List of awards and nominations received by Nora Aunor

This is a list of awards and nominations received by Nora Aunor. She has been awarded and nominated for her performances in film, television, stage and music which span 50 years. She is the most nominated and awarded actress of the Philippines, with over 200 awards for her singing and acting career.

Aunor has been awarded, recognized and received multiple nominations from different organizations, academe, institutions, critics and award giving bodies for her work in film, television, music and theater. She rose to prominence after winning the 1967 Tawag ng Tanghalan. She is the most nominated actress for the leading role in the long history of FAMAS Awards, having been nominated 17 times since 1973 when she was nominated for ''Gift of Love'' but only second to Eddie Garcia with 23 nominations both in leading and supporting role. With her fifth FAMAS Award for Best Actress in 1991, Aunor became the sixth performer to be elevated to the FAMAS Hall of Fame joining the likes of Eddie Garcia, Joseph Estrada, Charito Solis, Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos. This award is given to the person who won more than five times in its particular category. Aunor is the only performer in the long history of FAMAS Awards to be nominated for fifteen straight years, from 1973 to 1987.

As of 2017, Aunor is still the most nominated actress of Gawad Urian, with 21 nominations and seven wins, and the very first best actress awardee. She is also the most awarded and the most nominated actress of Metro Manila Film Festival, with eight best actress trophies, and from Young Critics Circle, with thirteen nominations and five wins. She is also the only actress to win the best actress trophy from the Film Academy of the Philippines for three straight years, a feat yet to be equaled or surpass by a Filipino actress.

In 1983, Aunor was recognized as one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) in the field of the arts. In 1999, Aunor received the Centennial Honors for the Arts awarded by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). She was the only film actress included in the list of awardees. In 2010, she was hailed by the Green Planet Movie Awards as one of the "10 Asian Best Actresses of the Decade". She received the Ani ng Dangal Award (Harvest of Honors). from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2013, 2014 and 2016. In 2013, she received the Light of Culture Awards from Philippine Centre of the International Theatre Institute and the ITI-Earthsavers UNESCO Dream Center for pioneering in the integration of theater, television, and film. In 2014, Aunor was the recipient of University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications, Gawad Plaridel. On September 17, 2015, Aunor was conferred the Gawad CPP para sa Sining for Film and Broadcast Arts, the highest award given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. She was also conferred the Gusi Peace Prize in 2015.

Aunor has the most international best actress awards and nominations of any Filipino actors. She is the only Filipino actress to win international awards from five different continents: 19th Cairo International Film Festival in 1995 (Africa), 1st East Asia Film and Television Award in 1997, Asian Film Awards in 2013 and 3rd Sakhalin International Film Festival (Asia), 31st Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles in 2004, Premio Della Critica Indipendiente in 2013 and St. Tropez International Film festival in 2015 (Europe), Asia Pacific Screen Award in 2013 (Australia) and the Green Planet Movie Award (North America).

Aunor has the most lifetime achievement awards received locally and internationally for her contribution to film, television, music, and theater.

As of June 10, 2022, Aunor was conferred as one of the National Artist of the Philippines.

Arts and culture honours and recognition

The Order of National Artists of the Philippines

TOWNS Foundation

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

National Centennial Commission

National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA)

Office of the President (Philippines)

Philippine Center of the International Theatre Institute (PCITI)/ITI-Earthsavers UNESCO Dream Center

Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan - City of Manila

Gusi Peace Prize International

Recognition from the Academe

Far Eastern University

National Teachers College

De La Salle University

Ateneo de Naga University

Bicol University

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Quezon City Public Teachers Association (QCPTS)/ACT

University of the Philippines Diliman

Holy Angel University

Philippine Women's University Communications Department

International awards and recognition

Best Actress awards and nominations

Lifetime achievement awards

Movie awards and recognition

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)

* Nora Aunor was nominated for Best Actress for 15 straight years from 1973 - 1987. She was elevated to the Hall of Fame after winning her fifth (5th) Best Actress Award in 1991.

Gawad Urian (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino)

*Nora Aunor received the first-ever Best Actress Award from Gawad Urian. She is also the most nominated actress with 21 nominations to date.

Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards)

* Nora Aunor is the youngest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the only Filipino actress to win three successive best actress awards (1990,1991,1992)and has the most wins with four (4) tied with Vilma Santos and Lorna Tolentino

Awards from the press

*Nora Aunor received the first Best Actress Star Award from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). She is also the only actor to receive triple nominations in one award season.

*Nora Aunor made a significant mark in the history of the Gawad GENIO Awards for winning Best Film Actress in two separate movies (''Dementia'' and ''Hustisya'') in 2015.

Film festival awards

*Nora Aunor is the first and only Best Performer awardee of the Metro Manila Film Festival; it is equivalent to Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress Award. She is also the most awarded recipient of the Best Actress Award with 8 wins.

Critics' awards

*For Tuos, Nora Aunor has double nomination; for single performance and Duo Performance
*Nora Aunor received the very first Best Performer Award, She is also the most nominated with thirteen nominations and the winningest performer with 5 wins.

Awards from the Academe

* Aunor was the first recipient of the Best Actress Award

People's Choice Awards

Box Office Awards

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Others

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*Aunor's first Best Actress nomination

Television awards and recognition

Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS)

Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS Sinag Awards)

Star Awards for Television (Philippine Movie Press Club)

Other TV awards

Theater awards and recognition

Aliw Awards

Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)

PUP Teatro Batangas Artistic Awards

Music awards and recognition

Awit Awards

*The first award ceremony was organized by the Awit Awards Executive Committee. After that, the Philippine Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (PARAS) took charge the next 2 years. Since 1989, it was spearheaded by PARI (The Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.)

Katha Award

Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM)

Philippine Recording Distributors Association (PREDA)

Star Awards for Music (Philippine Movie Press Club)

Awards from government agencies, civic organization and private entities

*2015 - Best Actress, ''Dementia'' - 1st Urduja Heritage Film Awards - Province of Pangasinan
*2015 - ANG ESPADA NI URDUJA - Kampeon ng Sining ng Pelikula Lifetime Achievement Award - 2015 Urduja Film Festival, Province of Pangasinan - October 15, 2015
*2015 - Diwa ng Lahi Award Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan 2015 - 444th Araw ng Maynila
*2015 - Senate Resolution No. 1270 Congratulating & Commending for her ASEAN IFF Lifetime Ach. Award - filed by Sen. Lito Lapid - Senate of the Philippines - May 19, 2015
*2015 - Gawad Lasallian Para Sa Sining - De La Salle University - April 27, 2015
*2015 - Outstanding Asian Actress & Movie Icon, 26th Asia Pacific Excellence Awards - April 9, 2015, AFP Theatre
*2015 - Bulawan ng Bikolnon Service Award, Ateneo de Naga University
*2015 - Honorary Nagueña - Naga City, Bicol
*2015 -ONRA Citation (Bicol term for Honor) - given by Ako Bicol Partylist - Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay. March 24, 2015
*2015 - Pambansang Artista ng Bayan, Communications Dept, Bicol University - Legazpi City, Albay, March 24, 2015
*2014 - Honorary Paoayan - Paoay, Ilocos Norte, March 2014
*2014 - Pinakamagaling na Aktres sa Kasaysayan ng Pelikulang Pilipino - 1st Inding Indie Short Film Festival - Nat'l Press Club - Dec. 15, 2014
*2014 - Overseas Filipino Worker's Choice as National Artist - 4th OFW Gawad Parangal - Dec. 12, 2014
*2014 - Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal, One of the 12 Outstanding Citizens of Q.C. - 75th Foundation Day - October 12, 2014.
*2014 - Artista ng Mamamayan - Far Eastern University (FEU), Sept. 3, 2014, FEU
*2014 - Natatanging Pagkilala Bilang Mahusay na Alagad ng Sining - Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) - August 29, 2014, PUP, Manila
*2014 - Tunay na Alagad ng Sining - Quezon City Public Teachers Association (QCPTS)/ACT - Quezon City Day, August 19, 2014, R. Magsaysay High School, Cubao, QC
*2014 - Numero Uno Cinema One Icon Award - Cinema One 20th Anniversary - August 3, 2014, Samsung Hall, SM Aura
*2014 - Artista ng Bayan - Gabriela, July 3, 2014
*2014 - PEPster's Female Showbiz Treasure of the Year - PEP - May 20, 2014, Solaire Resort and Casino
*2014 - Plaque of Appreciation - As Special Guest of Honor, Unveiling & Dedication Ceremony Letras Y Figuras de Bustos, Municipality of Bustos, Bulacan - April 7, 2014
*2013 - People of the Year - People Asia Magazine
*2013 - Special Recognition - 4th Indie Bravo Awards - ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''
*2013 - Thespic Excellence Award - Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas
*2013 - Film Prize Award - 1st Kakulay Entertainment Showcase Awards
*2013 - Gold Excellence Award - 1st Kakulay Entertainment Showcase Awards
*2013 - Top Icon Awardee - 1st Kakulay Entertainment Showcase Awards
*2013 - Best Female Artist (Veteran Category) - Pasikatan 2013 - Cinema One Global
*2012 - 100 Most Beautiful Stars - ''Yes Magazine''
*2012 - Pinoy of the Year (2012) - VoicePoints Social Media Awards
*2012 - Star of the Night - 38th Metro Manila Film Festival
*2012 - Special Recognition - 3rd Indie Bravo Awards - ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''
*2011 - Asia's Female Entertainer, Icon of the Philippines - 13th Annual Global Excellence Award
*2011 - Originals in Philippine Cinema - 7th Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival
*2009 - One of 15 Cinema One Legends - 5th Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival
*2007 - Milestone Lifetime Achievement Award - 19th Reflections Awards - Los Angeles, California, USA
*2006 - Certificate of Recognition (Phenomenal Talent & Extraordinary Performer) - Office of the Governor, Las Vegas, USA
*2006 - Plaque of Appreciation - Nora Aunor Day - September 23, 2006 - Office of the Mayor, Killeen City, Texas, USA
*2004 - Plaque of Appreciation - Nora Aunor Day - May 21, 2004 - Office of Mayor Gavin Newson, San Francisco City, California USA
*2002 - Trophy of Citation For Her Accomplishments in the Performing Arts & Contribution to Phil. Society - Holy Angel University, Pampanga
*2001 - Entertainment's Tough 40 - One of the 40 Most Powerful Celebrities - Solid Link Corp.
*2001 - Best Female Entertainer for Superstar Beyond Time - 3rd Celebrity Award, Burbank Casways
*1999 - Outstanding Film, Stage Actress & Artist - Sumagang Award - Iriga's 31st Charter Foundation Anniversary
*1999 - Gawad Sentenaryo, Sektor ng Kababaihan, Sining at Kalinangan - National Centennial Commission
*1997 - Plaque of Appreciation For Her Invaluable Contributions to the Phil. Entertainment Industry - Araneta Center
*1997 - Haligi ng Industriya Award - Film Development Foundation of the Philippines
*1997 - National Music Festival Award - Sandiwa Philippines
*1997 - Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Artist for Pasko '97 - Department of Foreign Affairs
*1997 - People's Award, Filipino Community - Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
*1996 - Plaque of Recognition - Eastern Telecommunications (Eastern Cable) Philippines
*1996 - One of the 12 Outstanding Filipino Personalities in Literary (Field of Arts) - Gawad Quezon - Q.C. Gov't.
*1996 - Global Recognition Award for Exemplary Contributions to the Upliftment of Philippine Performing Arts - CityNet, Ch. 27
*1996 - Parangal ng Bayan Award (Film) - Office of the President
*1996 - Par Excellence Award - Philippine Association of Teachers of Culture & Arts
*1996 - Super Achiever Award - Eye to Eye, GMA-7
*1996 - Newsmaker of the Year - PMPC Star Awards for Movies
*1996 - Super Achiever Award - Eye to Eye, GMA 7
*1996 - Showbiz Lingo Darling Award - Showbiz Lingo, 4th Anniversary, ABS-CBN
*1995 - Plaque of Appreciation - Graphic Arts Services, Inc. (GASI)
*1995 - Plaque of Appreciation - international recognition at the Cairo Film Festival, GMA Supershow
*1995 - Best Stage Actress for her works in Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo and DH - PUP Teatro Batangas
*1995 - Araw ng Maynila Award (Sining sa Pagganap) - City Gov't. of Manila
*1995 - Plaque of Recognition (Int'l. Achievement As An Actress) - Communications Arts Department - Philippine Women's University (PWU)
*1995 - Grand Achievement Award - Parangal ng Bayan - Office of the President
*1995 - Gold Record Award (Kahit Konting Awa the Album) - Viva Records
*1993 - Queen of Pinoy Showbiz - Hot Stars Daily Specials
*1993 - Jacksonville Award- Outstanding Contribution in the Dev. of Fil. Culture - Filipino-American Community of Florida, USA
*1992 - Super Sikat Drama Actress - Diyaryo Filipino
*1992 - Lifesize Statue, Tribute to Nora Aunor - Grand Alliance for Nora Aunor Philippines
*1992 - Queen Of Pinoy Showbiz - Hot Stars Daily Specials
*1992 - Super Movie Queen - Mass Media Publications
*1992 - Star of The Night - Star Awards for TV (PMPC)
*1992 - Plaque of Recognition - Acts & Deeds w/ Virtues of a True Apostolate of the Twin Hearts of Jesus - Twin Hearts Center for Peace
*1991 - Best Performer - Joel David Awards for Excellence in Phil. Cinema
*1991 - Gold Record Award (Langit Pala ang Umibig the Album) - Aguilar Music Corp.
*1991 - Gold Record Award (Handog ni Guy LIVE, the Album) - Universal Records
*1991 - Queen of Pinoy Showbiz - Hot Star Daily Special
