Acting

Nova Villa

Born 1946-04-16 · 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.

Credits

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Senior Moments
as Pilar
2026
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
as Azon Cosme
2026
Tropang G.O.A.T.
as Lola Villa
2025
Everything About My Wife
as Teta Mae
2025
Can't Buy Me Love
as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
2023
AraBella
as Madonna
2023
Labyu with an Accent
as Lola Tere
2022
False Positive
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
2022
Family Feud Philippines
as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
2022
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
Owe My Love
as Epifania Guipit
2021
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Queen Gracia
2019
Miss Granny
as Fely
2018
Inday Will Always Love You
as Loleng Magtibay
2018
Pektus
2016
Sa Piling ni Nanay
as Matilda Mercado
2016
This Time
2016
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
as Loisa
2015
Once Upon a Kiss
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
2015
1st Ko si 3rd
as Cory
2014
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Raketeros
2013
Binoy Henyo
as Chato Santos
2013
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
2012
Futbolilits
as Lola Ester Cortes
2011
Nita Negrita
as Ima
2011
My Driver Sweet Lover
as Aling White
2010
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
as Sita
2009
Desperadas 2
as Margot
2008
The Wanderer
as Lola Nita (voice)
2008
Desperadas
as Margot
2007
Kokey
as Sor. Aida
2007
Super Inggo
as Juaning
2006
Close To You
as Lola Dading
2006
Hari ng Sablay
as Lola Gracia
2005
Dreamboy
2005
'Til Death Do Us Part
as Conching
2005
Happily Ever After
2005
So... Happy Together
as Inday
2004
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Kokey
as Mrs. Querubin
1997
Home Along da Riles 2
as Azon Madamba
1997
Wanted Perfect Murder
as Mrs. Reyes
1997
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo
as Tita Nancy
1995
Onyok Tigasin
1995
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
as Azon
1993
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
as Sweet
1993
Eh Kasi Bata
as Meldie
1992
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
as Alfonso's Wife
1991
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
Hotdog
as Kristine
1990
Samson & Goliath
1990
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
Michael and Madonna
as Cindy
1990
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
as Daniela
1990
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
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
1989
Magic to Love
1989
Gorio en Tekla
1989
Me And Ninja Liit
as Unsang
1988
I Love You Three Times a Day
as Saucy Matukoy
1988
Love Letters
1988
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
Taray at Teroy
as Cora
1988