Nova Villa
Born: 1946-04-16 in Quezon City, Philippines
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2026
- Senior Moments as Pilar
- Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion as Azon Cosme
2025
- Tropang G.O.A.T. as Lola Villa
- Everything About My Wife as Teta Mae
2023
- Can't Buy Me Love as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
- AraBella as Madonna
2022
- Family Feud Philippines as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
- False Positive as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
- Labyu with an Accent as Lola Tere
2021
- Owe My Love as Epifania Guipit
- The Women of Tonta Club
2019
- I'm Ellenya L.
- S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) as Queen Gracia
2018
- Inday Will Always Love You as Loleng Magtibay
- Miss Granny as Fely
2016
- Sa Piling ni Nanay as Matilda Mercado
- This Time
- Pektus
2015
- Once Upon a Kiss as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
- All You Need Is Pag-ibig as Loisa
2014
- 1st Ko si 3rd as Cory
2013
- Binoy Henyo as Chato Santos
- Raketeros
- Kung Fu Divas
2012
- Aso ni San Roque as Ofelia Sandoval
- My Beloved as Inggay Castor
- Every Breath U Take as Lola Pilar
- The Reunion as Mamang
- Sosy Problems as Patria
2011
- Nita Negrita as Ima
- Futbolilits as Lola Ester Cortes
2010
- My Driver Sweet Lover as Aling White
2009
- Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... as Sita
2008
- The Wanderer as Lola Nita (voice)
- Desperadas 2 as Margot
2007
- Kokey as Sor. Aida
- Desperadas as Margot
2006
- Super Inggo as Juaning
- Close To You as Lola Dading
2005
- 'Til Death Do Us Part as Conching
- Hari ng Sablay as Lola Gracia
- Dreamboy
- Happily Ever After
2004
- So... Happy Together as Inday
1997
- Home Along da Riles 2 as Azon Madamba
- Kokey as Mrs. Querubin
- Wanted Perfect Murder as Mrs. Reyes
1996
1995
- Onyok Tigasin
- Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo as Tita Nancy
1993
1992
1991
- Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! as Alfonso's Wife
- Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1990
- Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
- Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
- Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako as Daniela
- Michael and Madonna as Cindy
- Hotdog as Kristine
- Samson & Goliath
1989
1988
- Me And Ninja Liit as Unsang
- Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? as Luming
- I Love You Three Times a Day as Saucy Matukoy
- Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
- Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
- Love Letters
- Leroy Leroy Sinta
- Taray at Teroy as Cora
1986
- Captain Barbell as Aling Tinay
- Rocky Four-Ma
- Clown
1985
1982
- Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! as Ines
- Forgive and Forget as Irene
- Annie Sabungera as Didit
1981
- P.S. I Love You as Vicky
1978
1975
- Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) as Noviciada Carcomonia
1973
1971
1968
- Manila, Open City as Young Girl
1967
1966
1964
- Daniel Barrion
- Baril na Ginto
- Maskarados as Ester