Francis Tanseco blog

Nora Aunor paintings by Francis Tanseco finalist in NYC based online art competition this spring 2025. This is after more than twenty (20) years since it was painted and placed in public exhibition at several London locations, in  the United Kingdom. Praise be to God Almighty! Just FYI. My Nora Aunor painting series "Filipinism, La Aunor, Woman" have been chosen by a New York based "Art Collide" organization as FINALIST in the 2025 "Spring Open Theme" art competition and will be available very soon this spring 2025 for viewing online.  These paintings were exhibited at the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom in 2012. The series was also exhibited in several London locatons including Club 52 of UCLH - University College London Hospital's social club venue. The paintings were painted between 2003 to 2005. A copy of these paintings were also exhibited at the Luneta park or Rizal park in 2014 attended by many Noranians. In fact, I gave a printed copy ...

I was there in the audience during Nora Aunor's first major solo concert on May 18, 1991 at the Araneta Coliseum. Her birthday concert and her offering to her beloved fans. Oh what a night to remember! That night was magical, her tone was crisp, her diction was crystal clear, her voice was soothing, her singing was golden, the people were excited, happily clapping and enjoying the night of music. She was standing there in a circular stage with no back panel so that the audience can see her in all angle. A 360 degrees of visual. The lights seems to be emanating from her rather than from the spotlight projected into her. The masses who were there came not to watch a concert but to shower love to this star they collectively declared a - SUPERSTAR. The concert did not start on time as scheduled. People were getting impatient while waiting and some were ready to throw invectives at her but when she finally showed up, all the impatience and anger were obliterated with love and by her pre...

In memoriam to National Artist Nora Aunor. Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom hosted my exhibit which includes among others Nora Aunor inspired series titled "Filipinism, La Aunor, Woman" from 13-26 July 2012 titled "10" in celebration of my 10th year anniversary of painting. Lahing Kayumanggi, a London based Filipino folk dance group headed by Ronnie V Del Barrio honored my exhibit with folk dance performances. The exhibit was organized by Ronnie Del Barrio. It was a beautiful memory. Rest in power my dearest actress, muse, Superstar, Philippines National Artist for Film and Broadcast Art Ms Nora Aunor. Nora Aunor May 21, 1953 - April 16, 2025.

The State Funeral and Necrological Services for National Artist for Film and Broadcast Art Ms. Nora Aunor will be held at the historic and fully restored Metropolitan Theater in Manila on April 22, 2025 (Tuesday) from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Nora Aunor, a Filipino actress who made over 180 films to her credit, singer and best known as Superstar to movie scribes, Ate Guy to those who have worked with her, mama guy to those close to her and honored by the Philippine government as NATIONAL ARTIST for Film and Broadcast Arts which was signed into law by former Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in the year 2022 is expected to be laid to rest with full state honors following her death at The Medical City in Pasig on Wednesday, April 16. 2025. She was 71. As mandated by Presidential Decree No. 208, which grants lifetime privileges and posthumous honors to National Artists, including burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. Funeral rites for deceased National Artist are normal...

  Nora - THE BEST PUBLIC SERVANT WE NEVER HAD. (Francis Tanseco) For a Noranian like me, I always knew that Nora Aunor is selfless and kind and that is one virtue and perhaps should be the best requirement we would hope for in our public servant. How I wish our politicians are all Nora Aunor. In our current societal make up, we are overflowing with politicians and a handful of public servants. There is a big difference you know - go figure. For the mere Nora Aunor observer and especially those who have heard of Nora but does not necessarily pay attention to her human virtues, the amazing anecdote of people, fans and co-actors alike proclaiming to the world after her passing that she put herself last, that she is kind to a fault? her generous personality and her attention given to the lowly of society has proven that indeed she would have been the best public servant we never had and we never elected. How funny that some people would describe her kindness as being faulty. Since when...

