6.9
Movie
Acting
Nova Villa
- Born
- (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Credits
- 116 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
7.8
TV
Can't Buy Me Love
5.9
Movie
Close To You
6.8
Movie
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
4.5
Movie
Labyu with an Accent
3.9
Movie
The Reunion
6.1
Movie
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
5.5
Movie
This Time
4.0
Movie
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
5.7
Movie
Desperadas 2
2.0
Movie
Sosy Problems
3.0
Movie
Happily Ever After
3.7
Movie
So... Happy Together
3.3
Movie
Leroy Leroy Sinta
4.0
Movie
Everything About My Wife
8.5
Movie
Manila, Open City
9.0
Movie
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
7.0
Movie
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Acting credits 116
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Senior Moments Film | Pilar |
| 2026 | Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion Film | Azon Cosme |
| 2025 | Tropang G.O.A.T. TV | Lola Villa (8 ep) |
| 2025 | Everything About My Wife Film | Teta Mae |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love TV | Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene (150 ep) |
| 2023 | AraBella TV | Madonna (78 ep) |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent Film | Lola Tere |
| 2022 | False Positive TV | Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez (20 ep) |
| 2022 | Family Feud Philippines TV | Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto) (1 ep) |
| 2021 | The Women of Tonta Club Film | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love TV | Epifania Guipit (76 ep) |
| 2019 | I'm Ellenya L. Film | |
| 2019 | S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) Film | Queen Gracia |
| 2018 | Miss Granny Film | Fely |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You TV | Loleng Magtibay (100 ep) |
| 2016 | Pektus Film | |
| 2016 | Sa Piling ni Nanay TV | Matilda Mercado (154 ep) |
| 2016 | This Time Film | |
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-ibig Film | Loisa |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss TV | Adelaida "Adela" Servando (83 ep) |
| 2014 | 1st Ko si 3rd Film | Cory |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas Film | |
| 2013 | Raketeros Film | |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo TV | Chato Santos (45 ep) |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems Film | Patria |
| 2012 | Aso ni San Roque TV | Ofelia Sandoval (90 ep) |
| 2012 | The Reunion Film | Mamang |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take Film | Lola Pilar |
| 2012 | My Beloved TV | Inggay Castor (83 ep) |
| 2011 | Futbolilits TV | Lola Ester Cortes (75 ep) |
| 2011 | Nita Negrita TV | Ima (83 ep) |
| 2010 | My Driver Sweet Lover TV | Aling White (74 ep) |
| 2009 | Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... Film | Sita |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 Film | Margot |
| 2008 | The Wanderer Film | Lola Nita (voice) |
| 2007 | Desperadas Film | Margot |
| 2007 | Kokey TV | Sor. Aida (70 ep) |
| 2006 | Super Inggo TV | Juaning (120 ep) |
| 2006 | Close To You Film | Lola Dading |
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay Film | Lola Gracia |
| 2005 | Dreamboy Film | |
| 2005 | 'Til Death Do Us Part TV | Conching (73 ep) |
| 2005 | Happily Ever After Film | |
| 2004 | So... Happy Together Film | Inday |
| 1999 | Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa Film | |
| 1997 | Kokey Film | Mrs. Querubin |
| 1997 | Home Along da Riles 2 Film | Azon Madamba |
| 1997 | Wanted Perfect Murder Film | Mrs. Reyes |
| 1996 | S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin Film | |
| 1995 | Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo Film | Tita Nancy |
| 1995 | Onyok Tigasin Film | |
| 1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling Film | |
| 1994 | Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna Film | |
| 1993 | Home Along da Riles: Da Movie Film | Azon |
| 1993 | Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Film | |
| 1993 | Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan Film | |
| 1993 | Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot Film | Sweet |
| 1992 | Eh Kasi Bata Film | Meldie |
| 1992 | Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit Film | |
| 1991 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Film | Alfonso's Wife |