In 2004, he joined and won the ABS-CBN noontime show MTB: Ang Saya-Saya's talent search called TV Idol Ur D’' on August 21, 2004.

Since then, he has appeared in local television dramas, anthology series and movies.

In 2010, he moved from ABS-CBN's rival station GMA Network to join Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown.

Villena attends the Trinity University of Asia in Quezon City with fellow actors Megan Young, Alfred Navarro, Che Tolentino, Charles Christianson, Kontin Roque, Sugar Mercado, Sophia Montecarlo, Erich Gonzales, Alvin Aragon, Eslove Briones, Shey Bustamante, Joe Vargas and Marco Aytona.

After Survivor Philippines, he went back to ABS-CBN but has since left the talent management and remains a freelancer.