Nora Aunor began making fewer films around the turn of the millennium than she had previously. They were all, however, award-winning films that gained widespread acclaim both in the Philippines and internationally.
Nora's final film before her 8-year absence from Philippine showbiz was "Naglalayag" in 2004. Nora received her third International Best Actress award from Brussels, Belgium, for the film.
Nora made two independent films in 2010 while in the United States and was named one of the "10 Best Asian Actresses of the Decade" by the Green Planet Movie Awards in Hollywood.
In 2011, after almost 8 years of hiatus, Nora came back to the Philippines and made several films, including "Thy Womb" which gave her multiple nominations abroad, and 4 International Best Actress Awards from Venice, Brisbane, Hongkong, and Sakhalin.
Nora got the Gawad Plaridel Award from the University of the Philippines in 2014 and was one of the awardees of the Gusi Peace Prize in 2015. She was also conferred the Gawad CCP para sa Sining in 2015.
In 2022, She was given the Order of National Artist of the Philippines.
2000's - 2020's
Direction: Maryo J. de los Reyes Production: Angorra Films Story/Screenplay: Irma Dimaranan Cinematography: Odyssey “Odie” Flores Music: Lutgardo Labad Theme Song: Rey Valera, sung by Bituin Escalante Cast: Nora Aunor (Judge Dorinda Vda. De Roces), Yul Servo (Noah Garcia), Aleck Bovick (Rica), Celia Rodriguez (Mrs. Roces), Jaclyn Jose (Lorena Garcia), Chanda Romero (Maita), Opening Date:Opening Date: June 23, 2004
Direction: Joey Gonzales Production: Diversified Entertainment and Media Organization (DEMO) Executive Producer: Ely Ayao Screenplay: Bernardo Bernardo Cast: Nora Aunor (Bea), John Robert Porter (aka John Rendez- Bea’s husband), Germaine de Leon, Andrea Santos Opening date: Shown in USA/CCP, SM Cinemas, September 27, 2006)
Direction:Suzette Ranillo Producer: Suzette Ranillo Cast: Nora Aunor(Claudia Perez), Gloria Secilla (Corazon, Claudia’s mother), Justin dela Cruz (Claudia’s son), Joe Buono (Steve, Claudia’s TV junkie husband), Juni Ranillo (Pinoy doctor), Divina Valencia (nursing home resident), Germaine de Leon (Gilber, loving grandson) Opening date: Shown in USA/ CCP; Cinemanila, November 18, 2006
Direction: Tikoy Aguiluz Production: Scenema Concept International Producer: Jeorge ER Ejercito Estregan Cast: Nora Aunor, Jeorge Estregan and a cast of hundreds Opening Date: December 25, 2012
Direction: Brilliante “Dante” Mendoza, Cannes Best Director Producer: Brilliante Mendoza Cast: Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovie Poe, Mercedes Cabral Screening: 69th Venice International Film Festival Opening Date: December 25, 2012
Directeor: Mes De Guzman Productions: Cinelarga Productions, CineFilipino Written by Mes De Guzman Cast Nora Aunor, Sue Prado, Mara Lopez, Arnold Reyes Cinematography : Mes De Guzman Release dates September 18, 2013 (CineFilipino Film Festival), September 25, 2013 (Wide release)
Director: Joel Lamangan Productions: TV5 , Studio5 Cast: Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Nadine Samonte Opening Date: February 2014
Director: Jun Lana Productions: APT Entertainment & October Train Films Cast: Eugene Domingo, Eddie Garcia, Iza Calzado, Gladys Reyes, Sharmaine Bencamino, Nonie Buencamino, Daniel Fernando, Sue Prado and Miss Nora Aunor (cameo Role) Opening Date:
Director: Joel Lamangan Productions: Likhang Silangan Productions and CINEMALAYA Producer: Ferdinand Lapuz Story/Screenplay: Ricky Lee Cast: Nora Aunor, Rocco NAcino, Sunshine Dizon, Rossana Roces, Romnick Sarmienta, Gardo Versoza, Chynna Ortaleza Opening Date: August 2, 2014 Cinemalaya Film Festival
Director: Perci Intalan Productions: Octobertrain Films, IdealFirst Company Producer: Ferdinand Lapuz Story/Screenplay: Perci Intalan Cast: Nora Aunor, Jasmine Curtis Smith, Chynna Ortaleza, Bing Loyzaga, Jeric Gonzales, Yulo Servo, Althea Vega Opening Date: September 24, 2014
Director: Adolf Alix Jr. Cast: Nora Aunor, Alden Richards, Rossana Roces, Opening Date: November 10, 2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival
Direction: Brilliante “Dante” Mendoza, Cannes Best Director Producer: Larry Castillo Cast: Nora Aunor, Julio Diaz, Aaron Rivera, Lou Veloso, Ruby Ruiz Screening:68th Cannes International Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) Opening Date:
Director: Adolf Alix Jr. Productions: TFC, CCM Creatives, Outpost Visual Frontier, Toast Productions, Inc. Imaginary Friends Studios Distributor: Star Cinema Producer: Rolly Palmes John Joseph Tan Writers: Ralston Jover, Nikki Bunquin, Jerry Gracio Cast: Nora Aunor, Coco MArtin, Julia MOntes, Joel Torre, Anita Linda, Rossana Roces Opening Date: February 20, 2016 ( European Premiere)
Director: Adolf Alix Productions: Unitel and Quento Writer: Producer: Cast, Nora Aunor, Angelica Panganiban, Cherry Pie Picache Opening Date: March 15, 2016 ( CineFilipino Film Festival) April 6, 2016 ( Regular Showing)
Director: Joven M. Tan Production: Viva Entertainment Writer: Joven Tan Producer: Ernie Moya Cast Edgar Allan Guzman, Michael Pangilinan with Special Participation of Nora Aunor Opening Date: June 8, 2016
Director: Derick Cabrido Production: Cinemalaya Foundation, Purple Pig Inc, One Big Fight Prod. and Monoxide Works Producer: Writer: Cast: Nora Aunor, Barbie Forteza