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1960's

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      After winning the Grand Prize from "Tawag ng Tanghalan" in 1967, she made her first appearance as a guest singer for Timi Yuro a very popular american singer on her concert at the Araneta Coliseum.  Aunor also appeared in several TV shows like "An Evening with Pilita" and " Carmen on Camera, shealso joined the cast "Oras ng Ligaya" of Channel 13 and frequently guested the radio programs of DZXL like "Operetang Putol-Putol," and "Fiesta Extravaganza"

        Although Nora Aunor began her career in showbusiness as a singer, she was introduced to the world of cinema when the chairman of Sampaguita Pictures, Dr. Jose Perez, personally asked Nora Aunor through German Moreno if she would want to try her hand at acting. Nora signed an eight-picture, non-exclusive contract with Sampaguita Pictures on October 2, 1967, with the promise of singing parts. Nora Aunor was given singing roles in all six of the films she appeared in that year, all of which were supporting and minor roles.

        Nora's contract with Sampaguita Pictures expired in 1969, and she went on to work for a variety of studios. Nora's first leading role, however, was with Tower Records, opposite Tirso Cruz III. "The Musical Teenage Idols" was such a hit that it soared to the top of the box office. Nora Aunor's Superstardom is only just getting started.

 

 

 

The Music Played - Nora Aunor
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