Following the passing of legendary actress and National Artist Nora Aunor, the nation is not only mourning a cultural icon—but also buzzing with surprise over the scale of her estate. According to multiple sources, Nora Aunor left behind an astounding fortune—worth billions—that now belongs to her children.

For over five decades, Nora Aunor reigned as the undisputed “Superstar” of Philippine cinema. Her unmatched talent brought her fame, admiration, and financial success—allowing her to build a legacy that extended far beyond the screen.

Properties, Investments, and Hidden Wealth

Throughout her life, Aunor quietly accumulated a portfolio of prime properties in Metro Manila, Tagaytay, and even in the U.S. She also owned luxury items, jewelry, rare art, and film royalties, all of which now form part of a vast estate.

What shocked many fans is the scale of her assets, which have now been passed on to her beloved children: Ian, Lotlot, Matet, Kenneth, and Jericho de Leon.

A Legacy Beyond Fame

While the material inheritance is undeniably impressive, Nora’s greatest legacy to her children is something even deeper—her name, her story, and the love of an entire nation.

She wasn’t just a celebrity. She was a symbol of resilience, artistry, and authenticity. Through her roles and music, she touched millions of lives—and now, that legacy lives on in the hands of her children.

A Lasting Gift

As fans remember Nora Aunor’s powerful performances and unmatched voice, they now also recognize her final act of love: leaving behind a treasure trove built on decades of hard work, dedication, and passion.

Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines’ biggest stars, dies at 71
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars of Philippine cinema during a career that spanned seven decades, has died.

Aunor died Wednesday, according to social media posts from her children. She was 71. No further details on the cause or place of her death were immediately given.

Filipina actor Lotlot de León said on Instagram that her mother “touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.” De León said funeral plans and other details will be shared later.

Aunor, born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor to an impoverished family in eastern Camarines Sur province, sold water in a train station in her hometown in her youth. She first gained fame in her teens as a singer in the 1960s before moving on to movies. She amassed more than 200 credits in film and television that included many classics of Philippine cinema, and won dozens of acting awards.

Memorable roles included 1976’s “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” (“Three Years Without God”), 1984’s “Bulaklak sa City Jail” (“Flowers of the City Jail”) and 1995’s “The Flor Contemplacion Story.”

She swept best actress awards in the country for her performance in 1990’s “Andrea, Paano ba ang Maging Isang Ina?” (“Andrea, What is It Like to be a Mother?”) and won best actress at the Asian Film Awards for her portrayal of a midwife in 2012’s “Thy Womb. Aunor was still acting as recently as last year, starring in the film “Mananambal” (“The Healer”) and appearing on the TV series “Lilet Matias, Attorney-at-Law.”

Aunor was named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts — the country’s biggest honor for actors — in 2022. In 2014, then-President Benigno Aquino III had denied her the honor because of a previous drug arrest in the U.S., provoking broad outcry.

Aunor’s lawyer said the 2005 arrest at the Los Angeles airport came because of a pipe found in a bag she did not pack, noting she was traveling with four assistants at the time. The charges were dropped in 2007 after she completed a diversion program, her lawyer said in 2014.

Aunor was married to actor Christopher de León from 1975 until 1996.

She is survived by their children Lotlet, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth de León.