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Nova Villa

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1947-02-16 (77 years old)

Biography

Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino-American actress and comedienne. Regarded as the "Goddess of Philippine Comedy", she is recognized as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. She has already starred in over 150 films and has since established herself as a fixture of several highly successful television comedies such as Chicks to Chicks (1971-1991), Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) and Pepito Manaloto (2010-present).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. She is the third actress with the most wins (4) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category. She was also honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award, Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards, and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards.

Filmography

all 107

Movies 90

TV Shows 17

Voice 1

Lola Nene / Salvacion de Jesus Bongon

Can't Buy Me Love (2023)

Madonna

Nova Villa

Biography

Filmography

all 107

Movies 90

TV Shows 17

Voice 1

Can't Buy Me Love (2023)

AraBella (2023)

Labyu with an Accent (2022)

False Positive (2022)

The Women of Tonta Club (2021)

Owe My Love (2021)

I'm Ellenya L. (2019)

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) (2019)

Miss Granny (2018)

Inday Will Always Love You (2018)

Pektus (2016)

Sa Piling ni Nanay (2016)

This Time (2016)

All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015)

Once Upon a Kiss (2015)

3rd Is My 1st (2014)

Kung Fu Divas (2013)

Raketeros (2013)

Binoy Henyo (2013)

Sosy Problems (2012)

Aso ni San Roque (2012)

The Reunion (2012)

Every Breath U Take (2012)

My Beloved (2012)

Futbolilits (2011)

Nita Negrita (2011)

My Driver Sweet Lover (2010)

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (2009)

The Wanderer (2008)

Desperadas 2 (2008)

Desperadas (2007)

Kokey (2007)

Super Inggo (2006)

Close To You (2006)

Hari ng Sablay (2005)

Dreamboy (2005)

'Til Death Do Us Part (2005)

Happily Ever After (2005)

So... Happy Together (2004)

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (1999)

Kokey (1997)

Wanted Perfect Murder (1997)

Home Along da Riles 2 (1997)

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin (1996)

Onyok Tigasin (1995)

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna (1994)

Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling (1994)

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (1993)

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (1993)

Home Along da Riles da Movie (1993)

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot (1993)

Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (1992)

Okay ka, Fairy ko! (1991)

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na (1991)

Hotdog (1990)

Samson & Goliath (1990)

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (1990)

Michael and Madonna (1990)

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang (1990)

Twist (1990)

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin (1989)

May pulis, may pulis sa ilalim ng tulay (1989)

Bondying: The Little Big Boy (1989)

Magic to Love (1989)

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines (1989)

Gorio en Tekla (1989)

Me And Ninja Liit (1988)

I Love You Three Times a Day (1988)

Love Letters (1988)

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (1988)

Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988)

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? (1988)

Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay (1987)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1947-02-16 (77 years old)

Birth Place
Quezon City, Philippines

Citizenships
Philippines