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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745033438881tiktok.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Content creator Arman Salon mourns loss of superstar Nora Aunor"/></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Viral content creator Arman Salon could not hold back tears as she paid tribute to her “idol” Nora Aunor.</p><p>Arman Salon, who is known in real life as Arman Macasusi, took to video platform TikTok to recall fond memories of her admiration of the late superstar, whom she says inspired her to try acting.</p><p>“Napakasakit sa akin kasi siya ‘yung salamin ng buhay ko. Siya ‘yung hinahangaan ko,” the internet personality shared in a video.</p><p>(It really hurts because she was the mirror to my life. I really looked up to her)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/17/-grabe-magmahal-ian-de-leon-mourns-mom-nora-aunor-s-passing-1842">Nora Aunor died after medical procedure, says son Ian<br/></a></div><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@scarlette_macasusi/video/7493946153965292818" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7493946153965292818" id="v60450690760085310" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v60450690760085310" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7493946153965292818?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-19T04%3A09%3A07.164187%3A71cc9c9f-3200-4d90-a5c6-2fc9fc5019b3%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:721px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:721px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>Macasusi said she had idolized Ate Guy since she was a kid, often mimicking her scenes in the movies that she had watched.</p><p>“Nag-iipon pa ako ng pera para makapanood ng mga pelikula niya… ‘Tinik sa Dibdib’, ‘Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit.’ Nanood ako sa sinehan ng ‘Beloved’,” she narrated in another video.</p><p>(I saved yp money to watch her movies... &#x27;Tinik sa Dibdib&#x27;, &#x27;Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit&#x27;... I watched &#x27;Beloved&#x27; at the cinema)</p><p>Despite her mother being a fan of Vilma Santos, Aunor’s “rival” at the box office at the time, it did not stop Arman Salon from chasing after her childhood icon.</p><p>“Pumupunta ako sa Luneta kapag parada ng mga artista, kahit malayo, kahit makipagsiksikan ako, mahawakan ko lang ‘yung kamay ni Nora Aunor.”</p><p>(I would go to Luneta when the stars went on parade. Despite the distance and the crowds, I would go just to touch Nora Aunor&#x27;s hand)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/17/the-many-faces-of-nora-aunor-remembering-the-iconic-roles-of-the-philippines-superstar-1142">The many faces of Nora Aunor: Remembering the iconic roles of the Philippines’ Superstar</a></div><p>The content creator thanked Aunor for being part of her life and for imparting lessons to her, such as being generous and loving to the poor.</p><p>“I love you, idol. Sana makita kita. Sana makita ko man lang ‘yung mukha mo. Sana mayakap kita,” she said.</p><p>(I love you, idol. I wish I could see you and see your face. I wish I could embrace you)</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@scarlette_macasusi/video/7494273358360481042" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7494273358360481042" id="v5225014753899360" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v5225014753899360" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7494273358360481042?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-04-19T04%3A09%3A07.164187%3A71cc9c9f-3200-4d90-a5c6-2fc9fc5019b3%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:721px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:721px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>Aunor passed away on Wednesday, April 16, after experiencing breathing difficulties following a medical operation, according to her son Ian de Leon. No further details were given as to her ailment.</p><p>A public viewing for fans of the late superstar will be held on April 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.</p>

<p>Arman Salon, who is known in real life as Arman Macasusi, took to video platform TikTok to recall fond memories of her admiration of the late superstar, whom she says inspired her to try acting.</p>

Arman Salon, who is known in real life as Arman Macasusi, took to video platform TikTok to recall fond memories of her admiration of the late superstar, whom she says inspired her to try acting.

‘Siya ‘yung salamin ng buhay ko’: Content creator Arman Salon mourns loss of superstar Nora Aunor

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‘Siya ‘yung salamin ng buhay ko’: Content creator Arman Salon mourns loss of superstar Nora Aunor

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Published April 19, 2025 11:31 AM PHT

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