Actor

Nova Villa

98 movies as actor

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

Miss Granny

2018 · Comedy, Drama

Labyu with an Accent

2022 · Comedy, Romance

This Time

2016 · Romance, Drama

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015 · Romance, Family

The Reunion

2012 · Comedy, Romance

Close To You

2006 · Drama, Romance

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993 · Family, Comedy

Everything About My Wife

2025 · Comedy, Romance

Sosy Problems

2012 · Comedy

Desperadas 2

2008 · Comedy, Drama

Happily Ever After

2005 · Drama, Comedy

So... Happy Together

2004 · Drama, Comedy

Nova Villa movies

Senior Moments

2026 · Pilar

Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion

2026 · Azon Cosme

Everything About My Wife

2025 · Teta Mae

Labyu with an Accent

2022 · Lola Tere

The Women of Tonta Club

2021

I'm Ellenya L.

2019

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

2019 · Queen Gracia

Miss Granny

2018 · Fely

Pektus

2016

This Time

2016

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015 · Loisa

1st Ko si 3rd

2014 · Cory

Kung Fu Divas

2013

Raketeros

2013

Sosy Problems

2012 · Patria

The Reunion

2012 · Mamang

Every Breath U Take

2012 · Lola Pilar

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

2009 · Sita

Desperadas 2

2008 · Margot

The Wanderer

2008 · Lola Nita (voice)

Desperadas

2007 · Margot

Close To You

2006 · Lola Dading

Hari ng Sablay

2005 · Lola Gracia

Dreamboy

2005

Happily Ever After

2005

So... Happy Together

2004 · Inday

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

1999

Kokey

1997 · Mrs. Querubin

Home Along da Riles 2

1997 · Azon Madamba

Wanted Perfect Murder

1997 · Mrs. Reyes

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin

1996

Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo

Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo

1995 · Tita Nancy

Onyok Tigasin

1995

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling

1994

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

1994

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993 · Azon

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

1993

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot

1993 · Sweet

Eh Kasi Bata

1992 · Meldie

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit

1992

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

1991 · Alfonso's Wife

Eh, Kasi Bisaya

Eh, Kasi Bisaya

1991

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

1991

Hotdog

1990 · Kristine

Samson & Goliath

1990

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

1990

Michael and Madonna

1990 · Cindy

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang

1990

Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako

1990 · Daniela

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

1989

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay

1989 · Wendy

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

1989 · Luding

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

1989

Magic to Love

1989

Gorio en Tekla

1989

Me And Ninja Liit

1988 · Unsang

I Love You Three Times a Day

1988 · Saucy Matukoy

Love Letters

1988

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe

1988

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos

1988

Taray at Teroy

1988 · Cora

Leroy Leroy Sinta

1988

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

1988 · Luming

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay

1987

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

1987

Captain Barbell

1986 · Aling Tinay

Clown

1986

Rocky Four-Ma

1986

SWAK

1985

Inday Bote

1985 · Duwende

Ano ka... hilo?

1985

Isang Platitong Mani

1985

Tender Age

1985

Magchumikap Ka!

1985

Daddy Knows Best

1983

Buhay Misis

1983

Annie Sabungera

1982 · Didit

Forgive and Forget

1982 · Irene

Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!

1982 · Ines

P.S. I Love You

1981 · Vicky

Pinay, American Style

1979

Dyesebel

1978

Iwasan Kabaret

1978

Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat

1977

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

1975 · Noviciada Carcomonia

May Isang Brilyante

1973

Laugh Story

1971

Manila, Open City

1968 · Young Girl

Ex-Convict

1967

Swanie

Swanie

1966

Alyas Phantom

1966

Pilipinas Kong Mahal

1965

Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy

1965

Alyas Batman at Robin

1965

Maskarados

1964 · Ester

Baril na Ginto

1964

Daniel Barrion

1964

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