Nova Villa
Known for: Acting
Born: April 16, 1946
Place of birth: Quezon City, Philippines
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.
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Filmography
97 movies · 18 TV shows, newest first
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Senior Moments
2026
2.0
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026
NR
Tropang G.O.A.T.
2025
4.0
Everything About My Wife
2025
7.8
Can't Buy Me Love
2023
NR
AraBella
2023
4.5
Labyu with an Accent
2022
9.0
False Positive
2022
NR
Family Feud Philippines
2022
6.0
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
NR
Owe My Love
2021
6.0
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
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S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019
6.9
Miss Granny
2018
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Inday Will Always Love You
2018
7.0
Pektus
2016
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Sa Piling ni Nanay
2016
5.5
This Time
2016
6.1
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015
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Once Upon a Kiss
2015
6.0
1st Ko si 3rd
2014
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Kung Fu Divas
2013
NR
Raketeros
2013
NR
Binoy Henyo
2013
2.0
Sosy Problems
2012
7.0
Aso ni San Roque
2012
3.9
The Reunion
2012
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Every Breath U Take
2012
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My Beloved
2012
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Futbolilits
2011
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Nita Negrita
2011
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My Driver Sweet Lover
2010
1.0
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
5.7
Desperadas 2
2008
NR
The Wanderer
2008
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Desperadas
2007
NR
Kokey
2007
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Super Inggo
2006
5.9
Close To You
2006
5.0
Hari ng Sablay
2005
7.3
Dreamboy
2005NR
'Til Death Do Us Part
2005
3.0
Happily Ever After
2005
3.7
So... Happy Together
2004
7.0
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
8.0
Kokey
1997
9.0
Home Along da Riles 2
1997
8.0
Wanted Perfect Murder
1997
8.0
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
10.0
Onyok Tigasin
1995
7.0
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
6.0
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
6.8
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
1993
6.5
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
8.0
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
7.0
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993
7.0
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
9.0
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
5.0
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991NR
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
10.0
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
6.5
Hotdog
1990
8.0
Samson & Goliath
1990
6.0
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
7.5
Michael and Madonna
1990
7.0
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
8.0
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
1990
7.0
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
7.5
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989
9.0
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989
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Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
9.0
Magic to Love
1989
7.0
Gorio en Tekla
1989
9.0
Me And Ninja Liit
1988
8.0
I Love You Three Times a Day
1988
10.0
Love Letters
1988
7.5
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
7.0
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
10.0
Taray at Teroy
1988
3.3
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
8.0
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988
7.5
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987
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Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
7.0
Captain Barbell
1986
9.0
Clown
1986
10.0
Rocky Four-Ma
1986
NR
SWAK
1985
10.0
Inday Bote
1985
8.0
Ano ka... hilo?
1985
7.0
Isang Platitong Mani
1985
9.0
Tender Age
1985
9.0
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
8.0
Daddy Knows Best
1983
NR
Buhay Misis
1983
7.0
Annie Sabungera
1982
8.0
Forgive and Forget
1982
NR
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
1982
8.5
P.S. I Love You
1981
8.0
Pinay, American Style
1979
8.0
Dyesebel
1978
NR
Iwasan Kabaret
1978
NR
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
4.0
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
1975
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May Isang Brilyante
1973
10.0
Laugh Story
1971
8.5
Manila, Open City
1968
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Ex-Convict
1967NR
Swanie
1966
NR
Alyas Phantom
1966
NR
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
NR
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
NR
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
NR
Maskarados
1964
NR
Baril na Ginto
1964
NR
Daniel Barrion
1964