Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NORA AUNOR: NATIONAL ARTIST

NORA AUNOR

House resolution proposes naming Nora Aunor a National Artist


By: LIRA DALANGIN
INTERAKSYON
April 16, 2012


MANILA, Philippines – Offering a breather from the doldrums of politics and high prices of commodities, a lawmaker on Monday offered some “feel good” news by proposing to make actress Nora Aunor a National Artist.

Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. said the multi-awarded actress, a talent of TV5, is a “national treasure” and that her achievements and contributions to the Philippine movie industry are more than enough to qualify her for the prestigious title.

“The Filipino people are now entangled in so many public issues like the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities but we should not lose hope. There are a lot of things going for our country and the enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel- good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to,” Golez said in the explanatory note of his House Resolution 2317.

Its wording goes thus: “A Resolution urging his excellency President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to confer to Nora Aunor the honor of being named as a National Artist of the Philippines for her immense contribution to Philippine Arts.”

According to Golez, the actress enjoys broad acceptance and recognition by her peers and critics and by the Filipino people.  She has received local and international recognition for her acting, and her works form an important part of Philippine culture.

The lawmaker added that Aunor “has brought not only entertainment but also inspiration to the entire Philippine nation.”

A few months back, she starred in the lead role in the TV5 telenovela “Sa Ngalan ng Ina,” and has a five-year contract with the Kapatid network.

For her acclaimed talent in singing and acting, the diminutive Aunor was christened Superstar by her fans.
Born Maria Leonora Teresa Cabaltera Aunor, the actress, who is also popularly called Ate Guy, started her career at 12 years old by joining amateur singing contests.  

Winning one contest after the other, she was soon given a break in the movies and has proven her worth, eventually starring in award-winning hits like Himala, Paru-Parong Itim, Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, to name a few.

She received numerous Best Actress awards for her performances and was named one of the 10 Best Asian Actresses of the Decade in 2010.

To qualify as a National Artist, the following guidelines are followed: 1) Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country; 2) Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and to promote creative expression as significant to the development of a national cultural identity; and 3) Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino artists.

The National Artist award is given by the President of the Philippines and is screened or recommended by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.  

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Source:   http://www.interaksyon.com/article/29552/house-resolution-proposes-naming-nora-aunor-a-national-artist

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Politician, celebs, fellow artists sound support for honoring Nora as National Artist

By: NR RAMOS
MANILA BULLETIN
April 17, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Nora Aunor is receiving loud backing from colleagues in the entertainment industry following a recent proposal by Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. motioning the powers that be to bestow upon her the prestigious National Artist title.


According to good friend German Moreno, the 58-year-old actress from Iriga City truly deserves the recognition.


“Matagal na meron naman nang pinatunayan na talaga,” said he in a recent interview with “Unang Hirit.”


This is echoed by former president, Joseph “Erap” Estrada, who said that, “the title belongs to [Aunor].” He also added, “She’s a good actress.”


Another friend, actress Boots Anson-Roa, expressed hopes that the endeavor would bear fruit.


“She [Aunor] qualifies kasi,” she said. “Lahat ng requirements puede siya.”


Grace Llamazares-Poe, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chair added, “Why not? Nora Aunor made a lot of movies that are relevant in terms of artistic value, for example ‘yung

‘Himala.’ Syempre, representasyon din siya ng artistang maraming tumitingala.”


Via House Resolution 2317, Golez urged President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to confer to Aunor the honor for "her immense contribution to Philippine Arts.”


The lawmaker explained his proposal as quoted in in an Interaksyon.com report as something that would allow for "hope" amid "the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities."


The report also quoted Golez as saying that Aunor is a “national treasure,” and that her "enshrinement" as National Artist is a "feel-good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to.”


The report further said, citing Golez, “The actress enjoys broad acceptance and recognition by her peers and critics and by the Filipino people. She has received local and international recognition for her acting, and her works form an important part of Philippine culture” and that "her achievements and contributions to the Philippine movie industry are more than enough to qualify her for the prestigious title.”

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Source:   http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/357269/politician-celebs-fellow-artists-sound-support-honoring-nora-nat-l-artist

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Lawmaker pushes ‘Ate Guy’ as next national artist

By:  CYNTHIA D. BALANA
PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
April 17, 2012

Superstar-struck?

