Inquirer News Service



Editor's Note: Published on page A2-2 of the March 5, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

NORA Aunor's loyal followers are ticked off by "reports" about the superstar's "woeful" existence in the United States. They include her allegedly being so broke that she is living in the homes of fans and borrowing money from them; her losing a lot of money in casinos; the immigration service being on the lookout for her for overstaying, etc.

What irks Nora's fans even more is the way that these "reports" are being made, practically delighting in her misery. How gleefully cynical can you get?

To balance the picture, Nora's friends hasten to debunk the rumors: Her career may not be at its peak, but she's enjoying herself in the US, performing in shows for Filipino communities, and savoring her respite from Manila's b**chy show biz scene.

Public scrutiny
In the States, Nora can go back to enjoying the simple things in life, away from nitpicking public scrutiny and comment. This may be something her cynical and materialistic detractors will never understand,    
but there it is.

Nora's defenders also nix the rumors about Nora living off her fans, pointing out that she has bought a home in California. As for her lack of income, she's earning from the shows she does, and has in fact been booked for more performances until August.

For our part, we are saddened by this latest controversy in Nora's life, because it shows a grievous lack of respect for her. Many thoughtless people with the memory of a flea and the gratitude of a shark appear to have forgotten Nora's many exceptional contributions to Philippine entertainment.

As a very young singer, she touched millions of listeners. With her memorable big-screen performances, she set such a high standard that some film buffs even want to eventually reward with a National Artist title.

To us, however, her most important contribution was her practically single-handed feat of neutralizing the colonial mentality in show business. Before she became a big star, most of our entertainment luminaries were tisoy types. After Nora made it, more Filipino-looking talents were also able to do well in show business.

Self-esteem
Corollary to this, Nora gave millions of "masa" movie fans somebody they could truly empathize with. She "represented" them proudly and well, and thus added substantially to their self-esteem.

These are major contributions, so people who now try to ridicule Nora and b**chingly delight in her "problems" should go fly a kite--preferably at the Arctic circle.






Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 05, 2005 at 05:28 AM
A Passage Into The Highs and Lows of Love

Naglalayag
Angora Films International
2004

Direction
Maryo J. de los Reyes

Story and Screenplay
Irma Dimaranan

Cinematography
Odyssey Flores

Editing
Jess Navarro

Production Design
Randy Gamier

Music
Gardy Labad

Cast
Nora Aunor
Yul Servo
Aleck Bovick
Chanda Romero
Jaclyn Jose
Celia Rodriguez
Irma Adlawan
Gino Antonio
Alberto de Esteban
Penn Medina
Iraz Melchor

Run Time
123 minutes


Naglalayag (Angora Films, directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and written by Irma Dimaranan) is an insightful and heartfelt presentation of the life of a Court Of Appeals Justice, who finds herself in the dilemma of dealing with the intensely personal issues of being a woman, mother and lover at the same time. The film makes few precious concessions to today's formulaic approaches to film storytelling and production and yet manages to affect both heart and mind of its viewers by the strength of its convictions and brave sympathy for the plight of its lead character.

Nora Aunor delivers a remarkably competent and mature performance, exhibiting not only skill and talent but fine dramatic sensibility as well. Aunor envinces an acting style that is sure keen and affecting. Her fortitude and daring to star in this type of film, manifests rare artistic insight into the problematics of social change. In the much talked about funeral scene, Aunor saturates the screen with the pain and courage of a woman on the brink of the darkest despair. Yul Servo's smoldering passion and repressed aspirations lift the film to its heights, his performance in fact maps out the film's journey from the thickets of conflict to a most soulful destination. Servo avoids the well trodden path of facile tearjerker techniques and cogently reiterates the tenderness, helplessness, violation and rage that consume his character.

The writing merits of Naglalayag offers solid characterization that sustains momentum and surges into a tour de force conclusion. The screenplay's achievement rests on its skillful appropriation of the conventions of a commercial feature in its earnest effort to come up with a truly artistic, purposive and serious motion picture. The film moreover exposes the complex processes by which people are lured into, weakened and trapped in a web of crime and poverty, from which death becomes the only possible escape.
Cinematographer Odyssey Flores whose well controlled camera work is marked by unerring directorial command and precision. Jess Navarro's astute editing work has a keen sense of dramatic tension. Maryo J. de los Reyes' competent direction painstakingly deals with the discourse of love and the pleasure romance, of true love even. The film retraces the steps of this form of journey which gives rise to fluid feelings and emotions of displacement and rebuilding, of leaving and finding, of loss and fulifillment.

Naglalayag is a film which tells its story with the cinematic aesthetic in mind and heart. The film is filled with emotional rigor through which the affairs of the heart are dealt with, and dealt with intelligently. Naglalayag tackles a complex range of human relations premised on romance but problematizes it quite so rigorously so that love, though central in the lives of the characters is continually reread and therefore rewritten.

- Jojo Devera
Discourse on Asian Cinema
The New School Film Journal
January 2005


Available on DVD & Video from www.regalfilms.com
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 08, 2005 at 05:40 AM
Don't worry friendship, I will be the one sending these movies to Myke as soon as I got them from my tukayo.  Friendship, salamat talaga sa tawag kanina huh.....  Ingats lagi sis!

thanks so much friendship! alam ko naman lagi kang maasahan... i'll try to call you at least once a month para naman makapag-usap tayo ng matagal... i also gave your work number kay tukayo mo, tinawagan ka ba niya?

take care sis!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 08, 2005 at 07:27 AM
thanks so much friendship! alam ko naman lagi kang maasahan... i'll try to call you at least once a month para naman makapag-usap tayo ng matagal... i also gave your work number kay tukayo mo, tinawagan ka ba niya?

take care sis!  :)

Nagkausap kami kahapon ni tukayo.  Excited na nga kami sa pagdating niya eh.  Sayang nga lang at I have to go to Shanghai sa Holy Week for an exhibit pero sabi ko sa kanya, sa kanya ang oras ko the following week.  Ingats ka lagi sis!  God bless!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 09, 2005 at 01:19 AM
Nagkausap kami kahapon ni tukayo.  Excited na nga kami sa pagdating niya eh.  Sayang nga lang at I have to go to Shanghai sa Holy Week for an exhibit pero sabi ko sa kanya, sa kanya ang oras ko the following week.  Ingats ka lagi sis!  God bless!

Shanghai? wow bigatin... anyway enjoy your Holy Week there! excited na rin si tukayo sa bakasyon niya diyan... huwag n'yo siyang pababayaan ha?

take care din sis & God Bless!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 09, 2005 at 06:19 AM
Shanghai? wow bigatin... anyway enjoy your Holy Week there! excited na rin si tukayo sa bakasyon niya diyan... huwag n'yo siyang pababayaan ha?

take care din sis & God Bless!  :)

am praying nga na sana hindi matuloy kasi marami akong church obligations kapag Holy Week tapos biglang sumingit itong trabahong ito.... >:(  ingats lagi kapatid!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 09, 2005 at 05:27 PM
am praying nga na sana hindi matuloy kasi marami akong church obligations kapag Holy Week tapos biglang sumingit itong trabahong ito.... >:(  ingats lagi kapatid!!!

bakit naman ayaw mong matuloy ang trip mo sa Shanghai? sayang naman... kahit may work na involved at least you'll be out of the country... you deserve a little break marami ka nang nagawa for the church.

take care always sis!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 09, 2005 at 08:50 PM
Congratulations to the One & Only Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor for winning the Best Actress Award from PASADO!!! We're all very proud of this latest triumph!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 10, 2005 at 06:14 AM
bakit naman ayaw mong matuloy ang trip mo sa Shanghai? sayang naman... kahit may work na involved at least you'll be out of the country... you deserve a little break marami ka nang nagawa for the church.

take care always sis!  :)

worried lang ako kasi we have this way of the cross na parang senakulo and i really don't know kung ready na sila to mount this without me.  anyways, i trust my members naman.  ingats lagi sis!  God bless!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2005 at 06:33 AM
worried lang ako kasi we have this way of the cross na parang senakulo and i really don't know kung ready na sila to mount this without me.  anyways, i trust my members naman.  ingats lagi sis!  God bless!!!

huwag mo na silang alalahanin this year... for sure naman may natutunan sila from you on how to handle the way of the cross... this is also a chance for you to rest kahit work related pa rin ang pagpunta mo sa Shanghai (ala Madonna) remember Shanghai Surprise?

salamat nga pala for texting the winners sa PASADO kanina... it really made my day!

take care sis & God Bless!  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 10, 2005 at 07:15 AM
huwag mo na silang alalahanin this year... for sure naman may natutunan sila from you on how to handle the way of the cross... this is also a chance for you to rest kahit work related pa rin ang pagpunta mo sa Shanghai (ala Madonna) remember Shanghai Surprise?

salamat nga pala for texting the winners sa PASADO kanina... it really made my day!

take care sis & God Bless!  :)

oo nga.....i just made a full report on pasado sa board....try kong i-post dito......   :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 10, 2005 at 07:19 AM
PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) held a press conference last night at the Savory Restaurant in Earnshaw, Sampaloc to announce the winners for the 7th Gawad Sining-Sine.  Awarding will be on March 20 at the Aliw Theater and will be televised for the first time in the group’s history of award-giving.  Here’s the complete list of winners:

 

PinakaPASADOng Pelikula                    -           Panaghoy sa Suba (1); Naglalayag (2); Aicrape Imasu (3)

PinakaPASADOng Direktor                     -           Cesar Montano (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Aktres                      -           NORA AUNOR (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Aktor                        -           Dennis Trillo (Aicrape)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktres    -           Jaclyn Jose (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktor      -           Jay Manalo (Aicrape)

PinakaPASADOng Iskrip Pampelikula     -           Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Istorya                      -           Cris Vertido (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Sinematograpiya        -           Ely Cruz (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Pagsasaiskor ng Musical       -           Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Paglalapat ng Tunog  -           Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui)

Natatanging Artista ng Taon                    -           Sharon Cuneta

Natatanging Guro ng Taon                      -           Maryo J. Delos Reyes

 

Layunin ng PASADO na pag-ugnayin ang akademya at industriya ng pelikula.  Objective rin ng grupo na patatagin, pagtibayin at pagyamanin ang diwa ng PASADO – makilala ang kahalagahan ng pelikula sa pagtuturo at magamit ito sa pag-aaral ng mga estudyante.  Ang tatlong tinanghal na PinakaPASADOng Pelikula ay siyang patuloy na pag-aaralan sa mga pamantasang kasapi sa PASADO all over the country.  Sa ngayon, may pitumpung miyembro na ang grupo.

 

Sa mga magtatanong, ang Natatanging Artista ng Taon ay ibinibigay ng PASADO sa artistang kanilang unang pinarangalan bago ito napansin sa ibang bansa.  Ito ay isang special award bilang pagpapatunay na tama ang pananaw at paraan ng pagsuri ng PASADO.  Si Sharon ay gagawaran ng Natatanging Artista dahil siya ay unang piniling PinakaPASADOng Aktres ng grupo para sa Crying Ladies bago siya nagwagi sa Brussels International Film Festival para sa nasabi ring pelikula.  Eto ‘yung panahong walang ibang nakapansin kay Sharon para sa pelikulang nabanggit.  Mahal nga raw ni Direk Maryo ang grupo dahil isa ito sa mga naunang nagparangal sa Magnifico bago pa ito umani ng papuri sa ibang bansa.  Pararangalan din bilang Natatanging Guro si Direk Maryo sa taong ito bilang recognition sa naitulong nito academy.

 

Pinabulaanan din ng PASADO na ang grupo ay Vilma Santos Country.  Katunayan, inamin nila na LANDSLIDE ang pagkapanalo ni Ate Guy sa taong ito.  Itinanggi rin nila na binalak nilang magbigay ng tie sa Best Actress to play safe.  They reiterated na paninindigan nila ang kanilang desisyon sa kanilang list of winners.   Binanggit din ng isang miyembro sa forum na makailang-ulit siyang tinetext ng isang Willy sa grupo ni Vilma (eto rin ba ‘yung nabalitang nagte-text sa isang YCC member nuon?) tungkol sa kanilang resulta nguni’t hindi nga niya masagot dahil sa presscon pa ito ia-announce.  Katunayan, inimbitahan niya ang mga ito upang dumalo rin sa nasabing presscon nguni’t hindi na sila sumagot nang malamang dadalo ang ICON.  Segurista ang grupo at ayaw yatang dumalo kung hindi sila siguradong pasado sa PASADO.  Samantalang pinuri naman ng nasabi ring miyembro ang ating moderator na si Vonnel dahil nang i-text daw niya ito kung gusto nitong dumalo sa presscon, nag-text back ito ng “Win or lose, susuporta kami sa grupo ninyo” without any inquiry kung pasado ba si Ate Guy o hindi – ang galing galing mo talaga kapatid!

 

Nakausap din ng ICON ang isa sa officers ng ENPRESS, si Ms. Nora Calderon at ito mismo ang nagpapatunay na hindi totoo ang insidenteng may mga nagmurang Noranians sa kanila nu’ng nakaraang Sabado.  Nagpasalamat pa nga ito sa suportang ibinigay ng mga Noranians sa ENPRESS at kay Judy Ann Santos.

 

Muli, nagpapasalamat ang ICON sa PASADO sa karangalang ibinigay nila kay Ate Guy.  Salamat po kay Prof. Emmanuelle Gonzales, Chairman; Dr. Letty Pagkalinawan, President; Prof. Victor Tomas, Board Secretary; Dr. Lakandupil Garcia, Chairman ng Film Review at Prof. Elma Betudio.  Ang adviser ng PASADO ay si Ms. Boots Anson-Roa.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2005 at 08:49 AM
PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) held a press conference last night at the Savory Restaurant in Earnshaw, Sampaloc to announce the winners for the 7th Gawad Sining-Sine.  Awarding will be on March 20 at the Aliw Theater and will be televised for the first time in the group’s history of award-giving.  Here’s the complete list of winners:

 

PinakaPASADOng Pelikula                    -           Panaghoy sa Suba (1); Naglalayag (2); Ais**te Imasu (3)

PinakaPASADOng Direktor                     -           Cesar Montano (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Aktres                      -           NORA AUNOR (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Aktor                        -           Dennis Trillo (Ais**te)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktres    -           Jaclyn Jose (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Katulong na Aktor      -           Jay Manalo (Ais**te)

PinakaPASADOng Iskrip Pampelikula     -           Irma Dimaranan (Naglalayag)

PinakaPASADOng Istorya                      -           Cris Vertido (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Sinematograpiya        -           Ely Cruz (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Pagsasaiskor ng Musical       -           Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy)

PinakaPASADOng Paglalapat ng Tunog  -           Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui)

Natatanging Artista ng Taon                    -           Sharon Cuneta

Natatanging Guro ng Taon                      -           Maryo J. Delos Reyes

 

Layunin ng PASADO na pag-ugnayin ang akademya at industriya ng pelikula.  Objective rin ng grupo na patatagin, pagtibayin at pagyamanin ang diwa ng PASADO – makilala ang kahalagahan ng pelikula sa pagtuturo at magamit ito sa pag-aaral ng mga estudyante.  Ang tatlong tinanghal na PinakaPASADOng Pelikula ay siyang patuloy na pag-aaralan sa mga pamantasang kasapi sa PASADO all over the country.  Sa ngayon, may pitumpung miyembro na ang grupo.

 

Sa mga magtatanong, ang Natatanging Artista ng Taon ay ibinibigay ng PASADO sa artistang kanilang unang pinarangalan bago ito napansin sa ibang bansa.  Ito ay isang special award bilang pagpapatunay na tama ang pananaw at paraan ng pagsuri ng PASADO.  Si Sharon ay gagawaran ng Natatanging Artista dahil siya ay unang piniling PinakaPASADOng Aktres ng grupo para sa Crying Ladies bago siya nagwagi sa Brussels International Film Festival para sa nasabi ring pelikula.  Eto ‘yung panahong walang ibang nakapansin kay Sharon para sa pelikulang nabanggit.  Mahal nga raw ni Direk Maryo ang grupo dahil isa ito sa mga naunang nagparangal sa Magnifico bago pa ito umani ng papuri sa ibang bansa.  Pararangalan din bilang Natatanging Guro si Direk Maryo sa taong ito bilang recognition sa naitulong nito academy.

 

Pinabulaanan din ng PASADO na ang grupo ay Vilma Santos Country.  Katunayan, inamin nila na LANDSLIDE ang pagkapanalo ni Ate Guy sa taong ito.  Itinanggi rin nila na binalak nilang magbigay ng tie sa Best Actress to play safe.  They reiterated na paninindigan nila ang kanilang desisyon sa kanilang list of winners.   Binanggit din ng isang miyembro sa forum na makailang-ulit siyang tinetext ng isang Willy sa grupo ni Vilma (eto rin ba ‘yung nabalitang nagte-text sa isang YCC member nuon?) tungkol sa kanilang resulta nguni’t hindi nga niya masagot dahil sa presscon pa ito ia-announce.  Katunayan, inimbitahan niya ang mga ito upang dumalo rin sa nasabing presscon nguni’t hindi na sila sumagot nang malamang dadalo ang ICON.  Segurista ang grupo at ayaw yatang dumalo kung hindi sila siguradong pasado sa PASADO.  Samantalang pinuri naman ng nasabi ring miyembro ang ating moderator na si Vonnel dahil nang i-text daw niya ito kung gusto nitong dumalo sa presscon, nag-text back ito ng “Win or lose, susuporta kami sa grupo ninyo” without any inquiry kung pasado ba si Ate Guy o hindi – ang galing galing mo talaga kapatid!

 

Nakausap din ng ICON ang isa sa officers ng ENPRESS, si Ms. Nora Calderon at ito mismo ang nagpapatunay na hindi totoo ang insidenteng may mga nagmurang Noranians sa kanila nu’ng nakaraang Sabado.  Nagpasalamat pa nga ito sa suportang ibinigay ng mga Noranians sa ENPRESS at kay Judy Ann Santos.

 

Muli, nagpapasalamat ang ICON sa PASADO sa karangalang ibinigay nila kay Ate Guy.  Salamat po kay Prof. Emmanuelle Gonzales, Chairman; Dr. Letty Pagkalinawan, President; Prof. Victor Tomas, Board Secretary; Dr. Lakandupil Garcia, Chairman ng Film Review at Prof. Elma Betudio.  Ang adviser ng PASADO ay si Ms. Boots Anson-Roa.


thanks sis for posting the complete list of winners sa PASADO... teka lang adviser nila si Boots? buti na lang hindi nanalo ang favorite niyang si you know who na kasama niya sa pelikulang you know what...  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 10, 2005 at 09:08 AM
thanks sis for posting the complete list of winners sa PASADO... teka lang adviser nila si Boots? buti na lang hindi nanalo ang favorite niyang si you know who na kasama niya sa pelikulang you know what...  ;D

Kaya nga nakakatuwa....isa pa, hindi nagpadala sa text brigade ang mga members....remember 'yung nagpupumilit na text message sa isang member ng YCC..... ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2005 at 09:33 AM
Kaya nga nakakatuwa....isa pa, hindi nagpadala sa text brigade ang mga members....remember 'yung nagpupumilit na text message sa isang member ng YCC..... ;D

sino ba 'yung Willy na nag-umpisa ng text brigade? parang kilala ko 'yung YCC member si Nonoy Lauzon di ba?  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 10, 2005 at 09:41 AM
sino ba 'yung Willy na nag-umpisa ng text brigade? parang kilala ko 'yung YCC member si Nonoy Lauzon di ba?  ;D

ayaw kong mag-comment dun sa YCC member, hahaha.  'yung willy is the counterpart of ateng sa grupo nila.  at least si ateng albert, never nang-ngarag ng mga jury maipilit lang si ate guy, hehehe.  ;-)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 10, 2005 at 07:54 PM
ayaw kong mag-comment dun sa YCC member, hahaha.  'yung willy is the counterpart of ateng sa grupo nila.  at least si ateng albert, never nang-ngarag ng mga jury maipilit lang si ate guy, hehehe.  ;-)

si Willy ba o si Jojo Lim?  sige na nga di na ako magko-comment du'n sa YCC member...  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 11, 2005 at 07:26 AM
si Willy ba o si Jojo Lim?  sige na nga di na ako magko-comment du'n sa YC member...  ;D

Willy Fernandez   ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 11, 2005 at 09:50 AM
Willy Fernandez   ;)

sorry friendship di ko siya kilala...  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 11, 2005 at 10:11 AM
sorry friendship di ko siya kilala...  ;D

coordinator nila ito....kilala siya nila ateng...  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 13, 2005 at 10:09 AM
Whatever state the Philippine Movie Industry is in now was just confirmed by the winners in the recently concluded Star Awards For Movies. The movie industry has produced a pathetic 70 plus number of movies last year and just like what Nestor Torre stated in his article the number of award giving bodies has tremendously increased. How they come up with their choices is beyond me... the awards body given by the movie press blatantly comparing themselves to the Golden Globes, the big difference being the Hollywood Foreign Press has a screening committee of members who writes film reviews & critiques movies in well known newspapapers and magazines. They understand the language of film and based their choices solely on the merits of each movie granted there were times when their winners were also questionable.  For years the Globes has always been known to be the precedence to which films & performances would bring home the OSCAR until recently. Whereas this is not the case with the Philippine Movie Press. I have no idea who among their members are on the screening & voting committee apparently ones who does not understand the language of film. I always wondered what their criteria in judging each nominated film was. Most of their award shows has always been so damn predictable without any element of surprise. For instance asking a particular star who is also a contender for one of the major awards would be asked to co-host the proceedings is unbearable. Doesn't that give anyone an inkling of who's going to win the award? Apparently even before the program started rumors of who will win the most coveted prize that night has already been going on and alas! the name that has been rumored to win ended up going on stage to accept the award. Bad taste is so common with these awards groups. In my opinion if a performer is nominated they should attend the ceremonies only as a nominee and not as one of the hosts... it would be fine to oblige them with a production number or two but next time please be fair to all the other nominees. Unfortunately it's a tad too late to gain their credibilty back for they surely belong to those award giving bodies left at the bottom of the barrel.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 14, 2005 at 02:07 AM
The Superstar gets another Best Actress nod

TRACK SHOT


By RICKY CALDERON



Even in her absence, Superstar Nora Aunor continues to shine and how! She won the Best Actress award for Naglalayag from the 7th Gawad Sining Sine of PASADO (Paampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro). The awards night will be held on March 20 at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex.



Even if Nora is still in the US and most probably won’t be around to accept her award, the Pasado jurors are firm on their decision that Nora deserves the best actress honors. This is her first acting trophy from Pasado, which began giving out awards in 1998).



Dennis Trillo was named Best Actor for Aicrape Imasu where he played a cross dressing gay character who fell in love with a Japanese officer.



Now on its seventh year, Gawad Sining Sine will be televised for the first time, with the awards night produced by Airtime Marketing which also put together the recently concluded Golden Screen Awards ceremonies.



The winners in the Gawad Sining Sine were formally announced in a press conference held Wednesday night at the Savory Restaurant in Sampaloc, Manila. What makes Pasado different from other award-giving bodies is that they measure the excellence of a film and its various elements as a piece of literary work. According to Dr. Lakandupil Garcia, chairman for film review of Pasado, they view the film “bilang isang gumagalaw na nobela” (a moving novel).



One more thing that makes Pasado different is that they announce the winners of the awards before the awards night.



Panaghoy sa Suba of CM Films won as Best Picture along with the Best Director honors for Cesar Montano. It also won the awards for Best Story (Cris Vertido), Best Editing (Renato de Leon), Best Cinematography (Ely Cruz), and Best Musical Scoring (Nonong Buencamino).



Naglalayag from Angora Films was voted 2nd Best Picture while Aicrape Imasu was chosen 3rd Best Picture.



Jaclyn Jose won as Best Supporting Actress for Naglalayag while Jay Manalo was named Best Supporting Actor for Aicrape Imasu. Vito Cajili won the award for Best Editing for Feng Shui.



The other Best Actress nominees of Pasado are Judy Ann Santos (Aicrape Imasu), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa), Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3), Kris Aquino (Feng Shui) and Claudine Barretto (Milan). The Best Actor contenders include Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa), Christopher de Leon (Mano Po 3), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy sa Suba), Yul Servo (Naglalayag) and Piolo Pascual (Milan).Dr. Leticia Pangkalinawan, president of Pasado, said their membership has grown in number, extending beyond Metro Manila, which convinced them to have their awards night televised for the public to know the group.



“Nais ng Pasado na pagtagpuin ang mga tao sa industriya ng pelikula at ang mga guro upang maitaas ang antas ng kalidad ng pelikula,” she said, adding that the group would rather pay no heed to some quarters questioning their credibility to give out awards. She said that they are able to use the classroom to educate their students to appreciate good films.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 16, 2005 at 04:32 AM
Wednesday, March 16, 2005


*
Was there massive cheating
at the Star Awards?


By Danny Vibas*

Piolo Pascual should* have received the Best Actor* plum on Saturday’s Star Awards for Movies—and not Dennis Trillo.

But then again, not really, because Trillo rightfully deserved the title for his role in Aicrape Imasu 1941

This somewhat confusing account came straight from some members and officers of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), the award-giving body that, for the first time, held its awarding ceremonies in a disturbingly tight and compact venue—at the Cinema 5 of the new Gateway Mall in Araneta Center, Cubao.

The buzz was going around the very night of the awards, when yours truly joined some PMPC officers and members at a restaurant in Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City, following the traditional after-awards ceremonies dinner.

According to this hub, they are certain that there were at least 13 votes out of the 25 authorized electors who voted in favor of Piolo Pascual, nominated for Milan.

They were the same 13 who boldly raised their hands to counter PMPC president Joe Barrameda’s proposal—during pre-voting deliberations—that Piolo be kicked out of the list of nominees. Reason for this was the supposed revelation of PMPC officer Allan Diones that two people from ABS-CBN 2’s Star Magic, the network’s talent management arm, gave him an envelope containing P5,000 so he would vote for Piolo and not for Dennis.

“If those 13 dared to get their balls out for Piolo, why wouldn’t they write his name in their secret ballot?” reasoned out one of the officers, who felt they were cheated throughout the awards selection process this year. “How dare Joe Barrameda say there were only 9 votes for Piolo and one or two more for Dennis that made him win over Piolo?”

Diones, according to our informants, mentioned the names of the ABS-CBN people who allegedly gave him the envelope in one of the network’s press conferences, a few days before the PMPC members cast their votes.

Our informants recalled that Diones even mightily announced during their deliberations that he would return the money to the ABS-CBN guys.

But when some pro-Piolo PMPC officers and members asked the network guys if they did give Diones cash in exchange of his vote, they denied having done so. And when told that Diones was set to return the money, the network guys quipped, “Well, that would be manna from heaven for us! Allan [Diones] would have to shell out his own money since we didn’t give him anything that he can return to us.”

Meanwhile, Barrameda has denied in an interview with another broadsheet columnist that there was foul play in Trillo’s win. “Why are they assuming that the 13 persons who voted to retain Piolo as a nominee automatically voted for him in their secret ballot?” he was quoted saying in Filipino.

This is just one of the controversies that hounded the 2005 Star Awards Saturday night. Another is the alleged leakage that Barrameda gave to some Vilmanians as early as Saturday morning that their idol would be named best actress. Barrameda was supposed to be the only one who knew the final results late Friday night, after the secret ballots were counted.

There are talks that Barrameda had to see to it that Vilma Santos bring home the trophy.* Why? It was allegedly the condition she asked just so she would host the awarding ceremony along with Pops Fernandez and, initially, with the actor-Senator Bong Revilla, as well.

Barrameda and the awards producers, Airtime Marketing, reportedly panicked when they learned that the senator had to back out for an urgent trip to the United States. And so, the PMPC president and the event producers had to see to it that Santos decides not to back out herself.

Meanwhile, the Noranians are up in arms not just because their idol lost to Santos. The loyalists were on a rampage because on the cover of the souvenir program, the slot for Nora Aunor’s film Naglalayag was allegedly replaced by a photo of deposed president and former actor Joseph “Erap” Estrada. Again, Barrameda was thought to be behind this ploy.

Part of the cover was a filmstrip in which the titles of the finalists for best picture were printed. Aunor’s Naglalayag was supposed to be on the leftmost part, and therefore on the No. 1 slot.

The PMPC’s explanation for having done so was because Estrada was given a tribute that night for his contribution to the film industry. The films listed were Milan (which won “Movie of the Year” or best picture), Mano Po 3, Aicrape Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941, Minsan Pa and Sabel.

Oh, yes, some PMPC officers and members are also questioning how Erap’s son, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, won as Darling of the Press when no one even nominated him during the deliberations.

The young Estrada received the award along with Malou Choa-Fagar, an executive of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) behind the long-running noontime Eat Bulaga on GMA 7. What most of the voting members knew was Choa-Fagar was going home with the trophy along, and would not tie with anyone. The funny thing was, during the awards ceremonies, Estrada’s name was called out first.* Since there was only one trophy available for the category, Choa-Fagar was empty handed after she went up the stage.

The awards ceremonies were aired over RPN 9 on delayed telecast. On the TV screen, the stage looked spacious, thanks to the wide-angle lens. However, at Cinema 5 of the Gateway Mall, the stage was actually narrow and tight. It could seat only 500 people. A lot of fans had to sit on the stairway, while others patiently stood along the sides of the stage.

The venue is actually a movie house; it is not a theater for live productions so it neither had a backstage nor a dressing room. We heard that the dancers who had costume changes had to use the comfort rooms.

Airtime could have chosen a more spacious venue with appropriate facilities for a live production. But then again, according to our source, the PMPC president could not refuse the favor from Araneta Center’s to help them promote the Gateway movie houses. Apparently, the PMPC had held film screenings there for free.





Copyright (c) 2001 The Manila Times
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 16, 2005 at 02:46 PM
New book on Nora Aunor coming soon! Abangan ninyo sa National Bookstores next month.
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 17, 2005 at 08:45 PM
just finished watching Mano Po 3 and i cannot help but compare obvious similarities between the two films... let me start with Nora's wardrobe in Naglalayag & Vilma's in Mano Po 3.

in Naglalayag Nora wore a blue miniskirt in that dinner scene with Yul by the breakwater while Vilma also wore a blue outfit in her scene with Boyet in Tagaytay.

Nora was wearing gray blouse & pants with matching pearl necklace & earrings at the Parks & Wildlife scene with Yul. Vilma wore red blouse & pants also with pearl necklace & earrings in the elevator scene when she first saw Boyet at the hotel in Thailand.

at the beginning of Mano Po 3 Vilma was shown rushing to church in the pouring rain whereas in Naglalayag Nora & Yul's chance meeting occurred during a severe rainstorm that flooded the streets of Manila.

Nora sustaining her emotions during the car ride to Yul's funeral whereas Vilma cannot contain herself while riding in the car with Jay Manalo before he was gunned down. immediately following both scenes were Nora's at Yul's funeral then Vilma asking for help after Jay was shot.

Nora receiving an award as her Alma Mater's Most Outstanding Alumna in Naglalayag & Vilma accepting an award as One Of The Most Outstanding Women.

lastly Nora was interviewed by Boy Abunda in Naglalayag while Vilma had an interview with Ces Drillon.

obviously Naglalayag was shown last June while Mano Po 3's playdate was December... who's imitating who? your guess is as good as mine...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mar roxas on Mar 19, 2005 at 04:31 AM
Gaya-gaya, puto maya.....hahaha.

May bago pa ba kay Aleng Velma?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 20, 2005 at 03:36 AM
PMPC will be judged by history…"Honest mistake kay Nora, walang
kapatawaran"
Pit M. Maliksi
Saksi Ngayon
March 17, 2005

Minarapat kong bigyang-daan sa pahintulot ng aming maunawain at patas
ang pagtingin sa mga isyu na si Kuya Boy V. ang isang e-mail buhat sa
mga naghihinakit na Noranians sa pangunguna ni Mandy Diaz Jr.

"As early as last week, the stage has been set para sa paglaglag ng
PMPC sa Superstar at sa "Naglalayag". We felt all the more outraged
with the exclusion of the "Naglalayag" layout in both the invitation
and the souvenir program as it was replaced by the photo of the
Ulirang Artista awardee. Of course, kahit saanman tingnan, hindi
katanggap-tanggap at isang malaking kalokohan ang palusot ng PMPC
na "honest mistake" lang ang nangyari- hindi ba napaka-basic naman na
ang souvenir layout at invitation ay pinapu-proof for approval bago i-
run ng printer? Hindi nila masabi kung sino ang taga-approve ng
layout dahil alam niyang hindi totoo ang dahilang "honest mistake"
sinadya ito. Umaga pa lamang ay alam na natin ang umiikot na text
messages na hindi mananalo si Ate Guy pero win or lose, pumunta kami
bilang suporta sa kanya. Napakahirap din ang paghahanap ng tickets
para sa grupo only to find out na kalahati pala ng teatro ay puno ng
supporters ng Star Cinema at ABS-CBN at ang gitna naman ay reserbado
na ng mga Vilmanians. Sampung tickets para sa Noranians, tsk, tsk,
tsk. Pero bilib ako kung paano ipinaglaban ng Noranians na makapasok
ng dahan-dahan na animo'y pumapasok sa butas ng karayom. Dahil ditto
ay naramdaman kong muli ang pagwawagi ng mga inaapi. Maaaring natalo
si Ate Guy pero panalo pa rin tayo dahil sa ating matibay na
prinsipyo na ipinakita at ginawa ng gabing iyon.

Para sa PMPC, history will be your judge especially now that you have
a pivotal nail to your groups coffin. Sooner or later, mawawalan na
kayo ng saysay at magiging isang alaala na lamang of what could have
been kung naging mas matino ang inyong leadership. Sana naman ay
huwag kayong singilin nang higit pa sa inyong makakaya ng mga taong
nagbayad ng inyong venue or nagbigay ng inyong pang-outing. Tandaan
po ninyo, malalaman din po ninyo sa takdang araw kung gaano kasakit
ang gingawa ninyong pagtadyak nang paulit-ulit sa isang taong walang
ginawang masama sa inyo. Para sa mga bumoto kay Nora AUNOR, maraming
salamat sa pakikipaglaban para sa tama at karapat-dapat. Nasa inyo
ang puso namin. It was indeed a lonely battle out there kaya buong-
buo po ang respeto naming sa inyo. At para sa mga supporters kuno ni
Ate Guy na bumaliktad nang kailangan ng isulat ang mga boto, kilala
po namin kayo. Shame on you for selling your votes for a few silver
coins. Naiintindihan namin ang pangangailangan ninyo pero hindi po
katanggap-tanggap ang pagtalikod ninyo sa panahong kailangan ninyong*
manindigan. Hindi po kasama sa grupo sina Kuya Boy V. at Boy C. de
Guia. Sa ngayon po tatanggapin ko na ang mga pangyayari. Sasabayan ko
na lang si Elsa sa pagluha sa kasamaan ng sistema ng paghusga sa
industriya.

Nakakalungkot isiping parang sinabotahe talaga tayo and we're not
going to take this sitting down.

"Siguro nga, pang-international na ang standard ng akting ng
Superstar kaya parang di na ma-appreciate ng mga miyembro ng mga
award giving bodies dito!" sabi ng isang lehitimong kritiko.
(Pit M. Maliksi)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 22, 2005 at 06:08 AM
Nestor U. Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2002 NORA AND VILMA, APART AND TOGETHER

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the big stellar rivalry I local show biz was between Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos. The two female superstars have had quite a history together, and their instructive relationship remains interesting to this day.

*Child Star

In the ‘70s, Vilma had a head start because she first entered show biz as a child star. By the time she became a teen star and was competing head-on with Nora, Vilma was already an established name and crowd drawer.

And yet, the phenomenal Aunor quickly upstaged her. After Nora became the darling of the masses, Vilma had to cope with the harsh reality of playing second fiddle to the brash upstart who had captivated the nation with her golden voice, expressive eyes and volatile temperament.

In those days, it looked like Nora could do no wrong. Even if she made quickie films, they would win awards over Vilma’s better-executed starrers. After years of this unfair competition, Vilma decided to stop playing the also-ran, and opted to essay the roles that Nora preferred not to do---the other woman, rape victim, burlesque dancer, etc.

Vilma’s “sexy” movies were more suggestive than anything else, but they gave her a new screen persona that made her a distinct movie entity from Nora.

Fact is, Nora could also have played sensual characters, but she felt awkward doing so, and Vilma benefited from her reticence. In time, Vilma was also winning acting awards and starring in big hits, so the competition between her and Nora peaked.

Then, in the ‘80s, Nora’s personal problems affected her career, while the more professional Vilma became producers’ actress of choice. Nobody doubted Nora’s talent, but Vilma had talent “and” professionalism, so she soon streaked in front of her archrival.

No longer did she compete in areas where she was “dehado,” like singing. Instead, she stressed her dancing ability, sensuality and versatility, and truly came into her own.

*Political phase

Then came the two rivals’ “political” phase, with Nora successfully boosting Joseph Estrada to the presidency while losing her own bid as governor. On the other hand, Vilma supported her husband’s bid for the senate “and” won as mayor of Lipa City. Even in politics, she showed she had the edge.

That’s where the two rival superstars are today---Vilma flying high, while Nora is still trying to get her act together for the nth time. We wager, however, that if Nora regains her focus and determination, she can still give Vilma and other female stars a run for their popularity and awards.

*First salvo

Nora’s new public service show on TV could be the first salvo in her current bid for recognition and respect in show biz. For her part, Vilma needs to give more importance to her acting career, which she’s tended to neglect in favor of her political obligations.

The interesting thing is, all these years, the two archrivals have actually gone beyond competitiveness, and have forged a solid friendship, even if is one between opposites. The competition has just given added excitement to their “joint” careers and motivated their respective fans to support them with greater zeal.

And both Nora and Vilma have become excellent actresses who still have a number of great performances left in them. May we see some of those memorable new portrayals on the big screen this year. Even better, Nora and Vilma should make another one of their infrequent films together. Now, that would be a great viewing experience that no local film buff would want to miss.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kimpOy on Apr 02, 2005 at 01:19 PM
Nora nabbed for shabu in LA

The Philippine Star 04/02/2005
 
LOS ANGELES — Movie star Nora Aunor was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for alleged possession of methamphetamine, a newspaper reported yesterday.

Aunor, whose real name is Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, was arrested late Wednesday allegedly with eight grams of the drug in her carry-on bag and a glass pipe wrapped in a T-shirt, according to the Daily Breeze of Torrance.

The newspaper named Aunor, but Jennifer Peppin, spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration, would only identify the woman as a "female suspect."

Airport screeners reportedly stopped Aunor, who was flying to Oakland, and found the methamphetamine hydrochloride – know locally as "shabu" – in a film container, the Daily Breeze said, citing unnamed law enforcement officials.

Aunor, 51, was released early Thursday after posting $10,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A court hearing was scheduled for April 21.

Lita Patayon, assistant to the Philippine consulate in Los Angeles, told The Associated Press by phone she was unaware of the incident but would attempt to confirm whether Aunor was arrested.

Known as "The Superstar" to her fans, Aunor has appeared in more than 170 films and recorded more than two dozen albums, including scores of hit singles.

On screen, she starred with the leading men of her time, including Joseph Estrada, who later became president.

She won the best actress award at the 2004 International Festival for Independent Films in Brussels, Belgium. In 1997, she won for best actress at the East Asia Film and Television Festival Awards in Penang, Malaysia.

Aunor now spends much of her time in the United States and has a home in Linda Vista, several miles north of San Diego.

Aunor left for the US last year after campaigning for President Arroyo and completing the movie "Naglalayag," directed by her good friend Maryo de los Reyes.

"I was shocked," De los Reyes told The STAR. "I did hear rumors that she was taking drugs but there were no manifestations during our shooting. I’m not sure if she’s really into it, that’s why when somebody told me about the L.A. airport incident, I was shocked."

Sources said Aunor bought a house in San Francisco under somebody else’s name. She was reported to be performing a series of concerts on the West Coast before coming home in August.

She is the third Filipino actress to have been caught with prohibited drugs in US territory. The first two were Anjanette Abayari and Alma Concepcion, both arrested in Guam. — Ricky Lo

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/News200504020403.htm
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 09, 2005 at 06:59 AM
What now, Nora?

Posted 11:08pm (Mla time) April 08, 2005
By Nestor U. Torre
Inquirer News Service



Editor's Note: Published on Page A3-1 of the April 9, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer



SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor's life has had more ups and downs than a roller-coaster ride, more twists and turns than Kennon Road. Now comes the latest, and potentially one of the most daunting: She's suspected of drug possession in the States; if found guilty, she could be imprisoned for a year.

