Allen Dizon, Jeric Gonzales remember Nora Aunor: ‘Napakabait, napaka-professional, napaka-generous’

Allen Dizon and Jeric Gonzales shared heartfelt memories and good words about the late National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor.

In Lhar Santiago’s report on “24 Oras,” Wednesday, the Kapuso actors recalled their experience working with Nora.

“Napakabait niyang katrabaho, napaka-professional, napaka-generous. Alam mo 'yon, every scene, everyday na nagsu-shooting kami, everyday siyang namimigay ng pera, everyday siyang namimigay ng pagkain, lahat, so nakakatuwa, nakaka-miss,” Allen said.

“Sobrang nakakalungkot kasi nanay ko po talaga siya. Tinuring niya akong anak and naramdaman ko 'yun. Bukod sa napaka-generous niyang tao, naramdaman ko talaga 'yung pagmamahal niya sa akin,” Jeric said.

Jeric got to work with Nora in three films, while Allen completed one movie with her, which has not yet been released.

Nora was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Tuesday after a state necrological service that started in the Metropolitan Theater in Ermita, Manila. Nora passed away on April 16 due to acute respiratory failure.

Meanwhile, Jeric and Allen are starring together in “Fatherland.”

“Kaya siya naging ‘Fatherland’ dahil si Iñigo, ‘yung role niya dito, hinahanap niya 'yung tatay niya. Pero habang hinahanap niya 'yung tatay niya, nakita niya lahat, kung paano niya nakita 'yung Pilipinas, paano niya nakita 'yung Fatherland niya,” Allen said.

“The story, talaga pong ipapakita dito 'yung pagka-Pilipino natin,” Jeric said.

The movie also stars Richard Yap, Kazel Kinouchi, Yasser Marta, Abed Green, Iñigo Pascual, and more.

“Fatherland” is directed by Joel Lamangan and is now showing in cinemas.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News