Nova Villa

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Nova Villa
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Villa in 2023
Born
Novelita Acosta Villanueva

(1946-04-16) April 16, 1946 (age 78)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active1960–present
SpouseFreddie Gallegos
Relatives Tiya Pusit (half-sister)

Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known by her stage name, Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. [1] Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", [2] [3] [4] she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. [5] [6] She has since appeared in over 150 films and has been prominent in situational comedies such as Chicks to Chicks (1971-1991), Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) and Pepito Manaloto (2010-present). [7]

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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. [8] 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, [9] Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards, [10] and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards. [11]

Career

Villa began working in the entertainment industry at the age of 17, when he was discovered by Fernando Poe Jr. while accompanying her neighbor, the comedienne Chichay, on an errand at Premiere Productions. [12] Apart from acting, Villa also worked as a broadcaster at Radio Veritas for 14 years. [13]

Political views

During the 1986 snap presidential election, Villa regularly campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, alongside other film industry personalities. [14]

Personal life

Villa's half-sister is Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit. [15] Villa is a caregiver for her husband Freddie Gallegos who remains bedridden since his 2017 stroke. [16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1960Manananggal vs Mangkukulam
1964Ang Mahiwagang Pag-Ibig ni Lola Cinderella
Daniel Barrion
Baril Na Ginto
Maskarados
Sa Daigdig ng Fantasia
1965 Alyas Batman at Robin
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
Scarface at Al Capone: Espiya sa Ginto
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1966Alyas Phantom
Swanie
Sa Bawat Lansagan
1967Ex-Convict
1968 Manila, Open City Young Girl
Artista ang Aking Asawa
Alipin ng Busabos
19699 Teeners
Batang Palengke
Young Girl
Banda 24
Stop, Look, Listen
Agent 7: Our Man Duling
Mga Alabastro
Zatoduling (The Cross-Eyed Swordsman)
1971Laff Story
1972Boy Galawgaw
Diamonds Are for Eva
Laug Bag
1973May Isang Brilyante
Inday ng Buhay Ko
Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki
1974Enkantadang Payong
Carnival Song
1975Loose Connections
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit)Noviciada Carcomonia
1976Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa' Na 'Kong Sey)
Wanted... Ded or Alayb (Agad-agad)
1977Masikip Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat
1978DyesebelBengenge
1979Pinay, American Style
1980Iniibig Ko'y... Nakatali
1981P.S. I Love YouVicky
Rocky Tu-log
Mister Kwekong (Driver ng Punerarya)
1982Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros!Ines
Forgive and ForgetIrene
Annie Sabungera
1983Buhay-Misis
1985Magchumikap Ka!
Tender Age
Ano Ka, Hilo?
S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban
1986Rocky Four-ma
Captain Barbell Aling Tinay
Payaso
1987Ako si Kiko, Ako si KikaySusana
1988Leroy Leroy Sinta
Taray at Teroy Cora
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Inda
Love Letters
I Love You 3x a Day Saucy Matukoy
Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? Luming
1989Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big BoyLuding
Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng TulayWendy
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Lita
HotdogKristine
1990Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si AkoDaniela
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Michael and MadonnaCindy
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Akang
Samson & GoliathMadam Loli
1991Pido Dida 2 (Kasal Na)Akang
Eh, Kasi Bisaya
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie Alfonso's wife
1992Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa LangitMeldie
Eh, Kasi Bata Meldie
1993Pido Dida 3: May Kambal NaAkang
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie Ason Madamba
1994Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