Bacolod City Representative Anthony Rolando Golez, Jr. has filed a resolution urging President Aquino, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts to name actress Nora Aunor as National Artist of the Philippines for her “immense contributions” to Philippine arts and cinema.

In House Resolution No. 2317, Golez states that Aunor, whose real name is Maria Leonora Teresa Cabaltera—Ate Guy to his fans—is regarded as the “Superstar” of Philippine entertainment.

Golez said that Aunor’s career, which has spanned more than five decades, has been filled with awards and recognition from local and international award-giving bodies for her outstanding performances, and that she was named as one of the 10 Best Asian Actresses of the Decade in 2010 by the Green Planet Movie Awards in Los Angeles. Voting by movie viewers from more than 100 countries was done online.

A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition, by virtue of a presidential proclamation, for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts. Honorees are conferred membership in the Order of National Artists, the regalia of which is an ornate, gilded collar of honor.

In addition to the collar, each newly proclaimed member of the Order is given a citation that is presented during the awardees’ conferment ceremonies. The CCP then hosts a Memorabilia Exhibit and Gabi ng Parangal (A Night of Tributes) for the National Artist at the Tanghalang Pambansa.

Other benefits received by National Artists include a monthly pension, medical and life insurance, arrangements for a state funeral, a place of honor at national state functions, and recognition at cultural events.

The National Artist Honors is administered by the CCP by virtue of former President Ferdinand Marcos’ Proclamation No. 1001 of April 2, 1972, and the NCCA. The first award was posthumously conferred on Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo.

Qualified for the award are:

* Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country;

* Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and one which promotes creative expression significant to the development of a national cultural identity; and

* Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino artists. The National Artist Award is given by the President of the Philippines and is screened or recommended by the CCP and the NCCA.

“The Filipino people are now entangled with so many public issues like the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities but we should not lose hope. There are a lot of things going for our country and the enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel-good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to,” Golez said.

He said Aunor has been truly a national treasure and that her achievements as an artist and contributions to Philippine art would be more than enough for her to qualify for the National Artist Award.

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Source:  http://entertainment.inquirer.net/36799/lawmaker-pushes-ate-guy-as-next-national-artist

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Nora Aunor as National Artist proposed by congressman

By:  LUKAS VELUNTA
PHILIPPINE ONLINE CHRONICLES
April 16, 2012

Bacolod Representative Anthony Golez, Jr. today proposed that actress Nora Aunor be declared a National Artist.

According to Interaksyon, Golez put forward House Resolution 2317, “A Resolution urging his excellency President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to confer to Nora Aunor the honor of being named as a National Artist of the Philippines for her immense contribution to Philippine Arts.”

Aunor “has brought not only entertainment but also inspiration to the entire Philippine nation,” according to Golez. He added that the “Superstar” enjoys widespread acceptance and recognition by her peers, her critics, and by Filipinos, and has been recognized locally and internationally for her acting, and her works form an important part of Philippine culture.

Nora Aunor, considered the greatest actress in the history of Philippine cinema, started her entertainment career in music. A young Aunor moved up the ranks in provincial singing contests until she went to Manila to compete in Tawag ng Tanghalan, where she became champion. She then signed a recording deal with Alpha Recording, the leading independent label.

Aunor went on to star classic Filipino films Himala, The Flor Contemplacion Story, Bona, Ikaw Ay Akin, and Tatlong Taong Walang Dios, becoming the most awarded Filipino actress ever. Himala remains the only Filipino movie to be nominated for a Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

The National Artist of the Philippines (Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest honor that can be awarded a Filipino artist in the following fields: Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design and Architecture, and Allied Arts. The awardees are presented with a medallion of honor and a citation during the conferment ceremonies, along with a cash award, a pension, and the privilege of a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

The prestigious distinction includes artists such as Bienvenido Lumbrera, Juan Nakpil, Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Ramon Obusan, Nick Joaquin, Amado V. Hernandez, Benedicto Cabrera, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero, Vicente Manansala, and Fernando Poe, Jr.
“The enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel-good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to,” Golez said in his explanatory note in the resolution.

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Source:   http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/arts-and-culture/15699-nora-aunor-as-national-artist-proposed-by-congressman.html

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LAWMAKER WANTS NORA AUNOR AS NATIONAL ARTIST

BALITANG AMERIKA
ABS CBNnews.com
April 16, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker is pushing for the “enshrinement” of actress Nora Aunor as a National Artist, putting her alongside art greats such as Fernando Amorsolo, Bienvenido Lumbera and Fernando Poe Jr.

