Nova Villa

Acting

Nova Villa

Born

1946-04-16 (80)

Place of birth

Quezon City, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

78 titles

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.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 10 titles

Miss Granny poster
6.9

Fely is an elderly woman who finds second chance at youth after a visit to a mysterious photo studio.

Miss Granny

2018

Kung Fu Divas poster
NR

Charlotte is from a family of beauty queens, but she has yet to win a title of her own. Her final chance is the Hiyas ng Dalampasigan Pageant, and her mother has taken steps to make sure that she wins. But her chances are dashed when the mysterious Samantha suddenly joins the contest. The two become bitter enemies following the contest, but they are soon forced by destiny to team up. It turns out the two have a hidden connection to a mystical past, and must work together to discover the truth about their heritage.

Kung Fu Divas

2013

1st Ko si 3rd poster
6.0

The film is about a 65-year old retiree Cory who gets reunited with her 1st love and finally, the supposed date happens 5 decades after they got separated.

1st Ko si 3rd

2014

All You Need Is Pag-ibig poster
6.1

The movie features varied forms of love: family love, sibling love, puppy love, unrequited love, ruined love, prospering love, in denial love, jaded love, and true love, among others. After all, what the world needs now is love.

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015

S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel) poster
NR

After she was accused of being a negligent mother, Sabel’s wedding to Prince Harry was cancelled. To make things right, she embarks on a journey to find her estranged sons and reunite her family.

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

2019

I'm Ellenya L. poster
6.0

Ellenya's life revolves around social media just like a typical millennial; seeking validation from the online society. With aspirations of being a big influencer and vlogger, she chases her dreams by creating a persona and content with the help of her family and friends. Will Ellenya earn online fame or will she be an epic fail?

I'm Ellenya L.

2019

The Reunion poster
3.9

Four young men who were friends in high school reunite several years later to discover that they all have failed professionally and their love lives haven't really gone anywhere. They go on a quest to find and reconnect with their school sweethearts and finally achieve happiness.

The Reunion

2012

This Time poster
5.5

Childhood friends Coby and Ava, who only see each other during summer vacations. As time passes, the characters develop feelings for each other but having a relationship long-distance is a great challenge for both.

This Time

2016

Every Breath U Take poster
NR

The movie Every Breath U Take is a story of a woman looking for love and a man who doesn’t care much about love. Angelica Panganiban plays the role of Majoy, a “virgin-virginan” looking for signs and waiting all these years for her one true love to come. Piolo Pascual plays the role of Leo, a playboy who doesn’t want to take love seriously. They will meet on a Valentine’s Day and love, or something like it, starts to blossom. How far can Majoy go for love? And when will Leo finally admit to himself that he is in love?

Every Breath U Take

2012

Raketeros poster
NR

A group of five middle-aged guys is gathered together to do a simple task of delivering an expensive gown to their rich friend’s mansion. However, a series of hilarious mishaps puts them and their task in jeopardy.

Raketeros

2013

2000s · 8 titles

Close To You poster
5.9

Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?

Close To You

2006

Desperadas 2 poster
5.7

The story of Desperadas 2 is about four half-sisters - Isabella, Patricia, Stephanie, and Courtney - who have another big problems in their life. They also found out that they have another half-sister, Lugaluda.

Desperadas 2

2008

Hari ng Sablay poster
5.0

Venus and Mars are neighbors born during a rare planetary alignment, but while Venus grows up blessed by good fortune, Mars seems destined to bring nothing but bad luck to his friends and family. Just when everything looks hopeless for Mars, he discovers he has a rare gift and also that he's in love with the beautiful Venus. Is romance in the stars for Mars, or will his rotten fate break his heart again?

Hari ng Sablay

2005

So... Happy Together poster
3.7

Talkative Lianne and colorful gay Osmond become fast friends when they meet at the first Gay Pride Parade in Malate in the early 80's. For the next thirty-plus years of their lives, they'll do everything together, whether it's eating, shopping, discussing life and even looking for the perfect man! So inseparable are their pair that even their mothers become best friends too.