That's shocking news for Nora's fans, who are beseeching heaven to help prove that their idol has been framed. Others, however, shrug and say, "I told you so," pointing to other instances in the past when Nora betrayed the weaker side to her character.

We submit that this isn't the time for such divisive gambits. We should all rally to Nora's defense, whatever the outcome of her case may be.

Weakness and strength
This, folks, goes beyond the pat parameters of weakness and strength even of guilt and innocence. This is not the time for pointing the accusing finger at the beleaguered superstar, but for making her know that we're on her side, contra mundum, come what may.

We don't advocate condoning whatever wrongdoing Nora may eventually be found to have committed. Our point is this: In the course of her career, Nora has done enough for the nation to make her an important person in our book, and we should therefore express our gratitude to her by supporting her in her current troubles--no questions asked.

Some readers may find this an excessively upbeat view of Nora's past "contributions" to the nation. They may acknowledge that she has turned in some compelling characterizations, and won more than her share of awards. But, they don't see how all that redounds to the nation's good. It's Nora who benefited most from them, they'll argue.

Personal triumphs
We beg to disagree. Exceptional performances aren't just personal triumphs for the actor, they contribute to our cultural life, to viewers' empathetic insights about their own lives-and that's important.

To our mind, however, Nora's greatest contribution is not her gift as an actress, but the way that her immense popularity in the '60s and '70s changed Filipinos' self-image.

Before Nora (the period we like to call B.N.), Filipino film stars were generally tall and foreign-looking, and thus intensified our colonial view that white was in, and brown was out.

Kayumanggi Nora became so popular that millions of similarly brown Filipinos identified with her, and made the dark, vertically-challenged water seller from Iriga a superstar.

Charisma
This wasn't even Nora's doing, but her charisma made it possible. And, loving her and her "native" attributes, her many fans began loving themselves for their Filipino-ness, as well.

It started with looks, but went beyond that. The Nora phenomenon enabled many people here to make an attitudinal change that went against the colonial mentality that had crippled us for many decades.

After Nora made it, more kayumanggi stars became successful, and the key point continued to be made. Sure, the time came when Nora's popularity dipped, and tisoy-looking stars became the rage again, but the superstar's key contribution cannot be discounted, and we must express our gratitude by supporting her now.

So, let's stop quibbling, value her contribution as it deserves to be, and show Nora that she's appreciated, understood--and loved!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: llanesmark777 on Apr 11, 2005 at 03:58 PM
he probably meant Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo...

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo. sorry for that.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 21, 2005 at 05:31 PM
From Alfie Lorenzo's Column at ABANTE TONITE





Mula pa rin sa email, heto ang bukas na liham ng Noranians
(International Circle of Online Noranians) sa kanilang idolo:

"Papuri sa Panginoon. Ang lahat ay nangyayari ayon sa kanyang banal
na plano. Sino tayo para magtanong, maghinagpis, matakot? Sa Kanya
ang pagpapala, pang-unawa, paghusga at pagpapatawad.

"Kami ay sumasamang ipinapahatid sa buong mamamayan ng Pilipinas na
walang pagbabago ang paghanga, pagsuporta at pagmamahal na kusang
loob at buong karangalan naming inihahandog kay Nora Cabalterra
Villamayor, kay Nora Aunor, kay Ate Guy.

"Inosente man o may sala, siya pa rin ang aming mahal, siya pa rin
ang matapat na kaibigan.

"Walang magbabago, sa hirap man at pasakit, sa tagumpay at kasawian.

"Hindi lang siya isang artista o isang bituin. Siya ay isang tao.
Pinalad na magtagumpay, walang kapantay na tagumpay sa larangan ng
pag-awit at pag-arte.

"Sawimpalad sa pag-ibig. Si Nora ay isang babae, isang mabait na
ina, isang ulirang anak, dakilang kapatid, tapat na kaibigan.

"Katulad nating lahat- nadadapa, bumabangon, nasasawi, nagwawagi.
Laging hinahamon, laging hinahamak, bantulot lumaban.

"Marunong magmahal. May isang pusong nasasaktan, umiiyak, naghahanap.

"Nakikita mo ba ang sarili mo sa kanya? Laging may isang Nora sa
ating lahat, sa bawat tindera, sa bawat labandera, sa bawat
profesyonal.

"Mayaman man at mahirap, sosyal ka man or hindi, bakla ka man o
lalaki, tomboy o babae, kabit ka man o isang asawa.

"Minamahal namin s'ya at iginagalang. Hindi lang bilang isang
artista kundi bilang isang pag-asa, isang tanglaw na minsan ay may
hirap na natakasan, isang pagsubok na nalutasan.

"Isa siyang inspirasyon, isang pinagkukunan ng lakas.  `Kung kaya ni
Ate Guy, kaya ko rin.'

"Bawat isa sa amin dito, may kani-kanyang kuwento tungkol sa
kanilang paghanga kay Nora Aunor at ang naging epekto niya sa aming
mga buhay.

"Malaki ang kinalaman ng aming paghanga sa Superstar, sa aming
naging destinasyon sa buhay at sa aming kinalalagyan ngayon.

"Minsan, hindi namin ito nalalaman, ngunit matagal nang nakabaon sa
aming pagkatao. Ngayon sa sandali ng pangangailangan, hinahalungkat
at haharapin namin.

"Marami pang mga pagsubok na haharapin ang aming idolo at narito
kaming lahat upang ibigay ang aming walang hanggang pagsuporta at
walang sawang pagmamahal.

"Ang pagdagsa ng mga Noranians galing sa iba't ibang dako ng mundo
ay isang matibay na batayan - narito kami, hindi nagbabago, bagkus
lalong tumitibay.

"Nakatulog sumandali, ngunit ngayon ay gising na. Noon ay tahimik at
walang kibo, ngayon ay may bagwis na.

"Ngayong muli, katulad ng pagpalakpak namin sa kanyang mga tagumpay,
katulad ng pagbubunyi sa kanyang angking talino sa sining, narito
kami.

"At para kay Nora, patnubayan ka nawa ng Poong Maykapal, ng Ina ng
Laging Saklolo, gabayan ka sana ng mga anghel sa langit.

"Matagpuan mo sana ang mailap na kaligayahan. At sa aming parte -
narito kami - hindi ka iiwan, mananatili sa likod mo dahil maliban
sa tapat mong mga tagahanga, kami ay iyong mga kaibigan."
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Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 28, 2005 at 09:29 AM
The 28th Gawad Urian list of nominees
STARBYTES By Butch Francisco
The Philippine Star 04/28/2005

After the controversy-laden Star Awards for Movies last March, the awards season is again in full swing – with the Film Academy Awards (to be produced again by Albert Martinez) rolling out the red carpet once more on May 14.

This weekend, the FAMAS was supposed to hold its awards ceremonies, except that Airtime Marketing, Inc. producer Tessie Celestino decided to postpone it (to June 19) since practically all of the stars will be out of town (mostly in Cebu) participating either in GMA 7’s Kapuso Fans’ Day or in ABS-CBN’s summer caravan.

Two weeks before the FAMAS show on June 19, however, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be staging first the 28th Gawad Urian, which will be held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on June 4. Mr. Tony Tuviera’s APT Entertainment will again produce the event for television (on RPN-9).

At the moment, the Manunuri members and the APT production staff (headed by executive producer Malou Choa Fagar – with Poochie Rivera as director) are already working on the concept of the show – to be hosted by Janno Gibbs, Michael V. and Pia Guanio.

From the Manunuri’s end, the members had just finalized its list of nominees and I am sharing the list with you below:

Best Picture – Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino (Paul Tanedo, producer), Milan (Star Cinema Productions, Inc.), Panaghoy sa Suba (CM Films, Inc.) and Sabel (Regal Entertainment, Inc.).

Best Director – Lav Diaz (Ebolusyon), Joel Lamangan (Sabel), Olivia Lamasan (Milan) and Cesar Montano (Panaghoy).

Best Screenplay — Lav Diaz (Ebolusyon), Raymond Lee and Olivia Lamasan (Milan), Ricardo Lee (Sabel) and Cris Vertido (Panaghoy).

Best Actor – Ronnie Lazaro and Pen Medina (Ebolusyon), Cesar Montano (Panaghoy), Piolo Pascual (Milan), Yul Servo (Naglalayag) and Jomari Yllana (Minsan Pa).

Best Actress – Nora Aunor (Naglalayag), Claudine Barretto (Milan), Judy Ann Santos (Sabel) and Vilma Santos (Mano Po 3; My Love).

Best Supporting Actor – Wendel Ramos (Sabel), Roeder (Ebolusyon), Dennis Trillo (Aicrape Masu) and Jacky Woo (Panaghoy).

Best Suporting Actress – Iza Calzado (Sigaw), Aleck Bovick (Naglalayag), Angie Ferro (Ebolusyon), Rebecca Lusterio (Panaghoy), Ara Mina (Minsan Pa) and Julian Palermo (Panaghoy).

Best Cinematography – Bahaghari, Larry Manda and Paul Tanedo (Ebolusyon), Shayne Clemente (Milan), Ely Cruz (Panaghoy) and Ja Tadena (Pa-siyam).

Best Editing – Jason, Cahapay (Pa-siyam), Vito Cajili (Feng Shui), Marya Ignacio (Milan) and Renato de Leon (Panaghoy).

Best Production Design – Patty Eustaquio, Rishab and Jun Sabayton (Ebolusyon), Allan Leyres and Ron Heritan (Panaghoy) and Richard Somes (Pa-siyam).

Best Music – Nonong Buencamino (Panaghoy), Lucien Lataba and Arnel de Pano (Minsan Pa) and Jesse Lucas (Sabel).

Best Sound – Albert Michael Idioma (Feng Shui), Rafael Luna and Bob Macabenta (Ebolusyon), Arnold Reodica (Sigaw), Angie Reyes and Nestor Mutia (Panaghoy) and Ramon Reyes (Pa-siyam).
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 28, 2005 at 12:48 PM
If Ebolusyon doesn't win best pic, I'm going to lose what little respect I have left for them.  >:(
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Apr 28, 2005 at 06:35 PM
Sadly, I doubt Ebolusyon will win.  :(
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 29, 2005 at 06:53 AM
Sadly, I doubt Ebolusyon will win.  :(

i have a feeling it will win... same goes for Ronnie Lazaro & Angie Ferro's performances. i'm just hoping that Ate Guy will bag the Best Actress Award. i've seen all the nominated performances & Judy Ann comes a close second... forget about the other two.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Apr 29, 2005 at 08:22 AM
Magdilang anghel ka sana, Jojo.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 29, 2005 at 09:55 AM
Magdilang anghel ka sana, Jojo.  ;D

if their previous choices are any indication for sure mananalo ang Ebolusyon. i remember in 2001 they included Tuhog in their nominations although it was shown to select audiences in the same year while the usual cut off would be in December with the MMFF entries. they gave the URIAN Best Picture to Jeffrey Jeturian's film but proclaimed Laurice Guillen Best Director for Tanging Yaman. i do remember this 'coz it was also the same year they gave Ate Guy the Dekada Award for Best Actress.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 29, 2005 at 11:13 AM
i think theyllgive it to ebolusyon--theyd be scared not to; lav has too much of an international catchet. just as they were forced to split best pic with breakwater last year even when the film broke too many of their notions of what a good film is.

theyre supposed to be the serious awards. they have a rep to uphold.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 14, 2005 at 07:28 AM
Goodluck kay Ate Guy sa FAP! and of course to everyone who's nominated for her movie Naglalayag!  :)
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Post by: jdv1229 on May 16, 2005 at 01:16 AM
New York, NY, May 13, 2005 - ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. has officially announced the opening of the New York Filipino Film Festival at its midtown theater, The ImaginAsian, 239 East 59 Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.), from Friday, June 10 through Thursday, June 16. Comprised of newly-released films and classics from the Philippines, as well as documentaries, shorts, and original works by young Filipino American filmmakers, the festival was conceived to coincide with the Philippine Independence Day celebration in June. The critically acclaimed film Panaghoy Sa Suba, directed by Cesar Montano, will kick off the festival on opening night. Consul General of the Philippines Cecilia B. Rebong has issued an official statement, commending, "I congratulate Unico Entertainment and ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. for successfully showing world-class Asian films, including award-winning Filipino movies like Magnifico. I am sure that their Filipino film festival during the Philippines' independence week will meet with equal success. I find it noteworthy that The ImaginAsian helps Asians in the United States effectively share their unique culture and traditions with Americans through film. I also laud Unico Entertainment for promoting the best of Philippines cinema here in the northeastern United States."

"It is wonderful for us to dedicate a week to showcase top quality Filipino films at The ImaginAsian," said Anil Srivatsa, SVP of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. "I am especially proud to join all New Yorkers in observing the importance of the Philippine independence through quality Filipino films, which readily represent the Philippines' rich culture and history."

The ImaginAsian, which was launched last year, has become the home of many Filipino and other Asian and Asian American films. Recently, such acclaimed Filipino films as last year's Sundance winner Imelda, and Magnifico, the winner of the prestigious Berlin Film Festival Jury Prize, have both screened at The ImaginAsian. All films to be shown during the festival will have English subtitles. The festival lineup is as follows:

   


Crying Ladies (2003)
The Philippines' official entry as Best Foreign Language Film to this year's 2005 Academy Awards, "Crying Ladies" is a heartwarming comedy about the loves and lives of three professional mourners. Directed and written by Mark Meily, the film stars the Philippines' biggest megastar, Sharon Cuneta, along with Angel Aquino, Ricky Davao, and internationally-acclaimed actress, Hilda (Insiang) Koronel.

Panaghoy Sa Suba (Call of the River, 2004)
This World War II romantic drama tells the story of boatman Duroy's (Cesar Montano) enduring love for the elusive Iset (Juliana Palermo). Competing for her attention are an American businessman and a Japanese officer. Directed by and starring Cesar Montano, the film gets top support from Joel Torre, Caridad Sanchez.
--Official Selection, World Cinema section, 2005 Cannes Film Festival
--Best Picture nominee and frontrunner, 2005 Urian Awards
--Best Picture runner-up, 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival

Imelda (2004)
An official selection in over 30 international film festivals and a Sundance Film Festival award winner in 2004, this acclaimed documentary explores the complex persona of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos: her ascent to power and fall from grace. Few contemporary political figures have been as controversial and outspoken. Directed by Ramona S. Diaz, the film stars the former First Lady herself.
--Winner, Sundance Film Festival 2004, Award of Excellence in Cinematography
--Winner, International Documentary Association, ABC News/Video Source Award

Closer to Home (1995)
This film powerfully weaves a haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. In the hopes of buying a future for her impoverished, debt-ridden family, Dalisay leaves the Philippines as a mail-order-bride to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine in New York City, who himself is escaping from his own kind of family troubles. Directed by Joseph Nobile, the film stars John Michael Bolger and introduces Madeline Ortaliz.

Magnifico (2003)
"Magnifico" is the heartwrenching story of a young boy named Magnifico whose amazing love, faith, and courage shine through life's sadness and misfortunes. When his brother Miong loses his scholarship in Manila, his parents start to lose all hope in extricating themselves from a life of abject poverty. In fulfilling his silent and earnest mission, he unknowingly becomes positioned to change the lives of his family and townmates, touching their hearts in ways they never imagined. Directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes, the film stars Albert Martinez and Jiro Manio in the title role.
--Winner, Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize (Kinderfilmfest Division) 2004
--Winner, Best Picture, Star/ FAMAS/ FAP/ URIAN Awards 2004

Maid in Singapore (2004)
Perhaps the most important screenwriter the Philippines has ever produced, Clodualdo "Doy" del Mundo Jr. ("Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," among numerous other gems) directs this documentary that gives a much-needed human face to the generic and often condescended notion of "maids" or "DH (domestic help)." As he follows the lives of several women, this non-fiction film presents the bitter struggles and hard-earned triumphs of three out of over 70,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore. Directed by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., the film features a special appearance by Sharon Cuneta.
--North American Premiere
--Official Selection, CineManila International Film Festival 2004

Santa Santita (Magdalena, The Unholy Saint, 2005)
"Magdalena, The Unholy Saint" (aka "Santa Santita") explores the theme of the biblical Magdalene - the loose woman who becomes a saint. Malen, a reckless adolescent, is thrust into the grown-up world after her mother, a devout prayer-woman, dies. Torn between her love for Mike and her faith in the Lord, Malen faces the conflict of her life. Directed by Laurice Guillen (of the acclaimed hit "American Adobo"), the film stars Jericho Rosales and Hilda Koronel.
--Winner of 8 nominations including Best Picture, FAP awards (Film Academy of the Philippines)

Babae Sa Bintana (Woman By The Window, 1998)
Suffering severely from depression after being left by his wife, Mitch finds momentary distraction with the woman (named Jack) who just moved in front of his house. Her beauty is what saves him from utter desperation and isolation. Soon enough, a precarious affair between them turns into a perilous conflict in the dark and decadent underworld of Manila. Directed by Chito Rono, this suspense-mystery stars Richard Gomez and Rosanna Roces.
--Winner, Best Director, Urian Awards 1998

Laro Sa Baga (Playing With Fire, 2000)
An erotically-charged romantic odyssey, "Laro Sa Baga" ("Playing With Fire") is the intense drama of two young people who fall in love while exploring the politics of sexual awakening and social relations. A racy movie with full-frontal male nudity, the film examines how innocence can easily turn into deceit, and how tender passions can unexpectedly explode into violence. Directed by Chito Rono, starring Carlos Morales and Ara Mina.
--Winner, Best Picture, Urian Awards 2000

Karnal (Carnal, 1984)
Set in a remote Philippine village in the 1930s, "Karnal" ("Carnal") is a family drama about fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the stark differences between the city and the barrio. A riveting tale of sin and sexuality directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, "Karnal" features strong performances from Vic Silayan, Joel Torre, Cecile, Castillo and Charito Solis.
--Winner, Best Picture and other major awards, Urian 1984

Makiusap Sa Diyos (A Plea to God, 1991)
The dramatic story of Dolores, a nun who becomes a rape victim, "Makiusap Sa Diyos" ("A Plea to God") portrays a strong but kindhearted woman at odds with a patriarchal society. Questioning God's mysterious ways, she leaves the convent and marries in an attempt to escape her past. Directed by Lino Brocka (his last film before his death), the film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher De Leon, and Gabby Concepcion.
--Winner, Best Supporting Actor, Gabby Concepcion, Urian Award 1991

Cain At Abel (Cain and Abel, 1982)
The rich matriarch Senora Pina is a selfish and strong-willed woman who favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Loren, who is blamed for the death of his father. A bitter family feud ensues, then escalates into a full-scale war that involves the entire town. Directed by Lino Brocka, this action drama stars Christopher De Leon and Philip Salvador in one of his best performances.

Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (You Were Weighed And Found Lacking…, 1974)
Arguably one of the landmark Filipino movies of the '70s, "Tinimbang Ka" is at once a sharp, funny, and moving domestic drama that centers on many topical yet timeless issues-family values, religious hypocrisy, corrupt politics, the growing gap between the rich and the poor. Brocka, brave social critic that he is, uses a small provincial town as a microcosm, painting an often unflattering but always truthful portrait of Philippine society. Directed by Lino Brocka, the film stars Lolita Rodriguez and Christopher De Leon in his spectacular debut performance as Junior.

Batang Westside (The Westside Kid, 2001)
A masterpiece that can stand alongside such classics "Biyaya Ng Lupa," "Maynila: Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," and "Ganito Kami Noon," Lav Diaz's visionary epic is an investigation into the murder of a Filipino youth in New Jersey. Shot on location during a harsh winter in New York's Tri-State area right before 9/11, the film chillingly evokes the times we live in-the gnawing alienation and isolation of America's rootless migrants and inhabitants. Directed by Lav Diaz, the film stars Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, and a cast of talented locals from Manhattan, Queens, and New Jersey. --Winner, Best Picture, Singapore Film Festival 2002
--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Urian Awards 2001

Naglalayag (Silent Passage, 2004)
A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Superstar Nora Aunor and Yul Servo
--Winner Best Actress,Best Actor Brussels Independent Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Picture,Best Actress,Best Director,Best Supporting Actress,Best Story,Best Screenplay Manila Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Actress,Best Supporting Actress,Best Screenplay Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO 2004, Winner Best Actress Gawad TANGLAW 2004.

Sakay (1993)
Contrary to popular belief, Philippine resistance to American rule did not end with the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901. There were numerous resistance forces fighting for Philippine independence until the year 1910. One of these forces was led by Macario Sakay, who established the Tagalog Republic and was later arrested and jailed for his seditious activities. Sakay was a tailor, a barber, a comic actor and moro-moros, but also fought side by side with Bonifacio and other nationalists during the initial phase of the Filipino-American war. Directed by Raymond Red, this historical film about Sakay's heroism stars Julio Diaz and Tetchie Agbayani.

   


Individual tickets are priced at $10. Discounted festival passes are available at $75 for all films, $50 for 8 film admissions, and $25 for 3 film admissions. Tickets are being sold at The ImaginAsian's box-office, and through www.carouselpinoy.com and www.fanclubx.com. For more information, please call The ImaginAsian at 212-371-6682 or visit www.theimaginasian.com.

About The ImaginAsian and ImaginAsian Entertainment
The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com) is New York City's premier Asian American theater, dedicated to showcasing the exciting world of Asian and Asian American cinema and culture. From international box-office smash hits to critically acclaimed independent films, the theater hosts the best Asian-themed titles hailing from all over Asia and the U.S., with English subtitles provided for all foreign-language films. Moreover, The ImaginAsian's state-of-the-art facilities and Asian café provide a unique home to an exciting series of film festivals and cultural performances.

ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia organization committed to providing a voice for Asian Americans through multiple outlets, including television, radio, and theatrical exhibition. Headquartered in New York City, ImaginAsian Entertainment aims to promote Asian American culture to mainstream America. ImaginAsian TV (www.iatv.tv), The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com), ImaginAsian Radio (www.imaginasianradio.com), and iaLink (www.ialink.tv) are integral divisions of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.

   



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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 18, 2005 at 05:45 PM
CYBER CHOICE

The cyber voting results are as follows:

Best Supporting Actor - JAY MANALO
Best Supporting Actress - JACLYN JOSE
Best Actor - YUL SERVO
Best Actress - NORA AUNOR
Best Director - CESAR MONTANO
Best Picture - NAGLALAYAG

FAPWEB thanks all those who joined the Cyber Voting. *
For your comments, click on CONTACT US at the top of
this page.
Title: From ImaginAsian
Post by: jdv1229 on May 21, 2005 at 12:31 AM
Showtimes:
Saturday Jun 11, 2005 12:00 pm Preceded by Short: Babae
Tuesday Jun 14, 2005  8:00 pm

Naglalayag (123mins)
Angora Films International
Romantic drama
2004
In Tagalog with English Subtitles



A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. Lonely and menopausal, Dorinda develops a fondness for the impulsive and energetic youth who admires her for her stability and humility. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Will they defy convention and go on to live happily ever after? Or will they--like in real life--crumble under society's pressure? Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Nora Aunor, Yul Servo, Chanda Romero, and Jacklyn Jose.

--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actress (& other major awards), Manila Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Brussels International Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Tanglaw / Pasado awards 2004
--Nominee, Best Picture, Star / Enpress/ FAMAS/ FAP (Film Academy of the Philippines)
--Nominee, Best Actress, Star / Young Critics Circle/ Enpress/ URIAN/ FAP (Film Academy of Phil.)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 21, 2005 at 06:49 PM
Happy Birthday Ate Guy!!! May the Good Lord shower you withall of  His Abundant Blessings! Here's to good health!!! I hope all your wishes will be granted on this special day!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 21, 2005 at 10:38 PM
Fans pay tribute to Nora Aunor in new book

Posted 05:22pm (Mla time) May 20, 2005
By Nestor Torre
Inquirer News Service



Editor's Note: Published on Page A2-1 of the May 21, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LAST Sunday, a book of articles about Nora Aunor was launched by the officers and members of the superstar's fan clubs. The new publication, "Si Nora sa Mga Noranian (Mga Paggunita at Pagtatapat)," edited by Nestor de Guzman, comes as a timely tribute to the currently beleaguered show biz icon.

We've received a copy of the book, and we're impressed with the number of fans (around 50) who took the time to recall how Nora had impinged on their lives, and put those thoughts down on paper.

Nora must feel very gratified to have such loyal and articulate followers, and their essays should give her a much-needed boost, now that she has to contend with her legal troubles in the States.

Recognizable names
Some of the writers in the book are recognizable names-Boy Abunda, Ramon Bayron, Noel Boado, Lady Guy, Domingo Landicho, Pit Maliksi, Danton Remoto, Noel Vera--while the rest are "just fans."

Or, are they? Librada Oria teaches catechism in Sampaloc. Mario Roxas is a CPA in the States. Jorge Demafeliz works in a bank in Saudi Arabia. Leonel Escota is a treasury specialist in a German bank in New York.

Milagros Long teaches in Japan. Marlon Antolin is an architect. Tim Capellan is the president and CEO of a retail marketing and management firm. And "Pacita Macaspac" is the alias of a militant activist who's also a diehard Noranian!

What do these background notes indicate? That Nora's unique mystique affects and dazzles more than just the "masa" fan-atic. That's because Nora is a bigger achiever than most stars, having come up with some thespic masterworks that impress even demanding film and culture buffs, as well as people who are artists and achievers in their own right.

Evolution
As we read their essays, we're struck by how strongly Nora's landmark movies have come to bear on the writers' personal histories. Sometimes, it feels like the writers use Nora's starrers as signposts or landmarks for their own evolution as people!

Why does Nora have this unique hold on so many different kinds of people, from the screaming "palaban" (hardline) fan who'll tear your hair out if you demigrate the Superstar, to the literateur and critic who's as circumspect as can be?

The writers in this book cite her beautiful singing voice, expressive eyes, kayumanggi coloring, "cute" frame and height, acting prowess, the fact that she "represents" most non-tisoy Filipinos, her having come from humble origins, her humility, shyness and lack of affectation, her love for her fans, her generosity, the hope and transcendence she represents--etc.!

Negative traits
To be sure, they also acknowledge her negative traits, which drive other people up the wall. But, the book is a tribute, not a rigorously objective character analysis, so if it errs on the side of excessive adulation, that's perfectly understandable.

Nora's fans don't need to be encouraged to get themselves a copy of the book. But, even if you aren't a fan, you may want to read it as well, because it says a lot about the unique phenomenon of star-fan relationships in this country.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 22, 2005 at 08:03 AM
Quote
Some of the writers in the book are recognizable names-Boy Abunda, Ramon Bayron, Noel Boado, Lady Guy, Domingo Landicho, Pit Maliksi, Danton Remoto, Noel Vera

Oho--recognizable name na pala ako! ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 24, 2005 at 09:20 AM
How Noranians feel about idol's fate
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
The Philippine Star 05/23/2005*
*
For decades now, May 21 has been a national holiday for me. It's the
Superstar's birthday. Ate Guy, to her millions of Filipino fans
around the world, remains to be the only superstar of Philippine
movies. The other day, I was in a spirited discussion with fellow
Noranians and talk strayed to what each of us thought has been her
best movie. Someone said Himala, another one said Tatlong Taong
Walang Diyos, Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo, Atsay were also some of the
movies mentioned.

I said that my all time Nora's best movie is Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo, a
movie she made with Lolita Rodriguez and Raoul Aragon and was
directed by National Artist for Film, Lino Brocka. That scene when
she gets off from the tricycle that brought her to the house where
she found her mother (played by Lolita Rodriguez) who just gave
birth to a baby sired by her husband (played by Raoul Aragon), to my
mind remains the single most brilliant acting moment in Philippine
cinema. It was all in her eyes – the shock, the humiliation, the
bewilderment, the rage. She barely said anything, yet she said it
all.

But life is strange. On Thursday (May 26), at the airport courthouse
in La Cienega, Los Angeles, she is scheduled not to perform but for
her first hearing on her alleged drug possession case. Many things
are swirling on my mind after I spoke to someone who understands the
case. Ate Guy asked for an interpreter when she was apprehended at
the airport but was not given one. Did she have a lawyer with her
when she was questioned? Was she given the right to be silent? Who
owned the bag which allegedly contained the drug? Was she asked who
packed the contents of the said bag? What if it wasn't Ate Guy? What
if, in a state of panic she was pressured to answer questions?
Anything could have happened. But I must admit that I am terrified
of what can happen. Thank God she has brilliant lawyers and there
are people who are helping her. Salamat sa Diyos, there's Kuya Nori
(Sayo) beside her. And her loyal fans who fervently pray that she'll
be exonerated.

Yes, Ate Guy has had her excesses and frailties (who doesn't have
any) – but compare this to her contributions to Philippine cinema
and to this country – or how she has made people like me happy –
this woman deserves more than just a plaque of appreciation.

For once, Lord, NOT GUILTY would mean so much to hapless, helpless
fan like me.

On April 21, Ate Guy made her first appearance at the airport
courthouse in Los Angeles where she was arraigned and where she
pleaded "not guilty." On TV, she looked calm and composed – even in
high spirits. It was surreal for me. I was coming in and out of my
senses. There were moments when I thought I was simply watching a
Nora Aunor movie, then my knees would weaken when I would realize
that I was watching a real life drama. I kept on muttering, "God
please take care of her! Please!"

And then I saw microphones lunged at her. And she started to talk
about unity and understanding "...imbes na magkaroon tayo ng siraan
at ayawan, sana magkaintindihan tayo at magkaroon ng pagkakaisa at
magtulungan."

To me it sounded her way of saying, "Please give me a chance to
prove that I am not guilty. That I deserve some understanding but I
will not back off from this battle. And people, please be kind."

These are my words, not hers. And don't forget I am a fan forever.

And then she started to talk about John Rendez, who's being blamed
for this whole mess. Rumors spread like wildfire that Ate Guy had
gotten married to the guy in the US. Ate Guy dismissed all this and
begged, "Kung pwede sana patahimikin na rin natin si John at ang
kanyang pamilya. Huwag niyo po idadamay si John sa ano mang gulong
nangyayari sa akin dahil wala naman siyang kinalaman. Ilang beses
kong sasabihin na hindi ko boyfriend si John, may sarili ng pamilya
yung tao..." (Please leave John and his family alone. He has nothing
do with this case. How many times do I have to say that John is not
my boyfriend. He already has his own family).

Happy birthday, Ate Guy.

I have no doubt in my heart that you will be safe in the hand of Him
up there who knows what's going to happen. God bless you Ate Guy!
Title: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: benildean2k3 on May 24, 2005 at 11:09 AM
Tinutularan ba ang isang addik/durogista tulad ni Nora?  Nakakahiya siya! OO, meroon siya naibahagi sa mundo nang pelikula, pero sa totoong mundo na kung saan tayo nabubuhay at humihinga, isang MASAMANG EHEMPLO siya!

Masarap makita MABULOK si Nora Aunor sa Bilangguan para matuto siya, na walang ligtas kung isa kang durugista!

Mga Noranians! Mag Drugs na lang kayo kung ayaw niyo magising sa katotohanan na si Nora Aunor ay isang DRUG ADDIK!

Mga Noranians! Mahiya naman kayo, gamitin pa ang Maykapal para MAITAGO ang KATOTOHANANG DURUGISTA si NORA AUNOR

Pagdasal ninyo na huwag tularan nang mga kabataan ang IDOLONG niyong si Nora Aunor (ALYAS PILIPINANG DURUGISTA)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: bumblebee on May 24, 2005 at 11:11 AM
naku po!!!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: loonzhaus on May 24, 2005 at 11:23 AM
Nasa PinoyDVD nga ba ako o nasa palengke?

Tinutularan ba ang isang addik/durogista tulad ni Nora?  Nakakahiya siya! OO, meroon siya naibahagi sa mundo nang pelikula, pero sa totoong mundo na kung saan tayo nabubuhay at humihinga, isang MASAMANG EHEMPLO siya!

Masarap makita MABULOK si Nora Aunor sa Bilangguan para matuto siya, na walang ligtas kung isa kang durugista!

Mga Noranians! Mag Drugs na lang kayo kung ayaw niyo magising sa katotohanan na si Nora Aunor ay isang DRUG ADDIK!

Mga Noranians! Mahiya naman kayo, gamitin pa ang Maykapal para MAITAGO ang KATOTOHANANG DURUGISTA si NORA AUNOR

Pagdasal ninyo na huwag tularan nang mga kabataan ang IDOLONG niyong si Nora Aunor (ALYAS PILIPINANG DURUGISTA)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 24, 2005 at 02:33 PM
Tinutularan ba ang isang addik/durogista tulad ni Nora?  Nakakahiya siya! OO, meroon siya naibahagi sa mundo nang pelikula, pero sa totoong mundo na kung saan tayo nabubuhay at humihinga, isang MASAMANG EHEMPLO siya!

Masarap makita MABULOK si Nora Aunor sa Bilangguan para matuto siya, na walang ligtas kung isa kang durugista!

Mga Noranians! Mag Drugs na lang kayo kung ayaw niyo magising sa katotohanan na si Nora Aunor ay isang DRUG ADDIK!

Mga Noranians! Mahiya naman kayo, gamitin pa ang Maykapal para MAITAGO ang KATOTOHANANG DURUGISTA si NORA AUNOR

Pagdasal ninyo na huwag tularan nang mga kabataan ang IDOLONG niyong si Nora Aunor (ALYAS PILIPINANG DURUGISTA)

Tsk. Bad example of a self-righteous hypocrite.

Anyone for banning this guy?
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: jdv1229 on May 24, 2005 at 06:09 PM
Tinutularan ba ang isang addik/durogista tulad ni Nora?  Nakakahiya siya! OO, meroon siya naibahagi sa mundo nang pelikula, pero sa totoong mundo na kung saan tayo nabubuhay at humihinga, isang MASAMANG EHEMPLO siya!

Masarap makita MABULOK si Nora Aunor sa Bilangguan para matuto siya, na walang ligtas kung isa kang durugista!

Mga Noranians! Mag Drugs na lang kayo kung ayaw niyo magising sa katotohanan na si Nora Aunor ay isang DRUG ADDIK!

Mga Noranians! Mahiya naman kayo, gamitin pa ang Maykapal para MAITAGO ang KATOTOHANANG DURUGISTA si NORA AUNOR

Pagdasal ninyo na huwag tularan nang mga kabataan ang IDOLONG niyong si Nora Aunor (ALYAS PILIPINANG DURUGISTA)

baka ikaw ang durog... hindi pa man nag-uumpisa ang hearing nanghuhusga ka na. ikaw  ang dapat mahiya sa mga pinagsasabi mo! bago ka magsulat ng kung anu-ano tungkol kay Ate Guy at  sa aming mga Noranians tingnan mo muna ang sarili mo dahil baka ikaw itong bulok ang pagkatao!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: loonzhaus on May 24, 2005 at 06:14 PM
baka ikaw ang durog... hindi pa man nag-uumpisa ang hearing nanghuhusga ka na. ikaw  ang dapat mahiya sa mga pinagsasabi mo! bago ka magsulat ng kung anu-ano tungkol kay Ate Guy sa aming mga Noranians tingnan mo muna ang sarili mo dahil baka ikaw itong bulok ang pagkatao!

huwag nang patulan friendship...have checked this elements previous postings prior to this one and apparently, sa wrestling siya mahilig....meaning nagpunta lang 'yan dito sa entertainment section para mang-inis....hayaan mo na, this element is not even worth our time.....i have reported the element to the moderators....
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: jdv1229 on May 25, 2005 at 07:31 AM
huwag nang patulan friendship...have checked this elements previous postings prior to this one and apparently, sa wrestling siya mahilig....meaning nagpunta lang 'yan dito sa entertainment section para mang-inis....hayaan mo na, this element is not even worth our time.....i have reported the element to the moderators....

sabagay friendship... pero puwede din akong makipag-wrestling sa kanya!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 25, 2005 at 10:33 AM
Mukhang durog na adik nga--can't keep a coherent thought in his head.

Forget him.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on May 25, 2005 at 10:39 AM
Mukhang durog nga--can't keep a coherent thought in his head.

Forget him.

don't worry noel, 'di kami affected...   :)  ingats lagi!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: jdv1229 on May 25, 2005 at 11:26 AM
Tsk. Bad example of a self-righteous hypocrite.

Anyone for banning this guy?

i'm all for it Noel!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: bumblebee on May 25, 2005 at 11:33 AM
Tsk. Bad example of a self-righteous hypocrite.

Anyone for banning this guy?

one can always re-register.

maybe we can just ask him to express himself in a more polite and courteous way.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor BAD EXAMPLE!
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 25, 2005 at 12:08 PM
one can always re-register.

maybe we can just ask him to express himself in a more polite and courteous way.

Will you puhleeeeze--pretty puhleeze wid sugah in it--insert your head where the sun won't shine?  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on May 25, 2005 at 12:23 PM
Never, ever, dare to mess with a Noranian.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 25, 2005 at 12:56 PM
s**t, I don't even consider myself a Noranian--just someone who's seen a few films and noted an actress who was especially good in them, and who doesn't give a flying f**k if she snorts coconuts up her left nostril, and whole durian up her right.

If he likes to dump on the woman and feel good while doing it, he's free to do so. But we reserve the right to feed what he puts out right back to him, with our own generous contributions added.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: benildean2k3 on May 31, 2005 at 09:46 AM
 SHABU NEWS (http://drugs.mongabay.com/medications/Methamphetamine_hydrochloride.html)

Ito dapat ang mga site na puntahan nang mga umiidolo sa isang durugista tulad ni Nora Aunor.


Mga loyalista sa Super-SHABU-Star nang Pilipinas, magandang balita naurong ang paglilitis sa idolo niyo sa Hunyo 27, 2005
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: benildean2k3 on May 31, 2005 at 09:54 AM
That's because Nora is a bigger achiever than most stars

Talaga lang ha? Bigger Achiever dahil sa Bigger Kahihiyan kamo sa naidulot niya nang mahulian siya nang SHABU sa ibang bansa.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 31, 2005 at 10:53 AM
Hey--wrestling faggot. Go put on some tights and pump yourself to sleep.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Jun 01, 2005 at 02:18 PM
Talaga lang ha? Bigger Achiever dahil sa Bigger Kahihiyan kamo sa naidulot niya nang mahulian siya nang SHABU sa ibang bansa.

This piece of s**t is either high on katol or acetone.  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 01, 2005 at 06:10 PM
This piece of s**t is either high on katol or acetone.  ;)

maybe rugby...  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 02, 2005 at 12:38 PM
You're both wrong. He got a whiff of his own armpit.  8)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 02, 2005 at 12:50 PM
Talaga lang ha? Bigger Achiever dahil sa Bigger Kahihiyan kamo sa naidulot niya nang mahulian siya nang SHABU sa ibang bansa.

why bother and be so insecured?  just go back to your wrestling and yes, sniff your own armpit   >:D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 02, 2005 at 02:01 PM
Aren't you glad you use Dial?

Don't you wish he did?  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 02, 2005 at 02:05 PM
wish he did...... ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 02, 2005 at 02:30 PM
Actually, kilala ko siya. We've gone out drinking a few times.

One time, parang joke, I let him go into a bar first, dressed as a woman; then I followed a minute later, took a corner table, and watched.

He swaggered to the bar, raised his right arm--revealing a huge, hairy armpit--pointed to all the people sitting at the bar and asked, “What man here will buy a lady a drink?”

Tumahimik! All the patrons tried to ignore him. But down at the end of the bar, a drunk slammed his hand down on the counter and said, “Give the ballerina a drink!”

The bartender poured the drink and my friend chugged it down. He turned to the patrons and again pointed around at all of them, revealing the same hairy armpit, and asked, “What man here will buy a lady a drink?”

Nanaman, the same little drunk slapped his money down on the bar and said, “Give the ballerina another drink!”

Sa huli, the bartender approached the little drunk (actually, he was seated next to me) and whispered, “it’s your business if you want to buy the lady a drink, but why do you keep calling her the ballerina?’”

“Far as I’m concerned,” sabi ng drunk, “any woman who can lift her leg that high has got to be a ballerina!”

