Nova Villa
Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known by her stage name, Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. She has since appeared in over 150 films and has been prominent in situational comedies such as Chicks to Chicks (1971-1991), Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) and Pepito Manaloto (2010-present).
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. She is the third actress with the most wins (4) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category. She was also honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award, Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards, and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards.
Acted in
Can't Buy Me Love
2023
as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
AraBella
2023
as Madonna
Labyu with an Accent
2022
as Lola Tere
False Positive
2022
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
Owe My Love
2021
as Epifania Guipit
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019
as Queen Gracia
Miss Granny
2018
as Fely
Inday Will Always Love You
2018
as Loleng Magtibay
Pektus
2016
Sa Piling ni Nanay
2016
as Matilda Mercado
This Time
2016
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015
as Loisa
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
3rd Is My 1st
2014
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Raketeros
2013
Binoy Henyo
2013
as Chato Santos
Sosy Problems
2012
as Patria
Aso ni San Roque
2012
as Ofelia Sandoval
The Reunion
2012
as Mamang
Every Breath U Take
2012
as Lola Pilar
My Beloved
2012
as Inggay Castor
Futbolilits
2011
as Lola Ester Cortes
Nita Negrita
2011
as Ima
My Driver Sweet Lover
2010
as Aling White
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
as Sita
Desperadas 2
2008
as Margot
The Wanderer
2008
as Lola Nita (voice)
Desperadas
2007
as Margot
Kokey
2007
as Sor. Aida
Super Inggo
2006
as Juaning
Close To You
2006
as Lola Dading
Hari ng Sablay
2005
as Lola Gracia
Dreamboy
2005
'Til Death Do Us Part
2005
as Conching
Happily Ever After
2005
So... Happy Together
2004
as Inday
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Kokey
1997
as Mrs. Querubin
Home Along da Riles 2
1997
as Azon Madamba
Wanted Perfect Murder
1997
as Mrs. Reyes
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
Onyok Tigasin
1995
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling
1994
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993
as Sweet
Home Along da Riles da Movie
1993
as Azon
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
Okay ka, Fairy ko!
1991
as Alfonso's Wife
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
Hotdog
1990
as Kristine
Samson & Goliath
1990
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
Michael and Madonna
1990
as Cindy
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
Twist
1990
as Daniela
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
May pulis, may pulis sa ilalim ng tulay
1989
as Wendy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989
as Luding
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
Magic to Love
1989
Gorio en Tekla
1989
Me And Ninja Liit
1988
as Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day
1988
Love Letters
1988
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988
as Luming
Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay
1987
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Captain Barbell
1986
as Aling Tinay
Rocky Four-Ma
1986
SWAK
1985
Inday Bote
1985
as Duwende
Ano ka... hilo?
1985
Isang Platitong Mani
1985
Tender Age
1985
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
Daddy Knows Best
1983
Buhay Misis
1983
Annie Sabungera
1982
Forgive and Forget
1982
as Irene
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
1982
as Ines
P.S. I Love You
1981
as Vicky
Pinay, American Style
1979
Dyesebel
1978
Iwasan... Kabaret
1978
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Batu-Bato sa Langit
1975
as Noviciada Carcomonia
May Isang Brilyante
1973
Laugh Story
1971
Ex-Convict
1967
Swanie
1966
Alyas Phantom
1966
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
Maskarados
1964
as Ester
Baril na Ginto
1964
Daniel Barrion
1964