So... Happy Together

2004

Dreamboy poster
7.2

Hopeless romatic Cyd met three versions of the same man, until she was in for a rude awakening.

Dreamboy

2005

Desperadas poster
NR

The story is about four beautiful half-sisters - Isabella, Courtney, Stephanie and Patricia - who have problems in their personal life. Isabella has issues with commitment, Stephanie is having problems with her husband Richard, Courtney's boyfriend Patrick becomes a Born again Christian and Patricia publishes her new sex book much to the dismay of her husband who's having trouble with their relationship as a couple.

Desperadas

2007

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... poster
1.0

Little Opao and Biboy grew up together in an orphanage in Taal, Batangas and promised themselves to be best friends forever. As they grow older they head into separate ways; to be adopted by their respective new parents. Opao is adopted by a spinster whose failed career in acting prompts her to mould Opao into a superstar with the nickname Darling. Meanwhile, Biboy is adopted by Crisp Pops.

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

2009

The Wanderer poster
NR

"Dayo" follows the adventure of 11-year-old Bubuy as he tries to save his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a mysterious and magical land that is home to popular creatures of Philippine mythology.

The Wanderer

2008

1990s · 14 titles

No artwork available
NR

A group of young dancers finds themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure filled with action, comedy, and unexpected challenges. As they become involved in a series of thrilling encounters, their courage, friendship, and determination are put to the test. Featuring the Universal Motion dancers alongside a colorful supporting cast, Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo is a fast-paced Filipino action-adventure comedy from 1995.

Ibigay Mo Ng Todong-Todo

1995

Kokey poster
8.0

On their way home, Bong and Anna discover Kokey, an extraterrestrial whose space ship explodes upon landing on earth. Without the knowledge of their parents, the children keep Kokey at home. The three soon become the best of friends with Kokey turning out to be a big help to the family and their business, attracting customers using his extraterrestrial powers. But Kokey becomes homesick, pointing to the sky in silent tears, missing his parents. He tries to contact them but with no success. Will he ever be reunited to his family? How long can the children keep Kokey a secret?

Kokey

1997

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie poster
6.8

Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.

Home Along da Riles: Da Movie

1993

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna poster
6.0

Greggy and Boogie are good friends. Both of them work as Jeepney Drivers and Handymen for some customers in their small community. They usually get into trouble for being too careless and yet they try to survive honestly in whatever they do. - Written by ledster

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

1994

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo poster
6.0

Pido and Dida grew up inside an orphanage believing they are siblings. Maltreated by their adoptive parents, they run away and find themselves in a shanty of a kind lady. Forced to live with their real parents, they realize that money alone cannot guarantee happiness.

Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo

1990

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan poster
8.0

A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

1993

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling poster
7.0

A rich woman and a middle-class man have a happy marriage and five children, but petty jealousies begin to creep in, prompting the wife to flee.

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling

1994

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

1991

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa poster
7.0

a film by Tony Y. Reyes.

Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa

1999

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin

1996

Home Along da Riles 2 poster
9.0

Kevin Cosme and his family suddenly get to live lavishly when he inherits his uncle's estate.

Home Along da Riles 2

1997

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! poster
5.0

Evil Queen Luka (Tetchie) must meet a quota of wicked dead to regulary feed their guardian dragon or lose her throne to Moynita. Moynita wins the queenship after capturing Aiza. To win her back, the dragon must be killed. Only Enteng, Aiza's father, can save her.

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

1991

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang poster
7.0

Its a story about a family get together of all the sons from different woman, meeting up with the father then going of war?! Confusing welcome to Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang.

Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang

1990

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na poster
6.5

Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993

1980s · 18 titles

Captain Barbell poster
7.0

Thin and awkward Teng-Teng gets a magic barbell as a reward for his good deed. It turns him into a muscular and powerful Captain Barbell, a superhero who fights the forces of evil.

Captain Barbell

1986

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay poster
7.5

Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon Makiling.

