Nova Villa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1946
- Birthplace
- Quezon City, Philippines
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.
Filmography
Senior Moments 2026
as Pilar
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion 2026
as Azon Cosme
Everything About My Wife 2025
as Teta Mae
Labyu with an Accent 2022
as Lola Tere
The Women of Tonta Club 2021
Actor
I'm Ellenya L. 2019
Actor
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) 2019
as Queen Gracia
Miss Granny 2018
as Fely
Pektus 2016
Actor
This Time 2016
Actor
All You Need Is Pag-ibig 2015
as Loisa
1st Ko si 3rd 2014
as Cory
Kung Fu Divas 2013
Actor
Raketeros 2013
Actor
Sosy Problems 2012
as Patria
The Reunion 2012
as Mamang
Every Breath U Take 2012
as Lola Pilar
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... 2009
as Sita
The Wanderer 2008
as Lola Nita (voice)
Desperadas 2 2008
as Margot
Desperadas 2007
as Margot
Close To You 2006
as Lola Dading
Hari ng Sablay 2005
as Lola Gracia
Dreamboy 2005
Actor
Happily Ever After 2005
Actor
So... Happy Together 2004
as Inday
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa 1999
Actor
Kokey 1997
as Mrs. Querubin
Wanted Perfect Murder 1997
as Mrs. Reyes
Home Along da Riles 2 1997
as Azon Madamba
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin 1996
Actor
- Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo
Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo 1995
as Tita Nancy
Onyok Tigasin 1995
Actor
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling 1994
Actor
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna 1994
Actor
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie 1993
as Azon
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na 1993
Actor
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan 1993
Actor
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot 1993
as Sweet
Eh Kasi Bata 1992
as Meldie
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit 1992
Actor
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! 1991
as Alfonso's Wife
- Eh, Kasi Bisaya
Eh, Kasi Bisaya 1991
Actor
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na 1991
Actor
Hotdog 1990
as Kristine
Samson & Goliath 1990
Actor
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo 1990
Actor
Michael and Madonna 1990
as Cindy
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang 1990
Actor
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako 1990
as Daniela
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin 1989
Actor
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay 1989
as Wendy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy 1989
as Luding
Magic to Love 1989
Actor
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines 1989
Actor
Gorio en Tekla 1989
Actor
Me And Ninja Liit 1988
as Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day 1988
as Saucy Matukoy
Love Letters 1988
Actor
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe 1988
Actor
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos 1988
Actor
Taray at Teroy 1988
as Cora
Leroy Leroy Sinta 1988
Actor
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? 1988
as Luming
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay 1987
Actor
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! 1987
Actor
Clown 1986
Actor
Captain Barbell 1986
as Aling Tinay
Rocky Four-Ma 1986
Actor
SWAK 1985
Actor
Inday Bote 1985
as Duwende
Isang Platitong Mani 1985
Actor
Ano ka... hilo? 1985
Actor
Tender Age 1985
Actor
Magchumikap Ka! 1985
Actor
Daddy Knows Best 1983
Actor
Buhay Misis 1983
Actor
Annie Sabungera 1982
as Didit
Forgive and Forget 1982
as Irene
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! 1982
as Ines
P.S. I Love You 1981
as Vicky
Pinay, American Style 1979
Actor
Dyesebel 1978
Actor
Iwasan Kabaret 1978
Actor
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat 1977
Actor
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) 1975
as Noviciada Carcomonia
May Isang Brilyante 1973
Actor
Laugh Story 1971
Actor
Manila, Open City 1968
as Young Girl
Ex-Convict 1967
Actor
- Swanie
Swanie 1966
Actor
Alyas Phantom 1966
Actor
Pilipinas Kong Mahal 1965
Actor
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy 1965
Actor
Alyas Batman at Robin 1965
Actor
Maskarados 1964
as Ester
Baril na Ginto 1964
Actor
Daniel Barrion 1964
Actor
Credits from TMDB.