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Nova Villa

Known for: Acting

Born 16/04/1946

Place of birth 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.

Filmography

Series ★ 7,8

Can't Buy Me Love

Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene

2023

Series

AraBella

Madonna

2023

Series

Family Feud Philippines

Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)

2022

Series

My Driver Sweet Lover

Aling White

2010

Series

'Til Death Do Us Part

Conching

2005

Series

Sa Piling ni Nanay

Matilda Mercado

2016

Series ★ 7,0

Aso ni San Roque

Ofelia Sandoval

2012

Series

Inday Will Always Love You

Loleng Magtibay

2018

Series

Once Upon a Kiss

Adelaida "Adela" Servando

2015

Series

Super Inggo

Juaning

2006

Series

Binoy Henyo

Chato Santos

2013

Series

Kokey

Sor. Aida

2007

Series

My Beloved

Inggay Castor

2012

Series

Owe My Love

Epifania Guipit

2021

Series

Nita Negrita

Ima

2011

Film

Senior Moments

Pilar

2026

Series

Futbolilits

Lola Ester Cortes

2011

Film ★ 6,9

Miss Granny

Fely

2018

Series

Tropang G.O.A.T.

Lola Villa

2025

Film ★ 2,0

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion

Azon Cosme

2026

Series ★ 9,0

False Positive

Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez

2022

Film ★ 6,8

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

Azon

1993

Film ★ 7,0

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

1999

Film ★ 7,0

Captain Barbell

Aling Tinay

1986

Film ★ 4,5

Labyu with an Accent

Lola Tere

2022

Film

Desperadas

Margot

2007

Film ★ 6,0

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

1990

Film ★ 1,0

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

Sita

2009

Film ★ 4,0

Everything About My Wife

Teta Mae

2025

Film ★ 6,1

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

Loisa

2015

Film ★ 9,0

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

Luding

1989

Film ★ 4,0

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)

Noviciada Carcomonia

1975

Film ★ 7,0

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang

1990

Film

Every Breath U Take

Lola Pilar

2012

Film ★ 9,0

Me And Ninja Liit

Unsang

1988

Film

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

1989

Film ★ 8,0

I Love You Three Times a Day

Saucy Matukoy

1988

Film ★ 7,0

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling

1994

Film ★ 6,5

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993

Film ★ 8,0

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

1993

Film ★ 6,0

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

1994

Film ★ 6,5

Hotdog

Kristine

1990

Film

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)

Queen Gracia

2019

Film ★ 8,0

Dyesebel

1978

Film ★ 7,0

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos

1988

Film ★ 6,0

I'm Ellenya L.

2019

Film ★ 8,0

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

Luming

1988

Film ★ 9,0

Home Along da Riles 2

Azon Madamba

1997

Film

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

1987

Film

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!

Ines

1982

Film ★ 7,0

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

1989

Film ★ 5,0

Hari ng Sablay

Lola Gracia

2005

Film ★ 8,0

Kokey

Mrs. Querubin

1997

Film ★ 7,5

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe

1988

Film ★ 8,5

P.S. I Love You

Vicky

1981

Film ★ 8,0

Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako

Daniela

1990

Film ★ 7,5

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay

1987

Film ★ 7,2

Dreamboy

2005

Film ★ 10,0

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

1991

Film

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

1977

Film ★ 9,0

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit

1992

Film ★ 5,5

This Time

2016

Film

Alyas Batman at Robin

1965

Film ★ 6,0

1st Ko si 3rd

Cory

2014

Film ★ 8,0

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin

1996

Film ★ 9,0

Clown

1986

Film ★ 10,0

Rocky Four-Ma

1986

Film

Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy

1965

Film

The Wanderer

Lola Nita (voice)

2008

Film ★ 7,5

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay

Wendy

1989

Film ★ 8,5

Manila, Open City

Young Girl

1968

Film

Raketeros

2013

Film ★ 5,0

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

Alfonso's Wife

1991

Film ★ 3,7

So... Happy Together

Inday

2004

Film

Kung Fu Divas

2013

Film ★ 3,9

The Reunion

Mamang

2012

Film ★ 6,0

The Women of Tonta Club

2021

Film ★ 3,3

Leroy Leroy Sinta

1988

Film ★ 7,0

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot

Sweet

1993

Film ★ 5,7

Desperadas 2

Margot

2008

Film ★ 7,0

Gorio en Tekla

1989

Film ★ 9,0

Tender Age

1985

Film ★ 5,9

Close To You

Lola Dading

2006

Film ★ 7,0

Eh Kasi Bata

Meldie

1992

Film ★ 8,0

Pinay, American Style

1979

Film

Eh, Kasi Bisaya

1991

Film ★ 7,0

Isang Platitong Mani

1985

Film ★ 3,0

Happily Ever After

2005

Film ★ 8,0

Wanted Perfect Murder

Mrs. Reyes

1997

Film ★ 8,0

Daddy Knows Best

1983

Film

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

1965

Film ★ 10,0

Inday Bote

Duwende

1985

Film

Baril na Ginto

1964

Film

Daniel Barrion

1964

Film

Ex-Convict

1967

Film ★ 10,0

Love Letters

1988

Film ★ 10,0

Taray at Teroy

Cora

1988

Film

Alyas Phantom

1966

Film

May Isang Brilyante

1973

Film ★ 2,0

Sosy Problems

Patria

2012

Film ★ 10,0

Onyok Tigasin

1995

Film ★ 8,0

Forgive and Forget

Irene

1982

Film ★ 7,0

Pektus

2016

Film ★ 8,0

Samson & Goliath

1990

Film

Iwasan Kabaret

1978

Film ★ 8,0

Ano ka... hilo?

1985

Film ★ 10,0

Laugh Story

1971

Film

Buhay Misis

1983

Film

Swanie

1966

Film

SWAK

1985

Film ★ 7,5

Michael and Madonna

Cindy

1990

Film

Maskarados

Ester

1964

Film ★ 9,0

Magic to Love

1989

Film ★ 7,0

Annie Sabungera

Didit

1982

Film ★ 9,0

Magchumikap Ka!

1985