Nova Villa
April 16, 1946 (80 years old) in Quezon City, Philippines
Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), known professionally as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars of Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. Among her many accolades includes the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal" bestowed by Pope Francis, the highest papal award the Vatican can give a layperson.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · Senior Moments as Pilar
- 2026 · Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion as Azon Cosme
- 2025 · Tropang G.O.A.T. as Lola Villa
- 2025 · Everything About My Wife as
- 2023 · Can't Buy Me Love as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
- 2023 · AraBella as Madonna
- 2022 · Labyu with an Accent as Lola Tere
- 2022 · False Positive as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
- 2022 · Family Feud Philippines as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
- 2021 · The Women of Tonta Club as
- 2021 · Owe My Love as Epifania Guipit
- 2019 · I'm Ellenya L. as
- 2019 · S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) as Queen Gracia
- 2018 · Miss Granny as Fely
- 2018 · Inday Will Always Love You as Loleng Magtibay
- 2016 · Pektus as
- 2016 · Sa Piling ni Nanay as Matilda Mercado
- 2016 · This Time as
- 2015 · All You Need Is Pag-ibig as Loisa
- 2015 · Once Upon a Kiss as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
- 2014 · 1st Ko si 3rd as
- 2013 · Kung Fu Divas as
- 2013 · Raketeros as
- 2013 · Binoy Henyo as Chato Santos
- 2012 · Sosy Problems as Patria
- 2012 · Aso ni San Roque as Ofelia Sandoval
- 2012 · The Reunion as Mamang
- 2012 · Every Breath U Take as Lola Pilar
- 2012 · My Beloved as Inggay Castor
- 2011 · Futbolilits as Lola Ester Cortes
- 2011 · Nita Negrita as Ima
- 2010 · My Driver Sweet Lover as Aling White
- 2009 · Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... as Sita
- 2008 · The Wanderer as Lola Nita (voice)
- 2008 · Desperadas 2 as Margot
- 2007 · Desperadas as Margot
- 2007 · Kokey as Sor. Aida
- 2006 · Super Inggo as Juaning
- 2006 · Close To You as Lola Dading
- 2005 · Hari ng Sablay as Lola Gracia
- 2005 · Dreamboy as
- 2005 · 'Til Death Do Us Part as Conching
- 2005 · Happily Ever After as
- 2004 · So... Happy Together as Inday
- 1999 · Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa as
- 1997 · Kokey as Mrs. Querubin
- 1997 · Home Along da Riles 2 as Azon
- 1997 · Wanted Perfect Murder as Mrs. Reyes
- 1996 · S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin as
- 1995 · Onyok Tigasin as
- 1994 · Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling as
- 1994 · Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna as
- 1993 · Home Along da Riles: Da Movie as Azon
- 1993 · Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na as
- 1993 · Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan as
- 1993 · Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot as Sweet
- 1992 · Eh Kasi Bata as Meldie
- 1992 · Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit as
- 1991 · Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! as Alfonso's Wife
- 1991 · Eh, Kasi Bisaya as
- 1991 · Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na as
- 1990 · Hotdog as Kristine
- 1990 · Samson & Goliath as
- 1990 · Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo as
- 1990 · Michael and Madonna as Cindy
- 1990 · Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang as
- 1990 · Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako as Daniela
- 1989 · Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin as
- 1989 · May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay as Wendy
- 1989 · Bondying: The Little Big Boy as Luding
- 1989 · Barbi: Maid in the Philippines as
- 1989 · Magic to Love as
- 1989 · Gorio en Tekla as
- 1988 · Me And Ninja Liit as Unsang
- 1988 · I Love You Three Times a Day as Saucy Matukoy
- 1988 · Love Letters as
- 1988 · Super Inday And The Golden Bibe as
- 1988 · Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos as
- 1988 · Taray at Teroy as Cora
- 1988 · Leroy Leroy Sinta as
- 1988 · Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? as Luming
- 1987 · I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay as
- 1987 · Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! as
- 1986 · Captain Barbell as Aling Tinay
- 1986 · Clown as
- 1986 · Rocky Four-Ma as
- 1985 · SWAK as
- 1985 · Inday Bote as Duwende
- 1985 · Isang Platitong Mani as
- 1985 · Ano ka... hilo? as
- 1985 · Tender Age as
- 1985 · Magchumikap Ka! as
- 1983 · Daddy Knows Best as
- 1983 · Buhay Misis as
- 1982 · Annie Sabungera as
- 1982 · Forgive and Forget as Irene
- 1982 · Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! as Ines
- 1981 · P.S. I Love You as Vicky
- 1979 · Pinay, American Style as
- 1978 · Dyesebel as
- 1978 · Iwasan Kabaret as
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1975 · Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) as Noviciada Carcomonia
- 1973 · May Isang Brilyante as
- 1971 · Laugh Story as
- 1968 · Manila, Open City as Young Girl
- 1967 · Ex-Convict as
- 1966 · Swanie as
- 1966 · Alyas Phantom as
- 1965 · Pilipinas Kong Mahal as
- 1965 · Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy as
- 1965 · Alyas Batman at Robin as
- 1964 · Maskarados as Ester
- 1964 · Baril na Ginto as
- 1964 · Daniel Barrion as