Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino-American actress and comedienne.[1] Regarded as the "Goddess of Philippine Comedy",[2] she is recognized as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment[3] and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time.[4] She has already starred in over 150 films and has since established herself as a fixture of several highly successful television comedies such as Chicks to Chicks (1971-1991), Home Along Da Riles (1992-2003) and Pepito Manaloto (2010-present).[5]
Nova Villa | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Villa in 2023 | |
| Born | Novelita Villanueva Gallegos April 16, 1946 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Relatives | Tiya Pusit (sister) |
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.[6] 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,[7] Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards,[8] and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards.[9]
Personal life
Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[10]
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 | [11][12] | ||
| 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 | [13] | |
| 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 | Can't Buy Me Love | Salvacion "Lola Nene" de Jesus Bongon | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | 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[14] | 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[15] | Ines Capistrano[15] | |
| 1979–1987 | Chicks to Chicks[15] | 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[16]
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)
- "TiktoClock: LIVE! Nova Villa, magpapatawa sa 'TiktoClock!' (July 18, 2023)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "Meet the younger selves of veteran stars in these throwback photos! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "The greatest comedians of all time(Third of a series)". www.philstar.com. 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- "Nova Villa, Happy Homebody!". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "Nova Villa honored with highest papal award". Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "Pokwang does provocative dance number as tribute to Lifetime Achievement awardee Nova Villa". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "Mother Lily at Nova Villa, pinarangalan sa 37th Luna Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- Calderon, Ricky L. "Gloria Romero, Mel Tiangco, Nova Villa, Eddie Garcia get special lifetime achievement citations in Golden Screen TV Awards". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- "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
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.