I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay

1987

Bondying: The Little Big Boy poster
9.0

Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

1989

P.S. I Love You poster
8.5

Kristine is a teenager living an affluent life with her mother whose managing the hacienda left them by her late husband. Since her mother is not used to managing the business, the hacienda risks getting foreclosed by the bank, which is managed by a former boyfriend she dumped to marry Kristine's father. Meanwhile, Kristine meets Mark in the school and they fall in love. Her mother finds out that Mark is the son of her former boyfriend.

P.S. I Love You

1981

Gorio en Tekla poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Gorio en Tekla

1989

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! poster
NR

Comedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

1987

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos poster
7.0

Is it possible for lovers who passed away a century ago to return to life in order to keep their promise of love?

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos

1988

Inday Bote poster
10.0

a film by Luciano B. Carlos.

Inday Bote

1985

Me And Ninja Liit poster
9.0

Zsa Zsa is a beautician who has no knowledge of his past. Little does he imagine that he comes from a line of great Ninjas. He is supposed to be the heir to the secret of his clan along with his diminutive sister. - Written by ledster

Me And Ninja Liit

1988

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? poster
8.0

A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.

Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?

1988

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe poster
7.5

a film by Luciano B. Carlos.

Super Inday And The Golden Bibe

1988

Clown poster
9.0

St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wandering the streets, the petulant clown is greatly grieved by poverty and the moral degradation of man.

Clown

1986

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin poster
7.0

After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

1989

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay poster
7.5

A comedy movie of funny misfortunes that befall two city cops.

May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay

1989

I Love You Three Times a Day poster
8.0

An English high school teacher whose students always play tricks on him because of his Carabao English. He met and fell in love with a fellow teacher, whom he didn't know was engaged to be married. Frustrated and tried to kill himself, his fairy godmother told him he'll just say the phrase "I Love You 3x A Day" if he wants somebody to fall in love with him.

I Love You Three Times a Day

1988

Love Letters poster
10.0

A 1988 Filipino romantic drama anthology film starring the hottest love teams of the time: Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher star in Till Death Do Us Part; Tina Paner and Cris Villanueva team up in Invisible Lover; and Manilyn Reynes and Janno Gibbs pair up in Eternally.

Love Letters

1988

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines poster
NR

Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

1989

Leroy Leroy Sinta poster
3.3

Liwayway or Leroy will go to all lengths to protect his family.

Leroy Leroy Sinta

1988

1970s · 3 titles

Series credits

Can't Buy Me Love poster
7.8

A young man gets entangled in a kidnap-for-ransom situation. He offers the kidnappers all his hard-earned money to save the victim, believing that her wealthy Filipino-Chinese family could easily repay him, or so he thought.

Can't Buy Me Love

2023

Super Inggo poster
NR

Super Inggo is an International Emmy-nominated fantaserye aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong, a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real life and full-fledged superhero. Unknown to him, he possesses superhuman strength and abilities which he inherited from his Superhero father and Villain mother. The series started August 28, 2006 and ended its first season run on February 9, 2007, ranking at number 2 in the nationwide Philippine Nielsen ratings. The show went on air again November 3, 2007 titled, Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis' as a prelude installment to the future events in Book 2 of the superserye. ABS-CBN re-aired the series with the title “Super Inggo: The Director’s Cut,” last September 22, 2008, before “Boy & Kris.”

Super Inggo

2006

AraBella poster
NR

AraBella is the story of Roselle, the owner of a known chocolate confectionery business, and her search for her long-lost daughter.

AraBella

2023

Family Feud Philippines poster
NR

GMA presents the famous game show from America that has been played all over the world and is now in the Philippines, this is Family Feud.

Family Feud Philippines

2022

Once Upon a Kiss poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Once Upon a Kiss

2015

Inday Will Always Love You poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Inday Will Always Love You

2018

My Driver Sweet Lover poster
NR

My Driver Sweet Lover is the first ever teleserye that is aired in Philippines by TV5 and starred by JC de Vera, Danita Paner and Arci Muñoz and was directed by Eric Quizon and Soxie Topacio.

