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Nova Villa

Nova Villa

Actor · Born April 16, 1946 (80) · 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 16, 1946 (80)
From
Quezon City, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 114 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 13% in 30 days

What are Nova Villa's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
50%
Self
36%
Society
7%
Power
4%
Survival
4%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAging2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 4
Mentor
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
4
Bittersweet
4
Joyful
3
Romantic
2
Hopeful
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nova Villa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nova Villa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

114 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Senior Moments(2026)

    as Pilar

  • Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion(2026)

    as Azon Cosme

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Tropang G.O.A.T. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lola Villa

  • Everything About My Wife(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Can't Buy Me Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 150 episodes · as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene

  • AraBella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 78 episodes · as Madonna

  • Labyu with an Accent(2022)

    as Lola Tere

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • False Positive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 20 episodes · as Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez

  • The Women of Tonta Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Owe My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 76 episodes · as Epifania Guipit

  • I'm Ellenya L. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel)(2019)

    as Queen Gracia

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Miss Granny(2018)

    as Fely

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Inday Will Always Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 100 episodes · as Loleng Magtibay

  • Pektus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Sa Piling ni Nanay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 154 episodes · as Matilda Mercado

  • This Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • All You Need Is Pag-ibig(2015)

    as Loisa

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 83 episodes · as Adelaida "Adela" Servando

  • 1st Ko si 3rd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Kung Fu Divas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Raketeros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Binoy Henyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 45 episodes · as Chato Santos

  • Sosy Problems (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Patria

  • Aso ni San Roque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 90 episodes · as Ofelia Sandoval

  • The Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mamang

  • Every Breath U Take (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Lola Pilar

  • My Beloved (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 83 episodes · as Inggay Castor

  • Futbolilits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 75 episodes · as Lola Ester Cortes

  • Nita Negrita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 83 episodes · as Ima

  • My Driver Sweet Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 74 episodes · as Aling White

  • Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sita

  • Desperadas 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Margot

  • The Wanderer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Lola Nita (voice)

  • Desperadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Margot

  • Kokey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 70 episodes · as Sor. Aida

  • Super Inggo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 120 episodes · as Juaning

  • Close To You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Lola Dading

  • Hari ng Sablay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Lola Gracia

  • Dreamboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • 'Til Death Do Us Part (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 73 episodes · as Conching

  • Happily Ever After (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • So... Happy Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Inday

  • Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kokey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mrs. Querubin

  • Home Along da Riles 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Azon

  • Wanted Perfect Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mrs. Reyes

  • S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Onyok Tigasin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Home Along da Riles: Da Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Azon

  • Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sweet

  • Eh Kasi Bata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Meldie

  • Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Alfonso's Wife

  • Eh, Kasi Bisaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Hotdog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kristine

  • Samson & Goliath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Michael and Madonna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Cindy

  • Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Daniela

  • Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Wendy

  • Bondying: The Little Big Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Luding

  • Barbi: Maid in the Philippines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Magic to Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Gorio en Tekla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Me And Ninja Liit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Unsang

  • I Love You Three Times a Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Saucy Matukoy

  • Love Letters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Taray at Teroy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Cora

  • Leroy Leroy Sinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Luming

  • I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Captain Barbell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Aling Tinay

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Rocky Four-Ma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • SWAK (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Inday Bote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Duwende

  • Ano ka... hilo? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Isang Platitong Mani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Tender Age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Magchumikap Ka! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Daddy Knows Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Buhay Misis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Annie Sabungera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Forgive and Forget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Irene

  • Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ines

  • P.S. I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Vicky

  • Pinay, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Dyesebel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Iwasan Kabaret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Noviciada Carcomonia

  • May Isang Brilyante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Laugh Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Manila, Open City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Young Girl

  • Ex-Convict (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Swanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Alyas Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Pilipinas Kong Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Alyas Batman at Robin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Maskarados (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ester

  • Baril na Ginto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Daniel Barrion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 114 titles from 1964 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Miss Granny (2018)

$204K worldwide

Highest rated

Miss Granny (2018)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Senior Moments (2026)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting114 of 114: 114 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1960s10 · acting1970s7 · acting1980s31 · acting1990s23 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s21 · acting2020s10 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Nova Villa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of the 6 of 7 with a score; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 6 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 6 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive4
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel) (2019)

99th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Miss Granny (2018)

Midcredits 89th · 81% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Nova Villa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nova Villa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jodi Sta. Maria shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers