Nova Villa

Career

Villa began working in the entertainment industry at the age of 17, when she was discovered by Fernando Poe Jr. while accompanying her neighbor, the comedienne Chichay, on an errand at Premiere Productions. Apart from acting, Villa also worked as a broadcaster at Radio Veritas for 14 years.

Political views

During the 1986 snap presidential election, Villa regularly campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, alongside other film industry personalities.

Personal life

Villa's half-sister is Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and comedian better known by her screen name Tiya Pusit. Villa is a caregiver for her husband Freddie Gallegos who remains bedridden since his 2017 stroke.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

References

1. Mendoza, Ruel J.. (2011-07-02). "Veteran comedienne Nova Villa surprised that she can also do straight drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
2. (January 1, 2024). "Nova Villa on being the Goddess of Comedy".
3. Chua, EJ. (June 21, 2024). "Nova Villa's colorful career in comedy and drama".
4. "TiktoClock: LIVE! Nova Villa, magpapatawa sa 'TiktoClock!' (July 18, 2023)".
5. "Meet the younger selves of veteran stars in these throwback photos! {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment".
6. (2006-08-19). "The greatest comedians of all time(Third of a series)".
7. "Nova Villa, Happy Homebody!".
8. (January 15, 2021). "Nova Villa honored with highest papal award".
9. "Pokwang does provocative dance number as tribute to Lifetime Achievement awardee Nova Villa".
10. "Mother Lily at Nova Villa, pinarangalan sa 37th Luna Awards".
11. Calderon, Ricky L.. "Gloria Romero, Mel Tiangco, Nova Villa, Eddie Garcia get special lifetime achievement citations in Golden Screen TV Awards".
12. (November 26, 2024). "Nova Villa recalls how she was discovered by the late Fernando Poe Jr.". GMA News.
13. (October 10, 2014). "7 Ways to Remember Tia Pusit". GMA News.
14. Nigado, J.C.. (January 14, 1986). "Stars for the campaign". The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc..
15. (October 4, 2014). "Nova on Tia Pusit: In the end, what prevails is love". The Philippine Star.
16. Gonzalez, Rommel. (November 16, 2024). "Nova Villa opens up about condition of bedridden husband". pep.ph.
17. GMA New Media, Inc.. [http://www.gmanetwork.com/films/articles/2012-12-14/42/It-girls-rock-the-silver-screen-via-GMA-Films-Metro-Manila-Film-Festival-entry-Sosy-Problems#list "'It' girls rock the silver screen via GMA Films' Metro Manila Film Festival entry Sosy Problems"] {{Webarchive. link. (August 29, 2018 . ''gmanetwork.com''.)
18. [http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/photos/2012-10-10/925/Check-out-at-the-cast-of-Sosy-Problems Check out at the cast of 'Sosy Problems'] {{Webarchive. link. (January 24, 2013 ''GMA Network''. Retrieved 10-11-2012)
19. (July 20, 2018). "MISS GRANNY Trailer [In Cinemas AUGUST 22]". [[Viva Entertainment.
20. Amoyo, Aster. (October 14, 2024). "Tessie, Noel at Nova, may senior moments". Philstar Global Corp..
21. (18 December 2015). "Blast From The Past: Do You Remember These Old Filipino TV Shows?".
22. (December 6, 2020). "The Maricel Drama Special: Tatak ng Pagkasuklam feat. Nova Villa [FULL EPISODE]". Jeepney TV.
23. 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.
24. Llemit, Kathleen. (April 12, 2024). "Nova Villa on joining 'Can't Buy Me Love': 'Pwede pala ako mag-drama'". Philippine Star.
25. Bardinas, Mary Ann. (March 24, 2024). "Nova Villa's adorable off-cam moments in "Can't Buy Me Love"". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
26. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". The Philippine Star.