My Driver Sweet Lover

2010

Aso ni San Roque poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Aso ni San Roque

2012

Owe My Love poster
NR

Owe My Love is the story of a financial illiterate (Sensen) and a miserly but successful doctor (Migs) whose lives unexpectedly intertwine because of the economic impact of the pandemic.

Owe My Love

2021

My Beloved poster
NR

My Beloved is a Filipino romance drama-suspense-thriller series created and written by RJ Nuevas, under the helm of Dominic Zapata and Lore Reyes and produced by GMA Network. The show headlines the tandem of real and reel sweethearts Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera as the two main protagonists, with Katrina Halili, Mikael Daez and Paolo Contis as the antagonists. The series premiered February 13, 2012 replacing Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown on GMA Telebabad block. It is the first TV drama series of the network to premiere just a day after its original telecast on GMA Pinoy TV, February 14, 2012. Within the seven years of GMA Pinoy TV, this is the first that has done so. The series follows the life and love story of an angel of death named Arlan, a fictional character portrayed by Dingdong Dantes, who falls in love with a human named Sharina, played by Marian Rivera. He was punished and sent to earth to become human being. But complications arise when he found himself trapped in the body of a notorious criminal. The series concluded on June 8, 2012. It ran for 17 weeks with the total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by One True Love.

My Beloved

2012

Sa Piling ni Nanay poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sa Piling ni Nanay

2016

Futbolilits poster
NR

Futbolilits is a Philippine sports drama series produced by GMA Network featuring an ensemble cast. The series premiered on July 4, 2011 in the Philippines, replacing Magic Palayok's time slot and on July 6, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two-days after its original premiere. The show was led by Raymart Santiago, Jennylyn Mercado, Paolo Contis and Angelika dela Cruz featuring Renz Valerio, Yogo Singh, Isabel "Lenlen" Frial and Julian Trono.

Futbolilits

2011

Nita Negrita poster
NR

Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network. The show stars Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio. Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011 replacing Little Star on GMA Dramarama sa Hapon block. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere. The show ended on June 10, 2011 and was replaced by Sinner or Saint.

Nita Negrita

2011

No artwork available
NR

'Til Death Do Us Part is a miniseries on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa and her former husband Diether Ocampo. It aired between January 31, 2005 and May 13, 2005. It was part of ABS-CBN's "Ibang Magmahal ang Kapamilya" campaign, which introduced 30 new programs during the first quarter of 2005.

'Til Death Do Us Part

2005

Kokey poster
NR

Kokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a show that was greatly criticized because of its one-dimensionality and lack of educational value. Other sources of hostility include potentially harmful acts such as lying with no punishment or scolding from the alien character in order to protect it.

Kokey

2007

Binoy Henyo poster
NR

Binoy Henyo or Wonder Kid is a Filipino drama-comedy television series created and developed by Marlon Miguel and produced by GMA Network. The show premiered on July 22, 2013 on the network's pre-primetime slot, replacing Home Sweet Home, and on July 24, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It stars David Remo as the titular character, with Sheena Halili, Luis Alandy, Nova Villa and Gwen Zamora. Winnie Hollis-Reyes executive produced the series and Albert Langitan directed the show. The series concluded it's nine weeks on September 20, 2013 with the total of 45 episodes and replaced by Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko on its timeslot. The forty-five minute scripted drama centers on the titular character, Binoy, a six-year-old genius boy and his struggles with poverty and his longing for a father figure in his life. The show garnered both high ratings and positive feedback from viewers and critics, from its premiere telecast.

Binoy Henyo

2013

False Positive poster
9.0

It follows an alpha male named Edward who becomes pregnant after being cursed accidentally by his wife, Yannie. After some hilarious mishaps as he navigates through life as an expectant father, Edward realizes how hard it is to be a woman and a mother and, thus, changing his attitude towards the female sex.

False Positive

2022

Tropang G.O.A.T. poster
NR

Three boys embark on a volleyball journey that will challenge far more than their athletic skills. As members of the "Green Goats," they must overcome formidable trials both on and off the court.

Tropang G.O.A.T.

2025