
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
7.8A 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
NRSuper 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
NRAraBella is the story of Roselle, the owner of a known chocolate confectionery business, and her search for her long-lost daughter.
AraBella
2023
NRGMA 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
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Inday Will Always Love You
2018
Film credits
2020s · 4 titles
2.0Years after Kevin Cosme's death, his children strive to uphold the values he taught them. Tensions arise when Bing announces her plan to marry her mysterious long-time boyfriend, prompting her brothers Bill, Bob, Baldo, and Estong to attempt to stop the wedding. Meanwhile, Azon, Kevin's widow, becomes saddened by the children's growing disunity and apparent abandonment of the values they were raised with, while imagining visions of Kevin as if he were still alive.
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026
NRThese three characters’ stories mirror the real-life struggles faced by many senior citizens, reminding us that, despite differences in background or circumstances, the challenges of aging are universal. Through these emotional narratives, Senior Moments aims to foster empathy and a deeper understanding of the elderly, whose needs and experiences are often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.
Senior Moments
2026
4.5Trisha spent about 20 years living and working in the US, while Gabo has been working in different jobs to make ends meet in the Philippines. The two will cross paths when Trish returns to the country.
Labyu with an Accent
2022
4.0The film revolves around an unhappy married man who seeks the help of a Casanova to seduce his wife and get her to ask for a divorce.
Everything About My Wife
2025
2010s · 10 titles
6.9Fely is an elderly woman who finds second chance at youth after a visit to a mysterious photo studio.
Miss Granny
2018
NRCharlotte 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
6.0The 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
6.1The 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
NRAfter 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
6.0Ellenya'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
3.9Four 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
5.5Childhood 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
NRThe 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
NRA 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
5.9Manuel 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
5.7The 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
5.0Venus 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
3.7Talkative 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
7.2Hopeless romatic Cyd met three versions of the same man, until she was in for a rude awakening.
Dreamboy
2005
NRThe 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
1.0Little 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
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
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
8.0On 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
6.8Kevin 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
6.0Greggy 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
6.0Pido 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
8.0A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
7.0A 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
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
7.0a film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
8.0No synopsis available yet.
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
9.0Kevin Cosme and his family suddenly get to live lavishly when he inherits his uncle's estate.
Home Along da Riles 2
1997
5.0Evil 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
7.0Its 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
6.5Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
1980s · 18 titles
7.0Thin 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
7.5Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon Makiling.
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay
1987
9.0Comedy 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
8.5Kristine 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
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Gorio en Tekla
1989
NRComedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
7.0Is 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
10.0a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Inday Bote
1985
9.0Zsa 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
8.0A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988
7.5a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
9.0St. 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
7.0After 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
7.5A comedy movie of funny misfortunes that befall two city cops.
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989
8.0An 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
10.0A 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
NRBartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
3.3Liwayway or Leroy will go to all lengths to protect his family.
Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
1970s · 3 titles
NRBased on Orlando Nadre's screenplay and follows the different lives of the people working in a shoe store in downtown Manila.
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
8.0PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his promise of marriage despite the fact that he has already married an American to secure a green card. Hiding from the authorities, PX met two men who are willing to take care of her but conflicts arise as the two want to maintain a serious relationship with her.
Pinay, American Style
1979
8.0Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
Dyesebel
1978
1960s · 3 titles
8.5War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Manila, Open City
1968
NRA Batman takeoff.
Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
Series credits
7.8A 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
NRSuper 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
NRAraBella is the story of Roselle, the owner of a known chocolate confectionery business, and her search for her long-lost daughter.
AraBella
2023
NRGMA 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
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Inday Will Always Love You
2018
NRMy 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
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Aso ni San Roque
2012
NROwe 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
NRMy 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
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sa Piling ni Nanay
2016
NRFutbolilits 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
NRNita 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
'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
NRKokey 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
NRBinoy 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
9.0It 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
NRThree 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
