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.

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Known For

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

2023 • as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene

AraBella

AraBella

2023 • as Madonna

Family Feud Philippines

Family Feud Philippines

2022 • as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)

My Driver Sweet Lover

My Driver Sweet Lover

2010 • as Aling White

Sa Piling ni Nanay

Sa Piling ni Nanay

2016 • as Matilda Mercado

Senior Moments

Senior Moments

2026 • as Pilar

Filmography

2026

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
as Azon Cosme
Movie - Released: 6/17/2026
Senior Moments
Senior Moments
as Pilar
Movie - Released: 8/12/2026

2025

Everything About My Wife
Everything About My Wife
Movie - Released: 2/26/2025
Tropang G.O.A.T.
Tropang G.O.A.T.
as Lola Villa
TV - Released: 8/15/2025

2023

Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love
as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
TV - Released: 10/16/2023
AraBella
AraBella
as Madonna
TV - Released: 3/6/2023

2022

Labyu with an Accent
Labyu with an Accent
as Lola Tere
Movie - Released: 12/25/2022
False Positive
False Positive
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
TV - Released: 5/2/2022
Family Feud Philippines
Family Feud Philippines
as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto)
TV - Released: 3/21/2022

2021

The Women of Tonta Club
The Women of Tonta Club
Movie - Released: 12/31/2021
Owe My Love
Owe My Love
as Epifania Guipit
TV - Released: 1/6/2021

2019

I'm Ellenya L.
I'm Ellenya L.
Movie - Released: 9/13/2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Queen Gracia
Movie - Released: 5/8/2019

2018

Miss Granny
Miss Granny
as Fely
Movie - Released: 8/22/2018
Inday Will Always Love You
Inday Will Always Love You
as Loleng Magtibay
TV - Released: 5/21/2018

2016

This Time
This Time
Movie - Released: 5/4/2016
Pektus
Pektus
Movie - Released: 8/6/2016
Sa Piling ni Nanay
Sa Piling ni Nanay
as Matilda Mercado
TV - Released: 6/27/2016

2015

All You Need Is Pag-ibig
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
as Loisa
Movie - Released: 12/25/2015
Once Upon a Kiss
Once Upon a Kiss
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
TV - Released: 1/5/2015

2014

1st Ko si 3rd
1st Ko si 3rd
Movie - Released: 8/2/2014

2013

Kung Fu Divas
Kung Fu Divas
Movie - Released: 10/3/2013
Raketeros
Raketeros
Movie - Released: 8/7/2013
Binoy Henyo
Binoy Henyo
as Chato Santos
TV - Released: 7/22/2013

2012

Every Breath U Take
Every Breath U Take
as Lola Pilar
Movie - Released: 5/16/2012
The Reunion
The Reunion
as Mamang
Movie - Released: 8/15/2012
Sosy Problems
Sosy Problems
as Patria
Movie - Released: 12/25/2012
Aso ni San Roque
Aso ni San Roque
as Ofelia Sandoval
TV - Released: 9/10/2012
My Beloved
My Beloved
as Inggay Castor
TV - Released: 2/13/2012

2011

Nita Negrita
Nita Negrita
as Ima
TV - Released: 2/14/2011
Futbolilits
Futbolilits
as Lola Ester Cortes
TV - Released: 7/4/2011

2010

My Driver Sweet Lover
My Driver Sweet Lover
as Aling White
TV - Released: 10/25/2010

2009

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
as Sita
Movie - Released: 7/29/2009

2008

Desperadas 2
Desperadas 2
as Margot
Movie - Released: 12/25/2008
The Wanderer
The Wanderer
as Lola Nita (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/25/2008

2007

Desperadas
Desperadas
as Margot
Movie - Released: 12/25/2007
Kokey
Kokey
as Sor. Aida
TV - Released: 8/6/2007

2006

Close To You
Close To You
as Lola Dading
Movie - Released: 2/15/2006
Super Inggo
Super Inggo
as Juaning
TV - Released: 8/28/2006

2005

Dreamboy
Dreamboy
Movie - Released: 2/9/2005
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Movie - Released: 1/1/2005
Hari ng Sablay
Hari ng Sablay
as Lola Gracia
Movie - Released: 7/30/2005
TV
'Til Death Do Us Part
as Conching
TV - Released: 1/31/2005

2004

So... Happy Together
So... Happy Together
as Inday
Movie - Released: 12/25/2004

1999

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Movie - Released: 6/23/1999

1997

Home Along da Riles 2
Home Along da Riles 2
as Azon
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Wanted Perfect Murder
Wanted Perfect Murder
as Mrs. Reyes
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Kokey
Kokey
as Mrs. Querubin
Movie - Released: 11/26/1997

