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.
![]() | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (February 2012) |
Nova Villa | |
---|---|
Born | Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (1946-04-16) April 16, 1946 (age 76) Quezon City, Philippines |
Occupation | Actress, comedian |
Years active | 1964–present |
Agent(s) | GMA Network (1974–1976); (2011–present) ABS-CBN (1964–1972) (1987–2010) TV5 (2008–2011) IBC (1979–1987) |
Relatives | Tiya Pusit (sister) |
Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1960 | Manananggal vs Mangkukulam | |||
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2022 | False Positive | Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez | GMA Network |
2021 | Owe My Love | Epifania "Mema Eps" delos Santos-Guipit | |
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 | Lola 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-present | Pepito Manaloto | Mimosa "Mimi" Kho | |
2012-2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Ofelia Sandoval | |
2012 | 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 | |
2010-2011 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Aling White | |
2010 | 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 | ||
2006-2007 | 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 | |
1987-1992 | Palibhasa Lalake | Celestina "Tinay" Segundo | |
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 |
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link)