Nova Villa

Known for: Acting
Born: April 16, 1946, Quezon City, Philippines
Movies: 98

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.

Best-Known Movies

6.9

Miss Granny

2018

5.9

Close To You

2006

6.8

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993

4.5

Labyu with an Accent

2022

3.9

The Reunion

2012

6.1

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015

5.5

This Time

2016

4.0

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)

1975

5.7

Desperadas 2

2008

2.0

Sosy Problems

2012

Filmography

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

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