Néstor de Villa
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Néstor de Villa was a Filipino
actor
frequently cast in musical films. He was a gifted dance
r, often paired with frequent on-screen partner Nida Blanca
in both movies and television
. His dancing talent led some to call him the "Fred Astaire
of the Philippines", though the same moniker had also been given to Bayani Casimiro
.
in the province of Nueva Ecija
. He was a pre-medical student when he was signed by LVN Pictures
. His father was disappointed by his decision to become an actor, and the two became estranged. However, they were reconciled by LVN President Doña Sisang de Leon
, who arranged to have de Villa's father secretly attend one of his movie premieres.
He made his first movie with LVN, Amor-Mio (My Love), in 1951. The following year, he teamed up with another LVN contract star, Nida Blanca, for Romansa sa Nayon. The film's success popularized the Nestor-Nida "love team", though in real-life, de Villa would marry Marilu Cacho Soriano.
He remained at LVN until 1961
, when the studio discontinued making films. He then transferred to Sampaguita Pictures
where in 1962
he made his made his Sampaguita debut in Tugtuging Bukid (Music in the Field), together with Gloria Romero
. In the 1960s, he was nominated three times for the FAMAS Best Actor award—for Mga Yapak ng Walang Bakas (1962); Naku Yabang (1964); and Siete Dolores (1968). De Villa and Blanca also appeared together on a ABS-CBN
television show, The Nida-Nestor Show.
In the 1980s, de Villa made his screen comeback when he was again paired with Blanca in two movies for Viva Films
: Forgive and Forget
, which also starred Sharon Cuneta
and William Martinez
, and Saan Darating Ang Umaga
(Where Will the Morning Come), a family drama co-starring Maricel Soriano
and Jaypee de Guzmán.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
frequently cast in musical films. He was a gifted dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
r, often paired with frequent on-screen partner Nida Blanca
Nida Blanca
Dorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
in both movies and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
. His dancing talent led some to call him the "Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute...
of the Philippines", though the same moniker had also been given to Bayani Casimiro
Bayani Casimiro
Bayani Casimiro, Sr. was a Filipino dancer who was among the leading stars of bodabil in the 1930s and 1940s. He also appeared in musical films and later in life, in comedic roles. A tap dancer, he was frequently dubbed as the "Fred Astaire of the Philippines".-Early years:Casimiro was born in...
.
Early life and career
De Villa was born Gines Francisco Soriano on July 6, 1928 in Cabanatuan CityCabanatuan City
The City of Cabanatuan is a first class, urban city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It is considered the commercial, industrial and educational hub of the province. According to the latest census, it has a population of 259,267 people in 45,424 households which makes it the largest...
in the province of Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Palayan City...
. He was a pre-medical student when he was signed by LVN Pictures
LVN Pictures
LVN Pictures, Inc. is one of the biggest film studios in the history of Philippine cinema and its foremost establishment in motion picture post-production until 2005...
. His father was disappointed by his decision to become an actor, and the two became estranged. However, they were reconciled by LVN President Doña Sisang de Leon
Narcisa de Leon
Narcisa Buencamino Vd.ª De de Leon was a Filipino film producer. Clad daily in the frugal rural dress of the camisón, saya and chinelas, Doña Sisang, as she was widely known, was already a 61-year old widow when she entered the film industry...
, who arranged to have de Villa's father secretly attend one of his movie premieres.
He made his first movie with LVN, Amor-Mio (My Love), in 1951. The following year, he teamed up with another LVN contract star, Nida Blanca, for Romansa sa Nayon. The film's success popularized the Nestor-Nida "love team", though in real-life, de Villa would marry Marilu Cacho Soriano.
He remained at LVN until 1961
1961 in film
The year 1961 in film involved some significant events, with West Side Story winning 10 Academy Awards.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:* Atlantis, the Lost ContinentB...
, when the studio discontinued making films. He then transferred to Sampaguita Pictures
Sampaguita Pictures
Sampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine National Flower, Sampaguita. The company has been long-defunct since the 1980s with Mike de Leon's classic "Batch '81" being the last film released...
where in 1962
1962 in film
The year 1962 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May - The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government....
he made his made his Sampaguita debut in Tugtuging Bukid (Music in the Field), together with Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
. In the 1960s, he was nominated three times for the FAMAS Best Actor award—for Mga Yapak ng Walang Bakas (1962); Naku Yabang (1964); and Siete Dolores (1968). De Villa and Blanca also appeared together on a ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
television show, The Nida-Nestor Show.
In the 1980s, de Villa made his screen comeback when he was again paired with Blanca in two movies for Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
: Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget may refer to:*Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don't Deserve, a book by Lewis B. Smedes*"Forgive and Forget", a song by Alien Ant Farm from Up in the Attic...
, which also starred Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
and William Martinez
William Martinez (actor)
William Rivera Martinez better known as William Martinez is a Filipino actor. known for his role as Ton-Ton in Bagets & Bagets 2.- Personal background :He married Yayo Aguila, a Bagets co-star...
, and Saan Darating Ang Umaga
Saan Darating Ang Umaga
Saan Darating Ang Umaga? is an award-winning Philippine suspense drama series aired on GMA Network. This is the eleventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1983.-Plot:...
