Lotlot De Leon shares wake and funeral details for mother Nora Aunor

- Lotlot De Leon announced that the wake for Nora Aunor will be held at The Chapels at Heritage Park

- The wake will be private for family and friends on April 17, 18, and 21, while public viewing will be allowed on April 19 and 20

- A mass will be held every evening during the wake

- Nora Aunor will be laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on April 22, with State Funeral details to follow

Actress Lotlot De Leon has announced the official wake and funeral arrangements for her adoptive mother, the late National Artist Nora Aunor, following the screen legend’s passing.

In an Instagram post, Lotlot shared that the wake will be held at The Chapels at Heritage Park. From April 17 to 18, Thursday and Friday, the viewing will be exclusive to family and close friends. On April 19 and 20, the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects, with viewing hours scheduled from morning until afternoon. The final day of the wake, April 21, will again be reserved for family and friends only.

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A mass will be held each evening throughout the wake.

The interment is scheduled for April 22 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, with further details about the planned State Funeral to be announced soon.

In an earlier post, Lotlot expressed her grief and deep admiration for her mother’s legacy:

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora Aunor, our beloved mother, celebrated television and movie actress, and a true National Artist of the Philippines. Born on May 21, 1953, she touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade. Her light lives on—forever loved, never forgotten.”

Nora Aunor, whose career spanned decades and transformed Philippine cinema, is remembered not only for her powerful performances but also for her influence on generations of artists and audiences. Her death has left the nation in mourning, and the public viewing is expected to draw fans who wish to honor her memory.

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Nora Aunor was a celebrated Filipino actress, singer, and producer. Known as the 'Superstar of Philippine cinema, she has earned critical acclaim for her powerful performances in films such as Himala, Bona, and The Flor Contemplacion Story. Her contributions to the arts were recognized in 2022 when she was named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. In 1975, Nora married fellow actor Christopher de Leon. They have one biological son, Ian de Leon, and adopted four children: Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth de Leon.

As previously reported by KAMI, a vintage slum book page of Nora Aunor recently surfaced online, revealing some of her favorite things. She mentioned that Vilma Santos and Esperanza "Espie" Fabon were her "chum girls." She also shared that she dislikes arrogant people. She named Nancy Wilson, Dionne Warwick, and Barbra Streisand as her favorite singers.

Meanwhile, Nora Aunor shared the story of how she lost her powerful and striking voice. She said she simply woke up one day only to find out that she could no longer sing. She admitted that it was a painful experience for her, as she used to love singing more than acting back then. Unfortunately, her once-powerful voice could never be restored.

Source: KAMI.com.gh