 NORA AUNOR AS A PAINTING MUSE  Ibinahagi ng Pinoy artist at "Noranian" na si Francis Tanseco ang kanyang paintings  tampok ang yumaong #Superstar na si #NoraAunor. Dekada '90 aniya nang mabuo ang konsepto ng series na tinawag niyang "Filipinism: La Aunor Woman," at natapos noong 2004 gamit ang oil in canvass technique. Ayon kay Tanseco, na isa ring registered nurse na naka-base ngayon sa Amerika, inspirasyon niya sa kanyang 12 na obra ang mga pelikula ng film icon tulad ng "The Flor Contemplacion Story," "Bulaklak sa City Jail," at "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit"— na tumatalakay sa ilang isyung panlipunan sa bansa. Bumida na rin sa exhibits sa iba't ibang lugar sa London ang kanyang mga obra. Ginamit naman ng Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts #RADA sa London ang painting na "Harvest" bilang backdraft para sa filming project ng mga estudyante nito. Kwento ni Tanseco, soft copy na lang ang mayroon siya ng mga ipinagmamalak...

  Imelda Marcos holds Francis Tanseco painting with Nora Aunor as muse.

Rest In Peace Ms. Nora Aunor, here is a song I wrote and produced dedicated for the life and times of my idol, the legend, the Superstar, the National Artist of the Philippines. Goodnight and rest well in heaven my idol. REST IN PEACE, ATE GUY, NORA AUNOR, the one and only SUPERSTAR.  Beteranang aktres Nora Aunor pumanaw na ayon sa anak na si Ian De Leon noong Wednesday, April 16, 2025 sa edad na 71.  Listen to this song I wrote dedicated to the life and times of Nora Aunor titled  Nora Aunor "Nora Aunor" sung by Miguel Castro (Male Version), Tina Dela Cruz (Female Version), Music by Jose Paulo Dela Cruz, Lyrics and Produced by Francis Tanseco 

"MANGHUHULA" (Oracle) a Bong Lozano screenplay based on a Quiapo Oracle was already given a BIG YES and approval by Ms Nora Aunor for filming this 2025. The shoot will begin in earnest as Ate Guy (Nora Aunor) wanted to start filming as soon as her angioplasty surgery is over. I am aware of this development because I have actively promoted this story to Ms Nora Aunor  through Mari Cusie and Epee Rafanan for many years as I believe that the story has the filmic element to become an iconic movie - dare I say like "Himala". Bong Lozano and I have a vision of strictly  "mata-mata (eye) acting" for this film since  mata mata acting is a Nora Aunor trademark. As leader of the pack, I insisted to both Bong Lozano and Marie Cusi to have "Manghuhula" be filmed as soon as possible because deep within me, an intuition and a knowing, perhaps because I've been a nurse (ER, ICU, anaesthetic) for 30 years - I am feeling that Nora Aunor's time among us mo...

Paalam na sa aking muse ng aking mga pinta, obra, lyriko at musika. Isa ka sa mga naging admirasyon ko sa aking buhay. Ang musika mo ay naging background music ko sa trabaho ko sa ospital sa London, Englatera. Naging kasama ko sa mga napaka habang  kalsada ng America tuwing ako ay magmamaneho na laging mag-isa patungo sa bagong destinasyon bilang travel nurse. Nawawala ang pakiramdam ko na mag-isa ako sa paglalakbay dahil kasama ko ay musika at ang mga musika mo. Tema din ang mga musika mo sa mga oras, mga panahong ginuguhit ko ang aking mga pinta na ikaw mismo o ang larawan mo ang pinipinta. Ang mga pintang ito ay ngayon nasa Englatera, sa America, at sa Pilipinas din. In fact, Imelda Marcos has one of my painting of you. Isang napakagandang ala-ala ko sa aking kapatid na si Ate Arlene ay kasama ka dahil andun kami bilang manunuod sa kauna-unahan mong konsyerto sa Araneta coliseum during your first major solo concert nung May 18, 1991 few days before your 38th birthday.  Sa t...