MANILA -- Fans of Nora Aunor, known as "Noranians," expressed deep gratitude for the chance to bid a final farewell and to show their unwavering love for the one and only Superstar — who, for decades, inspired them and brought joy into their lives
Matet de Leon meanwhile shared their family is grateful of the love Noranians continue to give for their mother.
“Gusto naming magkakapatid magpasalamat. Galing mahal na araw, they went out of their way ng bongga para makarating dito para maparating kay moy pagmamahal nila. I appreciate all of them, bawat isa sa kanila. Lalong lalo na si mommy,” she said.
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According to De Leon, Nora Aunor’s love for her fans never wavered — a devotion as constant and enduring as the admiration they had for her.
“Alam ni mommy sino kayo, sino kayong pumunta dito. Mahal na mahal niya kayo,” she said.
Despite the many iconic roles Ate Guy took on, de Leon explained Aunor never forgot her most important one yet— being a mother.
“Every time she has time makasama kami, sinisiguro niya sulit yun. Nanay namin talaga,“ she recalled.
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“Isang beses may Fiesta Carnival pinasara niya yun for us. Ganon siya kalala. Naiintindihan namin busy and superstar si mommy, pero tuwing may oras, sinisiguro niya pinapaeamdam niya pagmamahal niya,” she added.
De Leon added that at their home, the Superstar was like any other mom.
“Marami siya ininstill na values sa amin,” she recalled.
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