In a heartfelt and tear-jerking video, Matet De Leon, the beloved daughter of the late Superstar Nora Aunor, reached out to fans with a message that resonated deeply across generations. As tributes continue to pour in for the fallen National Artist, Matet chose to speak directly to the people who stood by her mother for decades.

“You were with her through every triumph, every heartbreak, every silence… Thank you for loving my mother the way you did.”

With tears streaming down her face, Matet opened up about the profound grief the family is experiencing but emphasized the immense gratitude they feel for the support of “Noranians” around the world.

A Message of Unity and Healing

Matet didn’t just reflect on the pain of losing her mother; she spoke of healing, unity, and the responsibility of honoring Nora’s legacy by standing together—family and fans alike.

“Now that she’s gone, it’s not just our loss—it’s the country’s loss. But I find comfort knowing she was loved by so many, even in her quietest years.”

Fans Left in Tears

Clips of the message quickly went viral on social media, with many fans commenting that Matet’s words gave them closure and comfort.

“She said what we all felt in our hearts,” one fan wrote.
“Matet just became our voice in this pain,” another added.

Calls for a National Tribute

Following Matet’s emotional message, calls have grown louder for a grand national tribute to be held in Nora Aunor’s honor—celebrating not just the actress, but the icon who transformed Philippine entertainment forever.

This message, simple yet powerful, has reunited a grieving fanbase and reminded everyone that even in death, Nora Aunor’s legacy shines brighter than ever

Matet de Leon thanks Nora Aunor’s fans for honoring late Superstar

Matet de Leon has nothing but gratitude to the fans who showed their love and support to her late mom Nora Aunor during her wake.

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In a video shared by GMA Integrated News reporter Vonne Aquino, the actress said that she and her siblings appreciate the fans of her mom, also known as the Noranians, for taking the time to pay their respects to the Superstar.

“Kaming magkakapatid, gusto namin magpasalamat, galing tayo sa Mahal na Araw, they went out of their way nang bongga para makarating dito at maparating nila kay Mommy ang pagmamahal nila. Kaya we appreciate all of them, bawat isa sa kanila,” Matet said.

“Puwedeng sabihin kasi artista kami, puwedeng kaplastikan, puwedeng ‘Thank you, Noranians!’  Pero hindi n’yo lang alam kung gaano na-appreciate ko, ng pamilya, lalong-lalong na ni Mommy ko. Alam ni Mommy kung sino kayo. Kung sino kayo na pumunta rito. Mahal kayong lahat ni Mommy,” she added.

Nora passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71. According to her son Ian de Leon, she died of acute respiratory failure.

The multi-awarded actress was named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. Some of her best films can be streamed online, including “Himala,” “Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo,” and “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.”

In the wake of Nora’s passing, many celebrities took to social media to honor her memory and unimpeachable legacy.