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