Video ng pagdating ni Vilma Santos sa burol ni Nora Aunor, viral

- Vilma Santos was among the first to arrive at the wake of her longtime colleague, Nora Aunor

- On Thursday, April 17, ABS-CBN News uploaded a video of Vilma's quiet arrival in Taguig

- Clad in a simple white long-sleeved polo shirt and black pants, Vilma visited the late icon

- The footage has since gone viral online, especially among fans of the two legendary artists

The Philippine entertainment industry witnessed a moment of love and respect as Vilma Santos, the country's revered "Star for All Seasons," was among the first to arrive at the wake of her longtime colleague and fellow icon, Nora Aunor, touching the hearts of their fans on social media.

A video posted by ABS-CBN News captured Vilma's quiet arrival at The Heritage Park in Taguig.

Clad in a simple white long-sleeved polo shirt and black pants, Vilma was seen solemnly making her way into the memorial venue to pay her final respects to the late actress, a National Artist.

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The footage has since gone viral online, already amassing over 100,000 views on YouTube alone.

Fans, many of whom grew up during the golden age of Philippine cinema, flocked to the comments section to reflect on the significance of the moment, and Vilma's friendship with Nora.

For decades, they were seen as two towering figures — often compared, sometimes pitted against each other by fans, but always bound by mutual respect and a shared legacy in the arts as well.

Local media confirmed that Vilma was one of the earliest visitors to arrive at the wake of Nora.

Nora, the beloved "Superstar," passed away on April 16, as confirmed by her son, Ian de Leon, in an emotional Facebook post, one that has quickly gone viral across several social media platforms.

"She was the heart of our family — a source of unconditional love, strength, and warmth," he wrote, echoing the grief of a nation in mourning, especially that of Nora's countless fans and supporters.

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For many fans, Vilma's quiet appearance at the wake served as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy, as well as the genuine friendship, that was shared by the two cinematic legends.

"Grabe, from showbiz rivals to best of friends. Gone too soon, RIP Superstar," one netizen wrote.

Meanwhile, one fan said, "Talagang magkakaibigan sila kahit magkaribal sila sa showbiz before."

Watch the video below:

Vilma Santos, affectionately known as 'Ate Vi' and hailed as the Philippines' "Star for All Seasons," is a celebrated actress and politician whose career has spanned over decades. She began her illustrious career as a child actress in the 1963 film Trudis Liit, earning her first FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer. She also famously portrayed the Filipino superheroine Darna in multiple films. In 1998, she transitioned into politics, serving as the Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas, for three consecutive terms until 2007. She then became the first female Governor of Batangas. In her personal life, she is married to Senator Ralph Recto, and they have a son named Ryan Christian. She also has a son, Luis Manzano, from her previous marriage to actor Edu Manzano.

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As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Vilma Santos and Ralph Recto marked their 32nd anniversary. The actress then took to social media to greet her husband. On her Instagram page, Ate Vi posted a collage displaying lovely photos of the couple and a lovely flower bouquet. The collage also shows a text containing Vilma's short but sweet message to Ralph.

Meanwhile, in 2024, Vilma Santos shared heartwarming posts featuring newlyweds Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon. Ate Vi published a video and snaps showing glimpses of their lovely and fun dinner recently. In the video, the Star for All Seasons also congratulated Charlie on her Gawad Urian win and gifted the young actress with a beautiful bouquet of flowers too.

Source: KAMI.com.gh