1970's
The 1970s belonged to Nora Aunor. Dubbed the “Superstar,” she rose to unprecedented heights, driven by the staggering box-office success of her films and the unwavering devotion of millions of fans. Her love team with Tirso Cruz III captivated the nation, breaking records time and again. Among their many collaborations, Guy and Pip remains the most iconic. Premiering during the Manila Film Festival on June 20, 1971, the film was a phenomenal success—running for six months in theaters and drawing over four million viewers. It earned more than 8 million pesos, making it the highest-grossing Filipino film of its time, a record it held for years even when adjusted for inflation.
This decade also marked Nora Aunor’s evolution from teen idol to serious actress. Her performance in Nasaan Ka, Inay? earned her first acting nomination from the Citizens Council for Mass Media in 1971. The following year, she won her first Best Actress award for And God Smiled at Me at the Quezon City Film Festival, and received her first FAMAS nomination for Gift of Love.
Determined to pursue meaningful and artistically driven projects, she starred in critically acclaimed films such as Paruparong Itim, Fe, Esperanza, Caridad, Banaue, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo, Atsay, Ikaw ay Akin, and Ina Ka ng Ina Mo. In 1973, she founded her own production company, NV Productions—further cementing her role not just as a performer, but as a creative force shaping the future of Philippine cinema.
Direction: Tony Cayado Production: VP Pictures (8th Anniversary and New Year Offering) Story: German Moreno Music: Doming Valdez Choreography: Lito Calzado Opening Date: January 1, 1970
Production: Tower Productions Story: Annavi Music: D’Romenz Opening Date: January 17, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Viltra Elks Story: Annavi Opening Date: February 8, 1970
Direction: Mar S. Torres Production: Sampaguita Pictures Story: Pablo S. Gomez, serialized in United Komiks Music: Doming Valdez Opening Date: February 26, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions (Holy Week Presentation) Story: Annavi Opening Date: March 22, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions Story: Annavi Music: Courtesy of Alpha Recording System Opened: April 29, 1970
Direction: Roberto B. Babilla Sr. Production: Joy Productions Story: Roberto B. Babilla Sr. Music: Demet Velasquez Opening Date: May 7, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions (on the occasion of Nora Aunor’s 16th birthday) Story: Annavi Music: Courtesy of Alpha Recording System Opening Date: May 21, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower and FGO Productions Story: Rico Bello Omagap, serialized in Tagalog Klasiks Opening Date: June 14, 1970, 5th Manila Film Festival
Direction: Mar S. Torres Production: Sampaguita Pictures-VP Opening Date: June 14, 1970, 5th Manila Film Festival
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions Story: Annavi Opening Date: July 5, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: FGO Story: Bert R. Mendoza Music: Manuel Franco Cast: Nora Aunor, Manny De Leon, Ike Lozada, Boy Alano, Bella Flore Opening Date: July 12, 1970
Direction: Consuelo P. Osorio Production: JBC Story: Consuelo P. Osorio Cast: Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Ike Lozada, Bebong Osorio, Esperanza Fabon, Perla Adea, Elizabeth Ledesma, Dolly Favorito, Alex Aison (introducing), Bobet Torres, Joe Alvarez, Nick Aladdin Opening Date: July 28, 1970
Direction: Consuelo “Ateng” Osorio Production: Tower Productions Story: Consuelo “Ateng” Osorio Music: Manuel Franco Theme Song: composed and sung by Tito Sotto Cast: Nora Aunor, Leila Morena, Lauro Delgado, Maria Victoria , Rolly Villa, Tinna Lapus, Jimmy Ortega, Nick Aladdin, Marie Joy Opening Date: August 30, 1970
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions Cast: Nora Aunor, Manny De Leon, Rolly Villa Opening Date: October 4, 1970, 1st Quezon City Film Festival
Direction: Artemio Marquez Production: Tower Productions Story: Ric S. Aquino Music: Manuel Franco Cast: Nora Aunor, Edgar Mortiz, Luis Gonzales, Miss Rita Gomez Opening Date: December 6, 1970