Nova Villa

Nova Villa

Acting
Born 1946-04-16 Quezon City, Philippines

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.

Movies (97)

Senior Moments

Senior Moments

2026Movie
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2.0

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion

2026Movie2.0
Miss Granny
6.9

Miss Granny

2018Movie6.9
Desperadas

Desperadas

2007Movie
Clown
9.0

Clown

1986Movie9.0
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
8.0

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

1993Movie8.0
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
6.0

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

1990Movie6.0
Kokey
8.0

Kokey

1997Movie8.0
Pinay, American Style
8.0

Pinay, American Style

1979Movie8.0
So... Happy Together
3.7

So... Happy Together

2004Movie3.7
Home Along da Riles 2
9.0

Home Along da Riles 2

1997Movie9.0
Hari ng Sablay
5.0

Hari ng Sablay

2005Movie5.0
Pilipinas Kong Mahal

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

1965Movie
Dyesebel
8.0

Dyesebel

1978Movie8.0
Close To You
5.9

Close To You

2006Movie5.9
Me And Ninja Liit
9.0

Me And Ninja Liit

1988Movie9.0
This Time
5.5

This Time

2016Movie5.5
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
9.0

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

1989Movie9.0
Every Breath U Take

Every Breath U Take

2012Movie
Tender Age
9.0

Tender Age

1985Movie9.0
Captain Barbell
7.0

Captain Barbell

1986Movie7.0
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
6.8

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993Movie6.8
Rocky Four-Ma
10.0

Rocky Four-Ma

1986Movie10.0
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
7.5

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay

1987Movie7.5
I Love You Three Times a Day
8.0

I Love You Three Times a Day

1988Movie8.0
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
7.0

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

1999Movie7.0
Labyu with an Accent
4.5

Labyu with an Accent

2022Movie4.5
Samson & Goliath
8.0

Samson & Goliath

1990Movie8.0
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
1.0

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

2009Movie1.0
Inday Bote
10.0

Inday Bote

1985Movie10.0
Dreamboy
7.3

Dreamboy

2005Movie7.3
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
8.0

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin

1996Movie8.0
Desperadas 2
5.7

Desperadas 2

2008Movie5.7
Leroy Leroy Sinta
3.3

Leroy Leroy Sinta

1988Movie3.3
Eh Kasi Bata
7.0

Eh Kasi Bata

1992Movie7.0
Taray at Teroy
10.0

Taray at Teroy

1988Movie10.0
I'm Ellenya L.
6.0

I'm Ellenya L.

2019Movie6.0
Daniel Barrion

Daniel Barrion

1964Movie
P.S. I Love You
8.5

P.S. I Love You

1981Movie8.5
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

1989Movie
The Reunion
3.9

The Reunion

2012Movie3.9
Onyok Tigasin
10.0

Onyok Tigasin

1995Movie10.0
Eh, Kasi Bisaya

Eh, Kasi Bisaya

1991Movie
Isang Platitong Mani
7.0

Isang Platitong Mani

1985Movie7.0
Sosy Problems
2.0

Sosy Problems

2012Movie2.0
The Women of Tonta Club
6.0

The Women of Tonta Club

2021Movie6.0
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)

2019Movie
Magchumikap Ka!
9.0

Magchumikap Ka!

1985Movie9.0
1st Ko si 3rd
6.0

1st Ko si 3rd

2014Movie6.0
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
10.0

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

1991Movie10.0
Raketeros

Raketeros

2013Movie
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

1987Movie
Kung Fu Divas

Kung Fu Divas

2013Movie
Manila, Open City
8.5

Manila, Open City

1968Movie8.5
Love Letters
10.0

Love Letters

1988Movie10.0
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
7.0

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos

1988Movie7.0
Ano ka... hilo?
8.0

Ano ka... hilo?

1985Movie8.0
Baril na Ginto

Baril na Ginto

1964Movie
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
7.5

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe

1988Movie7.5
Forgive and Forget
8.0

Forgive and Forget

1982Movie8.0
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
7.0

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang

1990Movie7.0
Happily Ever After
3.0

Happily Ever After

2005Movie3.0
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
7.0

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling

1994Movie7.0
Alyas Phantom

Alyas Phantom

1966Movie
The Wanderer

The Wanderer

2008Movie
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
8.0

Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako

1990Movie8.0
Daddy Knows Best
8.0

Daddy Knows Best

1983Movie8.0
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
5.0

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

1991Movie5.0
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

1977Movie
May Isang Brilyante

May Isang Brilyante

1973Movie
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
7.0

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

1989Movie7.0
Everything About My Wife
4.0

Everything About My Wife

2025Movie4.0
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
7.0

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot

1993Movie7.0
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
6.0

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

1994Movie6.0
Ex-Convict

Ex-Convict

1967Movie
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
8.0

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

1988Movie8.0
Hotdog
6.5

Hotdog

1990Movie6.5
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
4.0

Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)

1975Movie4.0
Iwasan Kabaret

Iwasan Kabaret

1978Movie
Maskarados

Maskarados

1964Movie
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
6.1

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015Movie6.1
Michael and Madonna
7.5

Michael and Madonna

1990Movie7.5
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
9.0

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit

1992Movie9.0
SWAK

SWAK

1985Movie
Gorio en Tekla
7.0

Gorio en Tekla

1989Movie7.0
Wanted Perfect Murder
8.0

Wanted Perfect Murder

1997Movie8.0
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
7.5

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay

1989Movie7.5
Buhay Misis

Buhay Misis

1983Movie
Pektus
7.0

Pektus

2016Movie7.0
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!

1982Movie
Magic to Love
9.0

Magic to Love

1989Movie9.0
Annie Sabungera
7.0

Annie Sabungera

1982Movie7.0
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
6.5

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993Movie6.5
Laugh Story
10.0

Laugh Story

1971Movie10.0
Swanie

Swanie

1966Movie
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy

Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy

1965Movie
Alyas Batman at Robin

Alyas Batman at Robin

1965Movie

TV Shows (18)

Family Feud Philippines

Family Feud Philippines

2022Series
AraBella

AraBella

2023Series
Can't Buy Me Love
7.8

Can't Buy Me Love

2023Series7.8
Sa Piling ni Nanay

Sa Piling ni Nanay

2016Series
My Driver Sweet Lover

My Driver Sweet Lover

2010Series
Once Upon a Kiss

Once Upon a Kiss

2015Series
Super Inggo

Super Inggo

2006Series
Aso ni San Roque
7.0

Aso ni San Roque

2012Series7.0
Inday Will Always Love You

Inday Will Always Love You

2018Series
My Beloved

My Beloved

2012Series
Owe My Love

Owe My Love

2021Series
Nita Negrita

Nita Negrita

2011Series
Kokey

Kokey

2007Series
Futbolilits

Futbolilits

2011Series
'Til Death Do Us Part

'Til Death Do Us Part

2005Series
Binoy Henyo

Binoy Henyo

2013Series
False Positive
9.0

False Positive

2022Series9.0
Tropang G.O.A.T.

Tropang G.O.A.T.

2025Series