Nova Villa
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.
Movies 98
Miss Granny
as Fely
2018
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
as Azon Cosme
2026
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
Desperadas
as Margot
2007
Dyesebel
1978
Everything About My Wife
as Teta Mae
2025
Labyu with an Accent
as Lola Tere
2022
Home Along da Riles 2
as Azon Madamba
1997
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
as Luming
1988
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Queen Gracia
2019
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
Kokey
as Mrs. Querubin
1997
Senior Moments
as Pilar
2026
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
as Luding
1989
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987
Captain Barbell
as Aling Tinay
1986
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Every Breath U Take
as Lola Pilar
2012
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
as Azon
1993
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
as Sita
2009
Daniel Barrion
1964
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Manila, Open City
as Young Girl
1968
Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo
as Tita Nancy
1995
Me And Ninja Liit
as Unsang
1988
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
P.S. I Love You
as Vicky
1981
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
as Loisa
2015
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
1st Ko si 3rd
as Cory
2014
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
as Alfonso's Wife
1991
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
as Noviciada Carcomonia
1975
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
as Ines
1982
Raketeros
2013
Hari ng Sablay
as Lola Gracia
2005
Onyok Tigasin
1995
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
Clown
1986
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
This Time
2016
The Wanderer
as Lola Nita (voice)
2008
I Love You Three Times a Day
as Saucy Matukoy
1988
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
as Daniela
1990
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
Inday Bote
as Duwende
1985
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
Sosy Problems
as Patria
2012
So... Happy Together
as Inday
2004
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
Dreamboy
2005
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
as Wendy
1989
Love Letters
1988
May Isang Brilyante
1973
Isang Platitong Mani
1985
Pinay, American Style
1979
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
Tender Age
1985
Close To You
as Lola Dading
2006
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
Desperadas 2
as Margot
2008
Happily Ever After
2005
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Buhay Misis
1983
Daddy Knows Best
1983
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
The Reunion
as Mamang
2012
Eh Kasi Bata
as Meldie
1992
Wanted Perfect Murder
as Mrs. Reyes
1997
Michael and Madonna
as Cindy
1990
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
Hotdog
as Kristine
1990
Maskarados
as Ester
1964
Pektus
2016
Magic to Love
1989
Gorio en Tekla
1989
Rocky Four-Ma
1986
SWAK
1985
Taray at Teroy
as Cora
1988
Baril na Ginto
1964
Ano ka... hilo?
1985
Ex-Convict
1967
Alyas Phantom
1966
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
Forgive and Forget
as Irene
1982
Laugh Story
1971
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
as Sweet
1993
Swanie
1966
Samson & Goliath
1990
Annie Sabungera
as Didit
1982TV Shows 18
Can't Buy Me Love
as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
2023
Super Inggo
as Juaning
2006
Family Feud Philippines
as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
2022
My Beloved
as Inggay Castor
2012
Aso ni San Roque
as Ofelia Sandoval
2012
Kokey
as Sor. Aida
2007
Owe My Love
as Epifania Guipit
2021
Sa Piling ni Nanay
as Matilda Mercado
2016
My Driver Sweet Lover
as Aling White
2010
Nita Negrita
as Ima
2011
Inday Will Always Love You
as Loleng Magtibay
2018
AraBella
as Madonna
2023
'Til Death Do Us Part
as Conching
2005
Once Upon a Kiss
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
2015
Futbolilits
as Lola Ester Cortes
2011
Binoy Henyo
as Chato Santos
2013
False Positive
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
2022
Tropang G.O.A.T.
as Lola Villa
2025