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