The public witnessed an emotional scene at the funeral of the so-called **Superstar of Philippine Cinema**, **Nora Aunor**, when her ex-husband and longtime screen partner, **Christopher De Leon**, arrived. Amidst the silence of the night and the weight of emotion that enveloped the place, it was impossible not to notice Christopher crying and occasionally wiping away tears as he approached his ex-wife’s coffin.

In a brief press interview, Christopher said:

> “It’s not easy. Guy and I have been through a lot… as friends, as a married couple, and most of all, as artists who fought together in the industry. A big part of my life is gone.”

The two married in 1975 and had a child, Lotlot De Leon. Although their marriage as a couple did not last long, **they remained close to each other’s hearts**, especially during the times when they reunited professionally in film and television.

Witnesses at the funeral said that Christopher **lasted more than 15 minutes** by Nora’s side. He said nothing at first, but **his lips moved, as if whispering a prayer or a final message to his ex-wife**. When he finished, **he hugged Lotlot** and several family members tightly, saying: “Rest easy, Guy.”

This scene did not escape social media. Many netizens said that the scene seemed like a **movie scene**, but this time, **we are talking about real life.**

> “Even though they have been separated for a long time, you still feel Boyet’s love for Guy,” commented a fan on Facebook.

> “This is true respect and love—nothing in return, no expiration,” added another.

Christopher De Leon’s emotional return to Nora Aunor’s side is not just a tribute to an ex-wife. It was also a **recognition of a woman who was not only loved by the people, but also an important part of her personal history**.

At the end of the night, only one thing was clear: **it is not easy to forget a Nora Aunor**, especially in the heart of someone who once made her home — Boyet, the “Eli” in the film, but most of all, **the person who shed real tears on her last night.**

Christopher de Leon emotional at Nora Aunor’s funeral, accompanied by children
Christopher de Leon was accompanied by all his children when he visited the funeral of his late ex-wife Nora Aunor.

On Instagram, Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) spokesperson and publicist Noel Ferrer shared some emotional scenes where the veteran actor tearfully hugged several fellow artists, including his children Ian and Lotlot de Leon. There is also a video clip where Ian is seen accompanying his father, while Christopher stands at Ate Guy’s coffin.

“OUR DRAMA KING CHRISTOPHER DE LEON PAID HIS RESPECTS TO FORMER WIFE, NATIONAL ARTIST & SUPERSTAR NORA AUNOR,” the caption reads.

As you may recall, Nora and Christopher were married in a civil ceremony in January 1975.

They had one son, Ian, while Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth were adopted.

The former couple renewed their vows in 1976, but they separated after 20 years.

Christopher soon married Sandy Andolong in 2001.

Meanwhile, today, April 21, is the last resting place of the National Artist at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.

According to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Ate Guy’s state funeral will be held tomorrow, April 22, before being taken to her final resting place at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on the same day.

The legendary actress passed away at the age of 71 on April 16 due to acute respiratory failure after undergoing surgery.