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May 2014 / Fortnightly
Nora Aunor confirms rift with Coco Martin
NORA Aunor has finally confirmed rumors of a rift between her and Coco Martin, her co-star in the indie film “Padre de Familia”. The rift was allegedly caused by the superstar’s repeated requests for financial help from the actor. Nora confessed to the TV5 entertainment talk show “Showbiz Police” that she felt slighted by the rumors, which she expected Coco to deny. She admitted that she had sent him a series of text messages asking him to clarify the matter with the media. “Ayoko na sanang sagutin yan kasi ayoko nang lumala ang isyu na yan. Pero totoo po yon na may nangyari na nag-text ako sa kanya dahil nga dun sa nabalitaan kong kesyo siya raw ang nagbabayad ng
condo ko. Tapos naubos daw yung kanyang bank book dahil sa kahihingi ko ng pera sa kanya na siguro naman ay hindi totoo,” she said. Nora said she was still waiting for Coco to break his silence and clear her name. “Ang gusto ko lang naman sa kanya ay ilinaw na mali naman yung sinasabi ng iba. Hinihintay ko sanang siya ay tumawag kasi hindi ko naman alam kung natatanggap niya ang texts ko kasi nagtawagan na kami minsan, eh,” she explained. Nevertheless, the veteran actress said she was not inclined to make a big deal out of their misunderstanding. “Tampo? Ah, noon, noong umpisa. Ako naman kasi, hindi nagtatanim ng galit o tampo sa kapwa,” she said.
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She expressed confidence that she could patch things up soon with the actor, whom she considers like a son. “Anak ko pa rin siya,” she said. Nora is well aware that this rift is unbecoming of an actress who might soon be declared a National Artist for Film. Last month, after months of speculation, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts announced that it had recommended Nora for the award to the Office of the President. “Alam n’yo po, kung ibibigay sa atin, laking pasasalamat ko po talaga. Kung hindi naman, laking pasasalamat ko pa din kasi yung kinukunsidera lang nila ako bilang National Artist, isang malaking bagay na po sa akin bilang isang artista,” she said.
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Whether or not Malacanang finds her worthy of the distinction, Ilocos Norte governor Imee Marcos has already erected a monument in La Aunor’s honor. Last Saturday, May 10, Nora received an early birthday gift from the governor with the unveiling of a statue of her lead character Elsa in her classic film “Himala” in the sand dunes of Paoay, where parts of the movie were shot. As she looked forward to her 61st birthday on May 21, she expressed a simple wish: “Magkasama-sama kaming buong pamilya at sa mga fans, yung mabuo uli, magkita-kita ulit katulad ng dating may mga fans day. Nakikita ko silang lahat once a month.” ■ MJ Marfori / News5 / May 16, 2014 / 11:00 AM