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Nova Villa

Actress / Comedian | * 02/16/1947 (77) | Quezon City (Philippines)
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. 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. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

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Movies with Nova Villa as Actress(83)

as Queen Gracia2019 S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
as Fely Malabaño2018 Miss Granny
2016 Pektus
as Patria2012 Sosy Problems
as Mamang2012 The Reunion
as Lola Pilar2012 Every Breath U Take
as Margot2008 Desperadas 2
as Lola Nita (voice)2008 The Wanderer
as Margot2007 Desperadas
as Lola Dading2006 Close To You
as Lola Gracia2005 Hari ng Sablay
as Mrs. Reyes1997 Wanted Perfect Murder
as Azon Madamba1997 Home Along da Riles 2
as Mrs. Querubin1997 Kokey
as Alfonso's Wife1991 Okay ka, Fairy ko!
as Cindy1990 Michael and Madonna
as Kristine1990 Hotdog
as Daniela1990 Twist
as Unsang1988 Me And Ninja Liit
as Aling Tinay1986 Captain Barbell
1985 SWAK
as Duwende1985 Inday Bote
as Irene1982 Forgive and Forget
as Vicky1981 P.S. I Love You
as Noviciada Carcomonia1975 Batu-Bato sa Langit
as Ester1964 Maskarados

TV Shows/Series with Nova Villa as Actress(7)

as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene2023 Can't Buy Me Love
as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez2022 False Positive
as Loleng Magtibay2018 Inday Will Always Love You
as Matilda Mercado2016 Sa Piling ni Nanay
as Adelaida "Adela" Servando2015 Once Upon a Kiss
as Sor. Aida2007 Kokey
as Juaning2006 Super Inggo

Full Name: Nova Villa
Citizenship: Philippines
Born: Sunday, 02/16 1947 (February) in Quezon City (Philippines) (current age: 77 years + 42 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Educated at: Roosevelt College Marikina
Nova Villa frequently works together with these people:
Panchito (14x, Actor)
Lily Y. Monteverde (13x, Crew)
Tony Cruz (13x, Crew)
Luciano B. Carlos (12x, Crew)
Paquito Diaz (12x, Actor)
Vic Sotto (12x, Actor)
Larry Silva (12x, Actor)
Vangie Labalan (12x, Actress)
Efren Jarlego (11x, Crew)
Jose Javier Reyes (11x, Crew)
Manilyn Reynes (2x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:47970, Added: 05/14/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024