Nova Villa

Nova Villa
Born Novelita Villanueva Gallegos
(1946-04-16) April 16, 1946
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation Actress, comedian
Years active 1964–present

Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), 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 Tia Pusit.[2]

Filmography

Television

Television
YearTitleRole
2018Inday Will Always Love YouLoleng
2017Mulawin versus RavenaConsuelo "Elo" Manalastas
Destined to be YoursPurissima "Nana Puring" Melendez
2016Sa Piling ni NanayDoña Matilda Mercado
Dear UgeEsther
2015Magpakailanman: SaveTheMaidManang Hermy
MariMarCruz Perez
YagitAdelaida
Once Upon a KissAdela Rodrigo
2014Kambal SirenaLigaya Natividad
Vampire Ang Daddy KoMeme
2013Magpakailanman: Kislap ng ParolErlinda
Wagas: The Amy Silvosa and Orly Escovido Love Story Amy
Magpakailanman: Ang Nag-iisang Kontrabida ng Buhay Ko: The Rez and Candy Cortez StoryMommy
Binoy HenyoLola Chato
2012Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na KuwentoMimi
Aso ni San RoqueOfelia Sandoval
Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon StoryLola Ester
Tweets For My SweetDomina delos Santos
My BelovedLola Inggay Castor
2011Sugod Mga KapatidMommy Gabby
FutbolilitsLola Ester Cortes
Nita NegritaNana Ima
Luv CrazyVarious
2010My Driver Sweet LoverAling White
Hapi-er TogetherNympha Cayugyog
Kokey @ AkoSor Aida Sanchez
2009Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong AkyatMartha
2008–2010Everybody HapiVarious
2007Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisLola Juaning
KokeySor Aida Sanchez
Your Song: Never Knew Love Like This BeforeJanet
That's My DocOctavella "Tita Oc" Flores
2006Super InggoLola Juaning
2004Mangarap KaZoila Catacutan
2003–2005Home Along Da AirportCorazón Aling Azon Madamba
2001–2003Eto Na Ang Susunod Na KabanataTita Delos Santos
1997–2001Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni MisisGoring Magtanggol
1992–2003Home Along Da RilesAzon Madamba
1992Mana-Mana-
1991–1997Abangan Ang Susunod Na KabanataTita Delos Santos
1989–1995Eat Bulaga!Co-host
1987–1991Chika Chika ChicksInez Capistrano
1977–1979Baltic & Co.-
1977–1986Chicks To ChicksInez Capistrano

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 Dyesabel 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
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 Remake of the 2015 South Korean movie of the same title [5]

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[6]

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. Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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