Ces Drilon: “Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been a Noranian.”

Broadcast journalists Korina Sanchez (left) and Ces Drilon (right) fondly recall their past interview experiences with Nora Aunor.
PHOTO/S: Courtesy: Instagram

May mga kuwento din ang mga bigating broadcast journalists sa bansa na sina Korina Sanchez, Ces Drilon, at Arnold Clavio tungkol sa nag-iisang Superstar at National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts na si Nora Aunor.

Ito ay kasunod ng pagpanaw ni Nora nitong nakaraang April 16, 2025.

Binawian ng buhay si Nora sa The Medical City, Pasig, sa edad na 71.

KORINA SANCHEZ: “Hers is a lifestory unmatched.”

Sa isa sa mga shows ni Korina noon ay na-interview niya si Nora.

Kuwento ni Korina sa Instagram (published as is): “Am fortunate to have had the chance to interview the legend Nora Aunor years ago. Hers is a lifestory unmatched.

“As more recent years passed, even her publicized inner and physical pains and struggles failed to dim the glory of the original Superstar.

“Only the magnificence of her talents and body of work remain. One and only. Thank you Ate Guy.”

CES DRILON: “I have always been a Noranian.”

Inamin naman ni Ces na isa siyang Noranian simula pagkabata.

Noong bata pa raw siya, nakiusap pa si Ces sa kanyang nanay na payagan siyang manood ng bagong pelikula ni Nora at ng ka-love team noon na si Tirso Cruz.

Kuwento niya (published as is): “I join millions of Filipinos in mourning the passing of National Artist Nora Aunor.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been a Noranian.

“It must have been when I was in grade one or two that I tearfully begged my mom to allow me to go the moviehouse to watch her latest movie with Tirso Cruz.

“She wouldn’t allow me at first because of the crowds.

“And when she eventually relented I remember the narrow street of the movie house near the Baguio flower market crowded with Noranians, crushing each other to get inside. It was an unforgettable experience.”

Ang kanyang paghanga raw kay Nora ay hindi pa napantayan ng kahit na sinong artistang nakilala niya.

Dagdag ni Ces: “The adulation for a movie star has never been equalled. Eventually she grew into a dramatic actress with so much depth.

“In September 2012, thanks to Tito Boy’s [Abunda] ‘Ikaw Na segment’ on Bandila, I got my chance to have a photo with my idol. RIP Ate Guy.”

ARNOLD CLAVIO SHARES EXTRAORDINARY SELFIE WITH NORA

Si Arnold ay may kakaiba ring karanasan noong in-interview si Nora para sa kanyang ngayo’y defunct show na Tonight with Arnold Clavio (TWAC).

Kuwento niya, hindi pa raw nakakapag-selfie noon si Nora kaya hinamon niya itong magpa-picture kasama ang banda ng show.

Buong kuwento ni Arnold (published as is): “EHEM: just want to share this photo courtesy of @jojodiamse.

“The date: January 6,2016 Show: Tonight with Arnold Clavio (TWAC).

“Ayon kay Ms. Nora Aunor never siyang nagse-selfie kaya I challenge her to do it with the TWAC Band.

“It was a fun episode with the only Superstar.”