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Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos, known professionally as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. 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).

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==
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==
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==
Filmography
Film Television ==Awards and nominations==
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