Nova Villa
Nova Villa is known for Labyu with an Accent (2022), Everything About My Wife (2025), Manila, Open City (1968).
Biography
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.
Questions about Nova Villa
How many Nova Villa films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 13 films with Nova Villa, from 1968 to 2026.
What was the first Nova Villa film?
The first Nova Villa film in the catalogue is Manila, Open City, from 1968.
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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Senior Moments
2026
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8.0 Dyesebel
1978
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2.0 Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026
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4.0 Everything About My Wife
2025
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4.5 Labyu with an Accent
2022
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7.0 Eh Kasi Bata
1992
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8.5 Manila, Open City
1968
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9.0 Home Along da Riles 2
1997
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5.0 Hari ng Sablay
2005
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5.0 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991
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8.0 Pinay, American Style
1979
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1.0 Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009
Full filmography
97 films — 13 in the catalogue
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Senior Moments
2026 · Pilar
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2.0
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion
2026 · Azon Cosme
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4.0
Everything About My Wife
2025 · Teta Mae
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4.5
Labyu with an Accent
2022 · Lola Tere
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6.0 The Women of Tonta Club
2021
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6.0 I'm Ellenya L.
2019
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S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)
2019 · Queen Gracia
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6.9 Miss Granny
2018 · Fely
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7.0 Pektus
2016
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5.5 This Time
2016
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6.1 All You Need Is Pag-ibig
2015 · Loisa
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6.0 1st Ko si 3rd
2014
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Kung Fu Divas
2013
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Raketeros
2013
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2.0 Sosy Problems
2012 · Patria
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3.9 The Reunion
2012 · Mamang
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Every Breath U Take
2012 · Lola Pilar
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1.0
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
2009 · Sita
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5.7 Desperadas 2
2008 · Margot
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Dayo
2008 · Lola Nita (voice)
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Desperadas
2007 · Margot
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5.9 Close To You
2006 · Lola Dading
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5.0
Hari ng Sablay
2005 · Lola Gracia
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7.3 Dreamboy
2005
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3.0 Happily Ever After
2005
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3.7 So... Happy Together
2004 · Inday
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7.0 Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa
1999
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8.0 Kokey
1997 · Mrs. Querubin
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9.0
Home Along da Riles 2
1997 · Azon Madamba
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8.0 Wanted Perfect Murder
1997 · Mrs. Reyes
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8.0 S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin
1996
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10.0 Onyok Tigasin
1995
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7.0 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
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6.0 Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
1994
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6.8 Home Along da Riles: Da Movie
1993 · Azon
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6.5 Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
1993
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8.0 Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993
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7.0 Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
1993 · Sweet
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7.0
Eh Kasi Bata
1992 · Meldie
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9.0 Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit
1992
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5.0
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
1991 · Alfonso's Wife
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Eh, Kasi Bisaya
1991
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10.0 Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
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6.5 Hotdog
1990 · Kristine
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8.0 Samson & Goliath
1990
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6.0 Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
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7.5 Michael and Madonna
1990 · Cindy
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7.0 Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1990
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8.0 Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
1990 · Daniela
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7.0 Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
1989
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7.5 May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay
1989 · Wendy
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9.0 Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989 · Luding
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Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
1989
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9.0 Magic to Love
1989
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7.0 Gorio en Tekla
1989
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9.0 Me And Ninja Liit
1988 · Unsang
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8.0 I Love You Three Times a Day
1988 · Saucy Matukoy
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10.0 Love Letters
1988
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7.5 Super Inday And The Golden Bibe
1988
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7.0 Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos
1988
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10.0 Taray at Teroy
1988 · Cora
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3.3 Leroy Leroy Sinta
1988
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8.0 Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?
1988 · Luming
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7.5 Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay
1987
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Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
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7.0 Captain Barbell
1986 · Aling Tinay
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9.0 Payaso
1986
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10.0 Rocky Four-Ma
1986
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SWAK
1985
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10.0 Inday Bote
1985 · Duwende
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8.0 Ano ka... hilo?
1985
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7.0 Isang Platitong Mani
1985
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9.0 Tender Age
1985
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9.0 Magchumikap Ka!
1985
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8.0 Daddy Knows Best
1983
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Buhay Misis
1983
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7.0 Annie Sabungera
1982
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8.0 Forgive and Forget
1982 · Irene
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Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!
1982 · Ines
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8.5 P.S. I Love You
1981 · Vicky
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8.0
Pinay, American Style
1979
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8.0
Dyesebel
1978
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Iwasan Kabaret
1978
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Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
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4.0 Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
1975 · Noviciada Carcomonia
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May Isang Brilyante
1973
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10.0 Laugh Story
1971
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8.5
Manila, Open City
1968 · Young Girl
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Ex-Convict
1967
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Swanie
1966
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Alyas Phantom
1966
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Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965
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Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy
1965
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Alyas Batman at Robin
1965
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Maskarados
1964 · Ester
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Baril na Ginto
1964
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Daniel Barrion
1964
Series and TV shows
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People data: TMDb.
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