Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1947), 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.
Nova Villa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Novelita Villanueva Gallegos April 16, 1947 |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Relatives | Tiya Pusit (sister) |
Personal life
Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit.[2]
Filmography
Television
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | I Love You 3x a Day | |||
| 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 | [4][5] | ||
| 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 | [6] | |
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[7]
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)
- "Tia Pusit dies at 66". ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Rodriguez, Isa (18 December 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?". When in Manila. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- 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.
- 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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