*1990 - Hall of Fame, Young Achiever Award, Parangal ng Bayan - Office of the President
*1989 - One of the Seven Outstanding Actresses - Movie Flash
*1989 - One of the Seven Outstanding TV Shows, Superstar - Movie Flash
*1988 - Young Achiever Award - Golden Scroll - National Youth & Young Professional Council
*1986 - Mother Actress of the Year - Regal Films
*1985 - Newsmaker of the Year - PMPC Star Award for Movies
*1985 - All time Favorite Award - Most Popular Stars '85 - ''Extra Hot Magazine'', Jingle Songhits
*1985 - Special Award, Tribute to the Superstar - Big Ike's Happening
*1983 - Bicol Heritage Award - Outstanding Daughter of Iriga - Government of Iriga City
*1983 - One of The 10 Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (Field of Arts) - TOWNS
*1981 - Most Popular Love Team (Guy and Pip)
*1981 - Paborito ng Press - PMPC
*1980 - Real Queen of Philippine Movies - BAMCI Promotions
*1980 - Number One (One-on-one for No.1) - ''Kislap Magazine''
*1980 - Paborito ng Press - PMPC
*1977 - Guy, A Symbol of Love - PMPC
*1975 - Trophy of Appreciation (for the fundraising campaign MAMERA KAY NORA) - National Center for Mental Health
*1975 - Most Popular Actress - PMPC
*1975 - Most Outstanding Movie Star and Producer - Big Ike's Happening
*1975 - Most Popular Star - Eddie Ilagan
*1974 - Queen of Northern Luzon for 100 Hit Records
*1973 - Miss RP Movies
*1973 - Bb. Pilipinas ng Pelikulang At Awiting Pilipino
*1973 - Most Popular Star of the Year - PMPC
*1973 - Most Charitable Young Actress - Sixteen MOD
*1972 - Plaque of Appreciation (for helping in the fundraising campaign for the restoration of the Bamboo Organ) - City of Las Pinas
*1972 - Most Popular Actress
*1972 - Queen of Stars (Sino ang Sikat?) - Movie Life
*1971 - Plaque of Appreciation - Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Inc., Tanauan, Batangas
*1971 - Certificate of Appreciation - Mabini Memorial University, Iriga, Camarines Sur
*1971 - Popularity Contest - Associated Broadcasting Corporation
*1971 - Most Popular Star of 1970-71 - Atlas Publications
*1971 - 2nd Place, Most Popular Love Team: Nora-Tirso - Liwayway Publications
*1971 - 3rd Place, Most Popular Love Team: Nora-Manny - Liwayway Publications
*1971 - 5th Place, Most Popular Love Team: Nora-Novo - Liwayway Publications
*1971 - Trophy of Appreciation, 2nd Anniversary of Guy and Pip - Liwayway Publications
*1971 - Queen of Stars - Mix Publications
*1971 - KBS Lucky Star Dial Soap - Mondragon
*1971 - Box Office Queen - Spotlight Promotions
*1971 - One of the Top Ten Best Dressed Females - Spotlight Promotions Stars
*1970 - Singer for the Months of February, March, and April - DWOW Radio
*1970 - Best Female Singer in English - Philippine Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
*1970 - 3rd Place, Sino Ang Sikat? - Mix Publications
*1970 - Miss Philippine Movies '70s - People's Choice Awards
*1969 - Favorite Singer of Northern Luzon - Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, Dagupan City
*1969 - Miss Showbusiness (Radio, TV and Stage) - Danny Holmes Publications
*1969 - Most Promising Star of Tomorrow - Pablo S. Gomez Publications
*1969 - Lakambini ng Sampaguita - Sampaguita Pictures
*1969 - 6th Place (Top Radio & TV Female) - Top Magazine Personality
*1968 - 8th Place, Miss Showbusiness
*1967 - GRAND CHAMPION, TAWAG NG TANGHALAN
*1966 - Certificate of Honor, First Prize Darigold Jamboree, Naga City
*1965 - Winner (14 weeks) Darigold Bulilit Contest
*1964 - Certificate of Honor, First Prize Liberty Big Show, Camarines Sur

Notes

: Shared with Sharon Cuneta for ''Crying Ladies''.
: Shared with Sharon Cuneta for '' Dapat ka Bang Mahalin''.
: Shared with Sharon Cuneta for '' Madrasta''.
: Shared with Helen Gamboa for '' Bagong Bayani''.
: Shared with Vilma Santos for '' Pahiram ng Isang Umaga''.
: Shared with Gina Alajar for '' Brutal''.
: Shared with Aga Muhlach for ''Hindi Kita Malilimutan''.
: Shared with Aga Muhlach for ''Joey Boy Munti''.
: Shared with Valerie Garcia for ''Lauriana'' and Alice Dixson for ''When the Love Is Gone''.
: Shared with Angelica Panganiban for ''That Thing Called Tadhana''.
: Shared with Helen Gamboa for '' Walang Hanggan''.
: Shared with Vilma Santos for ''Vilma''.

See also

* List of people who won the Philippine showbiz grand slam
* Nora Aunor filmography

References

External links

The Artistry of Nora Aunor
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