Si Ayala at Si Zobel Lilit
1997 Home Along da Riles 2 Ason Madamba
Wanted: Perfect Murder!
Kokey Mrs. Querubin
1999Basta Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa!Ason Madamba
2004 So... Happy Together Inday
2005Happily Ever After
Dreamboy Mai
Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Lola Gracia
2006 Close to You Lola Dading
2007 Desperadas Margot
2008 Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia Lola Nita(Voice)
Desperadas 2 Margot
2009 OMG (Oh, My Girl!) Sita
2012 Every Breath U Take Lola Pilar
The Reunion Manang
Sosy Problems Patria [17] [18]
2013 Raketeros
Kung Fu Divas
2014 1st Ko si 3rd
2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Loisa
2016 This Time Ophelia
2018 Miss Granny Feliza "Fely" Malabaño / Miss Granny [19]
2019 S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel Queen Gracia of Ulteria
2022 Labyu with an Accent Lola Tare
2024Senior Moments [20]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1969–1972 Super Laff-In Herself ABS-CBN
1974–1976Baltic & Co.- GMA Network
1979–1987 Chicks to Chicks [21] Ines Capistrano [21] IBC
1987–1991 Chika Chika Chicks [21] ABS-CBN
1987–1992 Palibhasa Lalake Celestina "Tinay" Segundo
1989–1995 Eat Bulaga! Co-host
1991–1997 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Tita Delos Santos
1992Mana-Mana-
The Maricel Drama Special [22] Various Roles
1992–2003 Home Along Da Riles Azon Madamba
1997–2001 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis Goring Magtanggol
2001–2003 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Tita Delos Santos
2003–2005Home Along Da AirportAzon Madamba
2004 Mangarap Ka Zoila Catacutan
2006–2007 Super Inggo Lola Juaning
2007 That's My Doc Octavella "Tita Oc" Flores
Your Song: Never Knew Love Like This BeforeJanet
Kokey Sor Aida Sanchez
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis Lola Juaning
2008–2010 Everybody Hapi Various TV5
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Martha ABS-CBN
2010 Kokey @ Ako Sor Aida Sanchez
Hapi-er TogetherNympha Cayugyog TV5
2010–2011 My Driver Sweet Lover Aling White
2011Luv CrazyVarious
Nita Negrita Nana Ima GMA Network
Futbolilits Lola Ester Cortes
Sugod Mga KapatidMommy Gabby
2012 My Beloved Lola Inggay Castor
Tweets for My Sweet Domina delos Santos
2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Ofelia Sandoval
2012 Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon StoryLola Ester
2012–present Pepito Manaloto Mimosa "Mimi" Kho
2013 Binoy Henyo Lola Chato
Magpakailanman: Ang Nag-iisang Kontrabida ng Buhay Ko: The Rez and Candy Cortez StoryMommy
Wagas: The Amy Silvosa and Orly Escovido Love StoryAmy
Magpakailanman: Kislap ng ParolErlinda
2014 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Meme
Kambal Sirena Ligaya Natividad
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Adela Rodrigo
Yagit Adelaida
Marimar Lola Cruz Perez
Magpakailanman: SaveTheMaidManang Hermy
2016 Dear Uge Esther
Sa Piling ni Nanay Doña Matilda Mercado
2017 Destined to be Yours Purissima "Nana Puring" Melendez
Mulawin vs. Ravena Consuelo "Elo" Manalastas
2018 Inday Will Always Love You Loleng Magtibay
2019 Love You Two Gloria
2021 Owe My Love Epifania "Mema Eps" delos Santos-Guipit
2022 False Positive Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
2023 AraBella Lola Madonna
It's Showtime Herself / Guest Kapamilya Channel
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love [23] [24] Salvacion "Lola Nene" Rivera [25]

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNominated WorkResultRefs:
1987PMPC Star AwardBest Comedy ActressChika Chika ChiksWon
1991PMPC Star AwardBest Comedy ActressAbangan Ang Susunod Na KabanataWon
1998PMPC Star AwardBest Comedy ActressHome Along Da RilesWon
2012Golden Screen TV AwardsHelen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for ComedyWon
2013Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program Tweets for My Sweet Nominated
2014Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program Pepito Manaloto Won
28th Star Awards for TelevisionBest Comedy Actress Pepito Manaloto Nominated
28th Star Awards for TelevisionAding Fernando Lifetime Achievement AwardWon
2015Gawad Urian AwardsBest ActressPinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres
1st Ko Si 3rd
Nominated
2015 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress All You Need Is Pag-ibig Nominated [26]

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