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Nova Villa
Actor

Nova Villa

16 Apr 1946Born
80Age
115Credits
Quezon City, PhilippinesBirthplace

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

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 115 credits.

  1. 2026Senior MomentsFilm: Pilar
  2. 2026Home Along da Riles: Da ReunionFilm: Azon Cosme
  3. 2025Tropang G.O.A.T.Series: Lola Villa (8 episodes)
  4. 2025Everything About My WifeFilm: Teta Mae
  5. 2023Can't Buy Me LoveSeries: Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene (150 episodes)
  6. 2023AraBellaSeries: Madonna (78 episodes)
  7. 2022Labyu with an AccentFilm: Lola Tere
  8. 2022False PositiveSeries: Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez (20 episodes)
  9. 2021The Women of Tonta ClubFilm
  10. 2021Owe My LoveSeries: Epifania Guipit (76 episodes)
  11. 2019I'm Ellenya L.Film
  12. 2019S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)Film: Queen Gracia
  13. 2018Miss GrannyFilm: Fely
  14. 2018Inday Will Always Love YouSeries: Loleng Magtibay (100 episodes)
  15. 2016PektusFilm
  16. 2016Sa Piling ni NanaySeries: Matilda Mercado (154 episodes)
  17. 2016This TimeFilm
  18. 2015All You Need Is Pag-ibigFilm: Loisa
  19. 2015Once Upon a KissSeries: Adelaida "Adela" Servando (83 episodes)
  20. 20141st Ko si 3rdFilm: Cory
  21. 2013Kung Fu DivasFilm
  22. 2013RaketerosFilm
  23. 2013Binoy HenyoSeries: Chato Santos (45 episodes)
  24. 2012Sosy ProblemsFilm: Patria
  25. 2012Aso ni San RoqueSeries: Ofelia Sandoval (90 episodes)
  26. 2012The ReunionFilm: Mamang
  27. 2012Every Breath U TakeFilm: Lola Pilar
  28. 2012My BelovedSeries: Inggay Castor (83 episodes)
  29. 2011FutbolilitsSeries: Lola Ester Cortes (75 episodes)
  30. 2011Nita NegritaSeries: Ima (83 episodes)
  31. 2010My Driver Sweet LoverSeries: Aling White (74 episodes)
  32. 2009Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...Film: Sita
  33. 2008Desperadas 2Film: Margot
  34. 2008The WandererFilm: Lola Nita (voice)
  35. 2007DesperadasFilm: Margot
  36. 2007KokeySeries: Sor. Aida (70 episodes)
  37. 2006Super InggoSeries: Juaning (120 episodes)
  38. 2006Close To YouFilm: Lola Dading
  39. 2005Hari ng SablayFilm: Lola Gracia
  40. 2005DreamboyFilm
  41. 2005'Til Death Do Us PartSeries: Conching (73 episodes)
  42. 2005Happily Ever AfterFilm
  43. 2004So... Happy TogetherFilm: Inday
  44. 1999Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig PaFilm
  45. 1997KokeyFilm: Mrs. Querubin
  46. 1997Home Along da Riles 2Film: Azon Madamba
  47. 1997Wanted Perfect MurderFilm: Mrs. Reyes
  48. 1996S'yempre Ikaw Pa RinFilm
  49. 1995Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-TodoFilm: Tita Nancy
  50. 1995Onyok TigasinFilm
  51. 1994Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, DarlingFilm
  52. 1994Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, AnnaFilm
  53. 1993Home Along da Riles: Da MovieFilm: Azon
  54. 1993Pido Dida 3: May Kambal NaFilm
  55. 1993Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-BahayanFilm
  56. 1993Hulihin Probinsiyanong MandurukotFilm: Sweet
  57. 1992Eh Kasi BataFilm: Meldie
  58. 1992Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa LangitFilm
  59. 1991Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!Film: Alfonso's Wife
  60. 1991Eh, Kasi BisayaFilm
  61. 1991Pido Dida 2: Kasal NaFilm
  62. 1990HotdogFilm: Kristine
  63. 1990Samson & GoliathFilm
  64. 1990Pido Dida: Sabay TayoFilm
  65. 1990Michael and MadonnaFilm: Cindy
  66. 1990Tora Tora, Bang Bang BangFilm
  67. 1990Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si AkoFilm: Daniela
  68. 1989Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa AkinFilm
  69. 1989May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng TulayFilm: Wendy
  70. 1989Bondying: The Little Big BoyFilm: Luding
  71. 1989Barbi: Maid in the PhilippinesFilm
  72. 1989Magic to LoveFilm
  73. 1989Gorio en TeklaFilm
  74. 1988Me And Ninja LiitFilm: Unsang
  75. 1988I Love You Three Times a DayFilm: Saucy Matukoy
  76. 1988Love LettersFilm
  77. 1988Super Inday And The Golden BibeFilm
  78. 1988Isusumbong Kita sa DiyosFilm
  79. 1988Taray at TeroyFilm: Cora
  80. 1988Leroy Leroy SintaFilm

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