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The comedian recalls the five criteria Rico J. Puno said a showbiz personality needed to meet to be considered a ‘Superstar,’ adding that only Nora Aunor has achieved this
MANILA, Philippines – It goes without saying that the entire Philippine entertainment industry is mourning the loss of the legendary Superstar Nora Aunor.
The directors, actors, and showbiz personalities the award-winning actress worked with came forward to look back on the memories they shared with her, while others like comedian Michael V created art to remember Aunor’s legacy.
Michael V recalled what late singer Rico J. Puno said about all the boxes somebody needed to tick to be considered a “Superstar” in the local entertainment industry: your TV show’s ratings need to be on top, your movie should be a box office hit, your songs should be on the playlists of radio stations, your concerts should be sold out, and your stage productions should have positive reviews.
“Ang hirap, ‘di ba? Iisa lang ang kilala ko sa showbiz na na-achieve LAHAT ito SIMULTANEOUSLY at one point in her career… Si Nora Aunor lang. May iba pa ba kayong kilala in this generation sa industriya natin na kayang pumantay sa achievement n’ya? I seriously doubt it. Rest in peace, Superstar,” Michael V wrote.
(It’s hard to achieve, right? I only know of one person in the showbiz industry who was able to achieve all of this simultaneously at one point in her career… just Nora Aunor. Do you guys know anyone else in this generation in our industry who can achieve what she did? I seriously doubt it. Rest in peace, Superstar.)
Aunor’s daughter, Lotlot De Leon, thanked Michael V, and reposted the portrait on her own Instagram account.
Aunor passed away at the age of 71 on April 16 due to acute respiratory failure. A National Artist, the Himala star currently holds the record for highest number of Best Actress wins at the Metro Manila Film Festival.
She was also a recording artist, whose hits included “Yesterday When I Was Young,” “Pearly Shells,” “Maria Leonora Theresa,” and “Dandansoy,” among many others.
The icon is set to be laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Tuesday, April 22. – Rappler.com
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