Nova Villa
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Nova Villa | |
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.jpg) Villa in 2023 | |
| Born | Novelita Acosta Villanueva April 16, 1946 |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
| Spouse | Freddie Gallegos |
| Relatives | Tiya Pusit (half-sister) |
Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known by her stage name, Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress.[1] Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy",[2][3][4] she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time.[5][6] She has since appeared in over 150 films and has been prominent in situational comedies such as Chicks to Chicks (1971-1991), Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) and Pepito Manaloto (2010-present).[7]
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.[8] She is the third actress with the most wins (4) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category. She was also honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award,[9] Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards,[10] and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards.[11]
Career
[edit]Villa began working in the entertainment industry at the age of 17, when he was discovered by Fernando Poe Jr. while accompanying her neighbor, the comedienne Chichay, on an errand at Premiere Productions.[12] Apart from acting, Villa also worked as a broadcaster at Radio Veritas for 14 years.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Villa's half-sister is Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[14] Villa is a caregiver for her husband Freddie Gallegos who remains bedridden since his 2017 stroke[15]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| 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 | Luding | ||
| 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 | Mrs. Querubin | ||
| 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 | [16][17] | ||
| 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 | [18] | |
| 2019 | S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel | Queen Gracia of Ulteria | ||
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Lola Tare |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1972 | Super Laff-In | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 1974–1976 | Baltic & Co. | - | GMA Network |
| 1979–1987 | Chicks to Chicks[19] | Ines Capistrano[19] | IBC |
| 1987–1991 | Chika Chika Chicks[19] | ABS-CBN | |
| 1987–1992 | Palibhasa Lalake | Celestina "Tinay" Segundo | |
| 1989–1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Co-host | |
| 1991–1997 | Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Tita Delos Santos | |
| 1992 | Mana-Mana | - | |
| The Maricel Drama Special[20] | Various Roles | ||
| 1992–2003 | Home Along Da Riles | Azon Madamba | |
| 1997–2001 | Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis | Goring Magtanggol | |
| 2001–2003 | Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Tita Delos Santos | |
| 2003–2005 | Home Along Da Airport | Azon Madamba | |
| 2004 | Mangarap Ka | Zoila Catacutan | |
| 2006–2007 | Super Inggo | Lola Juaning | |
| 2007 | That's My Doc | Octavella "Tita Oc" Flores | |
| Your Song: Never Knew Love Like This Before | Janet | ||
| Kokey | Sor Aida Sanchez | ||
| Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Lola Juaning | ||
| 2008–2010 | Everybody Hapi | Various | TV5 |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Martha | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Sor Aida Sanchez | |
| Hapi-er Together | Nympha Cayugyog | TV5 | |
| 2010–2011 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Aling White | |
| 2011 | Luv Crazy | Various | |
| Nita Negrita | Nana Ima | GMA Network | |
| Futbolilits | Lola Ester Cortes | ||
| Sugod Mga Kapatid | Mommy Gabby | ||
| 2012 | My Beloved | Lola Inggay Castor | |
| Tweets for My Sweet | Domina delos Santos | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Ofelia Sandoval | |
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story | Lola Ester | |
| 2012–present | Pepito Manaloto | Mimosa "Mimi" Kho | |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Lola Chato | |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Nag-iisang Kontrabida ng Buhay Ko: The Rez and Candy Cortez Story | Mommy | ||
| Wagas: The Amy Silvosa and Orly Escovido Love Story | Amy | ||
| Magpakailanman: Kislap ng Parol | Erlinda | ||
| 2014 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Meme | |
| Kambal Sirena | Ligaya Natividad | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Adela Rodrigo | |
| Yagit | Adelaida | ||
| Marimar | Lola Cruz Perez | ||
| Magpakailanman: SaveTheMaid | Manang Hermy | ||
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Esther | |
| Sa Piling ni Nanay | Doña Matilda Mercado | ||
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Purissima "Nana Puring" Melendez | |
| Mulawin vs. Ravena | Consuelo "Elo" Manalastas | ||
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Loleng Magtibay | |
| 2019 | Love You Two | Gloria | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Epifania "Mema Eps" delos Santos-Guipit | |
| 2022 | False Positive | Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez | |
| 2023 | AraBella | Lola Madonna | |
| It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love[21][22] | Salvacion "Lola Nene" Rivera[23] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Refs: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PMPC Star Award | Best Comedy Actress | Chika Chika Chiks | Won | |
| 1991 | PMPC Star Award | Best Comedy Actress | Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Won | |
| 1998 | PMPC Star Award | Best Comedy Actress | Home Along Da Riles | Won | |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy | — | Won | |
| 2013 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Tweets for My Sweet | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Won | |
| 28th Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | ||
| 28th Star Awards for Television | Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | ||
| 2015 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres 1st Ko Si 3rd |
Nominated | |
| 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | All You Need Is Pag-ibig | Nominated | [24] |
References
[edit]- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (July 2, 2011). "Veteran comedienne Nova Villa surprised that she can also do straight drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 1, 2012. (in Tagalog)
- ^ "Nova Villa on being the Goddess of Comedy". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 1, 2024. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024.
- ^ Chua, EJ (June 21, 2024). "Nova Villa's colorful career in comedy and drama". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024.
- ^ "TiktoClock: LIVE! Nova Villa, magpapatawa sa 'TiktoClock!' (July 18, 2023)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Meet the younger selves of veteran stars in these throwback photos! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "The greatest comedians of all time(Third of a series)". www.philstar.com. August 19, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Nova Villa, Happy Homebody!". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Nova Villa honored with highest papal award". January 15, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Pokwang does provocative dance number as tribute to Lifetime Achievement awardee Nova Villa". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Mother Lily at Nova Villa, pinarangalan sa 37th Luna Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. "Gloria Romero, Mel Tiangco, Nova Villa, Eddie Garcia get special lifetime achievement citations in Golden Screen TV Awards". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Nova Villa recalls how she was discovered by the late Fernando Poe Jr". GMA News. November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "7 Ways to Remember Tia Pusit". GMA News. October 10, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Nova on Tia Pusit: In the end, what prevails is love". The Philippine Star. October 4, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Rommel (November 16, 2024). "Nova Villa opens up about condition of bedridden husband". pep.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Rodriguez, Isa (December 18, 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?". When in Manila. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ "The Maricel Drama Special: Tatak ng Pagkasuklam feat. Nova Villa [FULL EPISODE]". Youtube. Jeepney TV. December 6, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (October 9, 2023). "Nova Villa has 'GMA's blessing' to star in ABS-CBN's Can't Buy Me Love". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (April 12, 2024). "Nova Villa on joining 'Can't Buy Me Love': 'Pwede pala ako mag-drama'". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (March 24, 2024). "Nova Villa's adorable off-cam moments in "Can't Buy Me Love"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Nova Villa at IMDb