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