Nova Villa
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1946 (age 80)
Born in
Quezon City, Philippines
Credits
View on IMDb114 acting credits
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
Miss Granny
22 Aug 2018
Can't Buy Me Love
16 Oct 2023
Close To You
15 Feb 2006
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
26 Aug 1993
Labyu with an Accent
25 Dec 2022
The Reunion
15 Aug 2012
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
25 Dec 2015
This Time
04 May 2016
Filmography
2026
- Senior Momentsas Pilar
- Home Along da Riles: Da Reunionas Azon Cosme
2025
- Tropang G.O.A.T.as Lola Villa8 episodes
- Everything About My Wife
2023
- Can't Buy Me Loveas Salvacion de Jesus Bongon150 episodes
- AraBellaas Madonna78 episodes
2022
- Labyu with an Accentas Lola Tere
- False Positiveas Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez20 episodes
2021
- The Women of Tonta Club
- Owe My Loveas Epifania Guipit76 episodes
2019
- I'm Ellenya L.
- S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)as Queen Gracia
2018
- Miss Grannyas Fely
- Inday Will Always Love Youas Loleng Magtibay100 episodes
2016
- Pektus
- Sa Piling ni Nanayas Matilda Mercado154 episodes
- This Time
2015
- All You Need Is Pag-ibigas Loisa
- Once Upon a Kissas Adelaida "Adela" Servando83 episodes
2014
2013
- Kung Fu Divas
- Raketeros
- Binoy Henyoas Chato Santos45 episodes
2012
- Sosy Problemsas Patria
- Aso ni San Roqueas Ofelia Sandoval90 episodes
- The Reunionas Mamang
- Every Breath U Takeas Lola Pilar
- My Belovedas Inggay Castor83 episodes
2011
- Futbolilitsas Lola Ester Cortes75 episodes
- Nita Negritaas Ima83 episodes
2010
- My Driver Sweet Loveras Aling White74 episodes
2009
2008
- Desperadas 2as Margot
- The Wandereras Lola Nita (voice)
2007
- Desperadasas Margot
- Kokeyas Sor. Aida70 episodes
2006
- Super Inggoas Juaning120 episodes
- Close To Youas Lola Dading
2005
- Hari ng Sablayas Lola Gracia
- Dreamboy
- 'Til Death Do Us Partas Conching73 episodes
- Happily Ever After
2004
- So... Happy Togetheras Inday
1997
- Kokeyas Mrs. Querubin
- Home Along da Riles 2as Azon Madamba
- Wanted Perfect Murderas Mrs. Reyes
1995
1993
1991
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!as Alfonso's Wife
- Eh, Kasi Bisaya
- Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1990
1989
1988
1986
- Captain Barbellas Aling Tinay
- Clown
- Rocky Four-Ma
1982
1981
- P.S. I Love Youas Vicky
1975
- Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)as Noviciada Carcomonia
1971
1968
- Manila, Open Cityas Young Girl