Nora Aunor’s children Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kenneth, Kiko share what they would thank her for and apologize for
The children of Nora Aunor, Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth de Leon, have shared what they would thank their mom for and also what they would apologize for.

The siblings sat with Boy Abunda for an interview in “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” live from the Heritage Park in Taguig on Monday afternoon.

According to Lotlot, she has already told her mom everything.

“Lahat po kasi nasabi ko sa kaniya, lahat ng nararamdaman ko, lahat alam po ni mommy at alam ko din ‘yung nararamdaman niya. Salamat sa lahat ng naitulong niya sa aming kabutihan, salamat sa lahat ng pagmamahal na ipinaramdam niya sa amin,” she said.

She added, “Sino bang mag-aakala ang isang munting batang babae na nagbebenta lang ng tubig sa riles ng tren ay magiging isang sikat na superstar na mamahalin ng lahat? This was all designed by the heavens above. And I’m just grateful to be part of it.”

Like his older sister, Ian shared that he has also told their mother everything.

“The only lesson aside from everything that has happened whether it be good or bad, is always, whatever happened in the past, kahit masakit, sobrang sakit, pinakamasakit, sobrang saya, lahat ‘yun, all those were lessons for us to take and we’ll have to learn to leave the emotional baggage aside and leave it in the past,” he said.

“All we can anchor within is the lessons that came with all of those, valuable experiences that God has made us see and discern from all those.”

Matet also expressed her gratitude to their mom for loving them and her grandchildren.

“Mommy salamat naramdaman po namin ang pagmamahal ni Nora Aunor,” she said.

She could not help but turn emotional as she apologized for not being there for her mom.

“Sorry kasi, Tito Boy, last interview ko po sa inyo, dito rin sa ‘Fast Talk,’ dun po ‘yung sinabi ko na gusto pala niya nandun kami,” she said.

“Akala namin busy, akala namin pagod, wag na lang lapitan, hayaan na lang magpahinga. Baka tayo ‘yung pahinga niya rin ate, di ba?” she added, turning to Lotlot. “Baka gusto niya rin kami makita lagi nga, so sorry kasi sorry wala po kami dun.”

Kiko, for his part, is grateful that they came into their mom’s life.

“Siguro kundi kami nandito ngayon o hindi namin siya naging nanay, hindi namin alam kung ano magiging buhay namin. So maraming salamat, ma, kung nasaan ka man ngayon,” he said.

“Mahal na mahal ka namin. Thank you sa lahat, siguro naman naririnig niya kami and sana lang naging matagal pa ‘yung pagsasama namin, masyado kasi naging mabilis, ang dami pa namin pag-uusapan sana.”

Kenneth also said he is grateful for their mom because if not for her, he would not be here today and he would not have his siblings.

“Kung hihingi ng patawad, siguro ho nung mga huling oras niya, wala kami dun,” he said, turning emotional. “Sana nandun kami, yakap namin siya, kausap, nasabi ‘yung mga gusto sabihin. Ito na po ngayon eh.”

Nora passed away on April 16 at the age of 71. According to her son, Ian, the Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts died of acute respiratory failure.

Her state necrological service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila.  It will begin at 8:30 a.m. for the arrival honors, followed by a tribute program at 9:00 a.m.

Nora Aunor, the legendary Filipino actress, passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 71. She was married to actor Christopher de León from 1975 to 1996 and has five children: one biological son, Ian de León, and four adopted children: Lotlot de León, Matet de León, Kiko Villamayor, and Kenneth Villamayor.​

Regarding her estate, Nora Aunor owned significant properties in her hometown of Iriga City, including approximately 60 hectares of land comprising rice fields and a coconut farm. These properties were acquired by her parents during the height of her career in the 1970s and were later transferred to her name. She has expressed that these lands are intended to support her community and provide for her family.

Following her passing, her children are expected to inherit her assets. However, specific details about the distribution of her estate have not been publicly disclosed. It is common for such matters to be handled privately or through legal proceedings, and any public information would depend on the family’s decisions and legal processes.

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