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.
Acted in 111
2020s
- 2026
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
Azon Cosme
- 2025
Tropang G.O.A.T.
Lola Villa · 8 episodes
- 2023
- 2022
False Positive
Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez · 20 episodes
- 2021
The Women of Tonta Club
Movie
Owe My Love
Epifania Guipit · 76 episodes
2010s
- 2019
I'm Ellenya L.
Movie
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
Queen Gracia
- 2018
Miss Granny
Fely
Inday Will Always Love You
Loleng Magtibay · 100 episodes
- 2016
Pektus
Movie
Sa Piling ni Nanay
Matilda Mercado · 154 episodes
This Time
Movie
- 2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
Loisa
Once Upon a Kiss
Adelaida "Adela" Servando · 83 episodes
- 2014
1st Ko si 3rd
Cory
- 2013
Kung Fu Divas
Movie
Raketeros
Movie
Binoy Henyo
Chato Santos · 45 episodes
- 2012
Sosy Problems
Patria
Aso ni San Roque
Ofelia Sandoval · 90 episodes
The Reunion
Mamang
Every Breath U Take
Lola Pilar
My Beloved
Inggay Castor · 83 episodes
- 2011
Futbolilits
Lola Ester Cortes · 75 episodes
- 2010
My Driver Sweet Lover
Aling White · 74 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Sita
- 2008
Desperadas 2
Margot
The Wanderer
Lola Nita (voice)
- 2007
Desperadas
Margot
Kokey
Sor. Aida · 70 episodes
- 2006
Super Inggo
Juaning · 120 episodes
Close To You
Lola Dading
- 2005
Hari ng Sablay
Lola Gracia
Dreamboy
Movie
Happily Ever After
Movie
- 2004
So... Happy Together
Inday
1990s
- 1999
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
Movie
- 1997
Kokey
Mrs. Querubin
Wanted Perfect Murder
Mrs. Reyes
- 1996
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
Movie
- 1995
Onyok Tigasin
Movie
- 1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
Movie
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
Movie
- 1993
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Movie
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Movie
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Sweet
- 1992
Eh Kasi Bata
Meldie
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
Movie
- 1991
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Alfonso's Wife
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
Movie
- 1990
Hotdog
Kristine
Samson & Goliath
Movie
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
Movie
Michael and Madonna
Cindy
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Movie
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
Daniela
1980s
- 1989
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Movie
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
Wendy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Luding
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
Movie
Magic to Love
Movie
Gorio en Tekla
Movie
- 1988
Me And Ninja Liit
Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day
Saucy Matukoy
Love Letters
Movie
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
Movie
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
Movie
Taray at Teroy
Cora
Leroy Leroy Sinta
Movie
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
Luming
- 1987
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
Movie
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Movie
- 1986
Captain Barbell
Aling Tinay
Clown
Movie
Rocky Four-Ma
Movie
- 1985
SWAK
Movie
Inday Bote
Duwende
Ano ka... hilo?
Movie
Isang Platitong Mani
Movie
Tender Age
Movie
Magchumikap Ka!
Movie
- 1983
Daddy Knows Best
Movie
Buhay Misis
Movie
- 1982
Annie Sabungera
Didit
Forgive and Forget
Irene
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
Ines
- 1981
P.S. I Love You
Vicky
1970s
- 1979
Pinay, American Style
Movie
- 1978
Dyesebel
Movie
Iwasan Kabaret
Movie
- 1977
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Movie
- 1975
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Noviciada Carcomonia
- 1973
May Isang Brilyante
Movie
- 1971
Laugh Story
Movie
1960s
- 1968
Manila, Open City
Young Girl
- 1967
Ex-Convict
Movie
- 1966
Alyas Phantom
Movie
- 1965
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Movie
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
Movie
Alyas Batman at Robin
Movie
- 1964
Maskarados
Ester
Baril na Ginto
Movie
Daniel Barrion
Movie
