Nova Villa
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Nova Villa
Filmography
Acting (97)
2026
Senior Momentsas Pilar
2026
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunionas Azon Cosme
2.0
2025
Everything About My Wifeas Teta Mae
4.0
2022
Labyu with an Accentas Lola Tere
4.5
6.0
2019
6.0
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)as Queen Gracia
2018
Miss Grannyas Fely
6.9
2016
7.0
2016
5.5
2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibigas Loisa
6.1
2014
1st Ko si 3rdas Cory
6.0
2013
2013
2012
Sosy Problemsas Patria
2.0
2012
The Reunionas Mamang
3.9
2012
Every Breath U Takeas Lola Pilar
2009
1.0
2008
Desperadas 2as Margot
5.7
2008
The Wandereras Lola Nita (voice)
2007
Desperadasas Margot
2006
Close To Youas Lola Dading
5.9
2005
Hari ng Sablayas Lola Gracia
5.0
2005
7.3
3.0
2004
So... Happy Togetheras Inday
3.7
1997
Kokeyas Mrs. Querubin
8.0
1997
Home Along da Riles 2as Azon Madamba
9.0
1997
Wanted Perfect Murderas Mrs. Reyes
8.0
8.0
1995
10.0
1993
6.8
6.5
1993
7.0
1992
Eh Kasi Bataas Meldie
7.0
1991
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!as Alfonso's Wife
5.0
1991
10.0
1990
Hotdogas Kristine
6.5
1990
8.0
6.0
1990
Michael and Madonnaas Cindy
7.5
7.0
1990
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Akoas Daniela
8.0
1989
7.5
1989
Bondying: The Little Big Boyas Luding
9.0
1989
9.0
1989
7.0
1988
Me And Ninja Liitas Unsang
9.0
1988
I Love You Three Times a Dayas Saucy Matukoy
8.0
1988
10.0
7.0
1988
Taray at Teroyas Cora
10.0
3.3
1988
8.0
7.5
1986
Captain Barbellas Aling Tinay
7.0
1986
9.0
1986
10.0
1985
1985
Inday Boteas Duwende
10.0
1985
8.0
7.0
1985
9.0
1985
9.0
1983
8.0
1983
1982
Annie Sabungeraas Didit
7.0
1982
Forgive and Forgetas Irene
8.0
1982
1981
P.S. I Love Youas Vicky
8.5
8.0
1978
8.0
1978
1975
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)as Noviciada Carcomonia
4.0
1971
10.0
1968
Manila, Open Cityas Young Girl
8.5
1967
1966
1966
1964
Maskaradosas Ester
1964
1964