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What actor Alfred Vargas learned from National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor

Published Apr 20, 2025 03:37 pm

At A Glance

  • In honor of Nora, Alfred announced plans to screen "Pieta" for free at selected SM Cinemas nationwide later this year.
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Alfred Vargas and Nora Aunor (Instagram)

Actor-politician Alfred Vargas produced one of Nora Aunor's last movies, titled "Pieta," and he learned a lot from working with her in this drama.

"Ate Guy, working with you has been one of the greatest honors of my life. As an actor and as a human being, you have touched my heart. You have taught me so much without saying anything, and you have inspired me tremendously by mentoring me through our scenes together. PIETA will always be one of the most special and favorite films I’ve done in my entire life because of you," said Alfred in his tribute to the award-winning star on Instagram on April 20.

In honor of Nora, Alfred announced plans to screen "Pieta" for free at selected SM Cinemas nationwide later this year.

"Para mapanood ng Noranians ang isa sa mga pinakahuling obra ni Ms Nora Aunor. (So that Noranians can watch one of Ms Nora Aunor's latest works)," Alfred said.

Alfred's full tribute to Nora on Instagram:

"This scene was taken from one of Ate Guy’s last films, PIETA. I played Isaac, her long-lost son. When Isaac finally returned home, he was greeted by a mother who couldn’t remember anything anymore. Instead of surprising his mother, he ended up being the one being surprised… for the wrong reasons. Pieta is a story about love, family, truth, mistakes, and forgiveness.

"This was a painful but loving scene at the same time. Painful because Rebecca, Nora Aunor’s character, the mother of Isaac, couldn’t recognize her son at all. Loving because she still showed how much she cared for and loved her son despite the incomprehensible situation.

"Ate Guy, working with you has been one of the greatest honors of my life. You have touched my heart as an actor and as a human being. You have taught me so much without saying anything, and you have inspired me tremendously by mentoring me through our scenes together. PIETA will always be one of the most special and favorite films I’ve made in my entire life because of you.

"The most important lesson I learned from you is that: TRUE STARS SHINE BECAUSE OF THEIR HUMILITY AND GENEROSITY IN EVERYTHING THEY DO AND WHOEVER THEY MEET. Sayo ko naramdaman ito nang sobra, Ate Guy.

"Maraming salamat dahil tinanggap mo ako sa puso mo at nagkaroon ako ng chance to work at makilala ang ONE AND ONLY SUPERSTAR that we will ever have!

"Rest in peace, Ate Guy. Mahal na mahal kita."

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