Brief Summary
This YouTube video features an in-depth interview with Nora Aunor, the Philippines' only superstar. The interview covers various aspects of her life and career, including her early struggles, the origin of her "superstar" title, her acting process, her relationship with Vilma Santos, her lost voice, her views on being a National Artist, her past legal issues, her ventures into politics, her adopted children, and her reflections on her life's journey. Aunor shares personal stories and insights, revealing her resilience, generosity, and enduring connection with her fans.
- Nora Aunor discusses her early life and career struggles, including selling water at a train station.
- She reflects on the origin of her "superstar" title and her feelings about it.
- Aunor shares her acting process and how she draws inspiration from her past experiences.
- She addresses her rivalry with Vilma Santos and its impact on the entertainment industry.
- Aunor recounts the story of losing her voice and the emotional toll it took on her.
- She expresses her views on being a National Artist and her reaction to not receiving the title.
- Aunor discusses her past legal issues and her involvement in politics.
- She talks about her adopted children and her reasons for adopting them.
- Aunor reflects on her life's journey, acknowledging her mistakes and expressing gratitude for her fans' support.
Introduction
The video opens with a montage of Nora Aunor's iconic roles and achievements, highlighting her status as the "only superstar of the Philippines" and her numerous international best actress awards. It sets the stage for an in-depth interview, promising to explore the life and career of this legendary Filipina actress. The introduction emphasizes her talent, unforgettable characters, and the impact she has had on Asian cinema.
Interview Begins: "Dementia" and Acting Process
The interview begins with a discussion about Nora Aunor's movie "Dementia," where she plays a woman with memory loss. She explains the challenges of acting with minimal dialogue, relying on her eyes to convey emotions. Aunor shares that KB, channel 9, gave her the title of "superstar". She expresses humility about the title, stating that she never wanted to be called that. She also discusses how she prepares for her roles, emphasizing the importance of putting her heart into every scene and dialogue.
Inspirations and Overcoming Hardships
Nora Aunor shares that her talent and acting skills come from her early life problems and experiences with disappointment in love. She recalls selling water at a train station and how those hardships inspire her performances. Aunor acknowledges breaking the mold of typical showbiz artists and expresses gratitude for her singing career, which helped her family out of poverty. She also touches on how she doesn't feel insecure about her contemporaries.
Rivalry with Vilma Santos
The interviewer brings up the topic of Nora Aunor's rivalry with Vilma Santos. Aunor acknowledges the existence of the rivalry and its impact on the entertainment industry, noting that such rivalries can energize the industry and fans. She also mentions that she is just doing what she should do, no need to imitate.
Loss of Voice
Nora Aunor recounts the story of losing her voice after a company hired her to endorse their product in Japan. She describes waking up in a small room without her voice and undergoing blood transfusions and surgery. Aunor explains that a hole in her neck affected her vocal cords, making it difficult for her to sing. She expresses the pain of losing her voice, which had been her wealth and capital since childhood.
National Artist and Legal Issues
The interview shifts to Nora Aunor's reaction to being rejected as a National Artist. She states that there are more artists who deserve the title and acknowledges the support she received from her fans. Aunor also addresses her past legal issues, stating that she has already suffered for her mistakes and that the case should not be brought up anymore.
Politics, Houses and Generosity
Nora Aunor discusses her brief foray into politics, stating that she was forced into it despite not having money. She also addresses rumors about owning numerous houses, clarifying that she had around 20 houses but doesn't know what happened to them. Aunor admits to being very generous and unable to resist helping people in need, even if it means getting into trouble financially.
Adoption and Personal Life
Nora Aunor talks about her adopted children: Lotlot, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth. She explains that she adopts children because she feels compelled to help those in need and fears the consequences if she doesn't accept them. Aunor also reminisces about her famous doll, Maria Leonora Teresa, and expresses her wish for it to be returned to her.
Reflections and Future
Nora Aunor reflects on the possibility of her life being filmed, acknowledging the many peaks and valleys she has experienced. She admits that she has been through a lot and that everything bad that can happen to a person has happened to her. Aunor concludes by stating that she sees herself as a simple person and accepts her shortcomings, which may be the secret to her success.
