TITLE: The Massive Fortune of Legendary Actress Nora Aunor: Who Inherits It?

Manila, Philippines – On April 16, 2025, legendary Filipino film icon Nora Aunor passed away after a prolonged illness. She was 71 years old. Along with mourning her passing, many are curious about the massive fortune she accumulated over more than 50 years in the entertainment industry.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nora Aunor’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 20 million (approximately ₱1.1 billion PHP). This wealth was amassed through decades of tireless work across various artistic fields:

Sources of Wealth:

Film: Over 180 movies, including many considered classics in Philippine cinema (Himala, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bona, etc.)
Music: More than 200 recorded songs, with multiple best-selling albums during the 1970s to 1990s
Television & Theater: Appearances in numerous shows, stage plays, and talk programs
Passive Income: Royalties from film and music rights, endorsements, etc.

Real Estate:

Nora Aunor reportedly owned multiple properties:

A mansion in Manila
A farm and ancestral house in Bicol (her birthplace)
Real estate holdings in Tagaytay, and possibly properties in the United States due to her extended stay in California

Inheritance Controversy:

SHOCKING NEWS: Ian de Leon has officially released his mother’s last will and testament, revealing that the entirety of her estate has been inherited by him and Nora’s former husband, actor Christopher de Leon.

It was confirmed that her adopted children—Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth—were not included as beneficiaries. This revelation has caused uproar among fans and sparked debates within the family and the public.

Artistic Legacy:

Beyond material wealth, Nora Aunor leaves behind a monumental artistic legacy:

Named National Artist for Film (2022)
A cultural icon embedded in the history of Philippine cinema

With her passing, an era of Philippine entertainment officially closes. But the legacy she built will continue to live on in the hearts of her fans and future generations.

Janine Gutierrez has reportedly relinquished her inheritance in favor of her sister, Matet de Leon. There is one particular property that Matet has been eyeing — a property originally given by the late Nora Aunor to her granddaughter, Janine (Lotlot’s daughter). Recently, it was also revealed that Janine’s grandmother, the late Pilita Corrales, had left her an inheritance, which may have influenced Janine’s decision to pass the said property to her older sister, Matet.

It seems that material wealth is not of great importance to Janine at the moment. She believes she can earn her own through her hard work — something everyone knows she is well known for. In fact, Janine has already signed the necessary documents to formally transfer the inheritance she received from her grandmother Nora Aunor to her sister Matet. Janine trusts that Matet will take good care of it and has expressed that wealth and material possessions are not what matter most to her.