Nova Villa

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Nova Villa
Born
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos

(1947-04-16) April 16, 1947 (age 74)
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationActress, comedian
Years active1964–present
AgentGMA Network (1974–1976)
(2011–present)
ABS-CBN (1964–1972)
(1987–2010)
TV5 (2008–2011)
IBC (1979–1987)
RelativesTiya Pusit (sister)

Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1947), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian.[1] She is a former main-stay actress of ABS-CBN but later transferred to rival station GMA Network to pursue a series regular actress. She played the role of Feliza "Fely" Malabaño in the 2018 comedy-drama Miss Granny which is also her first acting job as a lead in decades.

Personal life[]

Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[2]

Filmography[]

Films[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1964 Maskarados
Ang Mahiwagang Pag-Ibig ni Lola Cinderella
Daniel Barrion
Baril na Ginto
Sa Daigdig ng Fantasia
1965 Alyas Batman at Robin
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
Scarface at Al Capone: Espiya sa Ginto
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1966 Alyas Phantom
Swanie
Sa Bawat Lansagan
1967 Ex-Convict
1968 Manila, Open City Young Girl
Artista ang Aking Asawa
Alipin ng Busabos
1969 9 Teeners
Batang Palengke
Young Girl
Banda 24
Stop, Look, Listen
Our Man Duling
Mga Alabastro
Zatoduling
1971 Laff Story
1972 Eh, Kasi Bisaya
Diamonds Are for Eva
Laug Bag
1973 May Isang Brilyante
Inday ng Buhay Ko
Ito ang Tunay Na Lalaki
1974 Enkantadang Payong
Carnival Song
1975 Loose Connections
Batu-Bato sa Langit: Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit Noviciada Carcomonia
1976 Boss, Basta Ikaw, Wa Na Ko Sey
Wanted... Ded or Alayb
1977 Masikip Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat
1978 Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid Bengenge
1979 Pinay, American Style
1980 Iniibig Ko'y... Nakatali
1981 P.S. I Love You Vicky
Rocky Tu-log
1982 Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! Ines
Forgive and Forget Irene
Annie Sabungera
1988 Taray at Teroy Cora
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
I Love You 3x a Day
Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? Luming
1989 Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay Wendy
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Lita
1990 Michael and Madonna
1992 Eh, Kasi Bata
2004 So Happy Together Inday
2005 Happily Ever After
Dreamboy Mai
Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali Lola Gracia
2006 Close to You Lola Dading
2007 Desperadas Margot
2008 The Wanderer in the Land of Elementalia Lola Nita (Voice)
Desperadas 2 Margot
2009 Oh My Girl!: A Laugh Story Sita
2012 Every Breath U Take Lola Pilar
The Reunion Manang
Sosy Problems Patria [3][4]
2013 Kung Fu Divas
2014 Third is My First
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Loisa
2016 This Time Ophelia
2018 Miss Granny Feliza "Fely" Malabaño / Miss Granny [5]

Television[]

Television
Year Title Role Network
2021 Owe My Love Epifania "Mema Eps" delos Santos-Guipit GMA Network
2019 Love You Two Gloria
2018 Inday Will Always Love You Loleng Magtibay
2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Consuelo "Elo" Manalastas
Destined to be Yours Purissima "Nana Puring" Melendez
2016 Sa Piling ni Nanay Doña Matilda Mercado
Dear Uge Esther
2015 Magpakailanman: SaveTheMaid Manang Hermy
MariMar Cruz Perez
Yagit Adelaida
Once Upon a Kiss Adela Rodrigo
2014 Kambal Sirena Ligaya Natividad
Vampire Ang Daddy Ko Meme
2013 Magpakailanman: Kislap ng Parol Erlinda
Wagas: The Amy Silvosa and Orly Escovido Love Story Amy
Magpakailanman: Ang Nag-iisang Kontrabida ng Buhay Ko: The Rez and Candy Cortez Story Mommy
Binoy Henyo Lola Chato
2012 Pepito Manaloto Mimi Kho
Aso ni San Roque Ofelia Sandoval
Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story Lola Ester
Tweets For My Sweet Domina delos Santos
My Beloved Lola Inggay Castor
2011 Sugod Mga Kapatid Mommy Gabby
Futbolilits Lola Ester Cortes
Nita Negrita Nana Ima
Luv Crazy Various TV5
2010 My Driver Sweet Lover Aling White
Hapi-er Together Nympha Cayugyog
Kokey @ Ako Sor Aida Sanchez ABS-CBN
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Martha
2008–2010 Everybody Hapi Various TV5
2007 Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis Lola Juaning ABS-CBN
Kokey Sor Aida Sanchez
Your Song: Never Knew Love Like This Before Janet
That's My Doc Octavella "Tita Oc" Flores
2006 Super Inggo Lola Juaning
2004 Mangarap Ka Zoila Catacutan
2003–2005 Home Along Da Airport Azon Madamba
2001–2003 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Tita Delos Santos
1997–2001 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis Goring Magtanggol
1992–2003 Home Along Da Riles Azon Madamba
1992 The Maricel Drama Special[6] Various Roles
Mana-Mana -
1991–1997 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Tita Delos Santos
1989–1995 Eat Bulaga! Co-host
1987–1991 Chika Chika Chicks[7] Ines Capistrano[7]
1979-1987 Chicks to Chicks[7] IBC
1974–1976 Baltic & Co. - GMA Network
1969-1972 Super Laff-In Herself ABS-CBN

Awards[]

  • 1987 PMPC Star Award for Best Comedy Actress-(Chika Chika Chiks), Winner
  • 1991 PMPC Star Award for Best Comedy Actress-(Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata), Winner
  • 1998 PMPC Star Award for Best Comedy Actress-(Home Along Da Riles), Winner
  • 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards for Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy
  • 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program-(Tweets for My Sweets),Nominated
  • 2014 Golden Screen TV Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program-(Pepito Manaloto),Winner
  • 2014 28th Star Awards for Television for Best Comedy Actress-(Pepito Manaloto), Nominated
  • 2014 28th Star Awards for Television for Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2015 Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres)-(1st ko si 3rd)-Nominated
  • 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress (All You Need Is Pag-Ibig)-nominated[8]

References[]

  1. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (2011-07-02). "Veteran comedienne Nova Villa surprised that she can also do straight drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2012-02-01. (in Tagalog)
  2. ^ "Tia Pusit dies at 66". ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  3. ^ GMA New Media, Inc.. "‘It’ girls rock the silver screen via GMA Films’ Metro Manila Film Festival entry Sosy Problems". gmanetwork.com.
  4. ^ Check out at the cast of 'Sosy Problems' GMA Network. Retrieved 10-11-2012
  5. ^ MISS GRANNY Trailer [In Cinemas AUGUST 22]. YouTube. Viva Ent. July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "The Maricel Drama Special: Tatak ng Pagkasuklam feat. Nova Villa [FULL EPISODE]". Youtube. Jeepney TV. December 6, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Rodriguez, Isa (18 December 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?". When in Manila. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  8. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.

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