Tanga talaga. Female wrestler nga 'yan, eh...  ;D
Title: The Superstar Nora Aunor Thread Part Two
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 03, 2005 at 05:43 PM
New York, NY, May 13, 2005 - ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. has officially announced the opening of the New York Filipino Film Festival at its midtown theater, The ImaginAsian, 239 East 59 Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.), from Friday, June 10 through Thursday, June 16. Comprised of newly-released films and classics from the Philippines, as well as documentaries, shorts, and original works by young Filipino American filmmakers, the festival was conceived to coincide with the Philippine Independence Day celebration in June. The critically acclaimed film Panaghoy Sa Suba, directed by Cesar Montano, will kick off the festival on opening night. Consul General of the Philippines Cecilia B. Rebong has issued an official statement, commending, "I congratulate Unico Entertainment and ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. for successfully showing world-class Asian films, including award-winning Filipino movies like Magnifico. I am sure that their Filipino film festival during the Philippines' independence week will meet with equal success. I find it noteworthy that The ImaginAsian helps Asians in the United States effectively share their unique culture and traditions with Americans through film. I also laud Unico Entertainment for promoting the best of Philippines cinema here in the northeastern United States."

"It is wonderful for us to dedicate a week to showcase top quality Filipino films at The ImaginAsian," said Anil Srivatsa, SVP of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. "I am especially proud to join all New Yorkers in observing the importance of the Philippine independence through quality Filipino films, which readily represent the Philippines' rich culture and history."

The ImaginAsian, which was launched last year, has become the home of many Filipino and other Asian and Asian American films. Recently, such acclaimed Filipino films as last year's Sundance winner Imelda, and Magnifico, the winner of the prestigious Berlin Film Festival Jury Prize, have both screened at The ImaginAsian. All films to be shown during the festival will have English subtitles. The festival lineup is as follows:

   


Crying Ladies (2003)
The Philippines' official entry as Best Foreign Language Film to this year's 2005 Academy Awards, "Crying Ladies" is a heartwarming comedy about the loves and lives of three professional mourners. Directed and written by Mark Meily, the film stars the Philippines' biggest megastar, Sharon Cuneta, along with Angel Aquino, Ricky Davao, and internationally-acclaimed actress, Hilda (Insiang) Koronel.

Panaghoy Sa Suba (Call of the River, 2004)
This World War II romantic drama tells the story of boatman Duroy's (Cesar Montano) enduring love for the elusive Iset (Juliana Palermo). Competing for her attention are an American businessman and a Japanese officer. Directed by and starring Cesar Montano, the film gets top support from Joel Torre, Caridad Sanchez.
--Official Selection, World Cinema section, 2005 Cannes Film Festival
--Best Picture nominee and frontrunner, 2005 Urian Awards
--Best Picture runner-up, 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival

Imelda (2004)
An official selection in over 30 international film festivals and a Sundance Film Festival award winner in 2004, this acclaimed documentary explores the complex persona of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos: her ascent to power and fall from grace. Few contemporary political figures have been as controversial and outspoken. Directed by Ramona S. Diaz, the film stars the former First Lady herself.
--Winner, Sundance Film Festival 2004, Award of Excellence in Cinematography
--Winner, International Documentary Association, ABC News/Video Source Award

Closer to Home (1995)
This film powerfully weaves a haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. In the hopes of buying a future for her impoverished, debt-ridden family, Dalisay leaves the Philippines as a mail-order-bride to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine in New York City, who himself is escaping from his own kind of family troubles. Directed by Joseph Nobile, the film stars John Michael Bolger and introduces Madeline Ortaliz.

Magnifico (2003)
"Magnifico" is the heartwrenching story of a young boy named Magnifico whose amazing love, faith, and courage shine through life's sadness and misfortunes. When his brother Miong loses his scholarship in Manila, his parents start to lose all hope in extricating themselves from a life of abject poverty. In fulfilling his silent and earnest mission, he unknowingly becomes positioned to change the lives of his family and townmates, touching their hearts in ways they never imagined. Directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes, the film stars Albert Martinez and Jiro Manio in the title role.
--Winner, Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize (Kinderfilmfest Division) 2004
--Winner, Best Picture, Star/ FAMAS/ FAP/ URIAN Awards 2004

Maid in Singapore (2004)
Perhaps the most important screenwriter the Philippines has ever produced, Clodualdo "Doy" del Mundo Jr. ("Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," among numerous other gems) directs this documentary that gives a much-needed human face to the generic and often condescended notion of "maids" or "DH (domestic help)." As he follows the lives of several women, this non-fiction film presents the bitter struggles and hard-earned triumphs of three out of over 70,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore. Directed by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., the film features a special appearance by Sharon Cuneta.
--North American Premiere
--Official Selection, CineManila International Film Festival 2004

Santa Santita (Magdalena, The Unholy Saint, 2005)
"Magdalena, The Unholy Saint" (aka "Santa Santita") explores the theme of the biblical Magdalene - the loose woman who becomes a saint. Malen, a reckless adolescent, is thrust into the grown-up world after her mother, a devout prayer-woman, dies. Torn between her love for Mike and her faith in the Lord, Malen faces the conflict of her life. Directed by Laurice Guillen (of the acclaimed hit "American Adobo"), the film stars Jericho Rosales and Hilda Koronel.
--Winner of 8 nominations including Best Picture, FAP awards (Film Academy of the Philippines)

Babae Sa Bintana (Woman By The Window, 1998)
Suffering severely from depression after being left by his wife, Mitch finds momentary distraction with the woman (named Jack) who just moved in front of his house. Her beauty is what saves him from utter desperation and isolation. Soon enough, a precarious affair between them turns into a perilous conflict in the dark and decadent underworld of Manila. Directed by Chito Rono, this suspense-mystery stars Richard Gomez and Rosanna Roces.
--Winner, Best Director, Urian Awards 1998

Laro Sa Baga (Playing With Fire, 2000)
An erotically-charged romantic odyssey, "Laro Sa Baga" ("Playing With Fire") is the intense drama of two young people who fall in love while exploring the politics of sexual awakening and social relations. A racy movie with full-frontal male nudity, the film examines how innocence can easily turn into deceit, and how tender passions can unexpectedly explode into violence. Directed by Chito Rono, starring Carlos Morales and Ara Mina.
--Winner, Best Picture, Urian Awards 2000

Karnal (Carnal, 1984)
Set in a remote Philippine village in the 1930s, "Karnal" ("Carnal") is a family drama about fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the stark differences between the city and the barrio. A riveting tale of sin and sexuality directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, "Karnal" features strong performances from Vic Silayan, Joel Torre, Cecile, Castillo and Charito Solis.
--Winner, Best Picture and other major awards, Urian 1984

Makiusap Sa Diyos (A Plea to God, 1991)
The dramatic story of Dolores, a nun who becomes a rape victim, "Makiusap Sa Diyos" ("A Plea to God") portrays a strong but kindhearted woman at odds with a patriarchal society. Questioning God's mysterious ways, she leaves the convent and marries in an attempt to escape her past. Directed by Lino Brocka (his last film before his death), the film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher De Leon, and Gabby Concepcion.
--Winner, Best Supporting Actor, Gabby Concepcion, Urian Award 1991

Cain At Abel (Cain and Abel, 1982)
The rich matriarch Senora Pina is a selfish and strong-willed woman who favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Loren, who is blamed for the death of his father. A bitter family feud ensues, then escalates into a full-scale war that involves the entire town. Directed by Lino Brocka, this action drama stars Christopher De Leon and Philip Salvador in one of his best performances.

Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (You Were Weighed And Found Lacking…, 1974)
Arguably one of the landmark Filipino movies of the '70s, "Tinimbang Ka" is at once a sharp, funny, and moving domestic drama that centers on many topical yet timeless issues-family values, religious hypocrisy, corrupt politics, the growing gap between the rich and the poor. Brocka, brave social critic that he is, uses a small provincial town as a microcosm, painting an often unflattering but always truthful portrait of Philippine society. Directed by Lino Brocka, the film stars Lolita Rodriguez and Christopher De Leon in his spectacular debut performance as Junior.

Batang Westside (The Westside Kid, 2001)
A masterpiece that can stand alongside such classics "Biyaya Ng Lupa," "Maynila: Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag," and "Ganito Kami Noon," Lav Diaz's visionary epic is an investigation into the murder of a Filipino youth in New Jersey. Shot on location during a harsh winter in New York's Tri-State area right before 9/11, the film chillingly evokes the times we live in-the gnawing alienation and isolation of America's rootless migrants and inhabitants. Directed by Lav Diaz, the film stars Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, and a cast of talented locals from Manhattan, Queens, and New Jersey. --Winner, Best Picture, Singapore Film Festival 2002
--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Urian Awards 2001

Naglalayag (Silent Passage, 2004)
A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Superstar Nora Aunor and Yul Servo
--Winner Best Actress,Best Actor Brussels Independent Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Picture,Best Actress,Best Director,Best Supporting Actress,Best Story,Best Screenplay Manila Film Festival 2004, Winner Best Actress,Best Supporting Actress,Best Screenplay Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO 2004, Winner Best Actress Gawad TANGLAW 2004.

Sakay (1993)
Contrary to popular belief, Philippine resistance to American rule did not end with the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901. There were numerous resistance forces fighting for Philippine independence until the year 1910. One of these forces was led by Macario Sakay, who established the Tagalog Republic and was later arrested and jailed for his seditious activities. Sakay was a tailor, a barber, a comic actor and moro-moros, but also fought side by side with Bonifacio and other nationalists during the initial phase of the Filipino-American war. Directed by Raymond Red, this historical film about Sakay's heroism stars Julio Diaz and Tetchie Agbayani.

   


Individual tickets are priced at $10. Discounted festival passes are available at $75 for all films, $50 for 8 film admissions, and $25 for 3 film admissions. Tickets are being sold at The ImaginAsian's box-office, and through www.carouselpinoy.com and www.fanclubx.com. For more information, please call The ImaginAsian at 212-371-6682 or visit www.theimaginasian.com.

About The ImaginAsian and ImaginAsian Entertainment
The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com) is New York City's premier Asian American theater, dedicated to showcasing the exciting world of Asian and Asian American cinema and culture. From international box-office smash hits to critically acclaimed independent films, the theater hosts the best Asian-themed titles hailing from all over Asia and the U.S., with English subtitles provided for all foreign-language films. Moreover, The ImaginAsian's state-of-the-art facilities and Asian café provide a unique home to an exciting series of film festivals and cultural performances.

ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia organization committed to providing a voice for Asian Americans through multiple outlets, including television, radio, and theatrical exhibition. Headquartered in New York City, ImaginAsian Entertainment aims to promote Asian American culture to mainstream America. ImaginAsian TV (www.iatv.tv), The ImaginAsian (www.theimaginasian.com), ImaginAsian Radio (www.imaginasianradio.com), and iaLink (www.ialink.tv) are integral divisions of ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc.

   



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The ImaginAsian
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 Unico Entertainment
 A division of Unitel Pictures International
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Johnny Air Cargo
Title: Re: The Superstar Nora Aunor Thread Part Two
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 03, 2005 at 06:00 PM
Showtimes:
Saturday Jun 11, 2005 12:00 pm Preceded by Short: Babae
Tuesday Jun 14, 2005  8:00 pm

Naglalayag (123mins)
Angora Films International
Romantic drama
2004
In Tagalog with English Subtitles



A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. Lonely and menopausal, Dorinda develops a fondness for the impulsive and energetic youth who admires her for her stability and humility. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Will they defy convention and go on to live happily ever after? Or will they--like in real life--crumble under society's pressure? Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Nora Aunor, Yul Servo, Chanda Romero, and Jacklyn Jose.

--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actress (& other major awards), Manila Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Brussels International Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Tanglaw / Pasado awards 2004
--Nominee, Best Picture, Star / Enpress/ FAMAS/ FAP (Film Academy of the Philippines)
--Nominee, Best Actress, Star / Young Critics Circle/ Enpress/ URIAN/ FAP (Film Academy of Phil.)
Title: Salamat Jojo
Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 03, 2005 at 06:35 PM
Thanks for posting these info my friend.  God bless always.   :)
Title: Re: Salamat Jojo
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 03, 2005 at 07:15 PM
Thanks for posting these info my friend.  God bless always.   :)

you're welcome friendship! malapit na kasi ang festival and we're all so excited about Naglalayag's North American Premiere...

thanks for your efforts para mabuksan uli ang thread natin. iwas really desperate kaya i decided to start another one but i'm glad it's back!

take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 06, 2005 at 06:11 PM
From ImaginAsian
Showtimes:
Saturday Jun 11, 2005 12:00 pm Preceded by Short: Babae
Tuesday Jun 14, 2005  8:00 pm

Naglalayag (123mins)
Angora Films International
Romantic drama
2004
In Tagalog with English Subtitles



A chance encounter on a rainy night leads to a "May-December" affair between Dorinda, a widowed judge in her late 40s, and Noah, a young taxi driver half her age. Lonely and menopausal, Dorinda develops a fondness for the impulsive and energetic youth who admires her for her stability and humility. As true love emerges between them, it becomes increasingly apparent that their friends and family (and the media) will not take kindly to such an unlikely relationship. Will they defy convention and go on to live happily ever after? Or will they--like in real life--crumble under society's pressure? Directed by Maryo J. De Los Reyes, the film stars Nora Aunor, Yul Servo, Chanda Romero, and Jacklyn Jose.

--Winner, Best Picture, Best Actress (& other major awards), Manila Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Brussels International Film Festival 2004
--Winner, Best Actress, Tanglaw / Pasado awards 2004
--Nominee, Best Picture, Star / Enpress/ FAMAS/ FAP (Film Academy of the Philippines)
--Nominee, Best Actress, Star / Young Critics Circle/ Enpress/ URIAN/ FAP (Film Academy of Phil.)
Title: Re: Salamat Jojo
Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 06, 2005 at 06:52 PM
take care too sis.  God bless!!!

you're welcome friendship! malapit na kasi ang festival and we're all so excited about Naglalayag's North American Premiere...

thanks for your efforts para mabuksan uli ang thread natin. iwas really desperate kaya i decided to start another one but i'm glad it's back!

take care & God Bless!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 11, 2005 at 03:55 PM
Jojo, nes, got the Nora book; it's lovely.

Might as well say I saw Naglalayag, late last year; only got to mention it now. It's pretty good, and Yulo and Nora have a lovely, lovely chemistry. Does Nora deserve the Urian? I don't know, haven't seen the others (but I'm not a fan of either Judy Ann or Claudine's work). I'd say she deserves one a hundred times over...
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:27 AM
Jojo, nes, got the Nora book; it's lovely.

Might as well say I saw Naglalayag, late last year; only got to mention it now. It's pretty good, and Yulo and Nora have a lovely, lovely chemistry. Does Nora deserve the Urian? I don't know, haven't seen the others (but I'm not a fan of either Judy Ann or Claudine's work). I'd say she deserves one a hundred times over...

finally i'm able to log back in. i was having difficulty 'coz i forgot my password  ;D

i'm glad that you like Naglalayag Noel. it's being shown here in New York as a part of the 2005 Filipino Film Festival at the ImaginAsian Cinema. i've seen the movie a lot of times on dvd but i'm was finally able to fully appreciate the film when i saw it last Saturday on the big screen in a pristine 35mm print with English subtitles. i was even asked to introduce the movie before the screening since i was instrumental in bringing Naglalayag here in the East Coast.

now more than ever after watching Ate Guy's performance in Naglalayag for the nth time i belive she was robbed of an URIAN Award which she truly deserves. i saw all the other nominated female performances and no one can hold a candle to Ate Guy. this is the fifth time the Manunuri has done this to her. first was in 1979 in Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo, then in 1981 for Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? who can forget 1982 for Himala and 1984 for Bulaklak Sa City Jail & 'Merika. now i can say out loud that whatever respect i had left for the Manunuri is all gone.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:35 AM
now i can say out loud that whatever respect i had left for the Manunuri is all gone.

likewise.....
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:38 AM
likewise.....

as in same here....grabe....haven't they learned their lesson with Himala.....'di na talaga natututo ang mga ito!
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:42 AM
as in same here....grabe....haven't they learned their lesson with Himala.....'di na talaga natututo ang mga ito!

hindi na talaga sila matuto friendship... whatever their reason was mahihirapan na silang maisalba ang credibility nila. one funny thing was that during one of my conversations with Vincent Nebrida na-mention niya sa akin na the new members of the Manunuri are all Vilmanians as opposed to the members nu'ng 70's na kahit Noranians sila never nilang pinairal ang fan mentality. one thing is certain though paborito talaga ng mga Manunuri si Joel Lamangan and most of his films dahil two of the winners sa acting categories were from his film Sabel.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:53 AM
hindi na talaga sila matuto friendship... whatever their reason was mahihirapan na silang maisalba ang credibility nila. one funny thing was that during one of my conversations with Vincent Nebrida na-mention niya sa akin na the new members of the Manunuri are all Vilmanians as opposed to the members nu'ng 70's na kahit Noranians sila never nilang pinairal ang fan mentality. one thing is certain though paborito talaga ng mga Manunuri si Joel Lamangan and most of his films dahil two of the winners sa acting categories were from his film Sabel.


Nakakahiya talaga dahil if you will remember, a number of their members last year gave rave reviews on Naglalayag na kabaligtaran naman duon sa nanalo...  hindi man lang sila nakinig kay NUT who knows what he is saying...  well, even their chairman now have always been branded as  vilmanian.  nakakalungkot lang talaga kung sila pa ang magpapa-iral ng ganito kasi parang kabaligtaran ng kanilang pagiging manunuri.....ayun pala, sila ay mga mang-pupuri ng iilang artista at direktor....hayyyyy.....  :(
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 14, 2005 at 10:58 AM

Nakakahiya talaga dahil if you will remember, a number of their members last year gave rave reviews on Naglalayag na kabaligtaran naman duon sa nanalo...  hindi man lang sila nakinig kay NUT who knows what he is saying...  well, even their chairman now have always been branded as  vilmanian.  nakakalungkot lang talaga kung sila pa ang magpapa-iral ng ganito kasi parang kabaligtaran ng kanilang pagiging manunuri.....ayun pala, sila ay mga mang-pupuri ng iilang artista at direktor....hayyyyy.....  :(

my thoughts exactly! Gigi Alfonso & Mario Hernando were two of the judges sa Manila Film Festival and wrote rave reviews about Ate Guy's performance in Naglalayag. so did Butch Francisco and even the chairman of the Manunuri Lito Zulueta praised Ate Guy's luminous performance in Naglalayag. suddenly they went the other way and gave the award to Judy Ann. nakakadismaya talaga!
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 14, 2005 at 11:01 AM
my thoughts exactly! Gigi Alfonso & Mario Hernando were two of the judges sa Manila Film Festival and wrote rave reviews about Ate Guy's performance in Naglalayag. so did Butch Francisco and even the chairman of the Manunuri Lito Zulueta praised Ate Guy's luminous performance in Naglalayag. suddenly they went the other way and gave the award to Judy Ann. nakakadismaya talaga!

hindi mo tuloy malaman kung tayo o ang sarili nila ang ginawa nilang tanga....but anyway, respetuhin na lang ang mga nagpapa-respetado kuno....
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 14, 2005 at 11:05 AM
hindi mo tuloy malaman kung tayo o ang sarili nila ang ginawa nilang tanga....but anyway, respetuhin na lang ang mga nagpapa-respetado kuno....

how could i respect their decision if i don't have any respect for them at all? whatever reputation they had surely sank at the bottom of the barrell... imagine they gave the Best Picture Award to both Ebolusyon and Panaghoy Sa Suba (which i just has the chance to watch the other night and mind you i wasn't impressed!). they also did the same thing last year giving the award to both Magnifico and Babae Sa Breakwater...
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 14, 2005 at 11:12 AM
how could i respect their decision if i don't have any respect for them at all? whatever reputation they had surely sank at the bottom of the barrell... imagine they gave the Best Picture Award to both Ebolusyon and Panaghoy Sa Suba (which i just has the chance to watch the other night and mind you i wasn't impressed!). they also did the same thing last year giving the award to both Magnifico and Babae Sa Breakwater...

considering the number of ties that they have given out and the number of their members that is less than ten, then the manunuris will be known in history as a bunch of indecisive geniuses.....  they cannot even make a stand kung alin ba ang mas magaling eh ang kaunti lang naman nila...  ano 'yun, just trying to accommodate people that they want or committed to praise???
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Jun 14, 2005 at 01:01 PM
I only believe in the verdict of history, myself. Never awards, never award-giving bodies.
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 14, 2005 at 06:24 PM
I only believe in the verdict of history, myself. Never awards, never award-giving bodies.

couldn't agree with you more...
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 16, 2005 at 07:24 AM
i would like to thank everyone who attended last night's gala screening of Naglalayag at the ImaginAsian Cinema. it was a huge success! special thanks to Luis Pedron & Jonathan Chen of fanclubx.com and of course to the ICONians who were present last night at the screening. my sincerest thanks to Vincent Nebrida for inviting Naglalayag at this year's festival. it's been a great and rewarding experience.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 16, 2005 at 07:56 AM
i would like to thank everyone who attended last night's gala screening of Naglalayag at the ImaginAsian Cinema. it was a huge success! special thanks to Luis Pedron & Jonathan Chen of fanclubx.com and of course to the ICONians who were present last night at the screening. my sincerest thanks to Vincent Nebrida for inviting Naglalayag at this year's festival. it's been a great and rewarding experience.

congrats kapatid for spearheading the inclusion of Naglalayag to this prestigious event.....
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 16, 2005 at 08:22 AM
congrats kapatid for spearheading the inclusion of Naglalayag to this prestigious event.....

thanks sis! i'm really proud of this accomplishment. it was really a great night for all of us lalo na sa mga Noranians. salamat din sa suporta ninyong lahat dahil hindi ko naman magagawa ito without all your support.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 16, 2005 at 08:38 AM
thanks sis! i'm really proud of this accomplishment. it was really a great night for all of us lalo na sa mga Noranians. salamat din sa suporta ninyong lahat dahil hindi ko naman magagawa ito without all your support.

friendship, baka naman makagawa ka ng paraan to come up with an "official" press release for the event with matching photos which we can distribute here sa 'pinas.....pleaseeeeee......   ;)
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 16, 2005 at 09:30 AM
friendship, baka naman makagawa ka ng paraan to come up with an "official" press release for the event with matching photos which we can distribute here sa 'pinas.....pleaseeeeee......   ;)

i just posted the pics sa ICON as per your request...
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 16, 2005 at 12:34 PM
i just posted the pics sa ICON as per your request...

thanks kapatid....but i need an ARTICLE sana detailing the event like how many attended, what is Imaginasia, who's Luis, programs, etc........am not sure kasi kung may naipost na si Luis.....salamat ulit.....sorry sa dami ng hinihingi, hehehe
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 21, 2005 at 07:25 PM
On Behalf Of Luis Pedron

Subject: Re: *Nora-ICON* Naglalayag" at the 2005 NY Filipino Film Festvial

Greetings Leonel, Jojo and alll ICON members and officers who were there last night.... maraming salamat for bringing this film to NY....lahat nang mga friends and family kong nanood could not get enough of NORA... wow if only we could create a Nora Aunor festival.... ting! (thought bubble) that's an idea.....a Nora Aunor festival.... what do you think guys....

Alam ninyo, I went back to school for acting in 1998 and believe it or not all they taught us to do as an actor eh lahat nang ginagawa ni Ate Guy.... if only everyone acts like that in the big screen... enjoy sana tayo sa lahat nang pelikula... it got me inspired to write or find a material to pitch to Ate Guy.... pero let's start with the idea of a Nora Aunor film festival..... any thoughts....

I defintely want to talk to you guys about this, we should defintely have Ate Guy there....

Again, it was great working with you guys to promote "Naglalayag" it was a great success... this is just the beginning...

Here's to bringing Ate Guy and her work to more people here in the US! Mabuhay!

BTW, thanks for the DVD giveaways and for your DVD gift... maraming salamat! Naku, help me naman find a copy of "Himala." (My fave line in a Nora movie..."Walang Himala...." My fave line in a Nora acceptance speech...."Mamay mali ang hula nila...")

Pls give my love to Ate Guy! Tell her I am praying for her!

Sincerely, ever grateful,

Luis Pedron

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Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 28, 2005 at 09:04 AM
THE 53rd FAMAS Awards
‘Naglalayag’ top winner in FAMAS
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By MARIO E. BAUTISTA

AFTER several delays, the 53rd FAMAS Awards Night was finally held at the PICC on Sunday night. This was first scheduled in April, with them having ten nominations in each category, but they postponed it when ABS-CBN agreed to air its TV coverage. Since their running time was limited to three hours, they trimmed their number of nominations to only five each, so the many nominations of such films as “Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo” and “Spirit of the Glass” that they have already announced, were rescinded.

Imagine, it’s the middle of 2005 and it’s only now that they finally give honors to movies shown in 2004. It’s good we didn’t have any Manila Film Festival this June, or it could have given its own awards to them.

The movie that won the most number of awards in the Manila filmfest last year is actually the top winner in the FAMAS Awards, "Naglalayag" of Angora Films. Its director, Maryo de los Reyes, won as best director. He was also the FAMAS best director last year for "Magnifico." His winning augurs well for his new movie, "Happily Ever After," a trilogy that opens tomorrow.

"Naglalayag" is the May-December romance of a menopausal lady judge (Nora Aunor) and a much younger taxi driver (Yul Servo). It also won the trophies for best story for Irma Dimaranan, best editing for Jess Navarro, best cinematography for Odyssey Flores, best theme song for Rey Valera, and best supporting actress for Aleck Bovick. All these recipients were absent, including Aleck, who’s an obvious FAMAS favorite as this is her second trophy with them after her controversial best actress win for "Tampisaw."

Star Cinema, the film arm of ABS-CBN, was honored with several acting trophies. They got the very first awards of the evening for their movie, "Feng Shui." It won the best child actor and actress awards for John Manalo and Julianne Gomez, who played the roles of Kris Aquino’s terrified kids in the movie. Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto won best actor and best actress for their film, "Milan," where they played overseas workers in Italy.

The other winners are: best sound – Ramon Reyes for "Aicrape Imasu," best visual effects – Rolly Sto. Domingo for "Panaghoy sa Suba," best special effects – Fel Rodolfo for "Lastikman," best musical score – Jesse Lucas for "Mano Po 3," best production design – Joey Luna for "Aicrape Imasu," best screenplay – Cris Vertido for "Panaghoy sa Suba," and best supporting actor – Dennis Trillo for "Aicrape Imasu" (he won best actor in other award-giving bodies).

The FAMAS won’t be FAMAS without its countless special awards. So, for all its worth, here they are, if you’re interested: Flavio Macaso Memorial Award – Joe Lad Santos, Lou Salvador Award – Don Pepot, Dr. Jose Perez Award – Ronald Constantino, Lifetime Achievement Award – Pilita Corrales, Presidential Award – Ramon Revilla Sr., Huwarang Bituin Award – Dolphy, Circle of Excellence Award – Christopher de Leon, Mr. and Miss FAMAS Popularity – Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin (both are absent since they are shooting their new film, "I Will Always Love You"), Mr. and Miss FAMAS Screen Idol – Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo, Kuya Germs’ theatrical excellence award – Jon Joven (zino ziya?), Youth Achievement Award – Dennis Trillo and Angel Locsin, Pond’s Faces of the Night – Lani Mercado, Anne Curtis and, not to be missed since Pond’s commercial model, Claudine Barretto, and Golden Artist Award – Lea Salonga.

Since the night is meant to be a tribute to showbiz clans, all showbiz families who attended the awards night were also given their own awards. There was also a tribute for the late Fernando Poe, Jr., with Dolphy singing one of his favorite songs, "Kumusta Ka." His widow, Susan Roces, accepted the award with her niece, Sheryl Cruz.

The hosts that evening were Boy Abunda, Claudine and Lorna Tolentino. The opening number was rendered by ABS-CBN talents Vina Morales, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos. The fact that this is aired by ABS is evident even among the presentors that include even SCQ finds like Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Rafael Martinez, and Michelle Madrigal.

And so, another awards-giving season has ended. The next awards will be given by the Entertainment Press, Inc. for their Golden Screen Awards for Television this coming September which, we heard, will be aired on GMA-7. The corrupt Philippine Movie Press Club, which never failed to cleanse its tainted name after their embarrassing awards scandal last March, is threatening to also hold their own Star Awards in October, even if their reputation remains badly blemished, to be aired by ABS-CBN.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jun 28, 2005 at 09:10 AM
imagine, FAMAS pa ang nakapansin ng ganda ng NAGLALAYAG....
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Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 12, 2005 at 07:48 PM
‘Naglalayag’ fails to sail because few watched it
By Roger Serna
Sounds & images

Where can you find an award-winning movie exhibited in only two movie houses, in a theater circuit around a metropolis composed of at least 34 movie houses? In Cebu, where else?

The latest Maryo J. delos Reyes megger - Naglalayag, starred by the country’s quintessential actress, Nora Aunor, with an array of likewise award-winning thespians in the likes of Yul Servo, Jaclyn Jose, Pen Medina, Chanda Romero, Celia Rodriguez and, yes, Aleck Bovick (proving that her Famas Best Actress award last year was no fluke) – suffered an unimaginable fate.

Worse, only a few moviegoers patronized the film. Here we are talking about exerting effort to revive and resuscitate the dying local film industry; and when a good film comes along, nobody cares to watch it.

Some say they’d rather watch films that help them forget their problems and worries even for just a couple of hours or so. Escapism, huh!

Nothing wrong there. Only that they’re gonna miss something cerebral and enriching, to say the least. Well, if we’re deteriorating in more ways than one, and then we keep wondering why, don’t look too far.

(July 13, 2004 issue)
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Post by: loonzhaus on Jul 12, 2005 at 07:51 PM
‘Naglalayag’ fails to sail because few watched it
By Roger Serna
Sounds & images

Where can you find an award-winning movie exhibited in only two movie houses, in a theater circuit around a metropolis composed of at least 34 movie houses? In Cebu, where else?

The latest Maryo J. delos Reyes megger - Naglalayag, starred by the country’s quintessential actress, Nora Aunor, with an array of likewise award-winning thespians in the likes of Yul Servo, Jaclyn Jose, Pen Medina, Chanda Romero, Celia Rodriguez and, yes, Aleck Bovick (proving that her Famas Best Actress award last year was no fluke) – suffered an unimaginable fate.

Worse, only a few moviegoers patronized the film. Here we are talking about exerting effort to revive and resuscitate the dying local film industry; and when a good film comes along, nobody cares to watch it.

Some say they’d rather watch films that help them forget their problems and worries even for just a couple of hours or so. Escapism, huh!

Nothing wrong there. Only that they’re gonna miss something cerebral and enriching, to say the least. Well, if we’re deteriorating in more ways than one, and then we keep wondering why, don’t look too far.

(July 13, 2004 issue)

nakakalungkot talaga ang nangyaring ito sis.  they missed a damn good movie.  ingats ka lagi.  miss you na.  sana email mo naman ako.  God bless my friend.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 07, 2005 at 09:42 PM
Tomorrow, August 8 is the start of Sine Sine Film Festival in Daly City. Nora Aunor's Naglalayag will be screened Aug 8 and Aug 10. Click the url below for complete schedule:

http://www.pistahan.net/sine/screening.htm





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Post by: indie boi on Aug 09, 2005 at 07:20 AM
Nora beats Gong Li, Swank, Zhang Ziyi
Inquirer News Service


SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor added another feather to her acting cap last week by winning the Best Actress Award for “Naglalayag” at the 2005 Provincetown International Film Festival in Massachusetts.

Nora beat Gong Li (“2046”), Zhang Ziyi (“Mo Li Hua Kai” or “Jasmine Women”) and Oscar winner Hilary Swank (“Million Dollar Baby”) for the trophy.

Currently residing in San Bruno, California, Nora was not around to receive her award on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Manila) at the Cape Tip Estates in Provincetown Massachusetts, according to her manager Norie Sayo.
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Post by: jerix on Aug 09, 2005 at 08:56 AM
Notwithstanding her personal trivialities, i believe she is indeed an ICON representing the best of the best of philippine movie industry  ;)
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Post by: indie boi on Aug 10, 2005 at 06:35 AM
Jojo, your name popped up in an Inquirer story regarding Nora's win in Princetown.
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Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 10, 2005 at 08:23 AM
Jojo, your name popped up in an Inquirer story regarding Nora's win in Princetown.

it did? i haven't even read the article...
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Post by: acyl_halide on Aug 11, 2005 at 09:39 AM
it did? i haven't even read the article...

Just read Butch Francisco's column in the Philippine Star doubting the existence of such an award. Looks like a controversy looming for Nora when I do believe that she needs no more additional award to prove her worth. I remember Butch Francisco quoting you as an overenthusiastic fan.
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Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 11, 2005 at 06:40 PM
Just read Butch Francisco's column in the Philippine Star doubting the existence of such an award. Looks like a controversy looming for Nora when I do believe that she needs no more additional award to prove her worth. I remember Butch Francisco quoting you as an overenthusiastic fan.

really? just like the other article, i haven't read it as well... overenthusiastic?  if that's his opinion i should respect it after all he's Butch Francisco.  ;)
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 03, 2005 at 04:32 AM
My article on Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? in Criticine (http://www.criticine.com/review_article.php?id=6&PHPSESSID=202fe6abb71c49ad0d1a31eedf894dc2)

CRITIC AFTER DARK: A REVIEW OF PHILIPPINE CINEMA now available at Fully Booked, Powerplant Mall; CCP Bookstore; Datelines Bookstore, Cubao; and Booktopia, Libis, QC (http://www.bigomagazine.com/theshop/books/NVcritic.html)
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Post by: RMN on Nov 03, 2005 at 09:57 AM
Jojo, I just read the essay that you wrote in the Nora book. Twas very nice and I'm sure she was touched ;)
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Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 03, 2005 at 07:17 PM
My article on Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? in Criticine (http://www.criticine.com/review_article.php?id=6&PHPSESSID=202fe6abb71c49ad0d1a31eedf894dc2)

CRITIC AFTER DARK: A REVIEW OF PHILIPPINE CINEMA now available at Fully Booked, Powerplant Mall; CCP Bookstore; Datelines Bookstore, Cubao; and Booktopia, Libis, QC (http://www.bigomagazine.com/theshop/books/NVcritic.html)


great review Noel! i just hope Mario O'Hara has read it...
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Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 03, 2005 at 07:20 PM
Jojo, I just read the essay that you wrote in the Nora book. Twas very nice and I'm sure she was touched ;)

thanks a lot Ramon! first for getting a copy of the book and also for the nice words about my essay. Ate Guy just read the book recently and she loved all the essays... she cannot believe the outpouring of love her fans has devoted to her all these years!
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 04, 2005 at 11:31 AM
great review Noel! i just hope Mario O'Hara has read it...

You kidding? Only thing he reads is the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Edgardo Reyes, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Well, maybe someone'll show him the article.

Thanks!
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Post by: emvi_2000 on Nov 14, 2005 at 01:01 PM
Pinoymovies,
Posted my reply here para di OT.  ;)
Found clippings of Isagani Cruz' Movie Times column from TV Times. These are the reviews I found on Nora's films - Bona, Kastilyong Buhangin and Nakaw na Pag-ibig. There's also Isagani's quick rundown of 1979's significant local films.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 15, 2005 at 11:03 AM
Pinoymovies,
Posted my reply here para di OT.  ;)
Found clippings of Isagani Cruz' Movie Times column from TV Times. These are the reviews I found on Nora's films - Bona, Kastilyong Buhangin and Nakaw na Pag-ibig. There's also Isagani's quick rundown of 1979's significant local films.

Thanks emvi_2000 for checking but I think I may already have the reviews you referred to. Please compare it with the reviews below and let me know if it's different. The Kastilyong Buhangin review was a negative one so I did not use it. Thanks again and keep me in mind when your digging thru your other clippings.  :)

Bona review (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/Bona.html) and Nakaw na Pag-ibig review (http://www.hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/nakaw.html)
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Post by: emvi_2000 on Nov 15, 2005 at 01:06 PM
Yup! Same reviews. Will keep you posted if I see some more articles/reviews.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 16, 2005 at 01:24 AM
(http://nora-icon.com/filmography/films/images/85.jpg)

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo will be shown for FREE on November 25, 2005, Friday, 4PM at the Shangrila Plaza in EDSA, Shang Cineplex Cinema. The screening is part of The Feminist Centennial Filmfest.

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Info and Reviews (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/minsaypage.html)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 27, 2005 at 01:53 AM
Hi, question: does anyone here remember when was the first time anyone referred to Aunor as 'Superstar?' Actual date and article would be nice, but barring that, just the year will suffice.

How about what years did the show 'Superstar' run?

Finally: there's this egroup "NoraAunorQeenofPhilippineCinema" that invited me to be a member. Anyone heard of these people?
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 27, 2005 at 07:13 PM
Nora Aunor was first referred to as the Superstar of Philippine Cinema in 1971 after her film Lollipops & Roses co-starring Victor Laurel shattered all box-office records putting a stop to the bomba films of the late 60's & early 70's which dominated the industry back then.

Superstar ran for 21 years if I'm not mistaken. it started as the Nora-Eddie Show in 1968, then it became the Nora Aunor Show finally becoming Superstar in late 1971. the show ended in 1989.

regarding the e-group you've mentioned, the owner i believe is a former ICON member. i wouldn't waste my time on them... just my personal opinion.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 28, 2005 at 07:29 AM
to jojo and to all other noranians visiting this thread, check out my tribute site for Ate Guy. I posted several updates, just check the list of updates near the bottom of the page. Here's the url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

jojo hope you receive my email...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 28, 2005 at 10:15 AM
Nora Aunor was first referred to as the Superstar of Philippine Cinema in 1971 after her film Lollipops & Roses co-starring Victor Laurel shattered all box-office records putting a stop to the bomba films of the late 60's & early 70's which dominated the industry back then.

Ah, then Frank Rivera was right when he said Lino Brocka said, when approached to do a film (that was to become Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos) "I want nothing to do with that superstar!"

I just corrected something the group was saying; they thought Segurista was the Insiang remake, when Tatsulok was closer, and said Mona Lisa was Amanda Page's mother when it was Elizabeth Oropesa. That's about all my involvement with them to date.

Funny, but they made me a member without my permission. I thought you couldn't do that anymore in the yahoogroups.

I'll check out those updates soonest...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 28, 2005 at 10:18 AM
And apparently they are not going to approve my post correcting them. So I'm a member without posting priviliges. Huh.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 29, 2005 at 07:13 AM
to jojo and to all other noranians visiting this thread, check out my tribute site for Ate Guy. I posted several updates, just check the list of updates near the bottom of the page. Here's the url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

jojo hope you receive my email...


i never received your e-mail Ken...  will you please re-send it again?
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 29, 2005 at 07:47 AM
KUWENTONG GAMU-GAMO

Nag-undertime ako kahapon ng hapon.  Kahit nasa gitna kami ng budgetting season dito sa office, sabi ko sa sarili ko na walang makakahigit sa pagkakataon na mapanuod ang Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo on big screen.  I took a cab going to the MRT station sa tabi ng GMA 7.  Nakarating ako sa Shangrila Plaza bandang 3:30 PM.  Ka-text ko si Albert Sunga at Mandy Diaz and apparently ay male-late sila dahil sa traffic.  Kinabahan ako na baka walang manuod ng showing na ito lalo na nga at alanganing oras ito ipalalabas dahil nasa opisina pa ang karamihan ng tao.  Nag-text brigade ako nuong umaga sa mga ICONians and true enough, marami ang nag-beg-off dahil nga sa trabaho.  Bago tumuloy sa Cinema 3, bumaba muna ako sa ground floor para bumili ng Noranian book for Ate Ana na ipinangako kong papipirmahan sa mga may akdang dadalo sa showing. 

After paying sa counter, humangos na ako paakyat sa Cinema 3.  Habang nasa escalator, nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang makita ko si Nestor de Guzman at Don Doria kasama ng isang GANAP member na naghihintay sa may lobby.  Sa loob-loob ko, at least, kahit tatlo man lang ay may makakasama ako, hehehe.  Papunta na ako sa lugar na kinatatayuan nilang tatlo nang makita ko si Ramon Bayron na tumitingin sa mga litratong naka-display sa takilya.  Tinapik ko siya at tuwang-tuwa kaming nagkumustahan.  I congratulated him on the success of his Australian trip at binati ko rin na malaki ang ipinayat niya na bumagay naman sa kanya.  Kagagaling lang yata niya sa airport at bumiyahe ng higit sa labindalawang oras kung kaya’t tinutukso ko siyang tuyot, hehehe.  Pagdating namin sa puwesto nila Nestor, nagkuwentuhan kami habang sige ang tingin sa orasan dahil nga wala pa ang mga kasamahan namin.  I went to the counter and got our free tickets para diretso na kami kapag sumapit ang alas kuwatro.  Duon ko inabutan si Joseph dela Cruz na muntik ko nang hindi makilala sa laki ng ipinayat din.  Bunga raw ng mesotheraphy, cardio-vascular exercises at calorie counting.  Mahal daw lahat ‘yun kung kaya’t hanggang calorie counting lang siguro ako, hehehe.  Bigla tuloy akong napahawak sa tiyan ko at tuluyang na-insecure, hahaha.  I texted Jonathan Catunao who is bringing three of his friends to the screening and he assured me na on the way na sila pero sadyang traffic nga lang kaya malamang na ma-late sila.  Si Glorina Tugade na nag-attempt din makarating ay tuluyan nang hindi nakapanuod dahil din sa traffic.  Biyernes kasi at long weekend pa kung kaya’t puno ang mga kalye.

Sumapit ang alas-kuwatro at pumasok na kami sa sinehan.  Laking gulat namin to find out na halos puno na ang sinehan ng mga tao.  Ang natitira na lang na bakante ay ang limang rows ng upuan sa bandang gitna na may nakasulat na reserved para sa mga miyembro ng media at mga pass holders.  Tuwang-tuwa kami dahil success ang showing sa dami ng manunuod.  Iginala ko ang aking mga mata and apparently, hindi sila ‘yung usual Noranians na nakakasama namin sa mga ganitong special screening.  Maraming mukhang miyembro ng academe.  Mga nakabihis at naka-alahas pa.  Wala ang mga taga-Federation pero may mangilan-ngilang members ng GANAP sa pangunguna ni Mandy Diaz na dumating mga ilang minuto pagkatapos magsimula ng pelikula kasama si Albert at si Marites de Vera.  Glad to say na may mga ICONians na dumating.  Bukod sa mga nabanggit ko, andun din si Iggy na isa sa mga sumulat sa ating libro.  Dumating after 15 minutes sina Jonathan at mga kasamahan niya, dalawa dito ay Vilmanian.  Layunin daw ni Athan na ipamulat sa mga ito ang artistry ni Ate Guy.  May dalawang row ng mga estudyante sa likuran na halatang mong hindi mapakali sa kanilang mga upuan.  But in fairness, tumahimik sila nu’ng nagsisimula na ang palabas.

Kakaibang experience talaga to see this movie on the big screen.  Sabi nga ni Ramon na katabi ko sa upuan, ito ang tipo ng pelikula na dapat ipinadadala sa Oscars dahil ramdam na ramdam dito ang pagiging Pilipino natin.  Sadyang napakatapang ng pelikulang ito.  Mula sa simula hanggang sa dulo, anti-American siya, considering that it was shown nu’ng panahon napakainit pa ng relasyong RP-US.  Sabi nga namin nila Ramon at Joseph, parang walang nagbago sa mentalidad ng mga tao at ng gobyerno mula nuon hanggang ngayon sa pakikitungo sa mga Amerikano.  Hitik din sa simbolismo ang pelikula lalo na ang paghalintulad sa atin bilang mga baboy na kayang bilhin por kilo.  Tunay ngang nakakabuhay ng dugong Pilipino ang pelikulang ito.  Na-realize din namin na mas magaling na aktor pala si Jay Ilagan over Boyet de Leon.  And he’s goodlooking huh!  Sabi naman ni Ramon, as early as 1976, nagpakita na si Ate Guy ng maturity bilang aktres, hindi lamang sa pagganap kung hindi sa pagpayag niyang maging parte ng isang ensemble movie – isang pelikulang hindi lahat ng atensyon ay nakatuon sa kanyang karakter.  Masasabi natin na ang unang bahagi ng pelikula ay kay Boni at sa kanyang nanay na nilapastangan ng isang guwardiya.  Sa ikalawang bahagi lamang tumuon ang istorya sa sariling pakikipaglaban ni Corazon dela Cruz.  Kahit superstar na nuong panahon na ‘yun si Ate Guy, she was so selfless and agreed to be part of this great movie.  Sadya nga yatang maagang nagising ang sensibilidad ni Ate Guy gayundin ang kanyang pag-unawa sa tunay na sining ng pelikula.

Nag-enjoy din kami ni Ramon sa pagkilala sa mga artistang kasama sa pelikula katulad ni Kuya Germs, ni Leo Martinez na gumanap na travel agent ni Corazon, si Manny Castañeda na isang parloristang nag-ayos sa kaibigan ni Corazon, si Evelyn Vargas na isa sa mga kaibigan din nila, si Lily Miraflor na napaka-epektibo bilang kaibigan ni Perla Bautista, si Gloria Sevilla bilang ina ni Corazon at marami pang iba.  Andun din pala ang Sandico brothers na bestfriend ni Buboy sa totoong buhat. 

Ramdam namin na engaged na engaged ang mga manunuod sa pelikula.  Maraming natuwa, at napapalakpak, lalo na sa hanay nila Mandy sa mga musical numbers ni Ate Guy.  Sabi nga nuong nasa likuran namin, dapat daw ay iparinig ito sa mga singers ngayon para malaman nila na mas masarap pakinggan ang mga awiting hindi binibirit.  Fashion wise, maraming nagandahan sa mga damit na suot ni Ate Guy lalo pa nga at retro ang fad ngayon dito.  Mararamdaman mo ang pagpigil sa hininga ng mga manunuod lalo na duon sa eksenang babarilin na ang kapatid ni Corazon.  At nang mabaril na ito, dama mo ang pagkagulat at lambong ng lungkot sa mga manunuod.  “Sabi na kasi, huwag pupunta at mamumulot ng mga bala eh,” paninisi ng iba.

Marami ding napaluha, kasama na ako, duon sa eksenang pilit na binubuhay ni Corazon ang kapatid sa pamamagitan ng CPR at sa eksenang pinupunasan niya ang bangkay nito.  Tunay ka kapatid na Willi Pascual, kamay pa lang ni Ate Guy, umaarte na!  At sino ang hindi matitigalgal sa intensity ng eksenang “My brother is not a pig!”  Malugod ko pong sasabihin na dalawang beses pumalakpak ang mga tao sa eksenang ito.  Marami din nagsabing, “ay diyan pala ‘yung eksenang ‘yun!”  At may mga naka-realize din na tunay palang napakaganda ng eksenang ito na madalas babuyin ng mga impersonators katulad ng “Walang himala!” scene.  Hindi lang po kami ang pumalakpak sa eksenang ito, tinignan ko rin po ang paligid at nagpalakpakan din po ang mga ibang manunuod lalo na ang grupo ng mga estudyante sa likuran.  Marami ding nakagusto sa mga dialogues na “Minsa’y isang gamu-gamo ang hindi natakot bumangga sa agila” at “Masdan mo ang litrato ng kapatid ko…..sabihin mo sa kanila……hindi siya baboy……ang kapatid ko ay tao!”  Enough na sa akin na na-appreciate nila ang eksenang ito para sabihing mission accomplished tayo nuong hapon na ‘yun.

Nang matapos ang pelikula, isa pa uling masigabong palakpakan ang ibinigay ng audience sa pelikula.  Habang nagbababaan ang mga nanuod, maririnig mo ang mga komento nila in praise of the movie and of Ate Guy.  Maraming nagsasabing helpless daw pala tayo sa mga Amerikano.  ‘Yung mga estudyante sa likuran ay paulit-ulit nang sinasabi ang “My brother is not a pig” at tuluyan na kaming napangiti nila Albert dahil senyales ‘yun na naipakilala natin si Ate Guy successfully sa bagong henerasyon ng manunuod na nire-represent ng mga estudyanteng ito.  Wish namin na marami pang screening na katulad nito para tuluyang kilalanin ng new generation si Ate Guy.  Nag-text sa akin si Athan nuong madaling araw at Inamin daw ng mga kaibigan niya na magaling at flawless ang pagganap ni Ate Guy pero hindi daw credible ang istorya pero ibinalik sa kanila na hindi maaaring sabihing hindi credible dahil based on true and documented stories ang pelikulang ito.  Du’n na sila tuluyang napatahimik.

Sama-sama naming sinilip ang exhibit ng festival at duon na rin kami nag-usap tungkol sa ICON at sa mga proyekto darating kasama na ang private screening ng BONA at ang museum tour sa Mowelfund.  Masaya kaming naghiwa-hiwalay after more than an hour na kuwentuhan.  Pauwi, nasabi ko sa sarili ko na mabuti na lang at hindi ko pinalagpas ang hapong ito.  Muli ay hinangaan ko ang talino at tapang ni Ate Guy.  Ang sarap talaga ng feeling that you’re proud of your idol’s accomplishments.  Sana maulit muli.



(http://nora-icon.com/filmography/films/images/85.jpg)

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo will be shown for FREE on November 25, 2005, Friday, 4PM at the Shangrila Plaza in EDSA, Shang Cineplex Cinema. The screening is part of The Feminist Centennial Filmfest.

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Info and Reviews (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/minsaypage.html)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 29, 2005 at 08:36 PM
Ah, then Frank Rivera was right when he said Lino Brocka said, when approached to do a film (that was to become Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos) "I want nothing to do with that superstar!"

I just corrected something the group was saying; they thought Segurista was the Insiang remake, when Tatsulok was closer, and said Mona Lisa was Amanda Page's mother when it was Elizabeth Oropesa. That's about all my involvement with them to date.

Funny, but they made me a member without my permission. I thought you couldn't do that anymore in the yahoogroups.

I'll check out those updates soonest...

Frank was absolutely right Noel! as for those members in that other e-group who pretends to know everything about Philippine Cinema just ignore them... don't even correct their posts. most of them don't have the faintest idea on what they're talking about.

they can still can automatically make you a member even without your permission. you can unsubscribe though...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 30, 2005 at 12:33 PM
KUWENTONG GAMU-GAMO

Marlon, thanks for posting your report here. This is the kind of posting that I used to enjoy reading at the Nora Yahoo group now famously known as ICON. One of these days I must devote some time to review the postings there and 'bookmark' all your reports like the one from the Fans day, the one from the concert, the one from the Star Awards and many others.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Nov 30, 2005 at 12:56 PM
Marlon, thanks for posting your report here. This is the kind of posting that I used to enjoy reading at the Nora Yahoo group now famously known as ICON. One of these days I must devote some time to review the postings there and 'bookmark' all your reports like the one from the Fans day, the one from the concert, the one from the Star Awards and many others.

Walang anuman Ken.  Salamat at nagustuhan mo.  Inspiring lang talaga ang experience namin last Friday at tunay na hindi ko 'yun mapapalampas.  Ingats lagi and God bless po!   ;)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 01, 2005 at 08:05 AM
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joey jazz
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [NoraAunor] Noel Vera and Jojo de Vera

 
And what does this Jojo de vera think of himself? What do you know, anyway? 



what do i know? apparently, a lot more than you! i don't even think of myself as anybody important.  in the first place what i posted is my own opinion... i'm not even a member of your e-group. if you have nothing else to talk about... why not discuss Ate Guy's films? i'm not interested on what the other Noranians or movie reporters think of me, they're opinions mean nothing. what's important is that i still have Ate Guy's love, trust & respect. in fact i'm still very much in touch in her. she just sent me a text message last Thanksgiving Day and i recently sent her a copy of Bona on dvd...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: RMN on Dec 01, 2005 at 07:21 PM
When will I ever get to see Bona and Bulaklak ng City Jail? I got no cable tv!  ;D
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 02, 2005 at 07:19 AM
don't worry Ramon, you will! may padala akong copies for you as promised... kasabay ng kay Ronald.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: RMN on Dec 02, 2005 at 07:05 PM
Salamat! Salamat  ;)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 03, 2005 at 08:34 AM
anytime Ramon... payback ito for doing most of the leg work sa mga movie posters na naka-frame nang lahat at nakasabit sa bedroom ko. mukhang sinehan na ang kuwarto ko.  ;D
Title: Re:The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 04, 2005 at 03:05 AM
Absolutely pm.  But if I ever get a chance to see Bakit Bughaw ng Langit (got a tape?), can we replace the one you have there?  It has a few comments that really set my teeth on the edge.  

I THINK it's in your website.  Isagani Cruz, or Mario Hernando or someone.

Noel, I added the link to your Bakit Bughaw ang Langit review to my website but decided to keep Isagani Cruz' review. Except for the few comments, its basically a rave review for Bakit Bughaw. Btw, I added the link to information regarding your book to the "movie review" section.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 04, 2005 at 06:47 AM
Fair enough.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 04, 2005 at 10:34 PM
Ken,

let me know kung na-receive mo na 'yung mga dvd's... excited na akong makita ang mga screencaps na gagawin mo for the tribute website. great job with Fe, Esperanza, Caridad! keep it up!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 05, 2005 at 01:53 AM
^^wala pa. hindi ko pa natatanggap. I'll let you know. sana bukas nandito na.  ;)

Marlon sent me the Fe, Esperanza, Caridad movie layout a long time ago. ngayon ko lang na-scan.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: keating on Dec 05, 2005 at 06:50 PM
don't worry Ramon, you will! may padala akong copies for you as promised... kasabay ng kay Ronald.

Ei Jojo, thanks in advance!  ;)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 05, 2005 at 07:32 PM
no problem! anytime!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 07, 2005 at 06:56 AM
BONA AND MAXIMO

Aureaus Solito's "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros" is in the best tradition of social realism in Philippine cinema pioneered by the late esteemed director, Lino Brocka.

The filmgoer is confronted by the grinding poverty faced by most poor Filipinos living in the slums of Sampaloc, Manila and their desperate struggle to survive by engaging in petty crimes --stealing cell phones and relying on luck --betting on numbers game like "ending."

While Nathan Lopez, playing the gay Maxi,religiously brought meals to JR Valentin, the good-looking cop who was the object of his affection, Nora Aunor was the "dakilang alalay" of struggling actor Philip Salvador in Lino Brocka's "Bona." While Lopez was able to move on with his life after his father  was salvaged by the police, through the love and support of his brothers, Aunor, disowned by her family, coped with rejection by giving Salvador a scalding bath.

JR Valentin, with his demeanor of a seminarian and the looks of a movie star was unbelievable as a cop. A cop is supposed to be straight-talking, street-smart, usually crass but hardly genteel. He should see Robert de Niro's cop films for proper characterization.

Nathan Lopez, acting his age with the high-pitch voice of a 14-year old, gave a truly memorable and sensitive performance of a gay from Manila's underbelly awakening to love. Despite the technical flaws in sound and lighting, "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros" deserves to be awarded best picture in the recent Asian Festival of First Films in Singapore.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: RMN on Dec 07, 2005 at 09:57 AM
Seen in Astroplus: Annie Sabungera on DVD.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 11, 2005 at 02:01 AM
Seen in Astroplus: Annie Sabungera on DVD.

really Mon on dvd? i have it on vcd though... i hope they will release the noteworthy Nora movies on dvd. well, it probably won't happen for most of her films have no available prints.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: RMN on Jan 12, 2006 at 10:08 AM
Just a couple of questions for Jojo or anyone else who can answer:

1) how many films did NV Productions/Nora produce?
2) are you aware if the prints of these titles are intact and available anywhere?
3) if they are available, in any condition, does Nora still own the rights to these films?

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Jan 12, 2006 at 11:47 AM
Just a couple of questions for Jojo or anyone else who can answer:

1) how many films did NV Productions/Nora produce?
2) are you aware if the prints of these titles are intact and available anywhere?
3) if they are available, in any condition, does Nora still own the rights to these films?

Thanks :)

In answer to question no. 1, based on Pinoymovies Tribute Site:

With the help or our Nora Yahoo Group, here's a list of movies produced by Nora under NV Productions. Any incorrect info or additional info, please email me at [email protected]

Carmela
Paru-parong Itim
Nino Valiente
Super Gee
Ander de Saya si Erap (co-produced with JE Productions)
Banaue
Batu-bato sa Langit
Wanted: Ded or Alayb
Mrs. Teresa Abad, Ako Po si Bing
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Alkitrang Dugo
Tisoy
Roma Amor
Annie Batungbakal
Bongga Ka Day
Bona
Ibalik ang Swerte
Rock N Roll
Condemned

A sister company called Superstar Productions produced
Sa Lungga ng Mga Daga starring Tirso Cruz III

NV Productions for TV gave us
Ang Makulay na Daigdig ni Nora
Pipwede
Guy & Pip TV Special
NV Compound.

In 1986, Nora's production company became NCV Films and produced the following films:

Halimaw
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Takot Ako Eh!
Title: Tribute to Nora Web Site
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 22, 2006 at 01:01 AM
In trying to keep our Tribute to Nora Fan Site active, I've added a new section. Each week I pick a Nora movie to be featured on the main page. The past month or so I've featured Nora's classics from Bona to Himala. Thanks to Jojo de Vera for providing the DVDs for screencaps. The section will be updated weekly, every Saturday. This week's pick is the comedy-drama Huwag Hamakin: Hostess. Check it out. Here's the url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Jan 23, 2006 at 12:56 AM
keep up the great work Ken! hats off ako sa 'yo at sa Nora Tribute Website. i'm glad to be of help most especially sa mga movies ni Ate Guy. don't worry a lot more will be coming your way very soon! God Speed!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 05, 2006 at 01:53 AM
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Nora Aunor and Johnny Delgado

Mga Uod at Rosas to be screened at UP Film Institute on February 8,
2pm and 5 pm.  Info as posted by Nestor sa ICON.

The Map of Art and Love

The UP Film Institute unveils its lineup of offerings for a month-
long celebration of romance and the arts for February. Gathered in a
full special billed as The Map of Art and Love, films that best
evoke the power of that most intense of human emotions take center
stage with those that most resolutely espouse the triumph of the
creative spirit and imaginative impulse.

Featured titles include The Fruit Is Swelling (Feb 2 Thu 5 p.m.);
Wide Sargasso Sea (Feb 2 Thu 7 p.m.); The Lover (Feb 3 Fri 5 p.m.);
Mga Uod at Rosas (Feb 8 Wed 2 & 5 p.m.); Just Like Heaven (Feb 9 Thu
5 p.m.); My Wife's Lover (Feb 9 Thu 7 p.m.); Undiscovered (Feb 10
Fri 5 p.m.); Ilusyon (Feb 10 Fri 7 p.m.); The Babysitter (Feb 15 Wed
2 p.m.); Secretary (Feb 15 Wed 5 p.m.); Finding Neverland (Feb 16
Thu 5 p.m.); The Hours (Feb 16 Thu 7 p.m.); King Kong (Feb 17 Fri 5
p.m.); Pinoy/Blonde (Feb 21 Tue 7 p.m.); Brain Smasher: A Love Story
(Feb 24 Fri 5 p.m.); The Pillow Book (Feb 24 Fri 7
p.m.); If Only (Feb 27 Mon 5 p.m.).
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 16, 2006 at 02:10 PM
AKTRES Pelikula at Lipunan '06 Film Festival

Starting this year (2006), Pelikula at Lipunan will initiate a new cycle in its programming hinged on the theme, “RE-DISCOVERING THE LEGACIES OF FILIPINO CINEMA.” For this year, the legacy of the “STAR SYSTEM” will be explored focusing on the popular notion of the “MOVIE QUEEN”. Aware of how the star system accounted for the creation of the so-called popular cinema in the Philippines, and further cognizant of the magnetism shown by popular actresses at the box office, this year’s festival will adopt the theme, “AKTRES
– A TRIBUTE TO MOVIE QUEENS” to celebrate the contributions made by popular actresses in enriching Philippine Cinema and Filipino Culture.

The Festival, headed by Nick DeOcampo as the Festival Director, will start on FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 19, 2006, at CINEPLEX 10, GATEWAY MALL, ARANETA CENTRE CUBAO, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES.

More info visit the website below:
http://www.geocities.com/pelikulaatlipunan2006/festival_schedule.html

Nora Aunor's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is scheduled to be screened on February 25 at 9pm.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 17, 2006 at 09:43 AM
NORA AUNOR DAY SA PELIKULA AT LIPUNAN 2006


Ipinagkakapuring ihandog ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts at ng Mowelfund Film Institute sa pakikipagtulungan ng ICON (International Circle of Online Noranians), GANAP (The Grand Alliance for Nora Aunor Philippines) at ng Federation of Nora Aunor Followers, Inc. ang NORA AUNOR DAY sa darating na Sabado, Pebrero 25, 2006, bilang bahagi ng Pelikula at Lipunan Film Festival 2006.  Ang taunang Pelikula at Lipunan ay parte ng pagdiriwang ng National Arts Month tuwing buwan ng Pebrero at ang tema sa taong ito ay “AKTRES – A TRIBUTE TO MOVIE QUEENS.”

ARAW NG SUPERSTAR

 
Bembol, Nora at Christopher sa “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos”

Sa nasabing Nora Aunor Day sa Pebrero 25, Sabado, magkakaroon ng screening ng dalawang pelikula ang nag-iisang Superstar ng pelikulang Pilipino sa Cinema 3 ng Gateway Cineplex 10 sa Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.  Sa araw na ito, ipalalabas ang klasikong “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” (1976) sa ganap na 6:00 PM at ang hindi makakalimutang “Bulaklak sa City Jail” (1984) sa 9:00 PM.  Ang dalawang pelikulang ito ay idinirehe ng batikan at multi-media artist na si Mario O’Hara.

Bilang si Rosario sa Tatlong Taon, ang gurong naipit sa pag-ibig ng hapon na si Masugi at gerilyang si Crispin sa panahon ng ikalawang digmaang pangdaigdig, nakamit ni Nora ang kauna-unahang grandslam feat sa sa pagkakahirang niya bilang Best Actress sa FAMAS at Urian, ang tanging award-giving bodies nuong 1977.  Sino naman ang makakalimot sa pagsilang ni Angela ng kaniyang sanggol sa loob ng isang kulungan sa Manila Zoo habang siya ay tinutugis ng mga pulis?  Pinangaralan si Nora sa Bulaklak bilang Best Actress ng Metro Manila Film Festival, Catholic Mass Media Awards at FAMAS.

Ang ticket para sa bawa’t screening ay nagkakahalaga ng P 80.00.  Bilang bahagi ng layunin ng ICON na ipahayag at patuloy na ipagbunyi sa bagong henerasyon ang sining ni Nora Aunor, ang mga estudyante at kabataan ay bibigyan ng discount.

 

GABI NG PARANGAL

Ang gabi ng Pebrero 25 ay magsisilbing Gabi ng Parangal din para sa kauna-unahang Icon Awards.  Ang taunang award na ito ay iginagawad sa mga alagad ng sining at industriya bilang pagpupugay sa kanilang naiambag para sa ikauunlad nito.  Para sa taong ito, ang Icon Awards ay ibibigay sa mga supporting actresses na nakasama sa pelikula ni Nora Aunor sa pelikula.  Ang mga actress na ito ay maituturing nating mga movie queens din in their own right.  Kasama sa mga nominado sina Perla Bautista (Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Bulaklak sa City Jail), Marissa Delgado (Bona, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M), Bella Flores (Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak, Atsay, Palengke Queen), Anita Linda (Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, T-Bird at Ako, Batu-bato sa Langit), Caridad Sanchez (Sidhi, I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa, Flor Contemplacion Story) at Gloria Sevilla ( Nasaan Ka Inay, Banaue, Bakya Mo Neneng).

Bibigyang parangal din bilang Natatanging Noranian si Nanay Ester ng Federation of Nora Aunor Followers na siyang tinatayang oldest living Noranian sa gulang na higit sa siyamnapu.

Ang Gabi ng Parangal ay idaraos sa ganap na 8:00 PM sa pagitan ng dalawang screenings.  Ito ay pangungunahan ni Ms. Dolly Ann Carvajal bilang host.  Magbibigay din ng mga espesyal na production numbers sina Teri Onor at Lady Guy.  Ang mga trophies para sa okasyon na ito ay iniambag ni Antonio Flores ng ICON-Canada.

WORLD CINEMA ACTRESS

            Sa lobby naman ng nasabing sinehan, magkakaroon ng isang one-day exhibit na pinamagatang Nora Aunor: World Cinema Actress.  Ang exhibit ay nakatuon sa mga pelikulang nagbigay ng karangalan kay Nora Aunor sa ibang bansa katulad ng “The Flor Contemplacion Story” (Best Actress, Cairo International Film Festival), “Bakit May Kahapon Pa?” (Best Actress, Penang International Film Festival) at “Naglalayag” (Best Actress, Brussels International Film Festival).   

Tunay ngang karapat-dapat bigyan ng parangal ng Pelikula at Lipunan si Ms. Nora Aunor sa pamamagitan ng isang espesyal na araw dahil sa malaking naiambag nito sa industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino.  Sa kabila ng mga personal na problemang kinahaharap nito sa kasalukuyan, hindi matatawaran o mapapantayan man lamang ang pamamayani nito bilang isang movie queen sa loob halos ng apat na dekada dahil sa kaniyang talento sa pag-arte sa pelikula man, telebisyon o entablado gayundin sa taglay niyang Golden Voice pag-awit.  At bilang isa sa mga Centennial Awardees for the Arts at most-internationally awarded Filipino actress, oras na upang itanghal na National Artist si Ms. Nora Aunor, kasama ni Fernando Poe Jr. at Dolphy.

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Post by: munky on Feb 17, 2006 at 09:46 PM
Merun ba mga Nora Aunor DVDs na available?  Gusto ko bilhan nanay ko.  Avid fan sya ni Ate Guy.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 17, 2006 at 10:25 PM
The following Nora movies are available on DVD
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/brusselstrophynaglalayag.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/flor.gif)(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/bilangindvd.jpg)

Other Nora movies are available on VCDs. Click the link below to see the list.
http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/noravcd.html

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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 18, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Merun ba mga Nora Aunor DVDs na available?  Gusto ko bilhan nanay ko.  Avid fan sya ni Ate Guy.

some of her later movies are available on vcd format as well...
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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 18, 2006 at 11:46 PM
now available on vcd!!! 'Merika click on the link to order this classic Nora Aunor film

http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotmerika.html
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Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 23, 2006 at 02:42 PM
Martes ng gabi ay nagkita-kita kami nila Albert, Vonnel, Glorina at Marc sa Ace Entertainment Office upang ihanda ang mga gamit ni Ate Guy para sa exhibit ng Pelikula at Lipunan.  Katulad ng nabanggit ko earlier, ang exhibit ay hindi na one day kung hindi para sa duration na ng buong film festival kaya kailangang pagandahin.  Earlier, nag-meeting sina Albert at ang Mowelfund representatives and pinag-usapan ang mga requirements natin for the exhibit – isang glass case with lock para sa trophies, easels para sa movie posters at tarpaulin standees.  Lahat ito ay buong-puso namang ibinigay ng Mowelfund.

Alas-siyete ang usapan namin nila Albert pero mag-a-alas-otso na ay nasa labas pa rin kami ng gate ni Glorina at naghihintay sa pagdating nila Albert at Vonnel.  Tumambay pa nga kami sa kanto ng 8th at Liberty Avenues at uminom ng Coke at kumain ng Jack & Jill Pretzels at chicharon na tinda ni manong magba-balot.  Nag-ring ang fone ko at nakatanggap kami ng tawag kina Albert at Vonnel – bad news pala kaya wala pa sila – ‘yung mga movie posters na ipina-kuwadro namin sa Recto para sa exhibit ay nawawala.  Hindi daw makita ng pinag-pagawaan at nagwawala na talaga sina Albert dahil priceless ang mga ito.  Nang humupa ang init ng ulo dahil nangako ang gumagawa ng frames na hahanapin ito (apparently, nailagay daw sa isang canister na naibigay naman nila sa ibang customer!), gumawa na lang ng paraan si Albert at nakiusap kay Mandy Diaz upang ipahiram nito ang posters niya.  Awang-awa ako kay Albert dahil earlier, sa sobrang stress niya sa preparations namin ay inatake siya ng asthma at kailangan pang isugod sa St. Luke’s para magpa-usok.

Finally ay dumating sila sa office ng 8:30PM at nagmamadali na kaming pumasok upang ihanda ang mga dadalhin naming exhibit materials sa Gateway.  Unang inihanda ang mga international trophies – Cairo, Penang at Brussels.  Then ang mga posters na ipinadaanan pa namin kina Mandy kay Ate May, ang yaya ni Albert, hahaha, na maysakit din ng araw na ‘yun.  Sumunod ay umakyat kami at namili ng gown na isasama sa display.  After preparing all the materials, we prepared to leave for Gateway to meet the Mowelfund people.  Since wala naman kaming sasakyan, tumawag ng dalawang tricycle si Vonnel at inayos na namin ang almost 5ft high laminated poster ng Flor Contemplacion sa bubong ng isa habang yakap-yakap naman namin nila Albert at Glorina ang mga trophies.  After a bumpy ride to Araneta Center, ibinaba kami sa kanto ng P. Tuazon dahil bawal ang tricycle sa Araneta.  Kesehodang ang bigat ng posters at nakakalaki ng muscles especially ang Penang trophy, ipinarada namin ito from the new Fiesta Carnival to the Coliseum on to Gateway.  Hingal kabayo kami pagdating namin sa Cineplex level, hehehe.

Sa Cineplex, kinausap agad kami nila Barnard ng Mowelfund at ipinaliwanag sa amin ang set-up.  Ilang sandali pa at dumating na din ang grupo nila Nick Deocampo dala ang lahat ng exhibit materials.  Unang inayos ang exhibit hall sa gilid ng Cinema 3 kung saan inilagay lahat ang mga gowns na isinuot ng mga artista sa pelikula or mga events.  Centerpiece ang gown na ginamit ni Susan Roces sa Maruja while nagpalakpakan naman ang mga miron nang tanggalin namin ang Elsa outfit sa Nora Aunor mannequin at palitan ito ng isang black gown na may mahabang slit.  Taray daw sabi ni Direk Nick.  Ginamit niya ito sa Superstar nuon.  Nakalimutan ko ang pangalan ng designer na sinabi nila Albert pero kilala ito.

Sumunod na inayos ay ang mga standees na inilagay naman sa entrance ng Cinema 5 kung saan gaganapin ang opening ng film festival mamayang gabi.  Prominente at elegante ang standee natin showing Ate Guy in her debutante gown.  Si Marc ang nag-prepare ng picture na ginamit para dito.  Nagulat kami nang sinabihan kami na they reserved the space immediately infront of the escalator lobby for the Nora Aunor exhibit.  As in ito ang bubulaga kapag sampa ng mga tao using the escalator from the food court.  Prime space kumbaga.  Mowelfund then gave us the glass case para sa mga trophies at isang 6ft board.  ‘Yung mga easels ay ngayong umaga pa lang maibibigay pati na din ‘yung tarpaulin banners proclaiming Ate Guy as a World Cinema Artist na ginawa din ni Marc dahil hindi natapos ng printer.  Bigla tuloy kaming nataranta kasi nga ay kailangang gawing impressive ang ating display.  Hindi namin na-set-up ang exhibit kahit inabot pa kami ng ala-una pero nabuo na namin ang konsepto with the help of Barnard and Direk Nick and this morning ay babalik sina Albert, Vonnel at Don para gawin ang mga napag-usapan.

It was a long day.  Madami din kaming na-accomplished including the printing of the formal invitation para sa mga guests na ipamimigay ngayon nila Albert, etc.  Kakapagod pero we all feel proud dahil patuloy na kinikilala ng industriya through Mowelfund ang artistry ni Ate Guy.  Isa na lang siguro ang hihilingin namin sa mga babasa nito – sana po ay suportahan natin ang PELIKULA AT LIPUNAN, lalo na ang ating NORA AUNOR DAY sa FEBRUARY 25, 2006.  Sana po ay ma-realize natin na masasayang lahat ang paghahanda ng grupo kung hindi naman natin sisiputin ang dalawang screenings at ang FIRST ICON AWARDS.  Ingats po lagi and mabuhay tayong lahat!
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Post by: keating on Feb 24, 2006 at 12:01 AM
Tickets were already sold out for Saturday's screening of TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS & BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL. My cousin who is an avid fan of Nora Aunor wants to see again O'Hara's TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS and he advice me to get some tickets.

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Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 24, 2006 at 03:51 PM
Please text or call ALBERT SUNGA at 0919-5705892.  We still have remaining tickets for both screenings on hand.  Or your cousin may approach me or Glorina who will be manning the ICON booth tomorrow.  We will be there by 5PM.  Tell your cousin also to watch the first ICON Awards where we will honor some notable character actresses and film director Mario O'Hara.  Salamat!

Tickets were already sold out for Saturday's screening of TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS & BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL. My cousin who is an avid fan of Nora Aunor wants to see again O'Hara's TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS and he advice me to get some tickets.


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Post by: keating on Feb 24, 2006 at 08:50 PM
Thanks, loonzhaus. I'll tell to my cousin.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Feb 25, 2006 at 07:46 AM
No problem.  Tell your cousin too na tuloy na tuloy po ang Nora Aunor Day ngayon sa Gateway.  Kitakits.

Thanks, loonzhaus. I'll tell to my cousin.
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Post by: munky on Feb 26, 2006 at 01:14 AM
The following Nora movies are available on DVD
(http://hometown.aol.com/naglalayag/images/brusselstrophynaglalayag.jpg)
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/flor.gif)(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/bilangindvd.jpg)

Other Nora movies are available on VCDs. Click the link below to see the list.
http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/noravcd.html






Saan available yung Naglalayag?  wala ako makita sa Astro or Tower.   thanks
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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 26, 2006 at 02:40 AM
try video city or oddyssey...
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Post by: munky on Feb 28, 2006 at 03:17 PM
Mga magkano kaya Naglalayag DVD?
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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 28, 2006 at 07:19 PM
Mga magkano kaya Naglalayag DVD?

i think the dvd is not available in Manila... the vcd is P150.00. you could also try ordering thru regalfilms.com
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Post by: munky on Mar 01, 2006 at 10:47 AM
i think the dvd is not available in Manila... the vcd is P150.00. you could also try ordering thru regalfilms.com

thanks ;D
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Post by: filmboy on Mar 01, 2006 at 11:38 PM
Nora should try some coke or something that'll straighten her out....
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Mar 03, 2006 at 11:39 AM
How was Nora Aunor day, by the way? I heard it was a success, but no reactions to the films themselves?
Title: Care Home
Post by: pinoymovies on Mar 22, 2006 at 10:42 AM
The latest Nora Aunor movie Care Home will be shown on April 23, 2006 at Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San Francisco, California. Call 650-834-1006 now for tickets and more info. Or visit the movie's website:

http://www.carehomethemovie.com/

If you are not from the Bay Area and you have relatives there, please let them know.
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Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 22, 2006 at 11:17 AM
Mga Kuwento sa Likod ng Nora Aunor Day

     Maaga akong nagising last Saturday, February 25 at talagang malakas ang kabog ko tungkol sa Nora Aunor Day natin.  Previous day ay ginulantang ang 'Pinas ng proclamation ng State of Emergency na sinundan ng ilang warrantless arrests.  Nagkita-kita din kami nila Albert, Nestor, Glorina, Marc etc. the night before sa Dusit Hotel at dumiretso kami sa Marina sa Glorietta para sa isang despedida dinner para kay ICONian Jojo Garcia who will be leaving for Chicago the following day.  Sa dinner na 'yun ay pinag-usapan namin ang mga possible contingency plans kung sakaling magulo pa din ang situation sa 'Pinas the following day.  Nagkaroon din ng ilang tampuhan dahil nga siguro sa stress ng bawa't isa pero agad namang na-resolba ang kaunting gusot sa grupo.

     Pagkatapos kong maligo ay dumiretso na ako kaagad sa upisina hindi para magtrabaho kung hindi para tapusin ang script ng awards night.  Earlier ay ipinagawa namin ng draft si Jonathan pero kailangan ko itong i-adjust dahil nga sa mga recent development ukol sa mga inimbitahang awardees and guests.  Nagkausap din kami ni Albert sa phone at natuwa naman kami dahil mukhang wala nang kaguluhan.  Nalungkot lang kami dahil nakatanggap ng tawag si Albert kay Gil, ang contact person sa University of Santo Tomas, na nagsabing hindi makakarating ang kanyang mga estudyante dahil they advised them against it.  Ang siste nito ay nasa kanila na ang 75 tickets at wala nang way para mabawi ang mga ito.  Ibig sabihin lamang ay at the most ay 225 katao lang ang dadalo sa event sa araw na 'yun.  Mabuti na din kaysa wala, ang nasambit namin.

     Pagkatapos kong i-print ang script ay dumiretso na ako sa Dangwa Terminal upang magpagawa ng mga lei at bouquet of flowers.  Mga dalawang din akong naghintay para dito at nakakatuwa naman dahil nagkataong Noranian din ang pinagpagawaan ko kung kaya't hindi ako nainip dahil sa kuwentuhan.  Nang matapos ang mga bulaklak, ang sumunod kong naging problema ay kung sa ako tutuloy dahil 2PM pa ang usapan sa Gateway at maga-alas-dose pa lang.  Hindi naman ako puwedeng dumiretso king Albert dahil umalis din siya for some coordination with the GANAP and Federation members.  Mabuti na lamang at nang tawagan ko si Glorina at okey lang sa kanya na sa boarding house nila ako tumuloy sa may Camp Aguinaldo.  Pagdating ko sa boarding house ay ginawa namin ni Glorina ang mga cue cards at inayos ang mga iba pang paperworks.  Nang mag-a-alas dos na ay naghanda na kami para pumunta sa Gateway.

Paglipat ng Venue atbp.

     Pagdating namin sa Gateway ay dumiretso kami kaagad sa Cinema level.  Taliwas sa inaasahan, maraming tao sa mall at mukhang walang pakialam ang lahat sa mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran.  Pagdating namin sa may exhibit area ni Ate Guy ay lumapit na sa amin sina Nestor at Don.  Nagpakilala din sa amin si Bernard Lopez na isa sa mga aktibong kasapi ng Queen of Philippine Cinema e-group.  Nag-offer ng tulong si Bernard at siya muna ang ginawa naming taga-bantay ng mga gamit namin habang paroo't parito kami dahil nga sa dami ng coordination na dapat gawin.

      Napag-alaman namin kay Bernard na nakabili siya ng ticket ng Tatlong Taon sa takilya at nagulat kami dahil nga supposedly ay hawak namin lahat ng 300 tickets para sa showing at hindi na dapat nagbebenta sa takilya.  Agad naming hinanap si Barnard ng Mowelfund at nang makita namin siya ay sinabi niya sa aming ang isang balita --INILIPAT DAW NG VENUE ang ating Nora Aunor Day.  Gateway daw ang nag-desisyon at mula sa 300-seater Cinema 1 ay inilipat tayo sa pinakamalaking sinehan nila, ang 500-seater Cinema 5.  Hindi namin alam kung matutuwa kaming maiinis dahil nga sa ang worry nga namin ay hindi na nga kayang punuin ang 300-seater dahil nga sa political situation ay dinagdagan pa tayo ng 200 seats.  We approached the festival director, Nick Deocampo, ang sabi niya sa amin na hindi rin nila na-control ang nasabing move ng Gateway.  Mukha malakas daw ang confidence ng Gateway that Nora Aunor will deliver dahil nga earlier before they decided ay ang dami nilang na-receive na inquiries for tickets.

     Dahil wala na kaming magawa, tinanggap na lang namin ang deceision and crossed our fingers na sana ay hindi tayo mapahiya.  While we transferred the exhibit from Cinema 1 to Cinema 5 lobby si Don naman ay pumunta sa ibaba kung ipa-xerox ang mga press kits.  Ngarag na din si Glorina dahil marami-rami na din ang nag-i-inquire ng tickets eh wala pa si Albert.  Dumating finally si Vonnel dala ang mga trophies at plaque -- at isa pang bad news --kailangang ibalik ang trophy sa susunod na Linggo dahil nagkamali ng gawa at ang nailagay na bolang kristal ay 'yung pang-sports event.  Finally ay dumating si Marites at si Albert kasama si Ate Alice at Ate May kaya't dagli naming inayos ang ticket selling/distribution area.  Maya't maya din ay pumupunta kami sa Pelikula at Lipunan booth to check ang status ng selling ng extra 200 tickets.

     Bandang alas tres ay dahan-dahan nang dumadagsa ang mga Noranians.  Kitang-kita ang mga Federation members dahil sa suot nilang neon green shirt.  Dumarating na din ang GANAP na naka-blue shirt naman.  Karay-karay din nila ang kanilang mga kasama dahil nga sa bring-a-friend program.  Dumating na din sina Nanay Ester at Lady Guy.  Kapansin-pansin din ang pagkakagulo ng mga kabataan sa exhibit lobby and it turned out na sila pala ang mga estudyanteng padala ng Araneta University Foundation.  Katulad ng ipinangako ng ICONian na si Leovi, more than 130 students ang dumating upang manuod ng monumental na Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.  Nakakatuwa dahil maisasakatuparan din ang ating layunin na ipakilala ulit ang sining ni Nora Aunor sa bagong henerasyon ng manunuod.  Makikita sa mukha ng mga kabataan na ito ang paghanga habang tinitignan ang mga international trophies ni Ate Guy.

     Pasado alas kuwatro nang i-turnover ng Gateway sa grupo ang Cinema 5.  Tumulong kami sa pag-aayos at nag-technical rehearsal para sa awards night.  Paglabas namin ay lalong naramdaman ang init ng kasabikan para sa Nora Aunor Day.  Marami nang ICONian na nagtumpok-tumpok sa isang tabi habang ang mga Federation at GANAP naman ay nakahanap na din ng puwesto nila.  Nagkakagulo na din sa pagpila ang mga estudyante.  Nakita na din namin si Ricky Lee na palakad-lakad gayundin ang mga critics sa pangunguna ni Mr. Patrick Flores.  Ibinulong na din sa akin ni Albert na si Smokey Manaloto na ang mag-ho-host ng event.  Menos diyes para alas sais nang simulan nang papasukin ang mga tao sa sinehan para sa first screening.

Mapupuno Ba Natin o Hindi?

     Malakas ang kabog namin ni Albert habang nagtutulakan kami papasok sa sinehan upang tignan visually ang crowd turnout.  Dahan dahan ay sumilip kami at laking gulat namin to find out na almost 90% full ang sinehan.  Hindi talaga ako makapaniwala at mukhang may mga dumating din from UST gayundin from Ateneo de Manila and UP.  We immediately ran to the Pelikula at Lipunan booth and there we validated na halos wala na ngang tickets na natitira from the extra 200 that they were selling for Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.  Nakakatuwa at ika nga ni Direk Nick, "The Noranians has delivered."  Nang magsimula ang screening ay nag-gather naman ang staff para sa pre-production meeting.

     Sa pre-production meeting ay na-assign si Raffy at Marites bilang trophy girls while si Athan naman ang assigned sa Visuals at si Glorina for Sounds.  Ako ang naging floor director.  Earlier ay bumili na din kami ng mga gifts sa Rustan's, pang-giveaway sa mga guests.  Habang nagmi-meeting kami ay dumating na si Kenneth na sinundan naman ni Matet who came with her very beautiful daughter and her in-laws.  Dumating na din si Lotlot kasama sina Tita Angge, Smokey at Shyr Valdez.  Sumunod ding dumating si Ms. Aster Amoyo at si Teri Onor.  We gathered them to a cafe habang hinihintay ang tapos ng screening.  They were also given their cue cards and briefed on the program flow.  Maya't maya pa ay dumating na din ang mga awardees na sina Ms. Gloria Sevilla at Direk Mario O' Hara.  After a few minutes, it's time to go inside the theater for the First ICON Awards.

Ang Unang ICON Awards

     The awarding started some fifteen minutes late dahil hindi natapos on time ang screening ng Tatlong Taon.  Nagsimula nang magbabaan ang ibang tao dahil medyo gutom na din sila pero mas marami pa din ang nag-decide to stay even among the students of Leovi.  Smokey made the introduction then he called on Direk Nick to give the opening remarks.  In his speech, he mentioned his being a Noranian and shared his lament on the fact that there are no more existing copies of the classic Nora movies save for some like Himala.  He made a promise that for next year, the Mowelfund will work for the return of the prints of Bona.

     After his short speech ay pumasok naman si Pit Maliksi upang i-introduce ang video segment na Nora's Shining Moments.  Ito po 'yung compilation ng mga unforgettable Nora scenes na buong tiyagang ginawa ni Albert together with a film editor in Cubao.  More than 6 hours niyang binuno ang nasabing 18 minute segment.  Nagsimula ang video with the "Walang Himala" scene na sinundan ng  "My brother is not a pig."  Kasama din sa ipinakita ang ilang eksena from "Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?, "Babae," "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit," "Naglalayag," "Nakaw ng Pag-ibig," "Kastilyong Buhangin," "Minsan May Isang Ina," at "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo."  Pinagkatuwaan din ang titigan scene ng "Ikaw ay Akin."  For this video alone ay tingin ko, na-achieve na natin ang pag-re-introduce ng artistry ni Nora Aunor.  Makikita kasi sa mukha ng mga kabataang nanuod ang paghanga sa bawa't eksenang ipinakita.  Very warm din and sincere ang applause na ibinigay ng audience after the said video.

     Immediately after the video ay ipinakilala ni Vonnel si Teri Onor na umawit naman ng "This is My Life."  Earlier, sa isang pag-uusap with me and Albert, sinabi ni Teri na hinding-hindi niya gagawing babuyin ang Superstar sa kanyang impersonation skits.  Naniniwala siya kasi na sagrado ang pagkakahawig niya kay Ate Guy and dapat lamang na igalang at irespeto ito.  After his number ay sumunod na iginawad ang Natataning Noranian Award kay Estrella "Nanay Ester" Puesca ng Federation.  Nanay Ester turned 96 years old last January.  Iniabot sa kaniya ni Albert kasama si Willy Yabut (Federation) at Tony Que (GANAP) ang isang plake at bouquet of roses.  Ang cash prize naman para sa kanya ay iniabot ni Glorina sa kanyang mga alalay.  Binasa na lang ni Albert ang thank you speech ni Nanay Ester dahil nahihirapan na itong magsalita.  Nakita ko na maraming Noranians ang misty-eyed habang iginagawad kay Nanay Ester ang nasabing award.

     After the awarding ay tinawag naman si Lady Guy upang umawit ng "Missing You."  Nakakatuwa dahil wala pa ding kupas ang kanyang boses at bumagay sa kanya ang gold gown na suot niya.  Pagkatapos ng kanyang awitin ay sumunod na tinawag si Ms. Aster Amoyo at Shyr Valdez upang basahin ang mga citations ng apat na awardees ng Lifetime Achievement for Excellence in Film Acting.  Sayang at hindi nakarating nang personal sina Perla Bautista, Nova Villa, Bella Flores at Caridad Sanchez.  Si Tita Nova kasi ay mas shooting out-of-town at nakiusap na lang siya kay Albert na dalhin sa bahay niya ang trophy at magsama daw ng photographer upang makitang she really appreciates the recognition.  Si Tita Caring naman ay maysakit while sina Tita Bella at Tita Perla ay out-of-town din.  Hinayang na hinayang si Tita Bella dahil gusto niya talagang siya ang tumanggap nang personal ng award niya.

     Pagkatapos ng reading of citations, Tumayo naman si Ricky Lee na sinamahan ni Lotlot upang igawad ang Lifetime Achievement Award ni Tita Gloria Sevilla.  Maraming natuwa sa speech ni Tita Glo lalo na 'yung mga recollections niya with Ate Guy.  After the said segment ay tinawag na si Patrick Flores upang i-present ang Lifetime Achievement Award ni Mario O' Hara kasama si Matet.  Habang binabasa ni Patrick ang citation ay napatawa pa si Direk dahil sa pagkakabanggit ng kanyang pagkapanalo ng Best Actor Award para sa Halimaw sa Banga.  Marami din ang natuwa sa kanyang acceptance speech lalo na at sinabi niya ang mataas na respeto niya kay Nora Aunor bilang aktres at alagad ng sining.  After the awarding ay nagpasalamat na si Vonnel sa mga dumalo at nag-aanounce ng 10 min. break bago ang screening ng Bulaklak sa City Jail.

After the Event

     Pagkatapos ng programa ay dinala muna lahat ng guests sa Superbowl of China for dinner.  Iniwan na lang namin duon sina Vonnel at Albert para umistima sa bisita at bumalik kami kaagad sa Cinema 5 para sa screening ng Bulaklak.  Katulad ng inaasahan ay medyo nabawasan ang bilang ng manunuod dahil nga masyado nang gabi.  Mga around 65 to 70% full na lang ang sinehan pero sabi nga ng Mowelfund ay more than acceptable ito considering na nasa mas malaking venue tayo.  Pagkatapos ng screening ay tumulong kami ulit sa pagbalik ng Nora Aunor exhibit sa Cinema 3 lobby kung saan ipalalabas ang mga iba pang pelikula ng festival.  Pagod man kami ay nakangiti ang lahat dahil sa success ng Nora Aunor Day.  Matapos ang paglilinis ay pumunta ang staff sa Oyster Boy para sa isang late dinner dahil pasado alas dose na ng gabi nuon.

     Katulad na ng nasulat ni Nestor dito sa board, maaari nating sabihin na nakamit natin ang ating layunin para sa event na ito.  Mula pa nuong simulan ang Nora Aunor exhibit kung saan hindi lang libong tao na ang nakakita nito dahil nasa lobby lang ito ng sinehan, masasabi nating tagumpay tayo na ipakilala sa bagong henerasyon ang sining ni Nora sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalabas ng Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Nora's Shining Moments at Bulaklak sa City Jail.  Sabi ko nga nuon, kung gusto natin ng positive news, ito po ang pinaka-positive na maaari nating gawin for Ate Guy.  Hindi magkamayaw ang Mowelfund sa pag-congrats sa atin at sabi nila na sana ay maulit ito.  We assured them na ang ICON Awards ay taun-taong gaganapin at humingi na din kami ng tulong upang ma-schedule ang aming film appreciation workshop at ilang plano pa para sa Mayo sa kaarawan ni Ate Guy.

     Mga kapatid, simula pa lamang po ito kung kaya't patuloy po kaming nananawagan para sa pag-suporta hindi lamang financial kung hindi higit sa tulong moral.  Mabuhay po tayong lahat!!!
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Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 22, 2006 at 11:26 AM
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Nostalgia sa Paanan ni Benavidez

            I finally arrive in UST ten minutes before 6PM.  Bumaba ako ng FX at pumasok sa may España gate.  There was an air of nostalgia and talagang nanibago ako sa itsura ng alma mater ko.  Iba na ang layout ng garden patungong Main Building, bukod sa covered court ay may ginagawa pang multi-level parking sa harapang ng UST Hospital.  Nakahiwalay na din ang Architecture building mula sa Engineering.  Nakakita ako ng bakanteng bench malapit sa paanan ni Benavidez, ang istatuwang nakaturo lagi sa FEU, at duon ay nag-obserba ako sa kilos ng mga estudyante na karamihan ay pauwi na galing sa kanilang klase.  Natandaan ko na on the same spot ay madalas kaming tumambay ng barkada ko nuong first year college kami dahil duon kami gumagawa ng plates para sa Visual Techniques – ‘yun bang ido-drowing mo ang mga puno at dahon at ang iba’t ibang building sa loob ng campus habang nakasalampak ka sa lapag na puno ng alikabok kapag tag-init at ginagapangan naman ng mga bulate, kung hindi baha, kapag tag-ulan.  I texted Albert and Mandy Diaz para alamin kung nasaan na sila dahil malapit nang mag-alas sais.  Nag-reply naman sila – putcha ang Albert, pasakay pa lang daw ng taxi from Cubao at si Mandy ay on the way na daw na usually ang ibig sabihin ay palabas pa lang ng bahay o baka naliligo pa lang .  Text back ko sa kanila na may pagkasuya – “akala ko ba alas sais???”  Demanding hindi ba?

            Itinuloy ko ang student-watching, paminsan-minsan ay nangingiti ako kasi nakikita ko ang sarili at mga classmates ko nuon sa mga barkadang naglalakad papunta ng España.  Biglang vibrate ang cellphone ko as I received a text message from Vonnel telling me na nasa area na din pala siya.  Alas sais y medya na sa relos ko nuon so I texted him back and asked him na magkita na lang kami sa harap ng Medicine Auditorium.

Sa Harap ng Medicine Building

            Finally, nagkita kami ni Vonnel at naupo kami sa may shed para hintayin ang mga kasama naming manunuod.  Isa-isang nagdatingan ang mga taga-ICON gayundin ang ilang members ng GANAP at Federation.  Dumating finally si Albert at pinaalalahanan ang bawa’t isa na ihanda ng entrance fee na P 200.00.  Habang naghihintay ay ang gulo ng grupo at todo ang tawanan at landian.  Andun si Glorina, si Raffy, Marc, Henry, Gary at ang kanyang bestfriend na si Manny, at si Joel.  May sampu ding miyembro ang dumating from Federation at ang galing GANAP naman ay walo.  Dumating din si Mandy finally at iniabot ko sa kanya ang hinihiram niyang Sampaguita movies ni Ate Guy.  Nakita din namin ang ilang kaibigan sa press katulad ni Oghie Ignacio at William Reyes.  Dumating din ang television crews ng Dos at Siyete.

            Nauna kaming umakyat ni Albert at Vonnel sa fourth floor ng Medicine Building kung saan andun ang auditorium upang makipag-ayos sa PASADO.  Ipinaalam namin sa kanila na marami-rami din ang dumating mula sa grupo and assured them na may tatanggap ng Natatanging PASADOng Artista Award for Ate Guy.  Kinuha din namin ang mga tickets at agad kaming bumalik sa ibaba upang ipamahagi ang mga ito.  Isa isa na ding nagdaratingan ang mga artista at panauhin ng event at sinabihan kaming magsisimula na ang programa by 8:30 PM.

Sa Loob ng Auditorium

            Finally ay umakyat ang grupo and we converged at the right side corner of the auditorium facing the stage para mas solido ang dating.  Simple lamang ang stage ng PASADO.  Sa gitna ng auditorium ay andun ang set-up ng coverage – katulad kasi last year, ang PASADO ay handled ng Airtime Marketing ni Tess Celestino at malamang na maipalabas ito sa Studio 23 next month.  Nakita namin si Maribeth Bichara na abala sa booth dahil siya pala ang direktor ng programa.  Halos puno ang auditorium at kapansin pansin na karamihan sa mga manunuod ay mga kabataang estudyante na naka-uniform pa – malamang ay required sila ng kanilang mga guro.  J

            At exactly 8:30 PM, nag-parade na ang mga gurong miyembro ng PASADO mula sa likod ng auditorium papuntang stage.  Mistulang graduation ceremony – kulang na lang ng itim na toga.  Tumayo ang lahat para sa Pambansang Awit – mabuti at hindi ito ni-lead nu’ng babaeng kumanta sa laban ni Pacquiao, hehehe.  Then pasok ang opening dance number ni John Wayne Sace at Maja Salvador.  Sabi ko sa sarili ko, sayang at wala si Alipaktong, crush pa naman niya si John Sace.  Pagkatapos ng kanilang number, ipinakilala ang mga host for the evening – si Ciara Sotto at Paolo Paraiso.

            By that time, bulungan na kami nang bulungan nila Albert – sino nga ba ang tatanggap ng award for Ate Guy?  Si Lotlot kasi ay manggagaling pa sa taping out of town and though paalis na daw siya sa set eh malamang na hindi siya umabot dahil napakabilis ng pacing ng programa ng PASADO – tatluhan kasi sila kung mamigay ng mga awards para madali – siguro dahil may klase pa ang mga guro at estudyante kinabukasan.  I was assured by Albert that in case na hindi makaabot si Lotlot ay nasabihan na din si Pit Maliksi na lumuwas pa from Sto. Tomas, Batangas para tumanggap ng tropeo.  Kinakabahan na kami nang magsimulang mamigay ng awards.  Mabilis talaga ang pacing at mabuti na lang at nagkaroon ng sandaling technical problem at in between sets ay may mga musical numbers na galing kina Christian Bautista at Pinoy Pop Superstar winner Ana Baluyot who was from FEU.

            Nang banggitin na kasama sa susunod na set of awardees ang isang special award, tumbling na kami nila Albert.  Nag-desisyon ang grupo – sa kabila ng matinding pag-ayaw ko – kung hindi darating si Pit ay ako daw ang tatanggap ng tropeo.  Nanahimik na ako mula nuon at sinimulan nang lamigin ang kamay ko at dumagundong ang dibdib ko.  Mabuti na lang at katabi ko si Glorina kaya may nasasakal-sakal ako para pang-alis tensyon, hehehe.  Manggagaling pa daw kasi si Pit sa head office ng Inquirer pero on the way na daw ito.  Lahat na yata ng santo ay natawag ko at nakahinga lang ako nang maluwag nang ang tawagin ay si Peque Gallaga bilang Natatanging PASADOng Guro.  Last year, si Direk Maryo delos Reyes ang nakatanggap ng karangalang ito.

            Habang patuloy ang programa ay sige ang tanungan namin kung darating pa ba si Pit.  Then Albert told me with finality – be ready Marlon dahil ikaw na talaga ang tatanggap ng award.  Para akong binuhusan ng tubig na malamig at hindi ko alam kung hihimatayin ako o kung ano.  Naninikip ang dibdib ko habang nirerepaso ko ang acceptance speech na inihanda ni Nestor ayon sa nais ipaabot ni Ate Guy sa mga taga-PASADO.  

             Finally ay naibigay na ang award for supporting actor at actress na nakopo ni John Lloyd Cruz (Dubai), ang kanyang kauna-unahang acting award for movies, at Jaclyn Jose (Masahista), na nakakaapat na from PASADO – sa uulitin daw ika nga niya na ikinatawa ng mga audience.  Resigned na ako sa fact na susunod nang tatawagin ang Natatanging PASADOng Artista katulad nang nangyari last year and ako na nga ang aakyat ng stage dahil ni anino ni Pit ay wala pa.  Never in my wildest dreams na pinangarap kong umakyat ng stage para tumanggap in behalf of Ate Guy.  It’s an honor definitely pero kakayanin ko ba?

(itutuloy)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Mar 22, 2006 at 11:28 AM
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(conclusion)


Kaya Ko Ba?

            Nagsimulang magtilian ang mga Noranians nang basahin ni Angelu de Leon ang citation para sa Natatanging PASADOng Artista Award.  Sinabi niya na ang PASADO ang unang nagparangal sa Naglalayag at ito nga ay kinilala din sa Brussels International Film Festival.  Bago igawad ang tropeo ay ipinalabas ang ilang excerpts ng Naglalayag.  Kilig factor talaga at pati mga kabataan ay nagre-react duon sa mga sweet moments ni Dorina at Noah.  Sayang at hindi isinama ang burol scene para mas nagulantang ang mga estudyante.  At natapos ang film clip.  Palakpakan ang mga tao.  And finally, ang kinatatakutan ko.  Feeling ko ay maiihi na ako sa kaba at hindi ako makakatayo sa kinauupuan ko.  Tinawag ang pangalan ng awardee – si MS. NORA AUNOR.

            Lingunan ang mga estudyante sa lugar na pinanggagalingan ng tilian habang nakikisabay sila sa pagpalakpak.  Tumayo ako, huminga ng malalim – feeling ko talaga ay aatakihin ako ng rheumatic heart ko – at taas noong lumakad papuntang stage.  There was no turning back for me.  Mabuti na lang at my friends are cheering for me kung hindi baka tumakbo ako palabas ng auditorium.  Sa hagdanan paakyat ng stage ay sinalubong ako ni Pit – dumating pala siya just in time for the announcement.  Saglit akong huminto at nag-usap ang aming mga mata kung sino ang aakyat.  Mistulang Ikaw ay Akin ang eksena hanggang tapikin niya ako at sabihin ako na ang umakyat.

            Pumunta ako sa gitna ng stage ay tinanggap ang tropeo mula sa isang officer ng PASADO.  Pumunta ako sa rostrum at nakita nang malapitan ang gurong naka-ternong dilaw.  Tama ang aking sapantaha – siya nga ang aking beloved teacher sa Pilipino at homeroom adviser sa Laboratory High School ng PUP nuon, si Mrs. Isabela Mangonon.  Nakilala din niya ako at dagling niyakap.  Hindi mahirap sa kanya ang matandaan ako kahit malaki ang itinaba ko dahil isa ako sa paborito niya nuon.  Sabi nga niya sa backstage sa ibang members ng PASADO, bright student daw ako na nagdulot ng kaunting kilig –  ‘yun bang kilig-high school na nagpi-pink ka na kaka-blush.  Matapos nang mahigpit na yakapag, hinarap ko na ang madla para sa aking sariling sermon at the mount, ikanga ni Jonathan Catunao patungkol sa huling yugto ng buhay ni Elsa.  Hindi ko na nahalikan si Angelu kahit handa na itong makipag-beso beso sa akin  – inisnab ko nga daw sabi ni Vonnel – sabi ko naman, ‘sencia na, kabado lang talaga, hehehe.

            Inikot ko ang aking paningin at mula sa stage ay wala akong maaninaw sa audience kung hindi ang mga nakaupo sa unahan katulad ni Direk Peque.  Umaalingawngaw pa din ang tilian sa dulo ng auditorium pero wala akong maaninag.  Ibinaba ko sa rostrum ang tropeo, hinarap ito sa mga tao, binuksan ko ang nakatiklop na papel na puti kung saan ay babasahin ko ang speech para kay Ate Guy.  Huminga ako nang malalim, lumingon kay Mrs. Mangonon katulad nang paglingon ni Elsa sa kanyang ina, at saka nagwikang:  “Teacher ko po siya nuong high school.”  Napangiti at napapalakpak ang mga gurong nakaupo sa unahan.

Sapi ni Ate Guy

            Sa kabila ng hindi ko mapakaling mga kamay na pabalik balik kong isinusuot sa bulsa ng aking itim na pantalon at boses na may garalgal nguni’t malinaw at modulated sabi nga ni Glorina, binasa ko ang speech.  Sa unang dalawang paragraphs ay halata ang pagkapos ng aking hininga – aatakihin na talaga yata ako.  Nguni’t nang simulan kong basahin ang puntong nagsasabing si Nora Aunor ay hindi lamang magaling na artista kung hindi isa ding supporter ng independent film making, nakaramdam ako ng kakaibang init – init na nagmumula sa aking dugong-Noranian – and I started speaking confidently and with pride. 

             Sinapian yata ako ni Ate Guy, sabi ko nga kay Albert. 

             Proudly, inisa-isa kong basahin ang accomplishments ni Ate Guy at buong pagmamalaki itong ibinahagi sa mga kabataang nanunuod – as if I was giving them a lecture – and nakakatuwang makita na tumatango ang mga guro sa harapan gayundin si Direk Peque (lalo na nang mabanggit ang Tatlong taong Walang Diyos kung saan isa siya ay may mahalagang papel bilang kaibigan ni Masugi) tanda ng pagsang-ayon sa aking mga sinasabi.  Nang nasa huling paragraph na ako kung saan binati ko ang tatlong main organizations ng mga Noranians, finally I felt at ease with what I am doing – dapat lang ‘no dahil patapos na, hehehe.  After my last statement ay nagpalakpakan ulit ang mga tao.  Bibirit sana ako ng Greatest Performance Medley dahil feeling gabi ko iyon ay hinila ako ng aking guro sa backstage at duon kami nagkumustahan habang sa background namin ay kumakanta si Josh Santana.

Mga Intrigang Nilinaw sa Backstage

            Sa backstage, nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataong makadaupang palad ang presidente ng PASADO.  Niyakap niya ako at paulit-ulit niyang sinabing deserving talaga si Ate Guy sa karangalang nabanggit.  Nakakita ako ng pagkakataon kaya’t tinanong ko siya kaagad kung totoo bang may mga umaapela mula sa grupo nila tungkol sa award na ito.  Kesohada pang marinig ng ibang mga members na nakapaligid sa amin.  Siyempre matapang na ako kasi hawak ko na ang tropeo, hehehe.  But the president assured me that the decision to give Ate Guy the award was unanimous and there was no appeal or whatever.  Ang inamin niya ay ito – nuong early part ng deliberations, all the while the members thought that what they gave to Ate Guy last year was the Natatanging Artista at hindi Best Actress for Naglalayag.  Until dumating ang time na mismong presidente pa ang nag-clarify na Best Actress ang ibinigay nila last year kung kaya’t immediately they acted and approved as a body to give Ate Guy the said special award.

            After Josh’s number ay bumaba na kami ng guro ko at nagpaalamanan.  Hindi matapos ang beso beso namin dahil talagang tuwang-tuwa kami at nagkita kami after almost twenty years.  After ihatid ko si ma’am sa labas ng auditorium (dahil umuwi na siya agad after she presented the special award), nakita ko si Albert at binanggit ko dito na hindi totoong may umapela from the members of PASADO.  He then shared with me ang totoong story base sa nakalap din niya kakatanong sa mga ibang kasapi ng grupo:

             Apparently, nuong presscon ng grupo last week, ay may isang reporter (mahaba kaya ang baba nito??? – tanong ni Albert) na nagmaganda.  Sinabi nito sa mga members ng PASADO during the open forum kung bakit bibigyan si Ate Guy ng Natatanging Artista Award gayung may kaso ito sa Amerika at dapat ay maging huwaran ng moralidad ang choice ng mga guro dahil taga-akademya sila.  Buong tapang itong sinagot ng isang taga-PASADO.  Sinabi nila na kung moralidad ang magiging basehan ng PASADO sa pagbibigay ng karangalan tulad nito, eh ‘di sana ay hindi nila ginawaran nuong mga nagdaang taon ang mga artistang maraming na-link na lalake, naiskandalo o nakakadalawang asawa o ‘yung maraming mga anak sa labas.  They reiterated na hindi moralidad ang basehan ng Natatanging Artista kung hindi ang katangi-taning galing ng honoree sa sining ng pag-arte.  Hindi ito Best in Conduct Award, in short.  Supalpal, nanahimik na lang daw ang nagtanong, itinuloy ang pagkain at hindi na humirit muli.

Sa Pagtatapos ng Awards Night

            Natapos ang awards night nang itanghal nila Cesar Montano (na pumayag maging presentor para siguro makabawi sa PASADO sa hindi pagsipot ng grupo niya last year sa Aliw Theater kahit alam na nilang maghahakot ng awards ang Panaghoy sa Suba) na Best Actor at Actress si Aga Muhlach (Dubai) na tinanggap ni Arlene Muhlach at Claudine Barretto (Nasaan Ka Man), respectively.  Taliwas sa nakaugalian for the last seven years kung saan isinisiwalat agad ng grupo sa press ang mga gagawaran sa kanilang Gabi ng Parangal, sa ikawalo nilang pamamahagi, PASADO decided to keep the thrill by just announcing the nominees during the press conference and declaring the winners on the night itself.  Mukhang they learned their lessor well last year at siguro payo na din ng Airtime ito para mas dumugin sila ng artista.  Takot ko lang ay baka maging simula na din ito ng pagiging commercial ng kanilang awards.

            Masayang bumaba ang mga Noranians at sama-samang nilisan ang UST Medicine Auditorium.  Hindi pa din ako mapakali at sige ang tanong ko kung ano ang dating ko sa stage.  It was really a night to remember for me – hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang gabing ito.  Dahil pasado po ako sabi ng mga tunay na kaibigan ko.  Subukan nilang sabihin sa aking hindi nang ‘di ibinato ko sa kanila ang glass trophy na hawak ko, hehehe.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 06, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Belongs here, I think:

Favorite Nora performances:

1. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
2. Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
3. Bona
4. Bulaklak Sa City Jail
5. Condemned
6. Kastilyong Buhangin
7. Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo
8. Himala
9. Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
10. Esperanza segment of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
11. Ikaw Ay Akin

Maybe my favorite cameo appearance of hers is in Tisoy.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: keating on May 06, 2006 at 03:31 PM
I liked her cameo appearance in Gallaga's BAD BANANAS SA PUTING TABING.  ;)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2006 at 06:25 PM
Belongs here, I think:

Favorite Nora performances:

1. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
2. Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
3. Bona
4. Bulaklak Sa City Jail
5. Condemned
6. Kastilyong Buhangin
7. Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo
8. Himala
9. Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
10. Esperanza segment of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
11. Ikaw Ay Akin

Maybe my favorite cameo appearance of hers is in Tisoy.

great choices Noel!

but here's mine...

1. 'Merika (Gil M. Portes, 1984)
2. Himala (Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
3. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (Mario O'Hara, 1976)
4. Bona (Lino Brocka, 1980)
5. Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (Laurice Guillen, 1980)
6. Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (Mario O'Hara, 1981)
7. Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo (Lino Brocka, 1979)
8. Lollipops & Roses At Burong Talangka (Elwood Perez, 1975)
9. Atsay (Eddie Garcia, 1978)
10. Bulaklak Sa City Jail (Mario O'Hara, 1984)
11. Minsan, May Isang Ina (Maryo J. de los Reyes, 1983)
12. Wanted Ded Or Alayb (Warlito M. Teodoro, 1976)
13. T-Bird At Ako (Danny L. Zialcita, 1982)
14. Bakit May Pag-Ibig Pa? (Ishmael Bernal, 1979)
15. Annie Batungbakal (Maryo J. de los Reyes, 1979)
16. Ibilanggo Si Neneng Magtanggol (Tito C. Sanchez, 1977)
17. Pag-Ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo (Luis Enriquez, 1977)
18. Ikaw Ay Akin (Ishmael Bernal, 1978)
19. Carmela (Danny Holmsen, 1973)
20. Nakaw Na Pag-Ibig (Lino Brocka, 1980)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2006 at 06:40 PM
I liked her cameo appearance in Gallaga's BAD BANANAS SA PUTING TABING.  ;)


i would think it's more than a cameo... maybe a guest appearance, and if you'd notice she had topbilling in the movie's opening credits. Ate Guy's role was supposed to be longer... she had scheduling problems. i was thrilled of the thought of her in a Peque Gallaga movie. a couple of years later the two of them worked in an episode of Pira-Pirasong Pangarap with Joel Torre & Vivian Velez.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: keating on May 06, 2006 at 07:57 PM
I think she worked also with Peque in CHAMPOY during the 80's. I also want her to do a full-length movie with Peque. What movie was she doing during that time, that's why her sked didn't worked out when she was filming BAD BANANAS, Jo?
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2006 at 08:18 PM
she was doing a series of shows that time... i think you're right i remember Ate Guy guesting in Champoy. as far as i know Peque is still in owe of her greatness as an actress. i remeber him mentioning that in an interview once.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: keating on May 06, 2006 at 08:29 PM
That makes Peque more of a Noranian, hehehe. But hey, he always wanted to work with Nora but the problem always is the schedule.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 06, 2006 at 08:34 PM
That makes Peque more of a Noranian, hehehe. But hey, he always wanted to work with Nora but the problem always is the schedule.

i'm not certain if he's indeed a Noranian but Peque's just mesmerized by her.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 15, 2006 at 08:28 AM
i was watching Eddie Garcia on Persona and when asked which of the 25 films he directed are his favorites he mentioned in this order:

Atsay
Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-Ibig?
Abakada Ina

interesting choices... he's never duplicated his excellent work in Atsay. Saan Nagtatago was good but the storyline was a rehash of Mario O'Hara's outsanding Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 15, 2006 at 10:33 AM
I saw Abakada Ina; I'd say Atsay was his best work.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on May 15, 2006 at 10:50 AM
Abakada Ina was written by a fellow-ICONian, Ramon Bayron, and he won several awards for this movie.  The role of the mother was originally intended for Ate Guy but things did not materialized and it landed on the lap of Ms. Lorna Tolentino who gave justice to the role in her own way.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on May 15, 2006 at 11:42 AM
Lorna was pretty good. Didn't like the script, though.
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on May 15, 2006 at 11:51 AM
that's ok...   ;)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on May 21, 2006 at 03:52 AM
since it's Ate Guy's birthday month i always celebrated her natal day with a retrospective of her best films. this year, we'll be watching the following movies:

BONA (Lino Brocka,1980)
TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS (Mario O'Hara, 1976)
ATSAY (Eddie Garcia, 1978)
HIMALA (ishmael Bernal, 1982)
BANAUE (Gerry de Leon, 1975)
NAKAW NA PAG-IBIG (Lino Brocka, 1980)
BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT? (Mario O'Hara, 1981)
and
KUNG AKO'Y IIWAN MO (Laurice Guillen, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Ate Guy!!!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 11, 2006 at 09:26 AM
NORA AUNOR Live At The First Showbiz Festival In New York!

COMING SATURDAY JULY 29, 2006, NEW YORK, NY, 12 Noon to 8PM The biggest gathering of stars & celebrities in NY! The 1st SHOWBIZ FESTIVAL / Ang Himig Natin 2006 Featuring: NORA AUNOR, WILLIE NEPOMUCENO, LLOYD UMALI, BOOTS ANSON ROA, BERNARDO BERNARDO, ANTHONY CASTELO, JENNIFER BAUTISTA, BESSIE and lots more... WE WELCOME PRODUCT EXHIBIT BOOTHS (Corporate, Small Business, Nonprofit Product) First Come-First Serve on booth location, LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! For tickets please call 201-993-1365 and 914-433-9344 Part of the proceeds will benefit MOWELFUND. Brought to you by: Carousel Pinoy Entertainment, Bistro Castellvi, Newstar Philippines, Edsun Entertainment

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/showbizfinalfinal.jpg)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 23, 2006 at 09:28 AM
a scene from Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (NV Productions, 1976) directed by Mario O'Hara

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/Screencaps-01hr07min39sec.jpg)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 23, 2006 at 09:33 AM
here's the Superstar in Ibalik Ang Swerti (NV Productions, 1981) directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/Screencaps-01hr39min30sec.jpg)


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/Screencaps-01hr30min55sec.jpg)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: RMN on Aug 08, 2006 at 09:44 AM

Looking for: Uod at Rosas. Anyone with a copy? Thanks :)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 08, 2006 at 05:28 PM
PM mo ako Ramon...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: loonzhaus on Aug 08, 2006 at 06:23 PM
kagabi lang ay pinaguusapan namin itong movie na ito ng ate ko...tawa kami nang tawa lalo na kasi naaalala namin kung ilang beses namin itong pinanuod sa sine kasama ang maid namin nuon...naitulad nga ito ng sister ko sa amelie dahil very intelligent daw ang pagkakagawa ng comedy...wish ko one day na mapanuod ulit ito.  thanks for the memories...God bless po!

here's the Superstar in Ibalik Ang Swerti (NV Productions, 1981) directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/Screencaps-01hr39min30sec.jpg)


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/jojodevera/Screencaps-01hr30min55sec.jpg)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: butsoy on Aug 09, 2006 at 06:23 PM
The whole country is terribly missing our one and only Ate Guy.. Sana makagawa ulit siya na movie dito sa atin..  ;D
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: butsoy on Aug 09, 2006 at 06:30 PM
@ Jojo

I sent you a PM.  :)
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 30, 2006 at 10:48 PM
ICON's Nora Aunor Website was launched Saturday, October 28. Check it out. Here's the url:

http://www.nora-icon.com/

Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 09, 2006 at 01:30 PM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Noel_Vera/miscellaneous/tatlong3.jpg)

Nora Aunor: actress or robot? (http://criticafterdark.blogspot.com/2006/11/nora-aunor-actress-or-robot.html)
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Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 12, 2006 at 08:55 PM
here's Noel Vera's review of Bona

http://www.criticine.com/review_article.php?id=17
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 13, 2006 at 05:20 AM
Thanks, Jo!
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Nov 13, 2006 at 07:01 AM
you're welcome Noel! thanks also for the acknowledgement
Title: Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos Screening
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 15, 2006 at 02:11 AM
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the International Circle of Online Noranians (ICON) present a commemorative 30th anniversary screening of Mario O’Hara’s Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos on November 19, 2006 (Sunday), 3:00 pm, at the CCP Dream Theater, CCP. (The film will be shown in 35 mm format, copied from the master print.)

You'll find screencaps and links to Jojo Devera and Noel Vera's review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos  here
 (http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/tatlong.html)

Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: Noel_Vera on Nov 15, 2006 at 01:28 PM
Read over your article again Jojo. Love the personal details.

I think I can trace the critical re-appraisal of the film back to 1996, during one of the earliest of the Pelikula At Lipunan festivals in Megamall. The film had been largely forgotten by most people then (unless you know otherwise Jo!), and seeing it then for the first time I was--what? I'd seen Bagong Hari on its comercial run, and that blew me away; I thought O'Hara was the greatest Filipino action filmmaker ever. Seeing Tatlong Taong in that 1996 screening was, if anything, the film that confirmed for me that he was the greatest Filipino filmmaker, period.

Haven't stopped writing about it ever since, and I notice a little bandwagon starting around the time, one that hasn't quite stopped, and hopefully won't stop for years to come...
Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 28, 2006 at 12:10 AM
posted by thirstytrooper in ICON Yahoo Group
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Title: Re: Nora Aunor: For Discussions about THE ACTRESS, NOT for Insult Exchanging
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 01, 2006 at 08:29 AM
Atsay, the film that gave the Superstar her only Best Performer Award at the 1978 MMFF is finally available on original VCD!!!

http://kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotatsay.html
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Dec 01, 2006 at 12:48 PM
TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS (Mario O'Hara)

Saw it finally in one sitting and I heard that the print  they show at the CCP is in sepia already. O'Hara is one filmmaker to be reckon with along with Gallaga & Castillo. The ending is simply superb, depressing and haunting. Aunor's performance is one for the books along with HIMALA, BONA and BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL. The character development and narrative are excellent.

It could have been the prequel to ORO PLATA MATA if they exert it with more lavish production design and cinematography.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 01, 2006 at 01:34 PM
The production design is exactly what was needed; Vincente Bonus was an authority on the Japanese Occupation period.

And I prefer the cinematography in Tatlong Taong, frankly: less flashy, more intelligent. See Dan Salitt's remarks regarding the film's cinematography (bottom of the post) (http://criticafterdark.blogspot.com/2006/10/imaginasian-film-festival-in-new-york.html)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Dec 01, 2006 at 05:56 PM
The film captured effectively the atmosphere of the Japanese era. And Brocka passed on this project?! Yeah agree with you regarding O'hara, he is at his best filming action scenes that makes the action scenes in the bandits hideout in ORO PLATA MATA too theatrical.

This was Peque's best film as a thespian.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 02, 2006 at 08:41 AM
Peque was terrific here, absolutely great. And his final scene is short, wordless, yet utterly heartbreaking.

You have to remember who are Gallaga and O'Hara's respective inspirations for their style. Gallaga in Oro Plata drew from Bertolucci and Visconti for the party sequences, from Peckinpah for the final showdown. O'Hara draws from Gerardo de Leon and through him John Ford, and can we say Ford is a lesser filmmaker than Peckinpha (well, we can, but I certainly don't). I'd like to add Renoir to the mix, but O'Hara has never seen a Renoir. I think he came up with that tone and style of storytelling by himself.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: edsa77 on Dec 03, 2006 at 09:16 AM
post cinemanila note..

we received hundred calls from noranians asking us when and where care home will be shown...hayyy...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 04, 2006 at 08:42 AM
Ang Nawawalang Bahagi ng Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

Nuong Nov. 19 ay matagumpay na idinaos ang selebrasyon ng ikatatlumpung taon ng pelikulang “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” sa Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theater) ng Cultural Center of the Philippines.  Sa pakikipagtulungan ni Ms. Vicky Belarmino ng CCP, ipinalabas ang 35mm copy ng pelikula na tunay namang kahanga hanga bagama’t ito ay kulay sepia dahil ito ay kinunan from positive.  Sabi nga ni Direk Mario, mas naging kaiga-igaya ang pelikula sa kulay nitong sepia dahil nabigyan ito ng bagong dimension at nagmistulang isang period movie.  Dinagsa ang screening ng mga estudyante mula sa College of the Holy Spirit at ng University of Asia and the Pacific gayundin ng mga miyembro ng GANAP, Federation at ICON.  Pagkatapos handugan ng isang commemorative plaque si Direk Mario, kanyang sinabi na kung siya ang tatanungin ay isang bagay lamang ang hinihingi niyang mangyari (at ito ay dapat magsilbing hamon sa lahat ng nagmamahal kay Ms. Nora Aunor at sa Pelikulang Pilipino) – at ito ay matagpuan ang nawawalang bahagi ng Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.

 

Kung ating susuriin ang mga existing copies ng pelikula, kasama na ang kopya ng CCP kung saan ibinase din ang kopyang naka-archive ngayon sa Fukuoka, Japan, PUTOL po ang eksenang hinahabol ni Rosario si Masugi matapos nitong magtapat ng pagmamahal sa kanya habang sinisigawan ng “Sinungaling!”  Pinutol ito hanggang duon sa pagbaba ng hagdan ni Rosario at hindi na naipakita ang paghabol niya hanggang sa tumatakbong sasakyan na dapat ay nagtapos sa isang full close-up shot ng kanyang mukha.  Para kay Direk Mario, ito daw ang maituturing niyang pinakamaganda at pinakamagaling na eksenang nagawa ni Nora Aunor.  Ikinuwento niya na ang pagkakaalam niya ay may sampung kopya ng pelikulang Tatlong Taon na buo at hindi putol.  Ikinuwento din niya na ang nangyari daw nuon ay nang humingi ang FAMAS ng film clip mula sa pelikula para sa kanilang review ay pinutol itong bahaging ito nila Ms. Pearl Valdez upang maipadala sa FAMAS dahil sa kakulangan sa oras.  Ang pagkakamali lamang nuong pumutol ay hindi na nakuha at naibalik ang bahaging ito kung kaya’t nanatili nang putol ang mga kopyang pang lumabas.

 

Sabi niya, makukumpleto ang kaligayahan niya kung ang bahaging ito ng pelikula ay makukuha at maibabalik kung saan ito nararapat.  Ito ay isang hamon sa ating mga nagmamahal kay Nora Aunor.  Ito ay isang hamon para sa mga nagmamahal sa Pelikulang Pilipino.  The search is on for the missing part of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 04, 2006 at 08:54 AM
I heard of that missing portion from Hammi Sotto years back. Hope you find it.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 04, 2006 at 10:38 AM
i just got back from Baltimore where Ate Guy just had a successful show. she's aware of theat missing scene from Tatlong Taon since i gave her a copy of the movie.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 04, 2006 at 10:46 AM
I heard of that missing portion from Hammi Sotto years back. Hope you find it.

we told Pit Maliksi about it and since member naman siya ng FAMAS, baka matulungan niya kaming mag-search sa archives nito at baka andun 'yung film clip na nawawala....magtatanung-tanong daw siya sa grupo nila.....hayyyy.......
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: loonzhaus on Dec 04, 2006 at 10:49 AM
i just got back from Baltimore where Ate Guy just had a successful show. she's aware of theat missing scene from Tatlong Taon since i gave her a copy of the movie.

read about your weekend in Baltimore as posted by Leonel in ICON....ang saya saya....ingats lagi kapatid!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 16, 2007 at 03:08 AM
I uploaded a short video clip of Ate Guy and Sharon from the premiere telecast of Superstar The Legend (1989) in YouTube. Here's the link:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FFiMsiFDwg0

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 16, 2007 at 04:32 AM
after watching the video... how could you believe that she's really a fan of Vilma Santos?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 22, 2007 at 01:02 AM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies/images/superstarsmall.jpg)
Coming April 2007. Click here (http://www.geocities.com/norasprstr/superstartheconcert.html) for information.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 28, 2007 at 10:07 PM
^ While we wait for the Guy & Pip concert in New Jersey in April, watch muna kayo ng video clip nila from the movie Winter Holiday (1972). Here's the url from YouTube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcwPyWIeZHw

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: butsoy on Mar 03, 2007 at 01:41 PM
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies/images/superstarsmall.jpg)
Coming April 2007. Click here (http://www.geocities.com/norasprstr/superstartheconcert.html) for information.

Wow! Ate Guy seems to be in good shape upto now.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Apr 19, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Was listening to Nora's rendition of  Handog (Thanks Jojo!), and while am not i na position to say it's better than Florante's version, (strangely, however, I seem to recall this version more than Florante's) her voice, I realized only now, possess a clarity and ease that I never noticed previously.  I think she should hit the recording studios again.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 19, 2007 at 06:39 PM
you're welcome Monchito! i've heard Ate Guy sing it live on numerous shows here in the US and everytime she performs Handog, i can't help but get goosebumps. it's her signature song... like you i'm really hoping to hear her record some new songs although i do have some of her recent demo recordings...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Apr 30, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Jojo, could you help me answer the following questions?

1. What year did Nora go to Cannes?
2. What year did she win an acting trophy in Cairo for Flor Contemplation?
3. How long did Superstar air? What year did it end?
4. Any other acting trophies for Nora abroad?
5. When did PETA stage Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamu?

Thanks so much in advance.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Apr 30, 2007 at 06:24 PM
here are the answers to all your questions...

Ate Guy went to Cannes in May of 1981
She won Best Actress at the 1995 Cairo International Film Festival
Superstar was on the air for 27 straight years and had it's final episode in 1989
Ate Guy has a total of three International Acting Awards. the one from Cairo, Penang Malaysia's Golden Pearl for Bakit May Kahapon Pa? in 1996 and Brussels for Naglalayag in 2004
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo was staged by PETA in 1991...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on May 02, 2007 at 05:32 PM

Salamat!!!! :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 02, 2007 at 06:14 PM
anytime Mon...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sosy_high on May 27, 2007 at 05:13 PM
pakilist naman po dito sa board ang mga available movies in Ate Guy in VCD/DVD format except Naglalayag, Flor Contemplacion Story and Minsan may isang gamu gamo
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 27, 2007 at 06:23 PM
here's a list of Ate Guy's movies available on DVD & VCD:

Bakit May Kahapon Pa?
Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit
Atsay
Mga Uod At Rosas
Ikaw Ay Akin
Tinik Sa Dibdib
Babae
Muling Umawit Ang Puso
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
Magandang Gabi Sa Inyong Lahat
Annie Sabungera
'Merika

most of the Superstar's movies from Sampaguita are available on VHS also Ang Tsimay At Ang Tambay
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sosy_high on May 27, 2007 at 06:34 PM
^thanks kuya Jojo...wow may Atsay...makabili nga...hehehhee

wish there was Himala and Tatlong Taong Walang Dyos

sabi kasi nung friend ko, kaya daw ayaw i-release ng Star Records ang Himala into VCD kasi mataas pa ang Rating nito sa Cinemaone kapag iniair nila (naka ilang replay na ito sa Cinemaone)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 27, 2007 at 06:39 PM
the original running time of Atsay is 2hrs 34mins unfortunately the VCD release has been condensed to a full 2 hours but it's better than nothing...

the print of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is at the CCP archives while ABS-CBS is sitting on all four ECP produced movies and has no interest in releasing Himala on DVD anytime soon...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jekoy on May 27, 2007 at 07:09 PM
i think star records are not too keen on releasing old films on videos is because it would cost too much, since most of the films need remastering. kung maski nga movies nila from star cinema, hindi na nila nireremaster, 'yun pa kayang old movies? that is also the reason why we don't have deleted scenes or behind the scenes featurettes on our dvds.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 27, 2007 at 09:04 PM
it's not just the cost... most of the movies they show on Cinema One have been cleaned and digitized so they can be shown on cable with the best possible resolution. the problem also is the video company's blatant laziness. they could actually produce a retrospective documentary on the making of the movie... tulad ng ginawa nila sa Himala where they interviewed most of the cast kaya lang di kasama si Ate Guy but it was interesting to hear Charo Santos, Ricky Lee, Ama Quiambao & Pen Medina talk about their experiences in making the quintessential Bernal film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jekoy on May 28, 2007 at 04:00 PM
it's not just the cost... most of the movies they show on Cinema One have been cleaned and digitized so they can be shown on cable with the best possible resolution. the problem also is the video company's blatant laziness. they could actually produce a retrospective documentary on the making of the movie... tulad ng ginawa nila sa Himala where they interviewed most of the cast kaya lang di kasama si Ate Guy but it was interesting to hear Charo Santos, Ricky Lee, Ama Quiambao & Pen Medina talk about their experiences in making the quintessential Bernal film.

they could actually do it, but they wouldn't. as i've mentioned, they are not willing to shoulder the costs. iba naman kc if they'd produce it for tv and actually put it on dvd. maski nga sarili nilang movies, hindi nila nireremaster. their process is film > digitized editing > film > dvd/vcd, thus sobrang nababawasan na 'yung quality. kakalungkot talaga kung iisipin.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sosy_high on Jun 29, 2007 at 02:24 PM
kahit naman cguro kahit hindi perfect ang quality maski na watchable, para mas ramdam mo ang atmosphere ng film, na tlagang luma na..

BTW, Nora's highest grossing film pala is Flor Contemplacion story! Its the 1st filipino film na makalampas sa PHP 100 M! Also, it's the HIGHEST GROSSING FILIPINO FILM for 2 Years (Until it was beaten by Jose Rizal...) Galing ni Ate Guy! And Bituin is one of the highest rated TV shows of all time reaching 48%...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jun 30, 2007 at 10:36 AM
Nora Aunor is scheduled to perform at Cache Creek Casino in Brooks, California on August 18, 2007, 8pm. Tickets are available online at the url below:

http://www.cachecreek.com/entertainment/upcoming_events.aspx

Title: Pinaka Paboritong Nora Movies
Post by: pinoymovies on Jul 04, 2007 at 10:48 PM
ANG PINAKA:
PABORITONG NORA AUNOR MOVIES
AIRING: JULY 8, 2007

Ngayong Linggo, kakaiba na naman ang gagawing paglilista ng "Ang
Pinaka" dahil magpopokus ang programa sa makulay na filmography ng
isang walang kaparis na bituin, ang nag-iisang Superstar, at most
enduring icon ng Philippine cinema. Ililista ng natatanging listahan
ng bayan ang "Sampung Pinakapaboritong Nora Aunor Movies"!

Twelve years old pa lang si Nora Cabaltera Villamayor nang magwagi
siya sa 'Darigold Jamboree singing contest' sa Naga. Nasundan ito ng
tagumpay sa 'Tawag ng Tanghalan,' at noong 1967, matagumpay na naka-
crossover sa pelikula ang teen singing sensation. Forty years later,
namayagpag na sa radyo, musika, telebisyon, pelikula, at teatro si
Ate Guy, kung kaya't itinuturing siyang 'multimedia artist par
excellence.' Pero sa mahigit dalawang daang pelikula ni Ate Guy sa
loob ng limang dekada, alin kaya ang mapapasok sa ating listahan?

Makakasama ni Pia Guanio sa paglilista ang mga panelistang self-
confessed Noranians na sina: Filmmaker Nick de Ocampo, Entertainment
columnist Isah V. Red, TV director Khryss Adalia,
Lifestyle/entertain ment editor Ricky T. Gallardo, former GANAP
(Grand Alliance of Nora Aunor Philippines) President Mandy L. Diaz
Jr. at "Si Nora sa mga Noranian" book editor Nestor de Guzman.

Isang exciting episode ito kaya 'wag n'yong palalampasin "Ang
Sampung Pinakapaboritong Nora Aunor Movies" ngayong Linggo, July 8,
2007, sa "Ang Pinaka", 6 PM, sa QTV 11 (Channel 24 sa Sky at Home
Cable).

as posted by thirstytrooper in ICON
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jul 05, 2007 at 01:37 AM

   Nice info. Will watch that after featuring Sharon's Pinaka Movies.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jul 09, 2007 at 12:20 AM


           Watched the Ang Pinaka on Nora's movies and most of the entries are okay. It's expected that Himala will be the no. 1 and it's really deserving. But with an actress that has almost 200 movies, why the show only posted 10 entries? They did 20 in Memorable Quotes episode before. Now, I wonder what could possible be the #11-20 if they do list 20 Pinaka. In no time, it will be Vilma's turn (or they did that already? Don't really watch the show unless the topic is engaging enough) I'm interested if they happen to do Ang Pinaka for Hilda Koronel's movies.

           Btw, My other choice movies for entries: Tinik Sa Dibdib, Mga Uod At Rosas and Kastilyong Buhangin. Panelists could have also included one Nora comedy starrer. She could also do justice in making people laugh.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 09, 2007 at 05:25 AM
all were obvious choices and like what you mentioned the Superstar made a lot of movies. sure Ate Guy made a handful of comedies and the best of the bunch would be Lollipops & Roses At Burong Talangka (VL Films, 1975) directed by Elwood Perez, there's also Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis? (Regal Films, 1981) and Ibalik Ang Swerti (NV Productions, 1981) both by Maryo J. de los Reyes, her episode of the omnibus film Sapagkat Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (Rosas Productions, 1977) helmed by Pablo Santiago and her first team-up with Dolphy in Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog (RVQ Productions, 1975) by the late great Ading Fernando.

i would have loved to see Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (LEA Productions, 1980) included in the list... it's one of my personal favorites...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sosy_high on Jul 16, 2007 at 04:01 PM
Para sa mga di nakapanood, ito yung complete list:

10. 'Merika
9. Bulaklak sa City Jail
8. Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
7. Atsay
6. The Flor Contemplacion Story
5. Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
4. Bona
3. Minsa'y Isang gamu-gamo
2. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
1. Himala
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: yamota on Jul 17, 2007 at 08:25 AM
all were obvious choices and like what you mentioned the Superstar made a lot of movies. sure Ate Guy made a handful of comedies and the best of the bunch would be Lollipops & Roses At Burong Talangka (VL Films, 1975)

Ako rin gusto ko sanang mapanood uli ang "Lollipos and Roses at Burong Talangka", extra kasi doon si Don Johnson. Hindi pa siya sikat noong 1975, but later on he would become world famous as the star of "Miami Vice"
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jul 17, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Lollipops And Roses At Burong Talangka was the sequel to Lollipops & Roses which co-starred Don Johnson. it was produced by Premiere Productions and directed by Artemio Marquez while the sequel was under Cocoy Laurel's very own VL Productions and helmed by Elwood Perez...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Is there a copy of Panakip Bukas around? I want to see it.  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 14, 2007 at 06:21 PM
did you mean Panakip Butas with Hajji Alejandro? send me a PM...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Elle Nino on Aug 26, 2007 at 03:06 PM
all were obvious choices and like what you mentioned the Superstar made a lot of movies. sure Ate Guy made a handful of comedies and the best of the bunch would be Lollipops & Roses At Burong Talangka (VL Films, 1975) directed by Elwood Perez, there's also Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis? (Regal Films, 1981) and Ibalik Ang Swerti (NV Productions, 1981) both by Maryo J. de los Reyes, her episode of the omnibus film Sapagkat Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang (Rosas Productions, 1977) helmed by Pablo Santiago and her first team-up with Dolphy in Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog (RVQ Productions, 1975) by the late great Ading Fernando.

i would have loved to see Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (LEA Productions, 1980) included in the list... it's one of my personal favorites...

Jojo, kung ikaw ang papipiliin, what are your choices sa pinakamagagandang pelikula/performances ni Nora? I tried to squeeze mine to 10 pero parang kulang.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 26, 2007 at 07:43 PM
here's my ten favorite Nora Aunor performances Nino...

'Merika
Himala
Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?
Bona
Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Atsay
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 27, 2007 at 11:22 AM
What, no Condemned? Bulaklak sa City Jail? Kastilyong Buhangin? Okay, that's at least half Lito--but the half that's hers is crucial to the film's concept!

Ah well. But you know what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 27, 2007 at 11:25 AM
And notice how Bernal's work with her doesn't represent the best of either actress or filmmaker? The cynic and the martyr actress don't seem to mix well, except for one noted exception--and there she's used very cynically?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 28, 2007 at 06:51 PM
What, no Condemned? Bulaklak sa City Jail? Kastilyong Buhangin? Okay, that's at least half Lito--but the half that's hers is crucial to the film's concept!

Ah well. But you know what I'm talking about.

Ate Guy's performance in Bulaklak almost made it to my top ten favorites...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Elle Nino on Aug 29, 2007 at 09:32 AM
here's my ten favorite Nora Aunor performances Nino...

'Merika
Himala
Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?
Bona
Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Minsan, May Isang Ina
Atsay
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo



Jojo, thank you.
The following are my choices:
Bona
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Himala
Bulaklak sa City Jail
Condemned ( I think I mentioned to you in NY that I really like this one)
'Merika
Atsay
Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
Ikaw ay Akin

I also liked her in Nakaw na Pag-ibig pero I chose Ikaw Ay Akin over that one.  Nahihiya akong magpost dahil hindi naman ako kritiko pero I can proudly say na meron naman akong batayan sa aking mga pinili.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 29, 2007 at 09:47 AM
of course may batayan ang choices mo... you're as much a movie lover as i am... you did mention Condemned as one of your favorites. my list is the most i could squeeze since you only asked for ten... Noel was wondering why Bulaklak Sa City Jail wasn't in my top ten of course Ate Guy was amazing in that film but i loved her so much in Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo which was a far cry from her usual roles and she played the character with such intelligence, same with Minsan, May Isang Ina which is one of her most underrated films...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: butsoy on Aug 29, 2007 at 08:07 PM
here's my ten favorite Nora Aunor performances Nino...

Minsan, May Isang Ina


Yeah. I love her performance in this movie. Especially the scene wherein she was going crazy after being raped by Ricky Davao. Nakakapanindig ng balahibo!  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Sep 26, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Jojo, who played the role of Hajji Alejandro's gay alalay in Panakip Butas?  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Sep 26, 2007 at 06:00 PM
it was Sandy Garcia...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Oct 08, 2007 at 11:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM11XbNzD4w&mode=related&search=
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 04, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Finally found a copy of the movie ad for Nora's very first movie role, All Over the World. It was posted on Video 48 blog. Check it out on our Tribute to Nora Fansite. Here's the link:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

You'll find a link there too for the Video 48 blog entry. Thank you Simon Santos of Video 48. Hope to see more Nora movies ads soon.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 13, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Someone posted the video clips from the FPJ-Nora movie Little Christmas Tree as featured in Alay ni Da King TV Special. Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZCENX-8ksE

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Dec 18, 2007 at 02:26 PM
When did Nora and Christopher marry in Lake Bauan? Thanks!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 21, 2007 at 02:01 PM
January 27, 1976 according to Baby K. Jimenez' book Ang True Story ni Guy.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 23, 2007 at 03:02 PM
(http://www.hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/himaladvd.jpg)

As discussed in Pinoy DVD Releases (http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=74167.0), Himala is now available on DVD. Get your copy now at your local video stores.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 27, 2007 at 07:05 AM
Himala DVD now available online thru Kabayan Central Website. Here's the url:

http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/star/cpsthimala.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Dec 27, 2007 at 07:45 PM
I finally saw Ina Ka ng Anak Mo yesterday at Cinema One. Brilliant and very nuanced performances from the three leads. Nora's final scene and that enigmatic smile that ended the movie spoke a thousand words and conveyed so much in just one almost offhand gesture. Amazing.

By the way, what ever happened to Raoul Aragon?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 27, 2007 at 08:26 PM
I finally saw Ina Ka ng Anak Mo yesterday at Cinema One. Brilliant and very nuanced performances from the three leads. Nora's final scene and that enigmatic smile that ended the movie spoke a thousand words and conveyed so much in just one almost offhand gesture. Amazing.

By the way, what ever happened to Raoul Aragon?

Thanks indie... Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo was the late Hammy Sotto's most favorite Brocka film. Raul Aragon is based in the US and is married to a very wealthy woman. He spends most of his time playing golf.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: indie boi on Dec 27, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Wow, lifestyles of the rich and famous. :) I hope Cinema One will show more of these cool films next year. I was awed by Lolita Rodriguez's performance, too. As I mentioned earlier it's very nuanced. I think this was a better performance for her compared to Tinimbang...

I also have to say that considering that Ina... was shown in 1979, the print that Cinema One showed was still relatively pristine. I wonder where they got their copy.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: RMN on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:23 PM
My only problem with Ina Ka: Am not sure that Nora's reaction--to threaten to bring her mom and her husband to court--was a natural human reaction. If that happened to me, I prolly would've gone into a fit of rage and God knows what. That said, I must agree that the acting was superb all around.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 28, 2007 at 05:24 AM
It's a matter of opinion, of course; I thought Lolita's performance was powerful in Tinimbang (and are those real scabies on her scalp?), though I suppose Ina Ka was subtler. I do think Mario had the more complex role among the two in Tinimbang.

And hey, Jojo--who told you Ina Ka was Hammi's fave Brocka?  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 28, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Wow, lifestyles of the rich and famous. :) I hope Cinema One will show more of these cool films next year. I was awed by Lolita Rodriguez's performance, too. As I mentioned earlier it's very nuanced. I think this was a better performance for her compared to Tinimbang...

I also have to say that considering that Ina... was shown in 1979, the print that Cinema One showed was still relatively pristine. I wonder where they got their copy.

Lolita was good in Ina Ka but I thought she was much better in Tinimbang. Nora surprised everyone with her astonishing performance in the movie. Most critics thought she was much better than Lolita afterall she had less acting experience compared to her co-star.

Cinema One's copy was from Premiere Productions which released the movie...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 28, 2007 at 07:42 AM
My only problem with Ina Ka: Am not sure that Nora's reaction--to threaten to bring her mom and her husband to court--was a natural human reaction. If that happened to me, I prolly would've gone into a fit of rage and God knows what. That said, I must agree that the acting was superb all around.

Isagani Cruz had the same problem with the revelation scene. He thought that taking them to court would be the last thing on Nora's mind. Come to think of it, she already resented her mother for the longest time and it was her chance to get even.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 28, 2007 at 07:43 AM
And hey, Jojo--who told you Ina Ka was Hammi's fave Brocka?  ;)

Vincent told me...  ;)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 28, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Hmph. Okay, maybe he got it from Hammi direct. I've been saying that for the longest time...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 30, 2007 at 03:39 PM
(http://www.hometown.aol.com/norasprstr/images/himaladvd.jpg)

As discussed in Pinoy DVD Releases (http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=74167.0), Himala is now available on DVD. Get your copy now at your local video stores.

More Nora Aunor postings from Video 48 blog...

The one with Himala DVD
http://video48.blogspot.com/2007/12/himala-dvd-now-available.html

Nora Movie Ads Circa 1967
http://video48.blogspot.com/2007/12/nora-aunor-circa-1967.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 07, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Nora Aunor's Greatest Performance of my Life medley she performed at the 1991 Star Award now posted on YouTube:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=G-l3-SQlz4c

Thanks to Frida Manalo for posting the video clip.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Jan 08, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Alfred Yuson's review on HIMALA from Urian Anthology Book Two:

Himala 
 
 ***SOURCE: The Urian Anthology 1980-1989
REVIEW: HImala

Alfred A. Yuson Philippine Daily Express, 1983

DEFINITELY WORLD CLASS

"Himala" shows how adequate financing, strong support, and sophisticated choice of material and personnel can result in distinctively Filipino films which are definitely world class.

Ishmael Bernal handles "Himala" masterfully, relying more on his superb manipulation of acting talents than on fancy camera movement. Preferring to stay low-key in visual terms, he allows his dramatization to unfold on its own merits of story and characterization. He shuns flashiness of technique in favor of quiet exposition and build-up, as befits the flavor of his narrative. he hardly uses any reverse cutting, preferring to draw out terrific acting through simple one-shots.

Nora Aunor is perfect as Elsa; she leaves nothing to be desired in her interiorization and delivery. Gigi Dueñas is superlative as the counterpoint character of Nimia, the town whore/madame. She stands up stunningly as strong foil to Nora's central character.

"Himala" proves once again how we can upgrade film performance by casting theater talents in supporting roles. The brilliant Aunor gets all the solid backing she can ever get, this time from an array of supporters drawn mostly from the Bulwagang Gantimpala stable. These include the formidable Spanky Manikan in the crucial role of filmmaker, Laura Centeno as the disciple Chayong, Amable Quiambao as the potential successor Sepa, Ray Ventura as Sepa's stoic husband, and Pen Medina as Chayong's boyfriend. All five render impeccable performances.

But it is Dueñas who appropriately steals the thunder with her colorful role, and it is she who is given the best scenes by Bernal. His oblique tribute to Bergman's "Seventh Seal" (also reminiscent of La Saraghina's dance for the schoolboys in Fellini's "8 1/2") with Dueñas leading a bunch of kids in a frolicsome dance up a sand dune, in magic hour, is so simply and expressively beautiful. I hope Bernal doesn't mind so much being compared to the world greats of film, for he has undoubtedly earned the right to salute them in such a manner, nay, even slap "appear!" palms with them.

The only point when I felt "Himala" took an unnecessary dip occurs somewhere in the middle, from where Orly, the filmmaker, confesses to his having witnessed and recorded on film the simultaneous rape of Elsa and Chayong. Orly and the priest exchange dubious lines on the hoary issue of art versus morality, reality versus illusion. Then we are shown Chayong's suicide, evidently after much time had elapsed since her traumatic rape, without any hint of the experience coming from her or Elsa. Suddenly, there is a scene shift to two kids, dying with Elsa powerless to help them. It is obviously meant to be a sequence of events chronicling Elsa's fall from grace, and I feel there is a distinct error in chronology here. The impact of her best friend Chayong's death is severely diffused with the intrusion of the kid's dying scene which is supposed to give more evidence of Elsa's wane. Perhaps, the two scenes could have been interchanged, so that Chayong's death comes with more mounting intensity. Then it could have flowed on the funeral scene more logically.

As it is, the film takes time to pick up the pieces again, and re-establish a chronological rhythm that progresses successfully to the climactic assassination scene. The last gives ample evidence of Bernal's mastery of form and situation, i.e., his establishment of atmosphere, his crowd control, and the simple, remarkable editing. This sequence, together with the rain sequence, are most memorable.

I much prefer Ricky Lee's scripting in "Moral," where the contemporary set-up affords him all the chance to display his virtuous ear for dialogue. In a quasi-universal settings like "Himala," or "Salome" for instance, Lee is forced to lapse into thematic philosophizing, which sound terribly abstract and/or platitudinal. The use of the filmmaker as pivotal character in "Himala" is quite unoriginal, but I suppose there was no other way to incorporate a distanced observer who, at the same time that he is within the framework of the narrative, comments on the turn of events as an observer.
 

 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 17, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Ate Guy at the height of her fame and fortune, produced and directed a movie for her youngest brother Eddie Villamayor.
(http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/images/ninovaliente.jpg)
Movie ad from Video 48 blog. Here's the link:
http://video48.blogspot.com/2008/01/nora-aunor-directs.html
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: acyl_halide on Jan 21, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I hope Nora Aunor does this movie. It would be a real cinematic event. Perhaps could be the big comeback for Nora. 


Mario O’Hara: Under-rated or over-the-hill?
By Bibsy M. Carballo
Monday, January 21, 2008
He always gave such a riveting performance onstage that we tried to watch him whenever we could. Last year, he was the frustrated playwright in Belong Puti from PETA; this year, a nation’s President thrown into prison by a coup in Kudeta from Tanghalang Pilipino (currently running at the CCP until Feb. 3). In both plays, Mario O’Hara made us laugh so hard until we realized the situations weren’t really funny, and were, in fact, dismal.

As we strode along the restaurant row fronting the CCP, Mario pointed to the murky water hidden by bright lights around and in the distance. “This is where I shot Babae sa Breakwater, “ he says of the much-acclaimed 2004 official selection to the Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight, O’Hara’s latest directorial work. The film that dealt with the hand-to-mouth existence of people living around the breakwater of Manila Bay won raves abroad and brought attention to lead Katherine Luna.

Soon, however, Katherine took the path of most showbiz denizens —  forgotten and forlorn — while its director O’Hara would happily return to acting while brewing yet another film project in his mind. Mario seemed to have this knack of turning things around easily. What is done is done, no need to dwell on the past. There is always the future to look forward to. And yet, this simplistic happy view of life seems to go counter to what the audience experiences in his films. He sets many of his works in a prison-like setting which its inhabitants — prostitute, ex-convict, retardate, drunkard, drug taker, the mistress — can either accept or fight. He is a master of the grim and violent which he exploits to perfection in his horror and action movies (Kastilyong Buhangin, Condemned, Bagong Hari, Pangarap ng Puso). He takes risks in everything he does, opting for the cutting edge instead of the safe sober path, and finding humor beneath the darkest stories of mankind in his writings and directions.

Many who have met him describe him as weird and snob. The most overused adjective we’ve encountered in reference to Mario has been underrated. Laughing loudly, he objects saying, “Hindi. Sabi nila over-the-hill na daw ako.”       

An Adamson University dropout in Chemical Engineering, Mario got into radio at age 17 doing radio dramas, which he found fulfilling enough to stop schooling. It was at DZRH where his friend and collaborator Lino Brocka met him and that began Mario’s venture into theater, TV and the movies.           

Brocka formed the Cinemanila film company with friends, and came out in 1974 with Tinimbang Ka, Ngunit Kulang with Mario and Lolita Rodriguez heading the cast, plus the newcomer 17-year-old Christopher de Leon. This unlikely love story between a leper and a deranged woman became an instant success, and Mario was given his break as a director in Mortal, a psychological drama based on the true-to-life story of Anthony Villegas imprisoned for killing his wife.

That Mario should choose such a subject for his first film would be typical of his succeeding directorial projects. His sympathies lay with characters in the fringes of society, the downtrodden, the misunderstood, and the outcast whom he portrays and directs with such bravura and apparent empathy.

He tells us he has done every genre in film except comedy and musical but would be open to try both, recalling a one time project with Dolphy that fell through. We will not venture to guess, just how dark this comedy would be when it’s finally made.

While he can’t remember exactly how many films he has directed, he does recall, however, the cast, some pertinent details in the shooting and the year they were produced. And although he tells us that he is first an actor, second a writer, and lastly a director, one cannot at all ignore the films he has directed among which are some of the best in Philippine cinema.

Half of his films were with Nora Aunor; a lot of them under the Regal banner (Mario has repeatedly called Mother Lily the best producer he has ever worked with). His works include Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976) which gave Nora her first Urian trophy, Kastilyong Buhangin, and Halimaw sa Banga (1980), Bakit Bughaw ang Langit (1981), Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal (1982), Uhaw sa Pag-ibig (1983), Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) Best Director at the MMFF, Bagong Hari (1986), Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987), Johnny Tiñoso (1993), Fatima Buen (1994) Urian Best Director, Pangarap ng Puso (2000), Bulong ng Balakyot, Sisa, Condemned, Manananggal in Manila, Babae sa Bubungang Lata, Ngayon at Kailanman and Babae sa Breakwater.

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos was produced during the much heralded Second Golden Age of Philippine Movies which also saw the likes of Eddie Romero’s Ganito Kami Noon Paano Kayo Ngayon; Mike de Leon’s Itim; Ishmael Bernal’s Nunal sa Tubig and Ligaw na Bulaklak; Lino Brocka’s Insiang (with screenplay by Mario); and Lupita A. Concio’s Minsa’y Isang Gamugamo. All these films were recognized and critiqued. Insiang won the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival. Nora won her first Urian for Tatlong Taon which failed to be shown in the MMFF.

 “Linaglag kami sa Festival,” says Mario matter-of-factly. The picture for the most part went unnoticed except for film buffs and Nora Aunor followers who marveled at its compassionate depiction of the Japanese invaders, and critic Noel Vera’s declaration of it being “arguably the greatest Filipino film ever made.”

Mario is proud of his meager body of work, never sorry for having done any of it. “Siguro nanghinayang lang,” he says, referring to the 1977 Metro Manila Festival entry Mga Bilanggong Birhen where he was replaced by producer Armida Siguion-Reyna with Romy Suzara. “Maganda ang script nun. Sayang,” sans rage or rancor.

Mario’s personal favorite, however, is Bakit Bughaw ang Langit where Nora plays an oppressed daughter made to care for a neighbor’s retardate son portrayed by Dennis Roldan. Noel Vera, perhaps the most consistent critic of Mario’s works, calls the film “one of the great unknown — perhaps lost —  treasures of Philippine cinema.“ Isagani Cruz, on the other hand,  compares the situation in the film with that in Brocka’s Bona and claims, “ In the comparison Brocka suffers. Where Bona fails, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit succeeds.”

But Mario is not one to dwell on the successes or failures of his projects, the what ifs and the wherefores of life. There are many more roles to play, many more films to shoot. He speaks of one pet project based on the Malay epic Bida Sari which he says would be the last Filipino film to be made, which would correct all the colonial misrepresentations in our history. Another would be the true story behind Nora’s skirmishes with drugs. “Pupuntahan ko si Guy sa America this year,” Mario shares.

Underrated, weird, over-the-hill? Perhaps a little of each, depending on who is speaking. For us, however, we see Mario as the ultimate Filipino filmmaker, stubborn survivor in the face of trials, the epitome of everything good and bad in the race, with the ability to find humor in the most miserable of human situations. Why are we a happy people when we are so poor and so exploited? Mario can answer that with a film.

(E-mail me at [email protected])

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jan 22, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Wow mentioned twice. For the record, tho, Bulong ng Balakyot is Pangarp ng Puso's original title.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jan 22, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Quote
“Pupuntahan ko si Guy sa America this year,” Mario shares.


O'Hara in a plane? That's a film in itself! ;D
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Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 18, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Guy and Pip Day
at the Elwood Perez Retrospective
Monday, February 25, 2008
UP Film Institute
UP Diliman, Quezon City

Two Guy & Pip movies will be screened:
Till We Meet Again and I Can't Stop Loving You.
And the 2nd ICON Awards will be presented.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Feb 18, 2008 at 06:02 PM
STARS CONVERGE
The Stellar Art and Career of Elwood Perez
February 25-27, 2008
UP Film Institute


Feb 26

7:30 pm

BILANGIN ANG BITUIN SA LANGIT  (Regal Films, 1989)

A determined barrio lass grows up as a powerful woman who succeeds in acquiring the wealth of the proud man she appears to loathe and at the same time love since childhood. Winner of over 20 awards and distinctions including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Music, Best Production Design, Best Actor for Tirso Cruz III, Best Actress for Nora Aunor from various local award-giving bodies- FAMAS, FAP, PMPC, URIAN.

Direction: Elwood Perez. Screenplay: Jake Cocadiz, Jigz recto. Cinematography:Ricardo Jacinto. Cast: Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Perla Bautista, Ana Margarita Gonzalez.

This is probably Elwood's finest moment but  this film was never listed on the bastion of Nora's greatest performance. Cheesy or not, the man was able to deliver a story between the two leads spanning several years not to count behind the scenes moment that span for over two years in the making.  

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 23, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Guy and Pip Day
at the Elwood Perez Retrospective
Monday, February 25, 2008
UP Film Institute
UP Diliman, Quezon City

Two Guy & Pip movies will be screened:
Till We Meet Again and I Can't Stop Loving You.
And the 2nd ICON Awards will be presented.

REVIEW: Till We Meet Again
Nick Nicolas, Times Journal, 1985

"Till We Meet (Cinderella) Again

"Till We Meet Again" is a delightful fantasy about romantic love and filial relationships. It is also a film one rejoices; in emphatizing with. What a pleasantly vicarious experience it is to practically be an integral part of the relationships among Guy (Nora Aunor), Pip (Tirso Cruz III), Armida Siguion Reyna, and Dina Bonnevie.

Being a deliberately simple melodrama scripted by Rolando Tinio and Joey Javier Reyes, "Again" is the story of a very determined and strong woman who tackles adversity without resorting to hysterics and despair.

Except for a few scenes, one seems no to notice that "Again" is straight melodrama. This may be due to the fast pacing given the film by Rolando, Joey and Elwood Perez, director.

One would think that melodrama connotes sorrow and suffering but in Perez's film there's a sprinkling of humor --- not sophisticated humor, to be sure, but simple Filipino humor. Not slapstick, either, but humor which the audiences can readily relate to.

There's also a bit of nostalgia with the reunion of Guy and Pip. I suggest that they star in one or two more films. Their fans haven't forgotten them. At the Greenbelt Theater in Makati where I saw "Again" on its first day of showing, it was SRO and I had to sit on the aisle. But it was worth it, the audience clapping with pure rapture during some scenes showing Guy and Pip together. As I looked around, even in the semi-darkness of the cinema, I could easily perceive nearly tearful smiles. I got carried away by it all, and before long, I too, was clapping loudly and I felt fine, velvety and light.

Then, too, Guy's and Pip's acting abilities have vastly improved since their early films. Of course, Guy has now become a diamond as big as the Ritz, a true superstar, the only typical Filipina to have achieved such stature. Pip's artistry has also matured considerably. He is no longer the youngster brimming with sports and dance and youthful shenanigans.

In "Again," he's capable of expressing deep, complex emotions, as a man caught between two loves. He is compassionate when Dina Bonnevie, the liberated woman whom he later marries, feels confused about the direction her life is taking --- aimless, purposeless.

Armida, is perfectly cast as Pip's rich, arrogant mother who wishes to run his life. had the audience been a nest of vipers, they would have hissed and hissed at her, or probably bitten her to death.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Feb 24, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Review of BILANGIN ANG BITUIN SA LANGIT  from Urian Anthology Book Two. Thanks to pinoymovies also of noraicon.com.

Quintessential Tagalog Movie
By Mario A. Hernando
Malaya, 1989


This is the quintessential Tagalog movie and a loving tribute to the "Golden Age of Philippine Cinema." Director Elwood Perez paints a melodramatic and panoramic portrait of the rise and fall of a poor, hard-working, and determined barrio lass and her lifetime stormy relationship with a childhood sweetheart. Legendary Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III are magnificent in dual roles, in a love-hate affair that spans generations, from their high school days in the province, to their twilight years in the big city.

The supporting cast led by Perla Bautista, Gloria Romero, and Miguel Rodriguez is also good. The cinematography and visual effects, complemented by a thoughtful production and costume design, are outstanding.

Perez's direction and Jake Cocadiz's script accentuate the passing eras' whims and fancies, and the dramatic confrontation scenes between the two stars dote on the so-called "masa" or "bakya" crowd. But the picture has enough sweep, drama, humor, and local color to make it an epic worthy of every moviegoer's attention and praise.

The cast is fine, especially Perla Bautista as the heroine's quiet, sympathetic, and indestructible mother. The two "contravidas," however, are straight out of Disney---or every oppressed Filipino peasant's image of the mestizo ruling class. The two actresses who play these villains nevertheless show contrasting abilities.

Gloria Romero as a high-strung, high-faluting "doña" is effectively spiteful. She is one actress who takes risks, like a professional soldier who follows do-or-die orders. In this picture, as in her previous assignments, she seem to have reveled in excesses---truly the ideal soap villainess.

Ana Margarita Gonzales as the heroine's sister-in-law, for her part, is also a "matapobre," but beside the redoubtable former movie queen, Ana lags far, far behind in the acting department. The kid, obviously still an amateur, sticks out like a sore thumb from the largely competent cast.

Tirso Cruz III, never known for Great Moments in Acting, does have his moments here. The very idea that he is not overshadowed by his blinding co-star speaks well of his talent as well as of his rapport with his perennial screen partner.

But "Bilangin" is clearly a Nora Aunor vehicle. The actress is in almost every frame of the movie, showcasing her awesome talent and exhibiting gradations of emotions---sad and pathetic, one moment, flippant and impetuous the next; loving and pleading now, then seething and raging like a woman scorned.

Not only does she essay the complex transformation of a woman in a time period spanning her mid-teens to middle age. She also plays dual roles---those of Magnolia, a strong and determined woman, and her youthful, exuberant daughter.




Source:
The Urian Anthology, 1980 - 1989

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
New VCD Releases of Nora Aunor Movies available online at Kabayan Central:

T-Bird at Ako
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpottbirdaako.html

Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbbal.html

Kastilyong Buhangin
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotkbuhangin.html




Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Thanks for the heads up. No subtitles, I assume, which is sad.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 08, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Guy & Pip Movie Ads 1970-72 posted at Video 48 blog. Here's the link:

http://video48.blogspot.com/2008/05/nora-aunor-tirso-cruz-iii-love-team.html

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on May 14, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Nora Aunor Movies Pay-Per-View Online at TFC Now. Only $1.99 per movie or $7.95 per month subscription. The following movies are available:

Banaue
Ikaw ay Akin
Batu-bato sa Langit
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Wanted Dead or Alayb
Roma Amor

and movies produced under NV Productions including Tisoy by Ishmael Bernal, Halimaw by Mario O'Hara and Alkitrang Dugo by Lupita Concio.

Here's the link:
https://now.abs-cbn.com/index-mc.aspx


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: hung up 25 on May 25, 2008 at 02:03 AM
sa wakas napanood ko na rin kahapon ang Bona sa cinema one. ganda pala! na curious na tuloy ako sa mga movies ni ms. aunor! Ask ko lang ano title nung movie ni ate guy kasama niya din ata si philip salvador, amy austria tska isang actress cant remember kung sino... parang magkakasama sila sa isang house eh. forgot ko na yung ibang details... di ko napanood ng buo.nadaanan ko lang sa cinema one last year eh. kala ko nga yun ang bona. ???
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jekoy on May 25, 2008 at 02:09 AM
sa wakas napanood ko na rin kahapon ang Bona sa cinema one. ganda pala! na curious na tuloy ako sa mga movies ni ms. aunor! Ask ko lang ano title nung movie ni ate guy kasama niya din ata si philip salvador, amy austria tska isang actress cant remember kung sino... parang magkakasama sila sa isang house eh. forgot ko na yung ibang details... di ko napanood ng buo.nadaanan ko lang sa cinema one last year eh. kala ko nga yun ang bona. ???


tinik sa dibdib with philip, eddie garcia, dina bonnevie, and pilar pilapil. ito ba 'yun?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: hung up 25 on May 25, 2008 at 02:18 AM
si dina nga ata hindi si amy austria. mahirap lang sila dun eh... kasma ni philip yung tatlong babae sa bhay....
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on May 25, 2008 at 02:27 AM
it was Tinik sa Dibdib... i'm glad nagustuhan mo ang Bona... abangan mo din ang Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo also by Brocka... they show it on Cinema One as well.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: hung up 25 on May 25, 2008 at 01:57 PM
thanks jekoy and jojo!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: riverfan on May 26, 2008 at 01:04 AM
New VCD Releases of Nora Aunor Movies available online at Kabayan Central:

T-Bird at Ako
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpottbirdaako.html

Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbbal.html

Kastilyong Buhangin
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotkbuhangin.html






Its also available on DVD, for only 150pesos.  ;D
Title: from PEX
Post by: sosy_high on May 27, 2008 at 03:41 PM
 2 thumbs up for Kim
A Star is Born. MG will definitely launch Kim Chiu as one of the Best Actresses of our time. Gifted with a extraordinary expressive eyes (a true mark of a great actor) only few actors possess, she might just well become "One of the Greatest Performers of All Time" in the league of Nora & Vilma. Wait for her to be directed by the likes of Chito Ronio, Maryo De Los Reyes, et al, she is destined to outshine everyone in her generation.

I would say Yes Yes & a thousand more Yes's!!!!!! I'm a Vilmanian and I should know. Vilma & Nora were NOT EVEN CLOSE to being as good as Kim then. This early Kim can be very effective by just using her eyes. It took them (Nora & Vi) many years before their thespic abilities were noticed. Do you get that shinjie? You are a JOKE really.

 :D ::)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jun 20, 2008 at 01:11 AM
     Nora's CAREHOME will be shown this next Saturday (June 28) on QTV-11 at 9:10pm.

     (http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/thegoodbyeguy/PINOYDVD%20POSTS/CAREHOME.jpg)
   
     (http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/thegoodbyeguy/PINOYDVD%20POSTS/CAREHOME-1.jpg)

     SYNOPSIS:
 
     When Claudia (Nora Aunor), a Filipina caregiver, moves her mother Corazon (Gloria Sevilla) to the American care home where she works, her mother feels hurt and unloved. Like many Filipinos, Corazon, believes that placement in a care home is tantamount to rejection. She feels that Claudia, a PhD in History professor in the Philippines, favors her American husband over her. But Claudia has her reasons. She is more concerned on seeing Corazon in a more comfortable and secure home environment surrounded by other aging residents. Life was not easy for Claudia. Because of her lazy husband, Claudia had to take 2 jobs, as a caregiver and a house cleaner. Corazon is initially very uncomfortable at the care home, but she eventually adapts, striking friendships with her Filipino caregivers, who also have their own struggles, and two other Filipino residents, Delilah (Divina Valencia) and Elena (Rebecca). Delilah was a bar girl from Olongapo estranged from her American husband. Elena suffers from dementia and is often visited by her loving grandson, Gilbert (Germaine De Leon Padilla). In spite of her newly-found friendships, Corazon still refuses to forgive and reconcile with Claudia. Eventually, mother and daughter come to a critical crossroad in their relationship, and Corazon faces an important decision for her future.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jun 29, 2008 at 01:10 AM
       Have seen CARE HOME recently on QTV. It's been a long while seeing Nora acting again and that's the main reason why I opted to catch this on a small screen. It's gratifying seeing her acting again at least on TV, so seeing her on big screen this time again is indeed quite a fruition. I just remembered some long-forgotten episodes of LOVINGLY YOURS, HELEN during its heydays while watching this, the feel of good ol' TV dramas before. Though the restraints of TV hinders some tech aspects, Nora's and the rest the cast especially Divina Valencia's acting never loses credibility throughout this indie film. It has some twist on the story although viewers already expected the outcome way even before the movie ended.

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jul 02, 2008 at 04:29 AM
     Nora's LOLLIPOPS AND ROSES are now available on kabayancentral. Will also be available here (or is it already?)
     http://kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotlolar.html (http://kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotlolar.html)

     (http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/thegoodbyeguy/PINOYDVD%20POSTS/lollipopsdonguy1.jpg) Cocoy (as Victor) Laurel, Nora & Don 'Pre-Miami Vice' Johnson
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: yamota on Jul 02, 2008 at 08:56 PM
As soon as I saw that, I ordered it! Now I can't wait to get it! I wonder if the sequel "Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka" will be released also?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Aug 04, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Article posted on PEP RE: The Superstar Phenomenon...

THE FRENZY. It was the late ‘60s and Filipinos were entering one of the most tumultuous eras in Philippine history. Enter the 4'11", brown-skinned girl from Iriga. Gifted with a golden voice and a pair of soulful eyes, she also had a Cinderella story that could inspire, fan the imagination, and take away all the worries of the problem-burdened Pinoys. Nora Aunor provided an escape, someone everyone could focus on and channel their faith unto during those troubled times.

De Guzman said there were only two reasons when one saw a very large group of people rallying on the streets in the early ‘70s. Either there was a student demonstration going on, or Nora's hordes of fans were off to see the premiere of her latest movie.

Here's the link to the rest of the article:
http://www.pep.ph/articles/16624/Superstar-Nora-Aunor's-Urban-Legends,-Part-3:-The-Superstar-Phenomenon

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 12, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Heavily promoted itong Citizen Pinoy sa TFC with Nora Aunor as guest discussing her quest for her green card but just in case na-miss nyo, this Sunday, Sept 14 na ito. Check your TFC schedule. Manood po kayo.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Elle Nino on Sep 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM

I am just surprised that noone has posted the link below where Himala was chosen as one of CNN's 'Pick the Best Asian film of all time' list. 

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/12/asiapacific.top10/index.html#soundoff

 'Himala' Philippines
(Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
Young Elsa thinks she has seen the Virgin Mary and goes on a healing crusade -- just the miracle the nowhere town she lives in is looking for. The film's austere camera work, haunting score and accomplished performances sensitively portray the harsh social and cultural conditions that people in the third world endure.

I remember Nora saying in one of her interviews in 1982 that she thought that Himala was Bernal's best. I guess, CNN agrees with her.  I still think that Nora should have won the grandslam Best Actress that year and not Ms. Vilma Santos (who was fairly good) in Relasyon. 

I think there are better Filipino fims in the said list ( better than The Host and Infernal Affairs ) pero masaya an rin ako at merong Himala na napasali sa listahan
 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Sep 21, 2008 at 04:18 PM
I think there are better Filipino fims in the said list ( better than The Host and Infernal Affairs )

Yeah--that and Shall We Dansu, which I like, but hardly belongs in a best of an entire continent list.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 20, 2008 at 02:00 PM
I am just surprised that noone has posted the link below where Himala was chosen as one of CNN's 'Pick the Best Asian film of all time' list. 

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/12/asiapacific.top10/index.html#soundoff

 'Himala' Philippines
(Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
Young Elsa thinks she has seen the Virgin Mary and goes on a healing crusade -- just the miracle the nowhere town she lives in is looking for. The film's austere camera work, haunting score and accomplished performances sensitively portray the harsh social and cultural conditions that people in the third world endure.

Now they are actually asking to vote for Viewer's Choice as Asia Pacific Best Film of All Time and Himala is one of the nominees. Click the link below and VOTE for Himala NOW...

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/14/apsa.vote/#cnnSTCOther1

I know it is just an online poll, but go ahead and vote for Himala anyway. Thank you.
Title: HIMALA - Winner of Viewers Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time.
Post by: Pinoy_Canadien on Nov 12, 2008 at 02:18 AM
ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners in the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film in 2008, were announced tonight at a special ceremony on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. More than 700 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States attended the ceremony.

Thirty two (32) films representing 17 countries were finalists in the Awards, with winners coming from Kazakhstan, Israel, Republic of Korea, Australia, Turkey, Islamic Republic of Iran, People’s Republic of China and India received Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

The Awards were determined by an International Jury headed by Academy Award nominated Australian Director Bruce Beresford.

The Best Feature Film award was won by TULPAN (Kazakhstan/Russian Federation/ Switzerland/Poland/Germany). The Award was accepted by Producer, Karl Baumgartner. Karl Baumgartner shares the Award with fellow Producers Valerie Fischer, Gulnara Sarsenova, Sergey Selyanov, Henryk Romanowski, Sergey Melkumov, Bulat Galimgereyev, Elena Yatsura, Thanassis Karathanos and Raimond Goebel.

Best Animated Feature Film was won by VALS IM BASHIR (WALTZ WITH BASHIR, Israel/France/Germany). Producer Yael Nahlieliaccepted the Award. Yael Nahlielishares the Award with fellowproducers Ari Folman, Serge Lalou, Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul.

Best Documentary Feature Film wasGGEUTNAJI ANHMEUN JEON JAENG (63 YEARS ON, Republic of Korea). The Award was accepted by Producer/Director Kim Dong-won, who shares the Award with Producer Lee SeungGu.

Best Children’s Feature Film was THE BLACK BALLOON (Australia). The Award was accepted by Producer Tristram Miall and Director/Writer/Co-Producer Elissa Down. They share the Award with Co-Producers Sally Ayre-Smith, Jimmy The Exploder and Mark Turnbull.

Achievement in Directing was awarded to Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan for UC MAYMUN (THREE MONKEYS, Turkey/France/Italy).

The Best Screenplay Award was presented to Suha Arraf for ETZ HALIMON (LEMON TREE, Israel/France/Germany). She shares the Award with Writer Eran Riklis, who also directed the film.

The Achievement in Cinematography was awarded to Korean Lee Mogae for JOHEUNNOM NABBEUNNOM ISANGHANNOM (THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD, Republic of Korea).

Israeli actress Hiam Abbass received the Best Performance by an Actress Award for her performance in ETZ HALIMON (LEMON TREE, Israel/France/Germany).

Iranian actor Reza Naji was on the Gold Coast to accept his award for Best Performance by an Actor for his performance in Majid Majidi’s AVAZE GONJESHK-HA (THE SONG OF SPARROWS, Islamic Republic of Iran).

Four additional major Awards were announced for outstanding achievement.

Yash Chopra, founder of Yashraj Films and a legend of the Indian film industry, has been awarded the FIAPF Award for outstanding achievement in film in the Asia-Pacific region. The Award is determined by FIAPF - International Federation of Film Producers Associations, and was announced by Andrés Vincente Gomez, President of FIAPF, who travelled from Madrid to be at the ceremony.

The UNESCO Award for outstanding contribution to the promotion and preservation of cultural diversity through film was decided by the International Jury and awarded to the Iranian documentary feature film TINAR (Islamic Republic of Iran), produced and directed by Mahdi Moniri. The Jury noted that the film was a rich evocation of rural life in the mountainous regions of Iran.

The Jury Grand Prize is presented at the discretion of the Jury. In 2008, the International Jury has decided to present two Jury Grand Prizes – to HONGSE KANGBAIYIN (THE RED AWN, People’s Republic of China); Directed by Cai Shangjun; and to THE PRISONER (India), Produced and Directed by Pryas Gupta and starring Best Actor nominee Rajat Kapoor.

Bruce Beresford, President of the 2008 APSA International Jury, said that: “I was very impressed by the quality and originality of the films – all of them – and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being around so many extraordinarily talented filmmakers.”

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Chairman Des Power thanked Bruce Beresford and his Jury colleagues, renowned Indian Director and Actress Aparna Sen, US Producer Richard Luke Rothschild (whose production credits include Tender Mercies and The Truman Show),Chinese Director and Professor of the Beijing Film Academy Zheng Dongtian, and Hanna Lee, Producer of the 2007 APSA Best Feature Film, the internationally-acclaimed Miryang (Secret Sunshine), from the Republic of Korea.

Chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards said: “The Asia-Pacific region is the emerging giant of cinema. The quality and depth of story-telling amazed not only our jury this year but is certain to attract more audience at the global level. There is a growing fascination and respect for films from this diverse region. It is a tribute to the filmmakers that they now have a globally recognised award and the broadcast reach of CNN International to promote their work.”

The CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time, voted for by thousands of film fans around the world, at www.cnn.com/thescreeningroom, went to HIMALA, Ishmael Bernal's 1982 work from The Philippines.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Nov 13, 2008 at 06:39 PM
HIMALA  is a classic story of time will tell.......only MMFF in 1982 noticed the film. Bernal must be happy now beyond its cheers and accolades.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Nov 15, 2008 at 10:22 AM

   
    Saw DASH A LOTSA NONSENTS! (1978) in VCD.

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Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 06, 2008 at 03:29 AM
Sa Likod ng Himala

The UP Film Institute (UPFI), in cooperation with the International Circle of Online Noranians (ICON), will hold free screenings of Sa Likod ng Himala, a movie-in-the-making documentary on Ishmael Bernal’s masterpiece Himala (ECP, 1982), fittingly at the UPFI Bernal Gallery on December 16, 2008 (Tuesday), starting at 7 pm.

In Super 8mm format, this 20-minute documentary was made by the in-house staff of the former UP Film Center (now expanded into the UP Film Institute). It features rare footage, among others, of Bernal in action during the filming of the movie’s momentous stampede scene. The UPFI has preserved the original 26-year-old reel of the film in its archives in almost pristine state—a miracle of sorts.

This one-night-only event is meant to honor the film Himala, starring Superstar Nora Aunor and penned by Ricky Lee, for winning the CNN APSA Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of All Time, presented recently at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Screen Awards held in Queensland, Australia.

This special tribute, a special year-ender for the UPFI, has been planned even before Himala got the CNN APSA award. “The fact that this Bernal film has been shortlisted with the works of world cinema masters like Akira Kurosawa, Satyajit Ray, Wong Kar-wai, and Ang Lee,” said UPFI Programming Director Nonoy Lauzon, “is a great feat by itself.”

Described by critic Alfred Yuson as “definitely world class,” Himala holds the distinction of opening the 2nd Manila International Film Festival in 1983. It was handpicked by Berlin festival director Moritz de Hadeln, no less, to be part of the competition film selection of Berlin International Film Festival in the same year, the first and only Filipino film so far that competed for the Golden Bear. It then went on to be screened in key Russian cities—Moscow, Kiev, and Alma-ata—before it went to the Chicago International Film Festival where it won the Bronze Hugo Award for Best Feature Film.

Himala has remained as one of National Artist Ishmael Bernal’s most exhibited films in both local and international film events. From the ’80s to the current decade, it has been shown in world’s key cities such as Taipei, Bangkok, Tokyo, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Vienna, and New York. In 2007, Himala was included in the programs of Berlin Hot Shots Film Festival and Paris Film Festival.

The Bernal Gallery on the same day will showcase a mini Himala exhibit, organized by the International Circle of Online Noranians. The group will also conduct a short program honoring the film and some of the people behind it. In between screenings of the documentary, ICON will also hold activities such as film discussion and forum with distinguished guests.
     
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Post by: keating on Dec 17, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Saw the docu yesterday at the Bernal gallery of U.P. Film Center. Close to 100 persons came to watch the rare docu. Its nice to see again Ishmael Bernal in action, and whoa....Joel Lamangan was the asst. director coaching the cast in the climactic stampede scene.

Bibsy Carballo and Ricky Lee came for the open forum. It was such a revelation that Nora was depressed the following year after HIMALA was released since she was totally ignored in all the award giving bodies. Ricky confessed that 4 or 5 years later those critics retracted their opinion regarding Nora's performance. Bernal kept telling him.....minimalist, minimalist, Ricky, let the camera speak for themselves......ayoko ng maraming galaw!"

Nakaka-miss ang mga pelikula ni Ishmael Bernal!
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Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Joel Lamangan was Himala's crowd director...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Dec 18, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Bibsy Carballo said a large chunk of the budget went to Nora for P1M! Total costs of the film was P3M. Still biggie compared to Oro's budget amounting to P2.5M.
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Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 19, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Nora was indeed the first actress to be paid P1 million pesos for a project contrary to rumors that Vilma was the highest paid Filipino actress for Tagos Ng Dugo which was made in 1987. Unfortunately, Nora's talent fee went to the BIR for her tax obligations...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Dec 20, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Jojo how much was the total gross of HIMALA? Did the film recoup its investment? Panday was the top grosser I think on MMFF 1982.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 20, 2008 at 08:35 PM
I don't know exactly how much but Himala was the MMFF's 2nd top grosser most especially after it sweeped all the major awards at the festival awards night.
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Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Jan 03, 2009 at 02:45 AM

    PALENGKE QUEEN is now on VCD.

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Post by: pinoymovies on Jan 20, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Screencaptures from the Nora Aunor & Boots Anson Roa movie Paru-parong Itim is posted in Pelikula ATBP blog. Here's the the link:

http://pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com/2009/01/paru-parong-itim-1973.html
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Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 06, 2009 at 11:53 PM
The latest Nora Aunor CD
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo151/pinoymovies/habangpanahoncd.jpg)

Visit the link below for more info and how to get an advance copy:

www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

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Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Feb 15, 2009 at 08:13 PM

       Did Nora ever released an album on some of her movie theme songs (most especially in the '80's)?

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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 15, 2009 at 08:38 PM
there were soundtracks released for some of Nora's films from the 80's which were mostly released by WEA records like Annie Batungbakal, Bongga Ka Day and Till We Meet Again. Kastilyong Buhangin and Hello Goodnight Goodbye is part of the Superstar compilation CD from Vicor. unforetunately, the songs she sang in most of her movies were recorded for the films themselves or promotional purposes only
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Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Feb 15, 2009 at 09:03 PM
there were soundtracks released for some of Nora's films from the 80's which were mostly released by WEA records like Annie Batungbakal, Bongga Ka Day and Till We Meet Again. Kastilyong Buhangin and Hello Goodnight Goodbye is part of the Superstar compilation CD from Vicor. unforetunately, the songs she sang in most of her movies were recorded for the films the films themselver or promotional purposes only

       It's sad since I do like some of the movie themes she sang like in BELOVED (which Christopher re-recorded in his album), BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT, T-BIRD AT AKO, ANG TOTOONG BUHAY NI PACITA M and even the theme from MAGANDANG HATINGGABI SA INYONG LAHAT. Nostalgic in a sense.

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Post by: jdv1229 on Feb 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM
       It's sad since I do like some of the movie themes she sang like in BELOVED (which Christopher re-recorded in his album), BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT, T-BIRD AT AKO, ANG TOTOONG BUHAY NI PACITA M and even the theme from MAGANDANG HATINGGABI SA INYONG LAHAT. Nostalgic in a sense.



Awit Ni Anna, the theme to Magandang Gabi Sa Inyong Lahat was composed by Ryan Cayabyab and released as a single by Plaka Pilipino. my favorite would be Isang Halik, Isang Tinik from the film Mrs.Teresa Abad Ako Po Si Bing which she produced starring Charito Solis and Christopher de Leon, i used to have a 45rpm single of that song as well...
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Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Feb 16, 2009 at 01:17 AM
Awit Ni Anna, the theme to Magandang Gabi Sa Inyong Lahat was composed by Ryan Cayabyab and released as a single by Plaka Pilipino. my favorite would be Isang Halik, Isang Tinik from the film Mrs.Teresa Abad Ako Po Si Bing which she produced starring Charito Solis and Christopher de Leon, i used to have a 45rpm single of that song as well...

        Thanks for the input. So that's the title of MAGANDANG GABI theme. And no wonder that soulful song was composed Mr. Cayabyab himself. The ending of that movie was made more memorable when the theme was heard accompanied by long shots of Nora's car leaving the mansion and trekking Baguio's zigzag road. I have yet to hear the song you're referring to. Possibly heard that one before but forgotten how it sounds. Those were the days.

 
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Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 22, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Most of Nora's early recordings were featured in her late 60's, early '70's movies. We have to remember that Nora started as a singer, so her early appearances in the movies were basically song numbers. Songs from the album featured in a movie. For example, Nora singing the song "The Music Played" from the Nora Aunor Sings album in her first movie "All Over the World" (someone said that in one of the forum).

I'm trying to make a list of her songs including which movie it was used and from which album you can find the particular song. I've only listed four songs so far but I'll continue to add to this list. Check the url below...

http://pinoy-movies.blogspot.com/search/label/discography

If anyone has any info to add to this discography list, post it here. Thanks.
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Post by: thegoodbyeguy on Feb 22, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Most of Nora's early recordings were featured in her late 60's, early '70's movies. We have to remember that Nora started as a singer, so her early appearances in the movies were basically song numbers. Songs from the album featured in a movie. For example, Nora singing the song "The Music Played" from the Nora Aunor Sings album in her first movie "All Over the World" (someone said that in one of the forum).

I'm trying to make a list of her songs including which movie it was used and from which album you can find the particular song. I've only listed four songs so far but I'll continue to add to this list. Check the url below...

http://pinoy-movies.blogspot.com/search/label/discography

If anyone has any info to add to this discography list, post it here. Thanks.

          Appreciate the input. Well, maybe in the future there will be an all-out Nora Aunor movie theme songs spanning 60's to the latest.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ralfy on Mar 12, 2009 at 06:44 PM
From Video 48, Nora Aunor's other leading men, 1970-1974:

http://video48.blogspot.com/2009/02/nora-aunors-other-leading-men-circa_19.html
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Post by: ralfy on Mar 12, 2009 at 06:48 PM
From Video 48, Nora Aunor as Super Gee:

http://video48.blogspot.com/2009/02/pinoy-superheroes-of-70s-nora-aunor-as.html
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Post by: RMN on May 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
..... here is a story about her superfan.

`Superfan': The gay behind Ate Guy

By Meryll Yan, Contributor

05/16/2009

Before Manny Pacquiao and even before Judy Ann Santos and Sharon Cuneta,
there was one person who epitomized the word "idol" and that was actress
Nora Aunor. Nora is the Filipino dream made real.

Plucked from a life of poverty and obscurity and thrust into the stage, she
started collecting singing trophies at the age of 11 and later won in the
Tawag ng Tanghalan show. The rest, as they say, is history, and the
chocolate-skinned, plain-faced girl would rewrite all the showbiz rules and
go on to become the Superstar.

Philippine showbiz may have already produced a constellation of talents, but
none can yet rival the Superstar, or Ate Guy as she is fondly called by her
supporters. Many a biography has been done on the great Nora Aunor, but none
yet to feature her most loyal devotee — Mandy Diaz.

That is, until now.

Thanks to Clodualdo "Doy" del Mundo Jr., the pen behind iconic films Maynila
sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, Kisapmata and 'Merika, Diaz now gets to tell his
story.

Superfan, the latest digital short film written, produced and directed by
Del Mundo, recounts the life of Diaz, the number-one fan of the Superstar.
It is only fitting that the Superstar would have an equal-wattage fan in the
person of Diaz. If Aunor started her career at 11, Diaz began his fandom
when he was in Grade 1. If Aunor endorsed Coke, Diaz drank Coke. If Aunor
had a movie out, Diaz would be the first to watch it. Even in his deathbed,
Diaz forbade his friends from burying him if Aunor did not visit his coffin.

Diaz did not live in a parallel universe with Aunor. His universe was Aunor.

Having started his obsession with Aunor at a very young age, Diaz would
eventually accumulate a priceless collection of Aunor memorabilia — magazine
covers, gowns, vinyl records and everything else Nora. It is not surprising
that he would become the walking encyclopedia of Aunor's life and career.

In Superfan, del Mundo re-imagines the life of Diaz, who is ably fleshed out
by in the film by veteran thespian Nonie Buencamino.

How did del Mundo channel Diaz's spirit? "I read Mandy's essay, `Himala,'
about his life as a Noranian, and I also interviewed his partner and his
fellow Noranians," recounts del Mundo, and thus resulting in the words for
Buencamino to deliver.

Since Diaz's life revolved around Aunor, watching Superfan is like taking an
audio- visual trip down Aunor's career. Clips from classic Aunor movies
complement Diaz's retelling of his life. The film even includes a bit of
cheek on the Nora Aunor versus Vilma Santos rivalry. If Aunor was the
Filipino Cinderella, then Diaz was her self-styled fairy gaymother.

Humor aside, Diaz's story is really that of a life offered to the service of
his idol. Del Mundo wisely describes the protagonist, "A fan manifests
behavior that is irrational. You cannot explain it." Through the character
of Diaz, we see fame from the point of view of the admiring rather than the
admired. And in him, we see an extreme, but true, version of ourselves —
ordinary people who live vicariously through the bigger, shinier lives of
our extraordinary idols. Although Diaz has already passed away, the mania is
still alive as proven by the colorful cast of true Noranians who are also
featured in Del Mundo's film.

Filipinos are famous for many things — our boxing skills, family values and
universal talent for videoke. Yet one other thing that we can claim is our
national obsession with stars. Between fame and fortune, Filipinos will
choose fame, and this hypothesis is very much true in the life of Mandy Diaz
— the Superfan. If there's a saying that behind every great man is a great
woman, then in the case of Ate Guy, she had a great gay.

Superfan also stars Teri Onor, Raisa Ver, and Mica Torre.

Del Mundo's other credits include Maid in Singapore, Ehemplo, Muni-muni, and
the best picture of the first Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Pepot
Artista. He is also the chairman of the Philippine Independent Filmmakers
Multipurpose Cooperative.

For inquiries, bookings or special screening requests, e-mail
burukafilms@ yahoo.com
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Post by: jdv1229 on May 19, 2009 at 05:11 PM
it's a very interesting short film... Nonie Buencamino delivered a pitch perfect performance. my only gripe was that they didn't use Ate Guy's original recordings. i wonder if there was a problem with rights to the songs although it was great to hear Bongga Ka Day play during the end credits. i wish it could've been longer...
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Post by: rse on May 20, 2009 at 01:02 AM
It sounds like an excellent short film.
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Post by: Krenn on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Haven't seen the film but I love this quote...


“Huwag mo akong daanin sa paingles-ingles at naiintindihan ko na'yan. Hindi na ako ang dating probinsiyanang nakasama mo noon sa bukid. Alam ko na kung anong ibig sabihin ng shit kaya shit mo!

 :D Maganda ba yung movie?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Jun 12, 2009 at 05:07 PM
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa is a good movie. Nora's performance earned a STAR Award nomination for Best Actress. It was also the only film she did in 1986. It may not rank among her best but the movie is worth watching just to see the entire de Leon family in one film.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Aug 25, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Christopher de Leon on Banaue:

"Ako yung unang nagparamdam, because she's a superstar! its raining, cold in Baguio. (Laughs) We were only wearing bahag. Binigyan ko si Nora ng ice-cream, and she said why ice-cream?! My father told me to grab the project because its from the master Gerry de Leon and he showed me the films of Gerry de Leon! One thing that I learned from him was that when you're doing a romantic or a love scene and I always share this.....don't look straight from the eyes.....look her eyebrow, lips para hindi static and the effect is so dynamic!"

TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS by Mario O'Hara:

"Bembol was great......Nora was superb! I went to Japan to do research about my role. Nora and Bembol were both marvelous! I was breaking up na with Nora during that time."
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Post by: technosprite on Aug 25, 2009 at 01:40 PM
I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa is a good movie. Nora's performance earned a STAR Award nomination for Best Actress. It was also the only film she did in 1986. It may not rank among her best but the movie is worth watching just to see the entire de Leon family in one film.

i think she also did "my bugoy goes to congress" with dolphy in 1986.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Aug 25, 2009 at 05:18 PM
My Bugoy Goes To Congress was shown the following year, 1987...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Aug 26, 2009 at 02:41 PM
i saw t-bird at ako on cinema one last week and i was so won over by the funny script! there was a court scene where tommy abuel asked vilma what her job was, a dancer, a burlesk queen? vilma said, body language na po ang uso ngayon... :D why don't we have movies like these anymore?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Aug 27, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Christopher de Leon on Banaue:
TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS by Mario O'Hara:

"Bembol was great......Nora was superb! I went to Japan to do research about my role. Nora and Bembol were both marvelous! I was breaking up na with Nora during that time."

Y'know, he doesnt' value his performance in this film much, but his character is what made the film unique. I think it's his best performance.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: keating on Aug 27, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Boyet admitted that he was having a problem with his relationship with Nora while making the film that's why he was not able to give his best.

And I agree with you Noel, it was his best and not a hysterical performance.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Nov 22, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Since Geocities Free Website hosting went away last month, I've moved the Nora Aunor Tribute website to a new url. Here's the new url:

www.superstarnoraaunor.com

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Post by: technosprite on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Fantabulous news for all followers of fine cinema! BONA DVD and VCD hit the stores on December 23!

NAGBALIK NA SI BONA MULA SA MAHABANG PAGLALAKBAY
By Nestor De Guzman


http://superstarstruck.weebly.com/1/post/2009/12/nagbalik-na-si-bona-mula-sa-mahabang-paglalakbay-by-nestor-de-guzman.html

Ang Bona (1980) ang ikalawang obra ni Lino Brocka na itinanghal sa Directors’ Fortnight section ng Cannes International Film Festival (May 1981). Kuwento ng isang dalaga (Nora Aunor) na nilayasan ang pamilya para magsilbi sa kinahuhumalingang artista (Phillip Salvador), ang pelikula ay sadyang ginawa para sa competition section ng festival. Nasayang ang pagkakataon dahil Abril na nang ipadala sa Cannes ang print nito gayong Enero pa ang deadline. Unang inilahok ang Bona sa 1980 Metro Manila Film Festival, kung saan wala itong nakuha kahit isang award. Gumugol ng panahon si Brocka sa pag-edit ng bersiyong pang-Cannes, kung saan makakamit nito ang nauukol na pagkilala.

Apat na ulit ipinalabas sa Cannes ng Bona. Mula rito, sinuri ni Gene Moskovitz ang pelikula para sa Variety, American film industry daily. Para sa kanya, Bona “could easily have rated competitive selection . . . Lino Brocka has made his best film to date … He has developed a flawless visual style” (Variety, June  3, 1981).

Lumabas sa Cinematographe (June 1981), isang French film magazine, ang artikulo ni  Francois Cuel, kung saan inihanay niya si Nora Aunor sa ilang imortal na pigura ng world cinema. Sabi niya, “Nora Aunor evokes Giulietta Masina in La Strada—a Gelsomina to keep company with the kid who acted superbly in The Bicycle Thief.”

Sa The Globe and the Mail (June 1981), isang impluwensiyal na pahayagan sa Canada, itinampok ng film critic na si Jay Scott sa kanyang artikulo ang bidang aktres sa pelikula (“Film Idol of the Philippines Has Larger-than-Life Aura”).

Para sa distribusyon sa Europa, binili ang Bona ng German producer na si Jorg Richter. Isa pa sa mga nakapanood sa Cannes ang London Times film critic na si Alexander Walker. Inirekomenda niya ang pelikula sa London Film Festival, at dito naging bahagi ang Bona ng Critics’ Choice section (November 1981), unang pagkakataon sa isang pelikulang Filipino. Dalawang ulit itinanghal ang Bona sa National Film Theater of London. (Nagbigay-daan ito sa pagpapahalaga ng naturang festival sa mga pelikulang Pilipino. Nang sumunod na taon, itinampok ng London Film Festival ang seksiyong “Discovering Philippine Cinema.” )

December 1981, muling umani ang Bona ng distingksiyon bilang Opening Film ng Nantes Festival of Three Continents (France), kung saan bahagi ng programa ang retrospective ng Pilipinas. Mula rito, dinala rin ang pelikula sa Malaga (Spain) at Hong Kong filmfests.

Sa Figueira da Foz International Film Festival (Portugal), nakipagtagisan ang Bona bilang competition film. Apat na award lamang ang ipinamahagi nang taong iyon, at nakuha ng Bona ang Premio de le Juri de la Federacion Internationale des Cine Clubs (Jury Prize of the International Federation of Cinema Clubs).

Di pa dito natapos ang pagkilala sa pelikula. Binuksan ng Bona ang isang serye ng independent films sa Film Forum sa New York, venue ng mga prestihiyosong pelikula sa mundo. Ipinalabas dito ang Bona mula September 19 hanggang October 2, 1984.  Sa anunsiyo ng pelikula sa The New York Times at New York Daily News, tinagurian si Brocka na “Fassbinder of Asia.”

Sa sumunod na mga dekada, patuloy na inikot ng Bona ang iba’t ibang festival sa mundo: Istanbul International Film Festival (1984), Los Angeles Film Festival (1990), Toronto Film Festival, AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival (1996), Telluride Film Festival (1999), Torino Film Festival (2005), Vienna International Film Festival (2009).

Sa nakalipas na mga dekada, iningatan ang kopya ng pelikula sa archives ng Cinematheque Francaise sa Paris, France, at sa Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) sa New York, pero walang maayos na kopya sa Pilipinas mismo. Sa pagpupunyagi ni Ronald Arguelles, programmer ng Cinema One, movie cable channel ng ABS-CBN, naiuwi sa bansa ang kopya ng pelikula mula sa Cinematheque Francaise. Isang mahalagang okasyon para sa isang mahalagang pelikulang Filipino, ang “Homecoming Celebration Screening” ng Bona ay ginanap sa Studio 1 (Dolphy Theater ngayon) ng ABS-CBN noong July 2006.

Mula sa mahabang taon ng pagkakawalay, masasabi ngayon na tuluyan nang nagbalik sa sariling bayan ang Bona. Maaari nang mapanood ng publiko ang pelikula sa pag-release ng Philippine edition ng video nito sa VCD at DVD, mula sa Ivory Music & Video. Mabibili ang kopya sa video stores simula December 23, 2009.
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Post by: rse on Dec 06, 2009 at 04:12 AM
This is excellent news...
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 06, 2009 at 09:09 AM
This is excellent news...

indeed it is, rse! hope the video transfer is at least above average. i wonder, though, if the dvd/vcd version is that of cannes or the original one.   
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Post by: keating on Dec 06, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Cover artwork for the dvd release:

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m132/keating_01/bonadvd.jpg)
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 09, 2009 at 04:34 PM
From the International Circle of Online Noranians (ICON)

SILVER ANNIVERSARY of THREE NORA AUNOR CLASSICS: 'MERIKA, CONDEMNED, and BULAKLAK NG CITY JAIL

Public Exhibition on December 19, 2009 at UP Film Institute

The year 1984 was one of the golden years of Philippine cinema, when the local movie industry produced a good number of outstanding films. It was a banner year for Nora Aunor as well.

 

In 1984, the Superstar reasserted her supremacy as the country’s premier actress by starring in three films that were all critically and commercially successful: Gil Portes’s ’Merika and Mario O’Hara’s Condemned and Bulaklak sa City Jail.

 

The three films were major triumphs for La Aunor especially as a performer. She earned Best Actress nominations for the three films in the first PMPC Star Awards for Movies, a record yet to be duplicated by any actor to this day. In the Urian for the same year, she earned two nominations for Best Actress—another first.

 

’Merika is hailed by critics as one of the important Filipino films depicting the Filipino migrant experience. It is the story of Milagros Cruz, a Filipino nurse working in New York. Longing for a different life despite material comforts abroad, she courageously chooses to go back to her own country.

 

Rated “A” by the Film Ratings Board, Condemned is described by critic Noel Vera as “one of the most perfect Filipino noir thrillers ever made.” The film tells of the sibling love between Yolly, a rose peddler in the streets of Ermita, and her brother Efren (Dan Alvaro) who is entrapped in the operations of a syndicate queen (Gloria Romero).

 

The second O’Hara-Aunor collaboration of the year, Bulaklak sa City Jail, was the Metro Manila Film Festival’s major winner. Penned by noted novelist Lualhati Baustista, the film depicts the ordeals of Angela, a pregnant woman falsely accused of a crime, as she is detained in a vicious correctional institution.

 

The International Circle of Online Noranians, in cooperation with the UP Film Institute, deems it fitting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ’Merika, Condemned, and Bulaklak sa City Jail with a FREE screening of the films at the Videotheque of the UP Film Institute, UP Diliman, on December 19, 2009 (Saturday). The schedule is as follows: 1:00 pm, ’Merika; 2:45 pm, Bulaklak sa City Jail; and 7 pm, Condemned. A program will be held, including a panel discussion with guests, between 4:30 and 7:00 pm at the UPFI Bernal Gallery. The public is invited.

 
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 10, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Jo, wish you guys told me about this. I could have done some kind of article for Bworld, or at least my blog.
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Jo, wish you guys told me about this. I could have done some kind of article for Bworld, or at least my blog.

hi noel, this is ron maceda. the article was posted in the ICON e-group and in nestor de guzman's superstarstruck blog yesterday. heard from nes that there will also be a soft launch of the DVD of NV Production's "TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS" and "BONA" at around 4:30 pm.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM
So who's selling the Tatlong Taong DVD? Any features? English subs maybe?
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Will get back to you on that asap. :)
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 10, 2009 at 01:03 PM
So who's selling the Tatlong Taong DVD? Any features? English subs maybe?

per nes, la aunor sold the rights of these films to ivory music and record and albert s. is the one in charge of the sales and distribution. the DVD's of "tatlong" and "bona" will be principally sold in the Philippines and to a certain extent to the Fil communities in the US. it's not for international release, hence, it's not subtitled. the DVD version of "tatlong" comes from ate guy's personal copy that was given to her by CCP. this is the version restored by a Japanese institution and archived by the Fukuoka library. meanwhile, the "bona" DVD is the cannes filmfest version with french subtitles.

ICON has invited mario o'hara, gil portes and lualhati bautista as guest panelists. (incidentally, i heard that mario and gil sent entries to the 2010 cinemalaya open category competition.)

hope you can still feature this in your blog as the press announcement came out only yesterday.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 10, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Someone ought to tell Nora she should give rights to some kind of international DVD too to I don't know, CineFilipino. Get subtitles, maybe a feature or two. There are interested people out here.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM
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Post by: technosprite on Dec 14, 2009 at 04:47 PM
DVD and VCD of Mario O'Hara's "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" in stores before Christmas 2009


http://superstarstruck.weebly.com/index.html

Critics on Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

“A touching story of private people thrown into unimaginable stress during the turbulent times of the Japanese occupation. A time when man, woman, and child doubted the existence of God because they saw with their own eyes man’s inhumanity to man. It was an era that marked the Filipino’s loss of innocence. It was an era that started rampant corruption, smuggling, arson, robbery, rape, and murder. The Filipino way of life was never quite the same again.” – Pio de Castro III, The Times Journal


“Three Godless Years significantly explores the issue of forbidden love while avoiding the use of xenophobic melodrama and racial stereotypes. Excellent cinematography and a colorful, tranquil provincial locale combine with an engrossing story to deliver solid entertainment.”  – Mel Tobias, One Hundred Acclaimed Tagalog Movies


“War picture with a difference.”  – Norma L. Japitana, Woman’s Home Companion


“Ang pagsagot ng mga tauhan sa hinihingi ng pangyayari ay makatotohanan. Marahas ang digmaan, mas delikado ang mahuli sa pagitan ng nag-aalitang lakas kaysa manindigan. Mahirap din ang magtanggol para sa kapakanan ng mga dayuhan, para sa Hapon man o Amerika. Ang marahas na paligid ay nagbubunga ng karahasan sa tao.”  – Jun Cruz Reyes, Sagisag


“Hanggang sa huli ng pelikula, ang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos ay nagdadala sa isang manonood sa realismo ng digmaan, sa emosyon ng digma at mga taong kaugnay nito. Nakamit ng Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos ang paglilinaw ng kasaysayan sa kalikasan ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig nang hindi napipingasan, kamunti man, ang estetikong katangian nito bilang daluyan ng sining para sa puting tabing.” – Domingo Landicho, Pilipino Express
 

“O’Hara’s style is thrillingly simple: each scene begins and ends like any other scene in a well-shaped drama. But there’s a quiet undercurrent that builds, sequence upon sequence, with the smoothness and power of a rising tsunami, until it pulls your feet out from under you, breaking high over your head, overwhelming you.” – Noel Vera, Business World

The DVD of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Bona will be launched on December 19, 2009, 4:30 pm, at Bernal Gallery, UP Film Institute, UP Campus, Diliman Quezon City.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Dec 14, 2009 at 07:35 PM
From ICON:

Mario O'Hara will be the the guest of honor of the Silver Anniversary celebration/screening of "Condemned," "Bulaklak sa City Jail," and "Merika" as well as the DVD/VCD soft launch of "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," and "Bona." :)

There will also be a special screening of the Doy del Mundo-helmed "Superfan," a documentary on the late Mandy Pascua during cocktails.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 15, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Anyone knows if that's prints they're showing of the three films? And if it's video, is it HD? And what was the source for the recording, a print, or one of those commercially released betamax tapes, or ABS CBN's copy?

