Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, ONA, known professionally as Nora Aunor, is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and was conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. The Hollywood Reporter called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performances in the movies Taklub (Trap) and Hustisya (Justice), and for her contributions to the Philippine film industry.
Mario Herrero O'Hara was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter known for his sense of realism often with dark but realistic social messages.
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, known professionally as Gloria Romero, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning 70 years, she appeared in over 250 motion pictures and television productions. Often referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she was known for her sophisticated screen persona and restrained acting style. Romero was the Philippines' highest-paid movie actress in the 1950s and was one of the top box-office draws for nearly two decades, making her one of the major stars of the first Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.
Efren Montes Reyes Jr. is a Filipino actor known for his roles in action films. The son of Efren Reyes Sr., he is also a writer and director.
Luis Clemente Enriquez, better known by his stage name Eddie Rodriguez, was a Filipino film actor and director.
Thy Womb is a 2012 Filipino drama film starring Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Mercedes Cabral, and Lovi Poe. Produced by Center Stage Productions and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Melvin Mangada and Jaime Santiago, the film was written by Henry Burgos and directed by Brillante Mendoza. The film was one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?(Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?) is a 1990 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Dan Alvaro is a Filipino actor both in movies and television. His niece is actress Glaiza de Castro and his nephew is actor Alcris Galura. He is the father of actor Ram Alvaro.
Bona is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay written by Cenen Ramones. Starring Nora Aunor as the title character, the film tells the story of a young girl infatuated with a bit actor, played by Phillip Salvador. Aunor also produced the film through her production company NV Productions.
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit is a 1989 drama film directed by Elwood Perez from a story and screenplay written by Jake Cocadiz, with Jigs Recto as the co-writer of the latter. The film stars Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III and it chronicles the turbulent life-long relationship between Noli (Aunor), a poor and hard-working barrio lass, and Anselmo (Cruz), her childhood sweetheart.
The Flor Contemplacion Story is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee and Bonifacio Ilagan, based on a story supplied by Efren Contemplacion. Starring Nora Aunor, the film tells the story of a Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid and was chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels.
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. is a 1991 film directed by Elwood Perez and written by Ricky Lee that tells the story of a singer-entertainer Pacita M. in a seedy Quezon City nightclub. The film was a Metro Manila Film Festival entry in the same year.
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo is a 1979 Filipino film directed by Lino Brocka and starring Nora Aunor. The film was an official entry to the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival, and garnered several awards including Best Actor for Raoul Aragonn and a tie for Best Actress between Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor. It also garnered several nominations in the following year's FAMAS and Gawad Urian. Despite its adult theme and rating, the film was successful at the box office during its commercial run. The story portrays the everyday life of the deeply religious Renata and her daughter Ester, who is married to Luis.
Muling Umawit ang Puso is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a story and screenplay written by Ricky Lee. The film stars Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz, and Ian de Leon.
Germelina Viana Hernandez, better known by her stage name Alicia Alonzo, is a Filipino actress in movies and television in the Philippines. She is the sister of action star Anthony Alonzo.
Lolita Rodriguez was a Filipino actress whose career spanned four decades. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Drama", she was noted for her restrained, subtle acting style and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from drama, comedy and action. She is a recipient of two FAMAS Awards for her portrayal in Gilda (1956) and Weighed But Found Wanting (1974).
Bulaklak sa City Jail is a 1984 Filipino neo noir crime prison drama film directed by Mario O'Hara from a story and screenplay written by Lualhati Bautista, based on her novel of the same name. Starring Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Maya Valdez, Zenaida Amador, and Maritess Gutierrez, the film depicts the situation of women in the city jail.
Oro (transl. Gold) is a 2016 Filipino film written and directed by Alvin Yapan, starring Irma Adlawan, Mercedes Cabral, and Joem Bascon. The film, which was produced by Feliz Film Productions and distributed by Solar Pictures, was an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was based on the 2014 murder of four miners in Sitio Lahuy, Barangay Gata, Caramoan, Camarines Sur by armed members of Sagip Kalikasan Task Force, an environmental group formed in 2004 by former Camarines Sur governor Luis Villafuerte.
The Last Pinoy Action King is a 2015 Philippine documentary film directed by Andrew Leavold and Daniel Palisa. The film focuses on the life of Rudy Fernandez, as well as the Philippine action film industry. It was first released on October 22, 2015, as part of the annual QCinema International Film Festival.
Inay is a 1993 Filipino drama film directed by Artemio Marquez. The film stars Nora Aunor in the title role, along with Tirso Cruz III and Maridin Lumano. It was one of the entries in the 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival. This is the first film produced by couple Derek Dee, who is first introduced in this film, and Melanie Marquez under their film company Omni Films International.
