Nova Villa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 16, 1946 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Credits
- 116
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
Filmography
Senior Moments
2026Movie
Pilar
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026Movie
Azon Cosme
Tropang G.O.A.T.
2025TV
Lola Villa
Everything About My Wife
2025Movie
Teta Mae
Can't Buy Me Love
2023TV
Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
AraBella
2023TV
Madonna
Labyu with an Accent
2022Movie
Lola Tere
False Positive
2022TV
Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
Family Feud Philippines
2022TV
Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
The Women of Tonta Club
2021Movie
Owe My Love
2021TV
Epifania Guipit
I'm Ellenya L.
2019Movie
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019Movie
Queen Gracia
Miss Granny
2018Movie
Fely
Inday Will Always Love You
2018TV
Loleng Magtibay
Pektus
2016Movie
Sa Piling ni Nanay
2016TV
Matilda Mercado
This Time
2016Movie
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015Movie
Loisa
Once Upon a Kiss
2015TV
Adelaida "Adela" Servando
1st Ko si 3rd
2014Movie
Cory
Kung Fu Divas
2013Movie
Raketeros
2013Movie
Binoy Henyo
2013TV
Chato Santos
Sosy Problems
2012Movie
Patria
Aso ni San Roque
2012TV
Ofelia Sandoval
The Reunion
2012Movie
Mamang
Every Breath U Take
2012Movie
Lola Pilar
My Beloved
2012TV
Inggay Castor
Futbolilits
2011TV
Lola Ester Cortes
Nita Negrita
2011TV
Ima
My Driver Sweet Lover
2010TV
Aling White
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009Movie
Sita
Desperadas 2
2008Movie
Margot
The Wanderer
2008Movie
Lola Nita (voice)
Desperadas
2007Movie
Margot
Kokey
2007TV
Sor. Aida
Super Inggo
2006TV
Juaning
Close To You
2006Movie
Lola Dading
Hari ng Sablay
2005Movie
Lola Gracia
Dreamboy
2005Movie
'Til Death Do Us Part
2005TV
Conching
Happily Ever After
2005Movie
So... Happy Together
2004Movie
Inday
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999Movie
Kokey
1997Movie
Mrs. Querubin
Home Along da Riles 2
1997Movie
Azon Madamba
Wanted Perfect Murder
1997Movie
Mrs. Reyes
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996Movie
Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo
1995Movie
Tita Nancy
Onyok Tigasin
1995Movie
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994Movie
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994Movie
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
1993Movie
Azon
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993Movie
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993Movie
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993Movie
Sweet
Eh Kasi Bata
1992Movie
Meldie
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992Movie
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991Movie
Alfonso's Wife
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991Movie
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991Movie
Hotdog
1990Movie
Kristine
Samson & Goliath
1990Movie
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990Movie
Michael and Madonna
1990Movie
Cindy
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990Movie
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
1990Movie
Daniela
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989Movie
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989Movie
Wendy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989Movie
Luding
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989Movie
Magic to Love
1989Movie
Gorio en Tekla
1989Movie
Me And Ninja Liit
1988Movie
Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day
1988Movie
Saucy Matukoy
Love Letters
1988Movie
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988Movie
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988Movie
Taray at Teroy
1988Movie
Cora
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988Movie
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988Movie
Luming
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987Movie
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987Movie
Captain Barbell
1986Movie
Aling Tinay
Clown
1986Movie
Rocky Four-Ma
1986Movie
SWAK
1985Movie
Inday Bote
1985Movie
Duwende
Ano ka... hilo?
1985Movie
Isang Platitong Mani
1985Movie
Tender Age
1985Movie
Magchumikap Ka!
1985Movie
Daddy Knows Best
1983Movie
Buhay Misis
1983Movie
Annie Sabungera
1982Movie
Didit
Forgive and Forget
1982Movie
Irene
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
1982Movie
Ines
P.S. I Love You
1981Movie
Vicky
Pinay, American Style
1979Movie
Dyesebel
1978Movie
Iwasan Kabaret
1978Movie
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977Movie
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
1975Movie
Noviciada Carcomonia
May Isang Brilyante
1973Movie
Laugh Story
1971Movie
Manila, Open City
1968Movie
Young Girl
Ex-Convict
1967Movie
Swanie
1966Movie
Alyas Phantom
1966Movie
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965Movie
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965Movie
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965Movie
Maskarados
1964Movie
Ester
Baril na Ginto
1964Movie
Daniel Barrion
1964Movie