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Nova Villa

Nova Villa

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.

Born

Apr 16, 1946

Quezon City, Philippines

Known For

Acting

Movies

98 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.6

Senior Moments
Senior Moments
2026 • as Pilar
Miss Granny
Miss Granny
2018 • as Fely
★ 6.9
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026 • as Azon Cosme
★ 2.0
Dyesebel
★ 8.0
Labyu with an Accent
Labyu with an Accent
2022 • as Lola Tere
★ 4.5
Desperadas
Desperadas
2007 • as Margot
Everything About My Wife
Everything About My Wife
2025 • as Teta Mae
★ 4.0
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
★ 9.0
Kokey
Kokey
1997 • as Mrs. Querubin
★ 8.0
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019 • as Queen Gracia
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell
1986 • as Aling Tinay
★ 7.0
1st Ko si 3rd
1st Ko si 3rd
2014 • as Cory
★ 6.0
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
★ 6.8
P.S. I Love You
P.S. I Love You
1981 • as Vicky
★ 8.5
Me And Ninja Liit
Me And Ninja Liit
1988 • as Unsang
★ 9.0
Every Breath U Take
Every Breath U Take
2012 • as Lola Pilar
I'm Ellenya L.
★ 6.0
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991 • as Alfonso's Wife
★ 5.0
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015 • as Loisa
★ 6.1
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
★ 1.0
Sosy Problems
Sosy Problems
2012 • as Patria
★ 2.0
The Wanderer
The Wanderer
2008 • as Lola Nita (voice)
movie
Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo
1995 • as Tita Nancy
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
★ 4.0
I Love You Three Times a Day
I Love You Three Times a Day
1988 • as Saucy Matukoy
★ 8.0
Clown
Clown
1986
★ 9.0
Eh Kasi Bata
Eh Kasi Bata
1992 • as Meldie
★ 7.0
Leroy Leroy Sinta
★ 3.3
This Time
★ 5.5
So... Happy Together
So... Happy Together
2004 • as Inday
★ 3.7
Rocky Four-Ma
★ 10.0
Home Along da Riles 2
Home Along da Riles 2
1997 • as Azon Madamba
★ 9.0
Inday Bote
Inday Bote
1985 • as Duwende
★ 10.0
The Reunion
The Reunion
2012 • as Mamang
★ 3.9
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
★ 8.0
Manila, Open City
Manila, Open City
1968 • as Young Girl
★ 8.5
Close To You
Close To You
2006 • as Lola Dading
★ 5.9
Hari ng Sablay
Hari ng Sablay
2005 • as Lola Gracia
★ 5.0
Hotdog
Hotdog
1990 • as Kristine
★ 6.5
Wanted Perfect Murder
Wanted Perfect Murder
1997 • as Mrs. Reyes
★ 8.0
Tender Age
★ 9.0
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
★ 7.0
Love Letters
★ 10.0
Dreamboy
★ 7.2
Daddy Knows Best
★ 8.0
Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget
1982 • as Irene
★ 8.0
Pektus
★ 7.0
Taray at Teroy
Taray at Teroy
1988 • as Cora
★ 10.0
Desperadas 2
Desperadas 2
2008 • as Margot
★ 5.7
Onyok Tigasin
★ 10.0
Ano ka... hilo?
★ 8.0
Michael and Madonna
Michael and Madonna
1990 • as Cindy
★ 7.5
Maskarados
Maskarados
1964 • as Ester
Magic to Love
★ 9.0
Gorio en Tekla
★ 7.0
movie
Samson & Goliath
★ 8.0
Laugh Story
★ 10.0
SWAK
SWAK
1985
Annie Sabungera
Annie Sabungera
1982 • as Didit
★ 7.0
Magchumikap Ka!
★ 9.0