(Where Will the Morning Come), a family drama co-starring Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...
and Jaypee de Guzmán.
Personal life
He was married to Marilu Cacho, his three sons and in-laws, Jeric and Marissa, Gicky and Malu, Joby and Cindy, and only daughter Karel and husband Toti. His grandson Paul Soriano is also TV and commercial director.Movies
| Title | Year | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Amor Mio | 1951 | LVN Pictures |
| Tenyente Carlos Blanco | 1952 | LVN Pictures |
| Dimas | 1952 | LVN Pictures |
| Dalawang Sundalong Kanin | 1952 | LVN Pictures |
| Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba | 1952 | LVN Pictures |
| Romansa sa Nayon | 1952 | LVN Pictures |
| Tumbalik na Daigdig | 1953 | LVN Pictures |
| Hijo de Familia | 1953 | LVN Pictures |
| Iskwaters | 1953 | LVN Pictures |
| Dalawang Pag-Ibig | 1953 | LVN Pictures |
| Hiyasmin | 1953 | LVN Pictures |
| Waray-Waray | 1954 | LVN Pictures |
| Tin-edyer | 1954 | LVN Pictures |
| Luneta | 1954 | LVN Pictures |
| Singsing na Tanso | 1954 | LVN Pictures |
| Darling Ko | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| 1 2 3 | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| Ang Ibong Adarna | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| Dalagang Taring | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| Talusaling | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| Ikaw Kasi | 1955 | LVN Pictures |
| Handang Matodas | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Easy Ka Lang Padre! | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Medalyong Perlas | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Big Shot | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Ganyan Ka Pala | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Bahala Na! | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Aling Kutsero | 1956 | LVN Pictures |
| Sebya | 1957 | LVN Pictures |
| Kalyehera | 1957 | LVN Pictures |
| Krisalis | 1957 | LVN Pictures |
| Turista | 1957 | LVN Pictures |
| Tignan Natin | 1957 | LVN Pictures |
| Villa Milagrosa | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Austerity Love | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Casa Grande | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Wala Kang Paki | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Mga Anak ni Waray | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Bayanihan | 1958 | LVN Pictures |
| Ang Langit Ko'y Ikaw | 1959 | LVN Pictures |
| Tayo'y Magsaya | 1959 | LVN Pictures |
| Baguio Fever | 1959 | LVN Pictures |
| Chinita | 1959 | LVN Pictures |
| Surrender Hell! | 1959 | Cory Film Corporation |
| Limang Punglo | 1959 | LVN Pictures |
| Unos Sa Laot | 1960 | LVN Pictures |
| Dahlia | 1960 | LVN Pictures |
| Kung Ako'y Mahal Ko | 1960 | LVN Pictures |
| Pitong Gabi Sa Paris | 1960 | C.S.F.O. Production |
| Sandakot na Alabok | 1960 | People's Pictures |
| Lawiswis Kawayan | 1960 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| My Serenade | 1960 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Anino ng Kahapon | 1960 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Bakit Ka Nagtampo | 1960 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Wala Kang Kapantay | 1960 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Nagbabagang Lupa | 1961 | C. Santiago Film Organization |
| Walang Sisihan | 1961 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas | 1961 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Tugtuging Bukid | 1962 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Sikat Na, Siga Pa! | 1962 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Oy... Akin Yata Yan! | 1962 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Jam Session | 1962 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Magtiis Ka Darling | 1962 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Adonis Abril | 1963 | Larry Santiago Productions |
| Limbo Rock | 1963 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Asyang Ng La Loma | 1963 | Sampauita Pictures |
| Ang Bukas ay Akin | 1963 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Naku, Yabang! | 1963 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Ginintuang Ani | 1964 | Dalisay Pictures |
| Yeba Chiquicha | 1964 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Si Doray Naman... | 1964 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Utos ni Tale Hindi Mababale | 1965 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Everybody Dance | 1965 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Sound of Bwisit | 1966 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Mabilis Paa't Kamay | 1966 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Huwag Kang Sumingit | 1966 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Familia Galawgaw | 1966 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Espiya Contra Espiya | 1966 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Wow na Wow! | 1967 | Gold Star Productions |
| Siete Dolores | 1968 | Sampaguita Pictures |
| Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating | 1975 | Mirick Films International |
| Mother Dear | 1982 | Regal Films |
| Forgive and Forget | 1982 | Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
| Cross My Heart | 1982 | Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
| Saan Darating Ang Umaga? | 1983 | Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
| Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday | 1984 | Regal Films |
| Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | 1985 | Vanguard Films |
| Like Father, Like Son | 1985 | Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
| Paglingon sa Kinabukasan | 1986 | Christian Light Foundation |
| Prinsipeng Gusgusin | 1987 | Regal Films |
| Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan | 1993 | Regal Films |
| Forevermore (his last appearance) | 2002 | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
TV shows
| Title | Year | Network |
|---|---|---|
| The Nida-Nestor Show | 1960–1964 | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan is a Filipino primetime drama/teleserye first aired on March 26, 2001 and last aired on February 28, 2003 by ABS-CBN.It was top-billed by the love-team of Claudine Barretto and Carlos Agassi.... |
2001–2002 | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| Biglang Sibol | 2002–2003 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |