Superstar Nora Aunor has expressed appreciation to those who endorsed her for the National Artist award.
However the multi-awarded actress humbly said there are people other than her who deserve more to receive the prestigious honor, notwithstanding House Resolution 2317 filed by Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. to name her as one of the Philippines’ National Artists.
Golez reportedly called Aunor a national treasure, adding that her achievements and contributions to the Philippine movie industry are more than enough to qualify her for the prestigious title.
Meanwhile, the veteran actress has finished shooting her latest film “Thy Womb,” two weeks since coming down south to the island province of Tawi-Tawi. The movie, Nora’s first team-up with Cannes award-winning director Brillante Mendoza, deals with the struggles of a native Badjao midwife played by Nora.
Tawi-Tawi Vice-Governor Ruby Sahali expressed her deep appreciation to Nora and the people behind the film for choosing their province as location, saying it’s a welcome breather amid all the bad publicity that Tawi-Tawi has been getting.
The superstar herself is equally grateful for the hospitality the province has shown to her and the film’s crew.