Will Condemned be incomplete, with the curse words and blood cut out, as in ABS CBN's broadcast copy?
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Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 15, 2009 at 08:23 AM
it's at the UP Film Center videotheque so all three movies will be shown on video. they will probably be screening copies at the UPFC video archives. i'm not sure whether they have a decent copy of Condemned. the commercial VHS release has no cuts but the opening sequence where Yolly was trying to bury the newborn baby was nowhere to be found. the Cinema One copy was the censored version.
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 15, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I think I have both copies. In what I think is the VHS version you see Yolly with a shovel and a bloodied bundle--that's it; it's not made clear that that's a baby, or whose.

Also has plenty of cuts that are shown in the Cinema One version, but mainly because I suspect of damage to either print or VHS tape. Cinema One's version cuts even the fight scenes, the ungory ones.

Cinema One DOES have uncut copies--I've seen Bed Sins uncut that way. Wish UP Film Center would use those copies instead.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 15, 2009 at 06:09 PM
the question is will they lend them the copies?
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Post by: keating on Dec 15, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Is the Cinema One copy of BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL  uncut, Jojo? I remember watching it wayback on Cinemax at channel 7 in pristine and mint condition.

I've seen O'hara's BED SINS  in its uncensored version, the same director's cut that came out in betamax format back in the 80's. Cinema One's copy is in mint condition.
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Post by: jdv1229 on Dec 16, 2009 at 06:10 AM
It is uncut and a much clearer copy although most of the colors have faded and it suffers from to much hiss and scratches although still watchable.
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 16, 2009 at 09:23 AM
It can hiss and scratch all it wants; the thing doesn't even really need subtitles.;D

I remember Bulaklak had a few pretty bad cuts when shown on Cinema One. Last I saw the print was in Hong Kong in 2000. It was pretty pink by then.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: rse on Dec 22, 2009 at 05:01 AM
Will Bona and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos receive a wide release in high street shops in Manila?
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Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM
BONA DVD and VCD hit the stores on December 23!

It's already out in stores, for those who want to get it. Php 250.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Will the Tatlong DVD come from Cinema One's recording of  CCP's pinkish print or the Japanese rescue print that's basically monochrome?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 23, 2009 at 01:36 AM
Bona VCD is now listed at Kabayan Central website:

http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbona.html

Bakit walang DVD?

Wala rin ang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos sa list?



Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Dec 23, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Will the Tatlong DVD come from Cinema One's recording of  CCP's pinkish print or the Japanese rescue print that's basically monochrome?

i believe it's the first but a clearer version. btw, "banaue" might get released in january or the first quarter per albert s. in the pipeline are: "tisoy," "condemned (mario o's most favorite film)," "andrea, paano ba ang maging isang ina?" and "ang totoong buhay ni pacita m."
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Now Condemned--you know the drill. How clear will it be? Any lost footage?
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Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 23, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is also out on DVD on the local market already, selling for Php 250.

Interestingly, the first blurb on the back cover is:

"Arguably the best Filipino film ever made." - Noel Vera, Business World

 ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Dec 24, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Eh. I'm hoping to do the commentary. Maybe someday.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Dec 24, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is also out on DVD on the local market already, selling for Php 250.

Interestingly, the first blurb on the back cover is:

"Arguably the best Filipino film ever made." - Noel Vera, Business World

 ;D

Another blurb, this time for BONA:

"Bona is a masterpiece of acting, pyschology, self-revelation, realist cinema..." - Noel Vera, Criticine
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Dec 24, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Now Condemned--you know the drill. How clear will it be? Any lost footage?

don't have any idea yet; albert s. (who now works as consultant for video flick and who's working closely with la aunor on the vcd/dvd transfer of "condemned" et.al.) just mentioned it in passing. but the one screened at the videotheque was of poor quality. perhaps, jojo d. might know something about this, too.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Dec 24, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Maligayang Pasko! 

This Christmas, may the Almighty bless us with a loving and fulfilling relationship with our kith, kin and significant other.  :)

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Post by: rse on Dec 24, 2009 at 09:35 PM
It seems like Bona and Tatlong Taon are now both available on DVD at KabayanCentral.com
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpot3twd.html
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbona.html
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Feb 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
the dvd of 'banaue', the last completed film of the late master manong gerry will be released by ivory records in most likehood this month.

http://superstarstruck.weebly.com/1/post/2010/02/nora-aunors-banaue-to-be-released-on-dvd-by-ivory-records.html 
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Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2010 at 05:45 AM
That's great. It's actually better than it sounds--Gerry's style manages to shine through.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Feb 12, 2010 at 09:55 AM
That's great. It's actually better than it sounds--Gerry's style manages to shine through.

have you ever reviewed the film, noel? i'm not a fan of "banaue"; i find it unwieldy as a whole. i much prefer manong's work in "fe, esperanza, caridad." indeed, his visual storytelling is both poetic and sensual. ronaldo valdez was really scary if a tad over-the-top. nora was still raw, acting-wise, but has never looked so beautiful on celluloid prior to this film. and the film captures laurice's sex appeal quite well, never mind if she was garbed in a nun's clothing.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2010 at 03:31 PM
No, have not written about it. Yes, its clunky, but so was DW Griffith's later films. If you look at the action scenes in Banawe again, you'll see traces of De Leon's style--it's still there. Plus he does more honor to the idea of neolithic society than say most other filmmakers who've tried the same genre.

Caridad is great--so disco, but at the core a strangely moving story.
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Post by: technosprite on Feb 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM
^'have to agree that the well-choreographed action sequences pulsate. even nora and her sisters of avenging warrior women were believable in their fight scenes. looking forward to your review in the future.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:29 AM
(http://superstarnoraaunor.com/images/greenglobelogo.jpg)

Kasama si Nora Aunor sa botohan for 10 Best International Actresses of the Decade (Asia) - the only Philippine actress on the list - kaya bomoto na!

http://movie-voters.questionpro.com/

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: rse on Feb 27, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Was able to buy Banaue DVD in AstroPlus yesterday for 250 pesos.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Mar 01, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Was able to buy Banaue DVD in AstroPlus yesterday for 250 pesos.

how's the quality, rse? have yet to purchase a copy.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: rse on Mar 02, 2010 at 12:03 AM
how's the quality, rse? have yet to purchase a copy.

i don't have a point of reference because i haven't seen this movie before.  i sampled it --  the audio is clear and the video is ok, not very clear but very watchable.  btw, there are no chapter stops, no subtitles, and no special features.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Mar 02, 2010 at 11:10 AM
i don't have a point of reference because i haven't seen this movie before.  i sampled it --  the audio is clear and the video is ok, not very clear but very watchable.  btw, there are no chapter stops, no subtitles, and no special features.

thanks! from what i've gathered, all the dvd releases from NCV productions will just be for local release only.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: anya618 on Jul 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Nora Aunor to return as ‘Kapatid’

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/7641/nora-aunor-to-return-as-%E2%80%98kapatid%E2%80%99
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: technosprite on Aug 01, 2011 at 01:31 PM
Nora Aunor to return as ‘Kapatid’

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/7641/nora-aunor-to-return-as-%E2%80%98kapatid%E2%80%99

per the national coordinator of noranians, the superstar is on her way!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: BusyChild on Aug 02, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Andito na sya... hehehe...

'Superstar' Nora Aunor back in PHL, mobbed at airport

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/228088/entertainment/superstar-nora-aunor-back-in-phl-mobbed-at-airport
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ATJr. on Aug 02, 2011 at 10:49 AM
laotian deep........
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Post by: pinoymovies on Sep 19, 2011 at 02:22 AM
(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/tvcaps/sangalannginateaser1.jpg)
(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/tvcaps/sangalannginateaser.jpg)
Gawa ni Mario O'Hara. Manood po kayo. October 3, 2011 na sa TV5.
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Post by: pinoymovies on Oct 01, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Some screencaps from Sa Ngalan ng Ina. Mapapanood na ngayon Lunes, October 3rd sa TV5
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Post by: BusyChild on Oct 03, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Nora Aunor with a cig: So what?

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/234067/entertainment/nora-aunor-with-a-cig-so-what

(http://images.gmanews.tv/downloads/smokingnora.jpg)

Let it be said that Superstar Nora Aunor’s comeback is by all counts a success, if we are to measure it not by media mileage or product endorsements, not by tell-all interviews in every darn showbiz talk show or by grand statements about home being where the heart is.

Ate Guy’s return has been about none of this and that is precisely a measure of this comeback’s success. Because would she be the unbeatable popular culture icon that she is, the film actress par excellence, the Superstar in the real sense of the word, if she came back and fell into the trap of showbiz as created by the Kris Aquinos of this world?

Not at all. Ate Guy is everything that contemporary showbiz is not. And that was true long before she left, that was real to anyone who saw her films and respected her daring, this was always true for those of us who couldn’t help but be astounded on the one hand, and then be downright impressed on the other, by the life choices she was making, given the little that we actually knew of her. She was rebel long before it became fashionable to be one, she was rakenrol like no other, and in the midst of that she was inadvertently pointing out that she was – should be – nothing but actress, but singer, but star.

Ate Guy might be the only icon on these shores who can say to her public: here’s who I am, deal with it.

Because if we can’t, then what a shame. If we can’t, then that is ultimately a measure of us, not of her. And I’m talking to you Philippine Medical Association (PMA), as well as running priest Fr. Robert Reyes, who insist that the cover image of Ate Guy in the October issue of Yes! Magazine is unacceptable because (gasp!) she’s shown holding a cigarette. That this is even in the news as news versus it being questioned and argued about is a measure of our media; that the PMA and Fr. Reyes are even allowed to imagine role models vis a vis magazine covers and pop culture images is just stupid.

For really, who is Fr. Reyes talking to when he says to Ate Guy:“The Filipino public is not dumb, if you want to be popular again, be wholesome"? The good priest obviously knows not of what he speaks. Look at the most popular celebrities in this country, and see their billboards that sell sex and sexuality even when they’re holding a can of tuna or are selling computers, look at who’s on television every day and see them selling everything that’s about changing how we look through whitening products and beauty clinics. You demand wholesome? Show me what’s wholesome about the lies that these advertisements sell, and then explain why we’ve let them bombard us every day. You demand wholesome? Begin by insisting that no female celebrity who’s white to begin with should be allowed to sell whitening products; insist that no celebrity shall sell beer or gin on nationwide television; insist that no bodies be used to sell products on billboards – no body at all. And then convince yourself that this will mean role models all around and our kids will be better off.

This is at the core of this kind of response to Ate Guy’s photo, holding a cigarette, staring straight into the camera. It’s the question of pop culture icons being role models, a question of how these images are necessarily aspirational ones. They are saying that this image of Ate Guy is so powerful that it will make us get a pack of cigarettes for ourselves the moment we see it. This fails to consider the fact that Ate Guy, is the Nora Aunor, and she doesn’t aspire to be role model, never has, never will. It also forgets that as Nora Aunor, there is more to this photo than that cigarette in her hand.

Done by Marc Nicdao, this image renders the Superstar not so much in a role, as she is revealed finally to be comfortable in her own skin. There is nothing here that’s about being the usual cover girl who’s prettified, no heavy make-up, no glamorous clothes, seemingly no digital editing. In black and white, we see the age on her skin, in her hand that holds that cigarette, her crow’s feet, her laugh lines. She’s in jeans, and what looks like a stylized polo shirt, hair cropped short, styled but barely so. But what will grab you are her eyes, questioning and judgmental, just ultimately matter-of-fact: I’m back, I’m here, what’s it to you?

No one else – no one else – has the daring to have a photo like this taken and agree to have it on the cover of a magazine as a real portrayal of self. Yes, some younger celebrity might hold a cigarette on the cover of a magazine too, but that would only be within a fashion editorial, a fictional portrayal, ultimately no meaning other than fake edginess. In the hands of Ate Guy, that cigarette is a reminder that there is no one, no male or female celebrity on these shores, who has the chutzpah, the gall, the guts, the darn rakenrol, to release an image of self so real, it makes us all uncomfortable.

This is precisely why it’s a refreshing image to see, not just of Nora Aunor, but on a magazine cover. It’s an image that tells us we’ve matured if only because the Superstar now knows to let it all hang, to lay her cards on the table, and she’s forcing us to be prepared for it. You do not change Nora Aunor, you are changed by her.

And in the context of local pop culture’s pomp and pageantry, the industry of fake bodies and glossy faces, hair straight and long, necks covered up with scarves, women in conventional outfits or acceptable near-nakedness, I dare say Ate Guy is the most refreshing cover girl there could ever be. The most powerful, too: she has changed here the way we might view ourselves as women, aging as we all are even as we deny it, looking as she does at that camera and refusing to be objectified by its gaze, fearless and without pretentions, Superstar par excellence. Right here is Nora Aunor, all her years as artist, as woman, as pop icon, showing.

If only we were more prepared for her. But then again, we apparently never are. - GMA News
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: coastal on Oct 06, 2011 at 07:15 AM
I thought the photo makes her look sophisticated and captures her profoundly. Anyway she's currently not your role model coming from her stint in the US so why do they feel she's a threat to their cause! Kulang lang yata sa pansin ang PMA!
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Post by: turismo1997 on Oct 08, 2011 at 01:32 AM
I B A L I K - I B A L I K,  I B A L I K - I B A L I K  ANG TAMBALANG GUY AND PIP!!!

I B A L I K - I B A L I K,  I B A L I K - I B A L I K  ANG TAMBALANG GUY AND PIP!!!
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Post by: jdv1229 on Mar 06, 2012 at 01:42 PM
Nora Aunor to play the lead in Brillante Mendoza's newest film, The Womb (working title) co-starring Lovi Poe.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: geckoph on Mar 09, 2012 at 12:52 PM
"El Presidente," or as I call it "The Assassination of Andres Bonifacio by the C__ Emilio Aguinaldo," stars Nora Aunor, Gov. Ejercito, Robin Padilla and Judy Ann Santos...
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Post by: BusyChild on Apr 17, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Congressman files "feel-good" resolution to name Nora Aunor as National Artist
http://www.spot.ph/the-feed/50894/congressman-files-resolution-to-name-nora-aunor-as-national-artist

InterAksyon.com reports that Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. has filed House Resolution 2317, which is "A Resolution urging his excellency President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to confer to Nora Aunor the honor of being named as a National Artist of the Philippines for her immense contribution to Philippine Arts."

In his explanatory note, Golez wrote: "The Filipino people are now entangled in so many public issues like the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities but we should not lose hope. There are a lot of things going for our country and the enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel-good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to."

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on May 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Did you see Boy Abunda's interview with Nora on Cinema One? She revealed that the secret to great acting is booze! Pag mahirap daw yung eksena, like in the manila zoo scene in Bulaklak sa city jail, she'd go drink  before the take. In "condemned" , she was so drunk she fell off the boat but o'hara kept it in the movie!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: stilljey on May 19, 2012 at 07:31 PM
Aren't you glad, you use Dial.......commercial na sabon ni ate Guy?  ;D
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Post by: pinoymovies on Dec 04, 2012 at 01:35 PM
(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/images/Officialposterthywomb.jpg)

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Feb 03, 2013 at 11:27 AM
I saw Thy womb at isa sa mga pinagtataka ko dun sa movie e papaano nakaipon ng P200,000 sila shaleha for dowry kung sila mismo e banig weavers lang at konting fishing on the side?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: pinoymovies on Feb 04, 2014 at 03:13 PM
(http://www.superstarnoraaunor.com/images/whenifallinlovedate.jpg)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Jun 22, 2014 at 08:00 PM
Inquirer : 6 new national artists named; Nora aunor snubbed

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Post by: sgxp on Jun 23, 2014 at 09:24 PM
anung kabaklaan 'yan pnot? paki-explain!

Inquirer : 6 new national artists named; Nora aunor snubbed

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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: BusyChild on Jun 24, 2014 at 11:36 PM
Nora Aunor for National Artist!!!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jerix on Jun 25, 2014 at 07:11 AM
Ate Guy supported ERAP and not PINOY, so...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: kapitan88 on Jun 25, 2014 at 08:30 AM
Ate Guy supported ERAP and not PINOY, so...

+1 . . .  but

Aunor jailed addict oversea (National Artist to represent Phils)

Ate Vi; supported Pnoy + ka-ticket; same accomplishment as Nora in film/tv + public servant (good standing)
bakit mauna pa si nora kay vi?

This is acceptable brouhaha than the one w/ caparas et al.

Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sirhc on Jun 25, 2014 at 02:49 PM
+1 . . .  but

Aunor jailed addict oversea (National Artist to represent Phils)

Ate Vi; supported Pnoy + ka-ticket; same accomplishment as Nora in film/tv + public servant (good standing)
bakit mauna pa si nora kay vi?

This is acceptable brouhaha than the one w/ caparas et al.

IMO, her achievements in furthering Filipino arts, in film and acting in particular should not be overshadowed by her mistakes with addiction. Its true, she had her fair share of legal woes, but that does not erase the fact that she was an exemplary artist in her craft. Iba naman ang appreciation of Ate Guy's works versus Ate Guy as a person e. just my two cents..
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Jun 25, 2014 at 03:41 PM
true, her body of work should be the only consideration!
it must be noted that Juan Luna in a fit of jealousy murdered his wife and mother-in-law but he is still a hero because of his paintings.
but i am happy that Francisco Coching, a komiks creator, is now a National artist. He created El Indio and Pedro Penduko, one of his many works that became movies, too
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: anya618 on Jul 01, 2014 at 02:10 PM
Aquino: Drugs reason why Nora Aunor not a National Artist (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146145/aquino-drugs-reason-why-nora-aunor-not-a-national-artist)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: tenderfender on Jul 01, 2014 at 03:09 PM
Lawyer: Nora Aunor was never convicted of drug use

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146156/lawyer-nora-aunor-was-never-convicted-of-drug-use

MANILA, Philippines—After President Benigno Aquino III admitted that drugs was the reason why he rejected Nora Aunor’s nomination as National Artist for film, her lawyer on Tuesday said the actress was never convicted of a crime involving narcotics.

“Nora Aunor was never convicted of a crime, let alone a crime involving drugs here in Los Angeles. I was the attorney who represented her,” lawyer Claire Navarro-Espina said in a Facebook post.


kuryente c papi! (inaalat ata ngayong araw na ito...)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:24 PM
Lawyer: Nora Aunor was never convicted of drug use

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146156/lawyer-nora-aunor-was-never-convicted-of-drug-use

MANILA, Philippines—After President Benigno Aquino III admitted that drugs was the reason why he rejected Nora Aunor’s nomination as National Artist for film, her lawyer on Tuesday said the actress was never convicted of a crime involving narcotics.

“Nora Aunor was never convicted of a crime, let alone a crime involving drugs here in Los Angeles. I was the attorney who represented her,” lawyer Claire Navarro-Espina said in a Facebook post.


kuryente c papi! (inaalat ata ngayong araw na ito...)

Hahaha! Pati Nora Aunor thread tinitira ha! Sipag maghanap ng link.  :D  True there was no conviction.  Why? Because there was a plea bargain.  She agreed to attend a 6 month drug rehabilitation program and complete it in exchange for the case to be dismissed.  She was not acquitted.  Because there was no trial. The case was dismissed.  But she did serve a sentence....the 6 month drug rehab nga.  Funny the lawyer or writer called it "Diversion Program". :D. So when you enter a plea bargain and agree voluntarily to a 6 month rehab program.... you clearly don't do drugs right?  :D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: tenderfender on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:35 PM
master sheldon / spock  freaky geeky!
idol na idol kita sa research at posting ng link lalo ung hindi sinulat ni roberto tiglao!

Ang naging problema ko lang dun ay alam naman natin lahat…naconvict po sya sa drugs,” he added, referring to Aunor.

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146145/aquino-drugs-reason-why-nora-aunor-not-a-national-artist

(don't worry, di na kita ijajudge that you never read the full article and headlines to make the connection)  ^-^
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mbtorn on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:38 PM
in-endorse kasi ni nora si gma...yan tuloy  >:(
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Quitacet on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:43 PM
+1 . . .  but

Aunor jailed addict oversea (National Artist to represent Phils)

Ate Vi; supported Pnoy + ka-ticket; same accomplishment as Nora in film/tv + public servant (good standing)
bakit mauna pa si nora kay vi?

This is acceptable brouhaha than the one w/ caparas et al.




Nung bago pa lang sa politika si Vilma Santos may interview yan before sa Channel 2 kay Korina Sanchez, at inamin nya na yung 10% na SOP ay normal na nangyayari sa mga government projects nya dahil kalakaran daw yun.

Hindi pa kasi panahon ng social media nun at bihira pa nagrerecord ng mga tv shows kaya wala ako mahanap na ebidensya pero di ko malilimutan yung interview na yun.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mbtorn on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:46 PM

Nung bago pa lang sa politika si Vilma Santos may interview yan before sa Channel 2 kay Korina Sanchez, at inamin nya na yung 10% na SOP ay normal na nangyayari sa mga government projects nya dahil kalakaran daw yun.

Hindi pa kasi panahon ng social media nun at bihira pa nagrerecord ng mga tv shows kaya wala ako mahanap na ebidensya pero di ko malilimutan yung interview na yun.

Sorry but you heard wrong...that's not what she said in that interview.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:47 PM
master sheldon / spock  freaky geeky!
idol na idol kita sa research at posting ng link lalo ung hindi sinulat ni roberto tiglao!

Ang naging problema ko lang dun ay alam naman natin lahat…naconvict po sya sa drugs,” he added, referring to Aunor.

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146145/aquino-drugs-reason-why-nora-aunor-not-a-national-artist

(don't worry, di na kita ijajudge that you never read the full article and headlines to make the connection)  ^-^

Salamat bro. Pero actually bihira lang ako magpost ng link compared to you.  Sobrang sipag mo nga hindi mo na binabasa yun link na pinopost mo.  Sa dalas siguro.  Pero the link above ok yan.  Kasi mali nga si PNoy.  There was no conviction.  At least you are getting better at this.   :D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: tenderfender on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:49 PM
huwaw! a compliment from the master himself!  ^-^
am freaking geeking out! ^-^
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Quitacet on Jul 01, 2014 at 04:49 PM
Sorry but you heard wrong...that's not what she said in that interview.

what did she actually say?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: mbtorn on Jul 01, 2014 at 05:17 PM
what did she actually say?

nalaman nya na may normal na kalakaran pala yung 10% SOP (yan kasi yung gawain nung pinalitan nya)...and that's not an "evidence" against her (unless tinuloy nya ung same kalakaran, in which case, ibang usapan yun)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Quitacet on Jul 01, 2014 at 05:32 PM
nalaman nya na may normal na kalakaran pala yung 10% SOP (yan kasi yung gawain nung pinalitan nya)...and that's not an "evidence" against her (unless tinuloy nya ung same kalakaran, in which case, ibang usapan yun)

That's not how I remembered it pero since wala nga ako ebidensya I'll give her the benefit of doubt.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dana on Jul 01, 2014 at 05:37 PM
sabi nga ng isang direktor, "...you cannot marry morality and artistry. lahat ng artist may topak ! "
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dodie on Jul 01, 2014 at 07:14 PM
Hahaha! Pati Nora Aunor thread tinitira ha! Sipag maghanap ng link.  :D  True there was no conviction.  Why? Because there was a plea bargain.  She agreed to attend a 6 month drug rehabilitation program and complete it in exchange for the case to be dismissed.  She was not acquitted.  Because there was no trial. The case was dismissed.  But she did serve a sentence....the 6 month drug rehab nga.  Funny the lawyer or writer called it "Diversion Program". :D. So when you enter a plea bargain and agree voluntarily to a 6 month rehab program.... you clearly don't do drugs right?  :D

+1 ;D ;D ;D

palagay ko the govt is sending a strong signal na bago ka parangalan ng gobyerno sa anumang galing mo, unang una dapat ikaw ay mabuting ehemplo. if you are followed because you are somebody, meron kang moral obligation. kung wala ka nito....you can still be an artist in your chosen art form, but without the recognition from the govt! just my 2 cents :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Jul 01, 2014 at 07:58 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: tenderfender on Jul 01, 2014 at 09:37 PM
so one can speculate:
babaero si mang pidol (SLN), dami anak sa iba't ibang babae
kaya pala hanggang kunswelo de bobo na gawad sikatuna or sulaiman (sounds like) lang siguro at ndi national artist
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dodie on Jul 01, 2014 at 11:51 PM
so one can speculate:
babaero si mang pidol (SLN), dami anak sa iba't ibang babae
kaya pala hanggang kunswelo de bobo na gawad sikatuna or sulaiman (sounds like) lang siguro at ndi national artist

siguro boss...eh di hintay na lang na magiba nag presidente, bka magiba din ang stand at criteria para magawaran ng parangal! 2 years na lang naman.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jul 02, 2014 at 12:16 AM
siguro boss...eh di hintay na lang na magiba nag presidente, bka magiba din ang stand at criteria para magawaran ng parangal! 2 years na lang naman.

That's correct.  Tutal same plight naman sila ni Binay di ba? :D  Sigurado aprub kagad si Ms Nora Aunor.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: anya618 on Jul 05, 2014 at 01:11 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: VenoM_Unleashed on Jul 05, 2014 at 01:14 PM
5 things PNoy apparently didn’t know about Nora Aunor’s drug case
http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/5-things-pnoy-apparently-didnt-know-about-nora-aunors-drug-case/

Nora Aunor’s lawyer in the U.S. said in an official statement on Friday that the actress has “an unblemished record under U.S. law” and blasted at length President Benigno Aquino III’s official reason for denying her the National Artist award — that she had been “convicted and punished” in a drug case.

Atty. Claire Navarro Espina argued that the Philippine government “cannot create the fiction” that her client was ever convicted when American jurisprudence says otherwise.

Following are 5 things the President apparently did not know about the 2005 case, according to Espina, who swore to the accuracy of the details of her statement “under penalty of perjury”.

1. In practical terms, the case never happened.

The judge dismissed it two years after Aunor was booked for alleged possession of a controlled substance found in her luggage at the Los Angeles Airport.

“Ms. Aunor has no record of conviction in any U.S. jurisdiction precisely because she was never sentenced and hence, never convicted,” Espina said.

“In fact, the other day when I sought the retrieval of her files in connection with media request, the Clerk of the Court informed me that her file has been sealed by order of the Court,” she added.

“Under California law, the arrest is deemed to never have happened.”

2. Aunor was charged for alleged possession, not for using drugs.

The drug in question, according to a legal report by another Los Angeles-based lawyer, Roman Mosqueda, was 8 grams of metamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). The “controlled substance,” Espina narrated, was “found in a man’s athletic shoe in her luggage”, which was “packed, handled, and carried by her entourage”.

Espina said Aunor’s “entourage fled, leaving her, literally, holding the bag”.

3. She did not spend any time in jail.

Upon being booked for felony drug possession at the L.A. Police Department in Van Nuys, Aunor was immediately released on a bond secured by Espina’s firm, Edelberg & Espina.

“She never spent time in jail, nor was she incarcerated for any offense,” Espina said.

4. She did not go to rehab.

“Ms. Aunor enrolled in two civil diversion programs with certain conditions tailored to accommodate her specific situation. Unlike other participants, she was never in any drug detoxification or residential treatment program. She was not subjected to medical treatment,” Espina revealed.

Those programs involved “intense counseling and educational sessions that provided her with problem solving and coping skills”.

5. She was found to be clean as a whistle.

“Ms. Aunor underwent and passed more than 40 random drug tests administered by numerous court-approved laboratory facilities, in various locations in the United States,” Espina declared.

“So long as she attended all her counseling sessions and passed all her laboratory tests, she was free to live her life and pursue her profession,” the lawyer added.

Aunor held concerts and charity events across the U.S. in the two years between her arrest and the dismissal of her case.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sgxp on Jul 08, 2014 at 10:53 PM
so one can speculate:
babaero si mang pidol (SLN), dami anak sa iba't ibang babae
kaya pala hanggang kunswelo de bobo na gawad sikatuna or sulaiman (sounds like) lang siguro at ndi national artist
kasi wala syang K maging NA
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dodie on Jul 09, 2014 at 12:25 AM
5 things PNoy apparently didn’t know about Nora Aunor’s drug case
http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/5-things-pnoy-apparently-didnt-know-about-nora-aunors-drug-case/

Nora Aunor’s lawyer in the U.S. said in an official statement on Friday that the actress has “an unblemished record under U.S. law” and blasted at length President Benigno Aquino III’s official reason for denying her the National Artist award — that she had been “convicted and punished” in a drug case.

Atty. Claire Navarro Espina argued that the Philippine government “cannot create the fiction” that her client was ever convicted when American jurisprudence says otherwise.

Following are 5 things the President apparently did not know about the 2005 case, according to Espina, who swore to the accuracy of the details of her statement “under penalty of perjury”.

1. In practical terms, the case never happened.

The judge dismissed it two years after Aunor was booked for alleged possession of a controlled substance found in her luggage at the Los Angeles Airport.

“Ms. Aunor has no record of conviction in any U.S. jurisdiction precisely because she was never sentenced and hence, never convicted,” Espina said.

“In fact, the other day when I sought the retrieval of her files in connection with media request, the Clerk of the Court informed me that her file has been sealed by order of the Court,” she added.

“Under California law, the arrest is deemed to never have happened.”

2. Aunor was charged for alleged possession, not for using drugs.

The drug in question, according to a legal report by another Los Angeles-based lawyer, Roman Mosqueda, was 8 grams of metamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). The “controlled substance,” Espina narrated, was “found in a man’s athletic shoe in her luggage”, which was “packed, handled, and carried by her entourage”.

Espina said Aunor’s “entourage fled, leaving her, literally, holding the bag”.

3. She did not spend any time in jail.

Upon being booked for felony drug possession at the L.A. Police Department in Van Nuys, Aunor was immediately released on a bond secured by Espina’s firm, Edelberg & Espina.

“She never spent time in jail, nor was she incarcerated for any offense,” Espina said.

4. She did not go to rehab.

“Ms. Aunor enrolled in two civil diversion programs with certain conditions tailored to accommodate her specific situation. Unlike other participants, she was never in any drug detoxification or residential treatment program. She was not subjected to medical treatment,” Espina revealed.

Those programs involved “intense counseling and educational sessions that provided her with problem solving and coping skills”.

5. She was found to be clean as a whistle.

“Ms. Aunor underwent and passed more than 40 random drug tests administered by numerous court-approved laboratory facilities, in various locations in the United States,” Espina declared.

“So long as she attended all her counseling sessions and passed all her laboratory tests, she was free to live her life and pursue her profession,” the lawyer added.

Aunor held concerts and charity events across the U.S. in the two years between her arrest and the dismissal of her case.

hindi claro boss eh.....

"The drug in question, according to a legal report by another Los Angeles-based lawyer, Roman Mosqueda, was 8 grams of metamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). The “controlled substance,” Espina narrated, was “found in a man’s athletic shoe in her luggage”, which was “packed, handled, and carried by her entourage”.
Espina said Aunor’s “entourage fled, leaving her, literally, holding the bag”.

may arrest, nahulihan ng shabu! then the entourage fled? who were her entourage? (acc to the lawyers) of course, defense lawyer nga eh!

so walang conviction? why? dahil nagenroll sa diversion program. so before entering into a division program ano ang mga requisite? ano ang napapaloob sa diversion program na pinasukan ni la aunor?

we are entirely focused on what pnoy said about conviction. but the real score are drugs per se! binibyak natin ang bwat pangungusap na binitiwan ng presidente, pero hindi natin naisip kung ano ang buod noon.


Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: jerix on Jul 09, 2014 at 07:15 AM
So one of the criteria pala is that the nominee must not have been involved in a known or controversial act of wrongdoing. :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: bumblebee on Jul 09, 2014 at 07:57 AM
So one of the criteria pala is that the nominee must not have been involved in a known or controversial act of wrongdoing. :)

Aba e, dapat i-apply rin yan sa mga kakandidato sa halalan.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jul 09, 2014 at 08:11 AM
So one of the criteria pala is that the nominee must not have been involved in a known or controversial act of wrongdoing. :)

The plea bargain was to voluntarily attend and submit to a drug rehab program and pay a fine  Also at least according to the Inquirer, she pleaded guilty to drug possession for her charges to be dropped.  To plead guilty malaking bagay na. 

Quote
Later that month, Aunor pleaded guilty to drug possession before Superior Court Judge James Brandlin and joined a drug diversion program.

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/146250/no-drug-conviction-nora-aunors-lawyer-insists

So she....

1.  Entered into a plea bargain
2.  Voluntarily entered into a drug rehab program
3.  Paid a fine
4.  Eto yun mabigat, pleaded guilty

That would certainly be more than mere involvement di ba?
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Jul 09, 2014 at 05:16 PM
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: VenoM_Unleashed on Jul 09, 2014 at 05:47 PM
hindi claro boss eh.....

"The drug in question, according to a legal report by another Los Angeles-based lawyer, Roman Mosqueda, was 8 grams of metamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu). The “controlled substance,” Espina narrated, was “found in a man’s athletic shoe in her luggage”, which was “packed, handled, and carried by her entourage”.
Espina said Aunor’s “entourage fled, leaving her, literally, holding the bag”.

may arrest, nahulihan ng shabu! then the entourage fled? who were her entourage? (acc to the lawyers) of course, defense lawyer nga eh!

so walang conviction? why? dahil nagenroll sa diversion program. so before entering into a division program ano ang mga requisite? ano ang napapaloob sa diversion program na pinasukan ni la aunor?

we are entirely focused on what pnoy said about conviction. but the real score are drugs per se! binibyak natin ang bwat pangungusap na binitiwan ng presidente, pero hindi natin naisip kung ano ang buod noon.


May lusot pa din, boss. Pwedeng inako nya lang na sa kanya 'yung drugs, sabi nga sa statement noong lawyer nya sa loob ng athletic shoe na pang lalake sa loob ng bagahe nya nakuha 'yung drugs. Pwedeng may ibang tao na naglagay nun. Pero syempre, palusot lang, pero pwede din totoo kasi pumasa naman sya sa more than 40 random drug tests. So kung hindi sya gumagamit, kanino 'yun?  :)
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dodie on Jul 09, 2014 at 06:04 PM
May lusot pa din, boss. Pwedeng inako nya lang na sa kanya 'yung drugs, sabi nga sa statement noong lawyer nya sa loob ng athletic shoe na pang lalake sa loob ng bagahe nya nakuha 'yung drugs. Pwedeng may ibang tao na naglagay nun. Pero syempre, palusot lang, pero pwede din totoo kasi pumasa naman sya sa more than 40 random drug tests. So kung hindi sya gumagamit, kanino 'yun?  :)

bka kay richard merk! ;D ;D ;D

it was said that she passed the test...walang sinabi kung kailan na test. after ba ng arrest o after ng trial and during the diversion program?  ang met pag hindi ka heavy user madaling i flush out sa system.  buko at bearbrand lang ang katapat nyan eh, nega ka sa drug testing! saka bakit intense yung diversion program? (intense counseling and educational sessions that provided her with problem solving and coping skills) anong ang malaking problema? until the aunor camp divulge the kind of sessions that the diversion program is offering, ang burden of proof ay nasa kanila. madaling sabihin sa lahat kung wala naman talagang nangyari.kahiyahiya pang lalabas ang nagparatang sa iyo.  pero bkt kulang kulang ang info coming from them?.....my guess is as good as those vilmanians ;D ;D 
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: ABCmotorparts on Jul 11, 2014 at 06:18 AM
A close friend of mine who served in Miss Aunor's residence swears na talagang may problema ito dati,
lalo na ng magsimula ng lumubog ang bituin nya, in my opinion, she doesn't deserve the award,
its not being righteous, but manatili kang matino sa buhay mo, alam mo ng bawal gagamit ka pa,..?
And worse, magbibiyahe ka pang may dala kang parapelnalya,... I'm with PNoy on this one, hirap talaga sa Pilipino, nakakalimutan agad ang mga kasalanan at pagkakamali, madaling mabaon sa limot,...
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: VenoM_Unleashed on Jul 11, 2014 at 03:38 PM
May nakabasa na ba ng National Artists of the Philippines Guidelines?

Someone gave me a link at sabi doon sa Number 6, letter "f" under Administration of Award...

(f) must not have been convicted with finality of any crime by a court of justice or dismissed for a cause by any organization, whether public or private.

May punto  ;)

Wala nabanggit na "if he/she pleaded guilty or if he/she enrolled in a diversion program.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jul 11, 2014 at 04:17 PM
May nakabasa na ba ng National Artists of the Philippines Guidelines?

Someone gave me a link at sabi doon sa Number 6, letter "f" under Administration of Award...

(f) must not have been convicted with finality of any crime by a court of justice or dismissed for a cause by any organization, whether public or private.

May punto  ;)

Wala nabanggit na "if he/she pleaded guilty or if he/she enrolled in a diversion program.

I think bro yun nagpa disqualify naman is simply the President's preference....under President discretion.  Kahit na napaka unrealistic ng dahilan ng presidente, yun ang masusunod.  Kung ang tanong lang is pasado ba sa lahat ng criteria...pasado yata lahat.  But pwedeng ma veto ng presidente... kung "feel" nya.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 11, 2014 at 04:31 PM
guilty or not guilty man si Nora, i do agree that she deserves the National Artist award.

for me, she is more deserving than Carlo J. Caparas who was awarded by then president GMA. ito ang malinaw na "luto".
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sirhc on Jul 11, 2014 at 04:50 PM
guilty or not guilty man si Nora, i do agree that she deserves the National Artist award.

for me, she is more deserving than Carlo J. Caparas who was awarded by then president GMA. ito ang malinaw na "luto".

I cringe every time I see the Carlo J. Caparas street in Pasig along C-5.  ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 11, 2014 at 05:16 PM
WTF! may Carlo J. Caparas street pala ?!
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: sirhc on Jul 11, 2014 at 05:38 PM
here (https://maps.google.com/?ll=14.580427,121.077088&spn=0.001978,0.004308&t=m&z=18).. see for your self..  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Jul 13, 2014 at 05:36 PM
Wala pa bang statement sina Boyet de Leon or si Pip? or kahit si Maria Leonora Teresa? :D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Quitacet on Jul 14, 2014 at 07:27 AM
http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/2014/07/14/1345439/virtue-excellence-and-artist

Virtue, excellence and the artist
by F. Sionil Jose
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 14, 2014 at 12:29 PM
My thoughts on Gerardo de Leon's Caridad segment of Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (http://criticafterdark.blogspot.com/2014/07/caridad-from-fe-esperanza-caridad.html)

The CCP screening has come and gone  but it's available on youtube.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 14, 2014 at 12:36 PM
http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/2014/07/14/1345439/virtue-excellence-and-artist

Virtue, excellence and the artist
by F. Sionil Jose

http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/2014/07/14/1345439/virtue-excellence-and-artist

Virtue, excellence and the artist
by F. Sionil Jose

This is excellent, thanks.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 14, 2014 at 01:37 PM
nice article.
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
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Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: R2 on Sep 23, 2014 at 07:14 PM
http://m.inquirer.net/opinion/?id=78362
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Sep 23, 2014 at 07:21 PM
^oh yeah, that was a nice column on nora's lecture at UP
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: anya618 on Mar 19, 2015 at 10:13 AM
FULL VIDEO: Nora Aunor tells PNoy to resign (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/17/15/full-video-nora-aunor-tells-pnoy-resign)

pano na yung pangako ni kris aquino na siya sasagot sa pamasahe ni nora sa pagpapagamot sa US?  >:D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: DVD_Freak on Mar 19, 2015 at 10:55 AM
FULL VIDEO: Nora Aunor tells PNoy to resign (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/17/15/full-video-nora-aunor-tells-pnoy-resign)

pano na yung pangako ni kris aquino na siya sasagot sa pamasahe ni nora sa pagpapagamot sa US?  >:D

Nandun din si Nora sa pagpapatalsik ke Erap. So we got GMA.  Now andyan si Nora para patalsikin si PNoy.....so that we shall have Binay?. If anything, kamalasan pa yata ang dulot ni Nora.   ;D
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: halvert on Mar 19, 2015 at 01:57 PM
Hehe :)
http://crazyjhenny.blogspot.com/2015/02/political.html
Title: Re: The Nora Aunor Thread
Post by: anya618 on Oct 30, 2018 at 09:03 AM
Nora Aunor, bumwelta matapos ang ikalawang paglaglag sa kanya bilang national artist (https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/103102418-nora-aunor-bumwelta-matapos-ang-ikalawang-paglaglag-sa-kanya-bilang-national-artist)