Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa or Tita Novs, is a Filipino-American actress and a veteran comedian.[1]
Nova Villa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Novelita Villanueva Gallegos April 16, 1946 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (1974–1976); (2011–present) ABS-CBN (1960–1972) (1987–2010) TV5 (2008–2011) IBC (1979–1987) |
| Relatives | Tiya Pusit (sister) |
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defining legends in Philippine television and film industry.[2] She is a recipient of the prestigious "Papal Award" given by Pope Francis for helping share the Catholic faith in the local show business.[3] She has also starred in more than 150 films and is a 4-time 'Best Comedy Actress' winner by PMPC Star Awards for Television.[4] In 2014, Villa received the 'Hall of Fame' award at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards[5] and the highly coveted 'Manuel De Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement Award' at the 37th Luna Awards in 2019 for her contributions to local film and television industry.[6] The same year, she also scored a 'Best Supporting Actress' nomination at the Eddy's Award.[7]
Personal life
Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Manananggal vs Mangkukulam | |||
| 1964 | Ang Mahiwagang Pag-Ibig ni Lola Cinderella | |||
| Daniel Barrion | ||||
| Baril Na Ginto | ||||
| Maskarados | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Agent 7: Our Man Duling | ||||
| Mga Alabastro | ||||
| Zatoduling (The Cross-Eyed Swordsman) | ||||
| 1971 | Laff Story | |||
| 1972 | Boy Galawgaw | |||
| 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 'Kong Sey) | |||
| Wanted... Ded or Alayb (Agad-agad) | ||||
| 1977 | Masikip Maluwang Paraisong Parisukat | |||
| 1978 | Dyesebel | Bengenge | ||
| 1979 | Pinay, American Style | |||
| 1980 | Iniibig Ko'y... Nakatali | |||
| 1981 | P.S. I Love You | Vicky | ||
| Rocky Tu-log | ||||
| Mister Kwekong (Driver ng Punerarya) | ||||
| 1982 | Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! | Ines | ||
| Forgive and Forget | Irene | |||
| Annie Sabungera | ||||
| 1983 | Buhay-Misis | |||
| 1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | |||
| Tender Age | ||||
| Ano Ka, Hilo? | ||||
| S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban | ||||
| 1986 | Rocky Four-ma | |||
| Captain Barbell | Aling Tinay | |||
| Payaso | ||||
| 1987 | Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | |||
| 1988 | Leroy Leroy Sinta | |||
| Taray at Teroy | Cora | |||
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | ||||
| Love Letters | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Hotdog | ||||
| 1990 | Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | |||
| Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | ||||
| Michael and Madonna | Cindy | |||
| Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo | ||||
| Samson & Goliath | ||||
| 1991 | Pido Dida 2 (Kasal Na) | |||
| Eh, Kasi Bisaya | ||||
| 1992 | Eh, Kasi Bata | |||
| 1993 | Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na | |||
| Home Along da Riles | ||||
| 1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | |||
| Si Ayala at Si Zobel | Lilit | |||
| 1997 | Kokey | |||
| 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 | Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia | Lola Nita | (Voice) | |
| Desperadas 2 | Margot | |||
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Sita | ||
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Lola Pilar | ||
| The Reunion | Manang | |||
| Sosy Problems | Patria | [9][10] | ||
| 2013 | Raketeros | |||
| Kung Fu Divas | ||||
| 2014 | 1st Ko si 3rd | |||
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Loisa | ||
| 2016 | This Time | Ophelia | ||
| 2018 | Miss Granny | Feliza "Fely" Malabaño / Miss Granny | [11] | |
| 2019 | S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel | Queen Gracia of Ulteria | ||
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | |||
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2023–present | AraBella | Lola Madonna | GMA Network |
| 2022 | False Positive | Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez | |
| 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 | Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story | Lola Ester | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Ofelia Sandoval | |
| 2012 | 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[12] | 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[13] | Ines Capistrano[13] | |
| 1979–1987 | Chicks to Chicks[13] | 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[14]
References
- 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)
- Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Nova Villa shares secrets to keeping creative passions alive". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "Actress Nova Villa receives Papal award". The Manila Times. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "Nova Villa, Happy Homebody!". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "Mga nagwagi sa ika-12 Gawad Tanglaw". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "KILALANIN: Ang mga nagwagi sa 37th Luna Awards". Push. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, Eddys Awards 2019". RAPPLER. 2019-07-14. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- "Tia Pusit dies at 66". ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- GMA New Media, Inc.. "'It' girls rock the silver screen via GMA Films' Metro Manila Film Festival entry Sosy Problems". gmanetwork.com.
- Check out at the cast of 'Sosy Problems' GMA Network. Retrieved 10-11-2012
- MISS GRANNY Trailer [In Cinemas AUGUST 22]. YouTube. Viva Ent. July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- "The Maricel Drama Special: Tatak ng Pagkasuklam feat. Nova Villa [FULL EPISODE]". Youtube. Jeepney TV. December 6, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- Rodriguez, Isa (18 December 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?". When in Manila. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
External links
- Nova Villa at IMDb
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