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