“Without Me, She Would…” John Rendez Breaks His Silence About His 34-Year Loyalty to Nora Aunor, Shocks Everyone with His Heartfelt Confession

For 34 years, singer-actor John Rendez has stood silently beside Nora Aunor—through fame, downfall, and public judgment. But now, he finally breaks his silence and shares the raw truth behind their unshakable bond.

John Rendez, with Nora Aunor when she was hospitalized : r/newsPH

In an emotional interview, John declared:

“I don’t think of myself. I just want her to see that I will never leave her, no matter what people say—whether there’s money or not. That’s Ate Guy. I love her more than I love other people.”

John was only 18 years old when Nora Aunor began managing his career. Now at 52, he reflects on the decades he spent in her shadow—not for fame or fortune, but out of genuine friendship.

“I could’ve taken a different path. But maybe I wouldn’t be here today, with the person who needed me the most.”

Despite being Nora’s talent, John admitted that she did little to boost his career, and yet he holds no resentment.

“All these years, NA Productions didn’t really help me. I feel guilty,” Nora confessed, acknowledging her shortcomings as his manager.

John, however, never wavered. In every controversy, in every downfall, he stayed.

“People tried to replace me. Sila ang papalit sa akin?! Ptng ina nila! Hindi nila makakasundo si Ate Guy. Ako lang ang tumagal. Lahat ng iba, sumuko!”

Even during Nora’s 70th birthday celebration in 2023, John chose to stay in the background.

“It’s her time. It’s her family’s time. I don’t want to interfere,” he said shyly.

Now, as he prepares for a musical comeback and an international award, John insists he still has something to offer.

“I came out of the cave with inner wisdom. This time, we’re doing things right.”

To many, he’s just her sidekick. But to Nora, and to those who know the truth—John Rendez is the man who stayed when everyone else walked away.