Nova Villa
Acting
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.
As actor 115
Family Feud Philippines
2022
AraBella
2023
Can't Buy Me Love
2023
Sa Piling ni Nanay
2016
My Driver Sweet Lover
2010
Senior Moments
2026
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
Aso ni San Roque
2012
Owe My Love
2021
Super Inggo
2006
My Beloved
2012
Nita Negrita
2011
Inday Will Always Love You
2018
Kokey
2007
'Til Death Do Us Part
2005
Futbolilits
2011
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026
Binoy Henyo
2013
Desperadas
2007
False Positive
2022
Miss Granny
2018
Clown
1986
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
So... Happy Together
2004
Tropang G.O.A.T.
2025
Pinay, American Style
1979
Kokey
1997
This Time
2016
Home Along da Riles 2
1997
Me And Ninja Liit
1988
Dyesebel
1978
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989
Captain Barbell
1986
Tender Age
1985
Hari ng Sablay
2005
Rocky Four-Ma
1986
Close To You
2006
The Reunion
2012
Every Breath U Take
2012
Love Letters
1988
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
1993
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
Labyu with an Accent
2022
Dreamboy
2005
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
Samson & Goliath
1990
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
Inday Bote
1985
Manila, Open City
1968
Onyok Tigasin
1995
Happily Ever After
2005
Sosy Problems
2012
Desperadas 2
2008
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
Daniel Barrion
1964
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
Isang Platitong Mani
1985
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
I Love You Three Times a Day
1988
1st Ko si 3rd
2014
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
P.S. I Love You
1981
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
Raketeros
2013
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
Hotdog
1990
Forgive and Forget
1982
Daddy Knows Best
1983
Everything About My Wife
2025
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019
May Isang Brilyante
1973
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
1975
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
Taray at Teroy
1988
The Wanderer
2008
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
Baril na Ginto
1964
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991
Ano ka... hilo?
1985
SWAK
1985
Wanted Perfect Murder
1997
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
Maskarados
1964
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Alyas Phantom
1966
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
1990
Gorio en Tekla
1989
Michael and Madonna
1990
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
Ex-Convict
1967
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
1982
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
Annie Sabungera
1982
Buhay Misis
1983
Magic to Love
1989
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
Pektus
2016
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
Swanie
1966
Laugh Story
1971
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965