Nova Villa
Acting
Born: April 16, 1946 (age 80) · Quezon City, Philippines
Highest Rated
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.
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Movies (95)
Senior Moments
Pilar
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
Azon Cosme
Miss Granny
Fely
Taray at Teroy
Cora
Desperadas
Margot
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
Azon
Close To You
Lola Dading
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Dyesebel
1978
Me And Ninja Liit
Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day
Saucy Matukoy
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
This Time
2016
Pinay, American Style
1979
Isang Platitong Mani
1985
Labyu with an Accent
Lola Tere
Captain Barbell
Aling Tinay
Clown
1986
The Reunion
Mamang
Everything About My Wife
2025
Manila, Open City
Young Girl
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Noviciada Carcomonia
Every Breath U Take
Lola Pilar
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
Home Along da Riles 2
Azon
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
Eh Kasi Bata
Meldie
Tender Age
1985
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
Queen Gracia
Rocky Four-Ma
1986
Magic to Love
1989
Hari ng Sablay
Lola Gracia
Raketeros
2013
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Dreamboy
2005
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
1st Ko si 3rd
2014
Baril na Ginto
1964
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Luding
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
Michael and Madonna
Cindy
Kokey
Mrs. Querubin
Love Letters
1988
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Loisa
Inday Bote
Duwende
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
Luming
Daddy Knows Best
1983
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
Gorio en Tekla
1989
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Sweet
Wanted Perfect Murder
Mrs. Reyes
Happily Ever After
2005
Hotdog
Kristine
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Sita
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
Buhay Misis
1983
Onyok Tigasin
1995
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Alfonso's Wife
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987
Daniel Barrion
1964
Desperadas 2
Margot
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
P.S. I Love You
Vicky
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
Forgive and Forget
Irene
Maskarados
Ester
So... Happy Together
Inday
The Wanderer
Lola Nita (voice)
Alyas Phantom
1966
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
Pektus
2016
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
Samson & Goliath
1990
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
Ano ka... hilo?
1985
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
Daniela
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
Ines
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
Wendy
May Isang Brilyante
1973
SWAK
1985
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
Sosy Problems
Patria
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
Ex-Convict
1967
Annie Sabungera
1982
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
Laugh Story
1971
TV Shows (16)
AraBella
Madonna · 78 eps
Can't Buy Me Love
Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene · 150 eps
Sa Piling ni Nanay
Matilda Mercado · 154 eps
My Driver Sweet Lover
Aling White · 74 eps
Owe My Love
Epifania Guipit · 76 eps
Once Upon a Kiss
Adelaida "Adela" Servando · 83 eps
Aso ni San Roque
Ofelia Sandoval · 90 eps
Super Inggo
Juaning · 120 eps
Kokey
Sor. Aida · 70 eps
My Beloved
Inggay Castor · 83 eps
Inday Will Always Love You
Loleng Magtibay · 100 eps
Nita Negrita
Ima · 83 eps
Binoy Henyo
Chato Santos · 45 eps
Futbolilits
Lola Ester Cortes · 75 eps
Tropang G.O.A.T.
Lola Villa · 8 eps
False Positive
Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez · 20 eps