Bacolod City Rep. Anthony Golez filed Resolution No. 2317, which urges President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to confer to Aunor the National Artist award, citing the actress’ “immense contributions to Philippine arts.”

In a statement, Golez cited the many awards and recognitions that Aunor received in her decades-long career as an actress.

He said that Aunor, known as “Ate Guy”to her fans, is a “national treasure.”
“The Filipino people is now entangled with so many public issues like the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities, but we should not lose hope. There are a lot of things going for our country, and the enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel-good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to,” the lawmaker said.

“Her achievements as an artist and her contributions to Philippine Art are more than enough to qualify her to be named as National Artist,” he added.

Aunor has been named one of the ten best Asian actresses of the decade at the 2010 Green Planet Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California.

She ranked No. 1 in the category, which was based on online votes from more than 100 countries.

Early this year, it was reported that a museum for Aunor will be built in Iriga City, Camarines Sur.

The Order of National Artists is the highest recognition given to Filipino artists in the country.
According to the NCCA, the National Artist award shall be given to those who have met the following criteria:

• Artists who, through the content and form of their works, have contributed in building a Filipino sense of nationhood

• Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression of style, thus earning distinction and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists

• Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of works and/or consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, thus enriching artistic expression and style

• Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international recognition, critical acclaim and/or reviews for their works, and respect and esteem from peers

Government and non-government cultural organizations, educational institutions and private foundations and councils may nominate candidates under one or more categories, which include dance, music, theater, visual arts, literature, film and broadcast arts, architecture, design and fashion.

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Source:   http://www.balitangamerica.tv/lawmaker-wants-nora-aunor-as-national-artist/

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Nora Aunor: National Artist?

By:  JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA
MANILA BULLETIN
April 17, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – Bacolod Rep. Anthony Golez Jr. has penned a proposal (which has been identified as House Resolution 2317) to name the multi-awarded Superstar, Nora Aunor, as one of the Philippines’ National Artists.


On Apri16, Interaksyon.com reported that Golez’s resolution, “[urges] His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to confer to Nora Aunor the honor of being named as a National Artist of the Philippines for her immense contribution to Philippine Arts.”


The lawmaker wrote on its introductory note, as quoted in the article, that, “the Filipino people are now entangled in so many public issues like the seemingly uncontrollable rise of prices of fuel and commodities but we should not lose hope.”


It deemed then that “the enshrinement of Ms. Nora Aunor as a National Artist is a sure feel- good thing that the Filipinos can hold on to.”


Golez reportedly called Aunor a “national treasure,” and “that her achievements and contributions to the Philippine movie industry are more than enough to qualify her for the prestigious title,” according to Interaksyon.


The report further said, citing Golez, “The actress enjoys broad acceptance and recognition by her peers and critics and by the Filipino people. She has received local and international recognition for her acting, and her works form an important part of Philippine culture.”

 “[Aunor] has brought not only entertainment but also inspiration to the entire Philippine nation,” the lawmaker said.


According to the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) National Artists of the Philippines Guidelines, “The Order of National Artists shall be given to:


“1) Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as well as those who died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death;


“2) Artists who through the content and form of their works have contributed in building a Filipino sense of nationhood;


“3) Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style, thus, earning distinction and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists;


“4) Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of works and/or consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form thus enriching artistic expression or style; and,


“5) “Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through: a) prestigious national and/or international recognition, such as the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining, CCP Thirteen Artists Award and NCCA Alab ng Haraya; b) critical acclaim and/or reviews of their works; c) respect and esteem from peers.”


The Order is “the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts; namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.” It is conferred by the President of the Philippines as recommended by the NCCA and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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Source:   http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/357245/nora-aunor-national-artist

2 comments:

  1. More power to my one and only "Superstar"!
    You are bless Miss Nora Aunor. I pray that you will realize and appreciate that. I pray that you
    will take care of your self not only for us "your loving fans" but most specially for our lord Jesus for he made you and He loves you great. He has purpose for you so I praise Him for that. I pray that you will continue to shine and serve us for inspiration. I also pray that you will gain your golden voice for us to enjoy listening and for HIM. love you.

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  2. Dapat gawara na si Ate Guy bilang National Artist.....mga tagumpay nya sa sining....kilala ditto sa bansa at larangang global.......Saludo namin para ni Ms. Nora Aunor

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