Dingdong Dantes pays tribute to Nora Aunor, recalls experience of working with her
- Dingdong Dantes paid tribute to Nora Aunor on Instagram after news broke of her passing at 71
- He recalled their 2015 scene together in Pari ’Koy, describing it as a memorable and emotional experience
- The Kapuso star shared how Nora Aunor sat beside him during a break and made him feel at ease despite his nervousness
- Furthermore, he praised her humility, grace, and generosity, calling her a true legend and saying he was proud to have shared a moment with a National Artist and Superstar
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Hours after news broke of the passing of Philippine cinema legend and National Artist Nora Aunor at the age of 71, actor Dingdong Dantes took to Instagram to pay a touching tribute to the woman he described as both a “Superstar” and a quiet force of grace.
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Dingdong shared a few behind-the-scenes photos of himself with Aunor, taken during the filming of a dramatic scene in the GMA series Pari ‘Koy in August 2015. Reflecting on the experience, he recalled how excited and nervous he was to find out he would be sharing the screen with the iconic actress.
“It was around mid-season of Pari ‘Koy when they announced we’d have a special guest,” he wrote. “I didn’t expect it would be the Nora Aunor.”
He described the long shooting day—rain machines in full effect, high-stakes drama under the direction of the late Maryo J. delos Reyes—culminating in a scene with Aunor past midnight, in front of Father Kokoy’s church.
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“August 2015. It was a long shooting day—mostly drama. My scene with her was scheduled toward the end, past midnight, in front of Father Kokoy’s church. Rain machines on full blast, everyone focused. The kind of setup that demands your best. All under the direction of the great, late Direk Maryo J.”
“I was nervous. It’s not every day you get to share the screen with the Superstar.”
What stood out for Dingdong was not just her performance, but her humanity. During a break, when two monoblock chairs were brought out, she chose to sit beside him instead of retreating to her tent. The two shared a quiet, simple conversation—about “nothing in particular, and maybe everything that mattered in that moment,” he wrote.
“She didn’t make me feel like I had to prove anything. She made sure I was okay. She was generous with her presence—not just in the scene, but in that in-between space where actors wait and breathe.”
“In that kind of space, she didn’t need to say much. It’s that kind of grace that stays with you. The kind that reminds you why people like her are legends—not just because of the work, but because of how they carry the weight of it with humility.”
In his caption, Dingdong emphasized that the memory of that night stayed with him far beyond the scene they shot together.
“For me, it wasn’t just about the scene. It was about that ten-minute ‘standby actors’ moment with Ate Guy on a chilly August night in 2015.”
“And yes, I’m proud to say I shared it with a National Artist. With a Superstar. Maraming salamat, Ate Guy… Rest in power.”.
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.
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