Actor
Nova Villa
80 years · Quezon City, Philippines · 95 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 95
Senior Moments
2026 · Pilar
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026 · Azon Cosme
Everything About My Wife
2025 · Teta Mae
On Netflix
Labyu with an Accent
2022 · Lola Tere
On Netflix
The Women of Tonta Club
2021 · Actor
I'm Ellenya L.
2019 · Actor
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019 · Queen Gracia
On Pinoy Box Office Amazon Channel
Miss Granny
2018 · Fely
On Fawesome
Pektus
2016 · Actor
This Time
2016 · Actor
On Pinoy Box Office Amazon Channel
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015 · Loisa
1st Ko si 3rd
2014 · Cory
Kung Fu Divas
2013 · Actor
Raketeros
2013 · Actor
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 · Actor