Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
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 Bayani Casimiro.
Nestor de Villa is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol (2001), An Indivisible Heaven (1985), Pitong Gabi sa Paris (1961), Anak ni Waray (1958), Hijo de Familia (1953), Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991), Forevermore (2002), Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (1993). The recorded credits span 1952 to 2002, including 27 movies and 2 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
TV ShowBiglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
MovieAn Indivisible Heaven
MoviePitong Gabi sa Paris
MovieAnak ni Waray
MovieHijo de Familia
TV ShowMaalaala Mo Kaya
MovieForevermore
MovieLigaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
MovieSurrender - Hell!
MovieSiya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating
MovieLike Father, Like Son
MovieThe Daughters of Waray and Biday
MovieHappy Days Are Here Again
MovieMother Dear
MovieDahlia
MovieWhere Will the Morning Come?
MovieSingsing na Tanso
MovieKung Ako'y Mahal Mo
MovieChinita
MovieYeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!
MovieMabilis... Paa at Kamay
MovieAnnie Batungbakal
MovieSquatters
MovieTenyente Carlos Blanco
MoviePaalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
MovieLawiswis Kawayan
MovieBig Shot
MovieFootsteps without a Trace
MovieWala Kang Paki