Matet De Leon Breaks Down in Tears—Overwhelmed by Guilt Over What She Did to Nora Aunor

In an emotionally raw and heartbreaking moment, actress Matet De Leon was seen in tears during the wake of her adoptive mother, the late Nora Aunor, as she expressed deep regret and sorrow over what many are now calling one of the most painful personal revelations in the Superstar’s final days.

Matet, known for her fierce independence and candid nature, broke down in front of family members and close friends, whispering words that cut through the quiet hum of the wake:
“I’m so sorry, Nay… I wish I could take it all back.”

A Strained Relationship, Now Too Late to Mend

Though Matet had always acknowledged the love and care she received from Nora growing up, their relationship had been rocky in recent years, especially after public disagreements and interviews that hinted at emotional distance and misunderstandings between mother and daughter.

“She said things she can’t take back,” a family insider shared. “They hadn’t spoken in a long time. Now, she’s realizing that silence lasted too long.”

Matet was reportedly wracked with guilt over past statements she made in interviews, where she openly discussed their falling out. Although she always insisted it came from a place of honesty, she now admits she wished she had handled things differently—more privately, more gently.

“I Never Stopped Loving Her”

At the wake, Matet spent a long time by Nora’s casket, quietly sobbing. She clutched a handwritten letter she never got to send, filled with apologies and confessions. In it, she wrote:
“I never stopped loving you. Even when we were angry… I always hoped we’d find our way back.”

Family members say the letter was later placed beside Nora’s body—Matet’s final peace offering to the woman she still calls “Nanay.”

Public Sympathy and Mixed Reactions

News of Matet’s breakdown has triggered a wave of emotional reactions from the public. Many sympathized with her grief, reminding others that regret is part of being human—and reconciliation isn’t always guaranteed.

“She’s hurting. You can see it’s real,” one fan commented.
“Sometimes we realize too late how much someone meant to us,” another wrote.

However, some netizens were more critical, accusing her of only speaking up after Nora’s death. Others urged understanding, saying Matet is already carrying more pain than anyone could imagine.

Moving Forward with the Pain

Matet has yet to speak publicly beyond the wake, but those close to her say she is devastated, humbled, and trying to heal—not just from her loss, but from the weight of what she feels she failed to say while there was still time.

“She’s grieving not just the loss of her mom,” said a close friend, “but also the loss of the chance to make things right.”

As Nora Aunor is remembered for her brilliance and bravery, the emotional stories surrounding her family remind us that even legends leave behind wounds that fame and talent can’t always fix—only love, forgiveness, and time.