On December 22, actress-director Gina Alajar highlighted how Nora Aunor continued to take on roles despite her health condition.
At the media event for ‘Pieta,’ which LionhearTV covered, Alajar said she prayed for Aunor’s recovery while praising how the Superstar continued making films.
“I’m sure– oo siya naman nahihirapan and I’m sure, siguro nag-iisip na rin siya na kasama na rin siya. Pero I always pray na bumalik naman ‘yung lakas niya. And you know, nakakatuwa nga dahil ilang pelikula pa ang nagawa niya after this nakailan siya.
She also emphasized how Aunor powered through her health condition to continue her passion for acting.
“So talagang inaano niya– pinupush niya ang sarili niya na gumawa pa ng pelikula at magtrabaho pa at hindi magpahinga at magpabagal-bagal, at magpatalo sa kahinaan ng katawan.”
Their director, Adolfo Alix Jr, attested at how Aunor pushed through and portray her role.
“Para po dito, medyo hirap siya, pero dahil alam niya ‘yung importansya ng kanta doon sa role niya, pinilit po niya gawin kahit na nakita ninyo na in between, sabi ko, ‘Okay lang Tita Guy, kahit ‘yung essence naman ‘yung gagawin dito.'”
‘Pieta’ stars Gina Alajar, Nora Aunor, and actor-turned-politician Alfred Vargas.
The cast also features Bembol Roco, Ina Raymundo, Dan Alvaro, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, Jak Roberto, and Jaclyn Jose.
Under the direction of Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr and the screenplay of Jerry B. Gracio, ‘Pieta’ is set to premiere in early 2024.
