Rita Avila, ikinumpara ang veteran stars at ilang young stars sa burol ni Nora Aunor

- Rita Avila shared a reflection after attending the wake of Nora Aunor

- She admired veteran artists who respectfully introduced themselves instead of assuming she remembered their names

- The actress emphasized the importance of social manners and urged parents to teach these values to their children

- Lastly, she reminded the youth that even if they don’t recognize older people, it doesn’t mean they are no longer valuable

Actress and author Rita Avila took to social media to share a heartfelt reflection following her visit to the wake of Philippine cinema legend Nora Aunor, fondly known as “Ate Guy.”

In a thoughtful Instagram post, Avila highlighted a quiet but powerful observation she made while paying her respects.

“Sa wake ni Ate Guy: Iba talaga ang mga beteranong artists. Kilala ko naman sila pero kusa silang nagpapakilala. They don’t assume. They respectfully introduce themselves in case nalimutan ko ang pangalan nila,” Avila wrote, expressing admiration for the humility and courtesy of veteran artists.

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She went on to stress the importance of basic social manners, saying, “Social manners. Yan ang nawawala na sa atin. Mga magulang, kayo ang unang magtuturo nyan sa mga anak nyo.”

Avila also shared a reminder for younger generations to value those who came before them. “Sa mga kabataan, siyempre di nyo na sila kilala ngunit di ibig sabihin noon ay wala na silang kwenta. Lahat tayo ay may kwenta. You matter mga anak; the old ones as well.”

Her message quickly resonated online, praised for its reminder of the values of respect, humility, and appreciation—especially in times of mourning and remembrance.

Days ago, Rita Avila shared heartfelt memories of Nora Aunor on Instagram days after the actress’s passing. The actress recalled first admiring Vilma Santos and being too starstruck to approach her despite occasional messages. She described her nerves on the first shooting day with Nora for The Flor Contemplacion Story and how they eventually formed a quiet friendship. Lastly, she remembered Nora as humble and kind and said she felt lucky to know her as a person beyond her superstar image.

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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