Acting
Nova Villa
Born April 16, 1946 · Quezon City, Philippines
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.
Known for
7.2
Miss Granny
Fely
6.9
Can't Buy Me Love
Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
6.7
Close To You
Lola Dading
7.1
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
Azon
4.4
Labyu with an Accent
Lola Tere
6.5
The Reunion
Mamang
6.3
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Loisa
5.7
This Time
2016 · Movie
4.0 TMDB
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Noviciada Carcomonia
6.7
Desperadas 2
Margot
5.5
Sosy Problems
Patria
3.0 TMDB
Happily Ever After
2005 · Movie
6.3
So... Happy Together
Inday
3.3 TMDB
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988 · Movie
5.0
Everything About My Wife
Teta Mae
5.8
Manila, Open City
Young Girl
7.9
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Luding
7.0 TMDB
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Sweet
7.5 TMDB
Michael and Madonna
Cindy
7.0 TMDB
Gorio en Tekla
1989 · Movie
Filmography
- 2026Senior MomentsPilarMovie
- 2026Home Along da Riles: Da ReunionAzon CosmeMovie
- 2025Tropang G.O.A.T.Lola VillaSeries
- 2025Everything About My WifeTeta MaeMovie
- 2023Can't Buy Me LoveSalvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola NeneSeries
- 2023AraBellaMadonnaSeries
- 2022Labyu with an AccentLola TereMovie
- 2022False PositiveMamerta "Mema" RamirezSeries
- 2022Family Feud PhilippinesSelf - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)Series
- 2021The Women of Tonta ClubMovie
- 2021Owe My LoveEpifania GuipitSeries
- 2019I'm Ellenya L.Movie
- 2019S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)Queen GraciaMovie
- 2018Miss GrannyFelyMovie
- 2018Inday Will Always Love YouLoleng MagtibaySeries
- 2016PektusMovie
- 2016Sa Piling ni NanayMatilda MercadoSeries
- 2016This TimeMovie
- 2015All You Need Is Pag-ibigLoisaMovie
- 2015Once Upon a KissAdelaida "Adela" ServandoSeries
- 20141st Ko si 3rdCoryMovie
- 2013Kung Fu DivasMovie
- 2013RaketerosMovie
- 2013Binoy HenyoChato SantosSeries
- 2012Sosy ProblemsPatriaMovie
- 2012Aso ni San RoqueOfelia SandovalSeries
- 2012The ReunionMamangMovie
- 2012Every Breath U TakeLola PilarMovie
- 2012My BelovedInggay CastorSeries
- 2011FutbolilitsLola Ester CortesSeries
- 2011Nita NegritaImaSeries
- 2010My Driver Sweet LoverAling WhiteSeries
- 2009Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...SitaMovie
- 2008Desperadas 2MargotMovie
- 2008The WandererLola Nita (voice)Movie
- 2007DesperadasMargotMovie
- 2007KokeySor. AidaSeries
- 2006Super InggoJuaningSeries
- 2006Close To YouLola DadingMovie
- 2005Hari ng SablayLola GraciaMovie
- 2005DreamboyMovie
- 2005'Til Death Do Us PartConchingSeries
- 2005Happily Ever AfterMovie
- 2004So... Happy TogetherIndayMovie
- 1999Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig PaMovie
- 1997KokeyMrs. QuerubinMovie
- 1997Home Along da Riles 2Azon MadambaMovie
- 1997Wanted Perfect MurderMrs. ReyesMovie
- 1996S'yempre Ikaw Pa RinMovie
- 1995Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-TodoTita NancyMovie
- 1995Onyok TigasinMovie
- 1994Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, DarlingMovie
- 1994Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, AnnaMovie
- 1993Home Along da Riles: Da MovieAzonMovie
- 1993Pido Dida 3: May Kambal NaMovie
- 1993Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-BahayanMovie
- 1993Hulihin Probinsiyanong MandurukotSweetMovie
- 1992Eh Kasi BataMeldieMovie
- 1992Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa LangitMovie
- 1991Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!Alfonso's WifeMovie
- 1991Eh, Kasi BisayaMovie
- 1991Pido Dida 2: Kasal NaMovie
- 1990HotdogKristineMovie
- 1990Samson & GoliathMovie
- 1990Pido Dida: Sabay TayoMovie
- 1990Michael and MadonnaCindyMovie
- 1990Tora Tora, Bang Bang BangMovie
- 1990Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si AkoDanielaMovie
- 1989Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa AkinMovie
- 1989May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng TulayWendyMovie
- 1989Bondying: The Little Big BoyLudingMovie
- 1989Magic to LoveMovie
- 1989Barbi: Maid in the PhilippinesMovie
- 1989Gorio en TeklaMovie
- 1988Me And Ninja LiitUnsangMovie
- 1988I Love You Three Times a DaySaucy MatukoyMovie
- 1988Love LettersMovie
- 1988Super Inday And The Golden BibeMovie
- 1988Isusumbong Kita sa DiyosMovie
- 1988Taray at TeroyCoraMovie
- 1988Leroy Leroy SintaMovie
- 1988Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?LumingMovie
- 1987I'm Kiko, I'm KikayMovie
- 1987Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!Movie
- 1986ClownMovie
- 1986Captain BarbellAling TinayMovie
- 1986Rocky Four-MaMovie
- 1985SWAKMovie
- 1985Inday BoteDuwendeMovie
- 1985Ano ka... hilo?Movie
- 1985Isang Platitong ManiMovie
- 1985Tender AgeMovie
- 1985Magchumikap Ka!Movie
- 1983Daddy Knows BestMovie
- 1983Buhay MisisMovie
- 1982Annie SabungeraDiditMovie
- 1982Forgive and ForgetIreneMovie
- 1982Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!InesMovie
- 1981P.S. I Love YouVickyMovie
- 1979Pinay, American StyleMovie
- 1978DyesebelMovie
- 1978Iwasan KabaretMovie
- 1977Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong ParisukatMovie
- 1975Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)Noviciada CarcomoniaMovie
- 1973May Isang BrilyanteMovie
- 1971Laugh StoryMovie
- 1968Manila, Open CityYoung GirlMovie
- 1967Ex-ConvictMovie
- 1966SwanieMovie
- 1966Alyas PhantomMovie
- 1965Pilipinas Kong MahalMovie
- 1965Captain Philippines at Boy PinoyMovie
- 1965Alyas Batman at RobinMovie
- 1964MaskaradosEsterMovie
- 1964Baril na GintoMovie
- 1964Daniel BarrionMovie