Actor
Nova Villa
April 16, 1946 · 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.
Often works with
Xian Lim
3 titles together
Miss Granny, All You Need Is Pag-ibig, The Reunion
Agot Isidro
3 titles together
Can't Buy Me Love, All You Need Is Pag-ibig, Sosy Problems
Nash Aguas
3 titles together
Labyu with an Accent, Happily Ever After, Hari ng Sablay
Jay-R
3 titles together
Desperadas 2, So... Happy Together, Hari ng Sablay
John Prats
3 titles together
Happily Ever After, Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story..., Dreamboy
James Reid
2 titles together
Miss Granny, This Time
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Senior Moments
as Pilar
2026
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
as Azon Cosme
2026
Everything About My Wife
cast
2025
Labyu with an Accent
as Lola Tere
2022
The Women of Tonta Club
cast
2021
I'm Ellenya L.
cast
2019
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Queen Gracia
2019
Miss Granny
as Fely
2018
Pektus
cast
2016
This Time
cast
2016
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
as Loisa
2015
1st Ko si 3rd
cast
2014