Nova Villa

Nova Villa

🎂 16th April 1946 (80 yrs) 📍 Quezon City, Philippines

Known For

Biography

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.

Nova Villa

Movies Featuring Nova Villa

Senior Moments

Senior Moments (2026)

as Pilar

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion (2026)

as Azon Cosme

Everything About My Wife

Everything About My Wife (2025)

as Teta Mae

Labyu with an Accent

Labyu with an Accent (2022)

as Lola Tere

The Women of Tonta Club

The Women of Tonta Club (2021)

I'm Ellenya L.

I'm Ellenya L. (2019)

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) (2019)

as Queen Gracia

Miss Granny

Miss Granny (2018)

as Fely

Pektus

Pektus (2016)

This Time

This Time (2016)

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015)

as Loisa

1st Ko si 3rd

1st Ko si 3rd (2014)

as Cory

Kung Fu Divas

Kung Fu Divas (2013)

Raketeros

Raketeros (2013)

Sosy Problems

Sosy Problems (2012)

as Patria

The Reunion

The Reunion (2012)

as Mamang

Every Breath U Take

Every Breath U Take (2012)

as Lola Pilar

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (2009)

as Sita

Desperadas 2

Desperadas 2 (2008)

as Margot

The Wanderer

The Wanderer (2008)

as Lola Nita (voice)

Desperadas

Desperadas (2007)

as Margot

Close To You (2006)

as Lola Dading

Hari ng Sablay

Hari ng Sablay (2005)

as Lola Gracia

Dreamboy

Dreamboy (2005)

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After (2005)

So... Happy Together

So... Happy Together (2004)

as Inday

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)

Kokey

Kokey (1997)

as Mrs. Querubin

Home Along da Riles 2

Home Along da Riles 2 (1997)

as Azon Madamba

Wanted Perfect Murder

Wanted Perfect Murder (1997)

as Mrs. Reyes

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin (1996)

Onyok Tigasin

Onyok Tigasin (1995)

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling (1994)

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna (1994)

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie (1993)

as Azon

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (1993)

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (1993)

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot (1993)

as Sweet

Eh Kasi Bata

Eh Kasi Bata (1992)

as Meldie

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992)

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (1991)

as Alfonso's Wife

No Image

Eh, Kasi Bisaya (1991)

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na (1991)

Hotdog

Hotdog (1990)

as Kristine

Samson & Goliath

Samson & Goliath (1990)

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (1990)

Michael and Madonna

Michael and Madonna (1990)

as Cindy

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang (1990)

Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako

Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako (1990)

as Daniela

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin (1989)

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay (1989)

as Wendy

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

Bondying: The Little Big Boy (1989)

as Luding

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines (1989)

Magic to Love

Magic to Love (1989)

Gorio en Tekla

Gorio en Tekla (1989)

Me And Ninja Liit

Me And Ninja Liit (1988)

as Unsang

I Love You Three Times a Day

I Love You Three Times a Day (1988)

as Saucy Matukoy

Love Letters

Love Letters (1988)

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (1988)

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos (1988)

Taray at Teroy

Taray at Teroy (1988)

as Cora

Leroy Leroy Sinta

Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988)

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? (1988)

as Luming

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay (1987)

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! (1987)

Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell (1986)

as Aling Tinay

Clown

Clown (1986)

Rocky Four-Ma

Rocky Four-Ma (1986)

SWAK

SWAK (1985)

Inday Bote

Inday Bote (1985)

as Duwende

Ano ka... hilo?

Ano ka... hilo? (1985)

Isang Platitong Mani

Isang Platitong Mani (1985)

Tender Age

Tender Age (1985)

Magchumikap Ka!

Magchumikap Ka! (1985)

Daddy Knows Best

Daddy Knows Best (1983)

Buhay Misis

Buhay Misis (1983)

Annie Sabungera

Annie Sabungera (1982)

as Didit

Forgive and Forget

Forgive and Forget (1982)

as Irene

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! (1982)

as Ines

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You (1981)

as Vicky

Pinay, American Style

Pinay, American Style (1979)

Dyesebel

Dyesebel (1978)

Iwasan Kabaret

Iwasan Kabaret (1978)

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat (1977)

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

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) (1975)

as Noviciada Carcomonia

May Isang Brilyante

May Isang Brilyante (1973)

Laugh Story

Laugh Story (1971)

Manila, Open City

Manila, Open City (1968)

as Young Girl

Ex-Convict

Ex-Convict (1967)

No Image

Swanie (1966)

Alyas Phantom

Alyas Phantom (1966)

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

Pilipinas Kong Mahal (1965)

Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy

Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy (1965)

Alyas Batman at Robin

Alyas Batman at Robin (1965)

Maskarados

Maskarados (1964)

as Ester

Baril na Ginto

Baril na Ginto (1964)

Daniel Barrion

Daniel Barrion (1964)