Nestor de Villa

Acting

Nestor de Villa

Born July 6, 1928

Died February 21, 2004 · aged 75

Gines Francisco Soriano (July 6, 1928 – February 21, 2004), known professionally as Nestor de Villa, was a Filipino actor frequently cast in musical films. He was a gifted dancer, often paired with frequent on-screen partner Nida Blanca in both film and television. His dancing talent led some people to call him the "Fred Astaire of the Philippines", though the same moniker had also been given to B…

Known For

Like Father, Like SonLike Father, Like Son · 1985
Like Father, Like Son
★ 9.01985
MovieComedy
Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-BahayanLigaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan · 1993
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
★ 8.01993
MovieComedy
A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
An Indivisible HeavenAn Indivisible Heaven · 1985
An Indivisible Heaven
★ 6.71985
MovieDramaRomance
Noel struggles to accept his father's remarriage to Agnes and the arrival of his step-sister, Melody. The two grow up harboring a bitter hatred for each other. When their parents die, Noel becomes Melody's legal guardian, much to her dismay. Later, each now married, the two become business partners and eventually grow closer.
Annie BatungbakalAnnie Batungbakal · 1979
Annie Batungbakal
★ 8.21979
MovieRomanceComedy
The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.
Haring Solomon at Reyna ShebaHaring Solomon at Reyna Sheba · 1952
Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba
★ 10.01952
MovieFantasy
Lamberto Avellana's adaptation of the Solomon and Sheba mythos.
DahliaDahlia · 1960
Dahlia
1960
Movie
A Story of boy meets girl
Where Will the Morning Come?Where Will the Morning Come? · 1983
Where Will the Morning Come?
★ 8.51983
MovieDrama
After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their only child is receptive at first, she finds herself getting increasingly jealous of Joel who has become the couple's center of attention. Shayne realizes that her adopted brother is no threat at all when he demonstrates his affection for her. But just when harmony is restored in the family, tragedy strikes during a beach excursion.
Anak ni WarayAnak ni Waray · 1958
Anak ni Waray
★ 9.01958
MovieRomanceComedy
Your favourite love team plus the Philippines' newest heart-throb and the scree's most seductive siren.

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