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Lotlot de Leon recalls ‘training’ from late mom Nora Aunor, vows profound love

In a heartfelt post, Lotlot reflected on her time appearing in the 1980s variety show “Lotlot & Friends,” which was conceived by her late mother.

Lotlot de Leon took to social media to honor her late mother, the legendary Nora Aunor, on what would have been the Superstar’s 72nd birthday, sharing deep gratitude for the immense belief her mother had in her from a young age.

The actress, who now carries on the legacy of her mother’s influence, marked the significant occasion by posting a photo of a tombstone featuring a drawing of Aunor’s face next to the word “Mommy” on Instagram early in the morning of Wednesday, May 21.

“Happy birthday in heaven, mommy! I will always love you,” Lotlot expressed in the caption.

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In another heartfelt post, Lotlot reflected on her time appearing in the 1980s variety show “Lotlot & Friends,” which was conceived by her late mother.

Sharing a clip from one of her performances on the show, Lotlot commented, “I remember this so well.”

She then recalled a meeting her mother had called at their Jacksonville, Greenhills home, where she expressed her desire to produce a teen variety show for RPN 9.

“Mom called for a meeting at our then house at Jacksonville, Greenhills because she wanted to produce a teen variety show for RPN 9,” Lotlot said. “Everyone that worked behind the scenes was her most trusted, who also worked with her on ‘The Superstar’ show.”

Lotlot gave credit to her mother for both the concept and the title of the show, further sharing how Aunor had involved her other children, Ian de Leon and Matet de Leon, in the production.

“She was excited and she wanted me, Ian, and Matet to be the frontliners, including my cousin, Ate Marilyn Villamayor. The show went on for a couple of years, until I had my baby Janine [Gutierrez],” she reminisced, referring to her eldest daughter.

“This show brings back so many good memories. A lot of training and experience, which I carry with me to this day,” she added. “Thank you, mommy, for always believing in me!”

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Nora Aunor, the iconic Filipino actress and singer, passed away on April 16, 2025, due to acute respiratory failure.

Lotlot de Leon, born Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon-El Soury on March 21, 1972, is a Filipino actress renowned for her versatile roles in film and television. She is the adoptive daughter of Filipino showbiz icons Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon. De Leon began her acting career in the late 1980s, gaining popularity as part of the love team "Lotlot-Monching" alongside Ramon Christopher Gutierrez. Her notable film appearances include Bunsong Kerubin (1987), Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita (1988), and Hotdog (1990). She also starred in the horror anthology film Halimaw (1986), directed by her father Christopher de Leon.

In her personal life, de Leon married fellow actor Ramon Christopher Gutierrez in 1989, with whom she has four children, including actresses Janine Gutierrez and Diego Gutierrez. The couple separated in 2003. In 2018, she remarried Lebanese national Fadi El Soury. De Leon continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with recent roles in the series Lavender Fields (2024) and The Write One (2023). She has received several awards for her performances, including Best Supporting Actress at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards for her role in On the Job: The Missing 8.

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