Nova Villa

Known for

Acting

Born

April 16, 1946 (age 80)

Birthplace

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.

Best known work

Miss Granny

2018

Can't Buy Me Love

2023

Close To You

2006

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993

Labyu with an Accent

2022

The Reunion

2012

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015

This Time

2016

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

1975

Desperadas 2

2008

Filmography

2026
Senior Moments
as Pilar
2026
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
as Azon Cosme
2025
Tropang G.O.A.T.TV
as Lola Villa (8 episodes)
2025
Everything About My Wife
as Teta Mae
2023
Can't Buy Me LoveTV
as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene (150 episodes)
2023
AraBellaTV
as Madonna (78 episodes)
2022
Labyu with an Accent
as Lola Tere
2022
False PositiveTV
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez (20 episodes)
2022
Family Feud PhilippinesTV
as Self - Contestant (Pepito Manaloto) (1 episode)
2021
The Women of Tonta Club
2021
Owe My LoveTV
as Epifania Guipit (76 episodes)
2019
I'm Ellenya L.
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Queen Gracia
2018
Miss Granny
as Fely
2018
Inday Will Always Love YouTV
as Loleng Magtibay (100 episodes)
2016
Pektus
2016
Sa Piling ni NanayTV
as Matilda Mercado (154 episodes)
2016
This Time
2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
as Loisa
2015
Once Upon a KissTV
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando (83 episodes)
2014
1st Ko si 3rd
as Cory
2013
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Raketeros
2013
Binoy HenyoTV
as Chato Santos (45 episodes)
2012
Sosy Problems
as Patria