“Himala” Revisited – Nora Aunor in Vienna Virginia for the Special Screening of the Film

by: Dino Dela Rosa
(Dino Dela Rosa writes for the entertainment section of the Virginia-based The Manila Mail)

The one and only Superstar Nora Aunor was here to attend the special screening of her film “Himala,” the 1982 Ishmael Bernal classic in which she won the best actress award at the Metro Manila Filmfest.  She played the faith healer Elsa and her riveting performance is considered one of her best performances. This film was sponsored by the Filipino Ministry of Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church and MOWELFUND Philippines where Boots Anson-Roa is the Executive Director.  Boots and Nora both starred in the memorable drama, “Paru-parong Itim.”(1973). Read more