1996

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
Movie - Released: 2/14/1996

1995

Onyok Tigasin
Onyok Tigasin
Movie - Released: 6/14/1995

1994

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
Movie - Released: 5/26/1994

1993

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Movie - Released: 3/17/1993
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
as Sweet
Movie - Released: 1/1/1993
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
as Azon
Movie - Released: 8/26/1993
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Movie - Released: 4/11/1993

1992

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
Movie - Released: 1/1/1992
Eh Kasi Bata
Eh Kasi Bata
as Meldie
Movie - Released: 6/29/1992

1991

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Movie
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
Movie - Released: 1/25/1991
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
as Alfonso's Wife
Movie - Released: 12/25/1991

1990

Samson & Goliath
Samson & Goliath
Movie - Released: 11/13/1990
Michael and Madonna
Michael and Madonna
as Cindy
Movie - Released: 8/28/1990
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Movie - Released: 5/8/1990
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
as Daniela
Movie - Released: 3/13/1990
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
Movie - Released: 10/2/1990
Hotdog
Hotdog
as Kristine
Movie - Released: 11/30/1990

1989

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
Movie - Released: 2/15/1989
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
as Luding
Movie - Released: 2/18/1989
Gorio en Tekla
Gorio en Tekla
Movie - Released: 1/19/1989
Magic to Love
Magic to Love
Movie - Released: 2/15/1989
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
as Wendy
Movie - Released: 8/10/1989
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Movie - Released: 10/25/1989

1988

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
Movie - Released: 6/23/1988
Me And Ninja Liit
Me And Ninja Liit
as Unsang
Movie - Released: 11/30/1988
I Love You Three Times a Day
I Love You Three Times a Day
as Saucy Matukoy
Movie - Released: 11/9/1988
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
as Luming
Movie - Released: 1/6/1988
Love Letters
Love Letters
Movie - Released: 6/24/1988
Leroy Leroy Sinta
Leroy Leroy Sinta
Movie - Released: 2/18/1988
Taray at Teroy
Taray at Teroy
as Cora
Movie - Released: 2/25/1988
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
Movie - Released: 6/18/1988

1987

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
Movie - Released: 8/28/1987
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Movie - Released: 2/25/1987

1986

Rocky Four-Ma
Rocky Four-Ma
Movie - Released: 1/16/1986
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell
as Aling Tinay
Movie - Released: 12/25/1986
Clown
Clown
Movie - Released: 12/25/1986

1985

Ano ka... hilo?
Ano ka... hilo?
Movie - Released: 2/21/1985
Tender Age
Tender Age
Movie - Released: 2/14/1985
Isang Platitong Mani
Isang Platitong Mani
Movie - Released: 2/21/1985
SWAK
SWAK
Movie - Released: 11/7/1985
Inday Bote
Inday Bote
as Duwende
Movie - Released: 8/15/1985
Magchumikap Ka!
Magchumikap Ka!
Movie - Released: 1/4/1985

1983

Buhay Misis
Buhay Misis
Movie - Released: 2/5/1983
Daddy Knows Best
Daddy Knows Best
Movie - Released: 11/3/1983

1982

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
as Ines
Movie - Released: 2/4/1982
Annie Sabungera
Annie Sabungera
Movie - Released: 7/23/1982
Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget
as Irene
Movie - Released: 6/11/1982

1981

P.S. I Love You
P.S. I Love You
as Vicky
Movie - Released: 11/2/1981

1979

Pinay, American Style
Pinay, American Style
Movie - Released: 6/29/1979

1978

Iwasan Kabaret
Iwasan Kabaret
Movie - Released: 2/17/1978
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Movie - Released: 10/18/1978

1977

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Movie - Released: 5/20/1977

1975

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
as Noviciada Carcomonia
Movie - Released: 9/21/1975

1973

May Isang Brilyante
May Isang Brilyante
Movie - Released: 3/16/1973

1971

Laugh Story
Laugh Story
Movie - Released: 8/15/1971

1968

Manila, Open City
Manila, Open City
as Young Girl
Movie - Released: 1/13/1968

1967

Ex-Convict
Ex-Convict
Movie - Released: 3/15/1967

1966

Alyas Phantom
Alyas Phantom
Movie - Released: 1/11/1966
Movie
Swanie
Movie - Released: 7/16/1966

1965

Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Movie - Released: 11/2/1965
Alyas Batman at Robin
Alyas Batman at Robin
Movie - Released: 5/25/1965
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
Movie - Released: 7/19/1965

1964

Daniel Barrion
Daniel Barrion
Movie - Released: 5/20/1964
Maskarados
Maskarados
as Ester
Movie - Released: 11/27/1964
Baril na Ginto
Baril na Ginto
Movie - Released: 7/27/1964