Barbie Forteza

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Barbie Forteza

Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (Tagalog: [ˈbɐɾbɪ pɔɾˈtɛsa]; born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local awards.[2][3][4][5][6]

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Barbie Forteza
Forteza in 2016
Born
Barbara Ambas Forteza

(1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 27)
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2007–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2009–present)
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
TitleKapuso Primetime Princess[1]
PartnerJak Roberto (2017–2024)
YouTube information
ChannelsBarbie Forteza
Years active2017–present
Genres
  • Travel
  • make up
Subscribers1.38 million
Total views40.6 million
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2019
1,000,000 subscribers2021

Last updated: July 11, 2023
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Early life

Barbara Ambas Forteza was born on July 31, 1997, in Biñan, Laguna, to Imelda Ambas and Tony Forteza. She has a sister named Gabrielle Forteza-Vierneza.[7]

Career

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Forteza in 2013

Forteza made her television debut at the age of 12, where she played as young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 South Korean television drama series, Stairway to Heaven. She bagged her first lead role as Cyndi Gomez in First Time.[8] Forteza also appeared in several movies such as: Tween Academy: Class of 2012, The Road and the indie film, Puntod in which she won as New Movie Actress of the Year in the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[9] In April 2013, Forteza released her self-titled album, Barbie Forteza under MCA Records with the carrier single, Meron Ba which was used as the theme song for GMA Network's Koreanovela, Big.[10]

In 2014, Forteza was chosen to play one of the lead roles in the television series, The Half Sisters, alongside Thea Tolentino.[11] The afternoon series ran for nearly two years. In August, she won the Best Supporting Actress award in the new breed category at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, for the film Mariquina, portraying a teenage version of Mylene Dizon's character Imelda.[12]

In 2016, she won the Best Actress Award in 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival when she portrayed a sea gypsy for the indie film, Laut.[13]

She gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2022 fantasy drama series Maria Clara at Ibarra, where her on-screen partnership with actor David Licauco garnered significant public support.[14] Building on the success of their partnership, they went on to work together in the film That Kind of Love and in several television projects, including Maging Sino Ka Man and Pulang Araw.[15]

Personal life

Forteza previously dated actors Miguel Tanfelix and Kiko Estrada.[16][17]

She was in a long-term relationship with actor Jak Roberto from 2017 to 2024.[18] The couple first worked in the romantic comedy TV series Meant to Be.[19]

Filmography

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Television series

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YearTitleRole(s)NetworkRef.
2009Stairway to Heavenyoung Jodi ReyesGMA Network[20]
2010First TimeCyndi Gomez
Pilyang KerubinCharity Santos / Charity Dimaano
2010–12Reel Love Presents: Tween HeartsBarbara "Bambi" Fortez
2010–11Jillian: Namamasko PoMaggie Molina
2011Nita NegritaAntoinette / Nita Raymundo / Nita Negrita / Netnet[20]
2011–12Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinKatherine Somera / Mylene Avelino Fuentebella
2012Luna Blanca: Ang Ikalawang Yugtoteen Blanca Sandoval Buenaluz
2012–13Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni MariposaMariposa de Guzman / Princess Aira[20]
2013Anna KareninaAnna Karenina "Karen" Zamora / Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama
GenesisFaith
2014–16The Half SistersDiana Mercado Alcantara / Diana Mercado Valdicañas[11]
2015DangwaMary "Yaya May Flower" Catacutan[21]
2016That's My AmboyMaria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Maria Rosario "Maru" Tapang Romero[22]
2017Meant to BeMaria Belinda "Billie" Bendiola[23]
My Love from the StarHerself
2018Super Ma'amPearly[24]
Inday Will Always Love YouHappylou "Inday" Magtibay Fuentes / Happylou "Inday" Fuentes-Melendez[25]
2019Kara MiaKara Machado Lacson[26]
Love You TwoVenus[27]
2020–21Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayGinalyn Agpangan Escoto[28]
2021Heartful CaféCorazon "Cors"[29]
2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneSteffy Dy[30]
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss
2022–23Maria Clara at IbarraMaria Clara "Klay" Infantes[31]
2023Maging Sino Ka ManMonique Salazar-Santos / Dino
2024Pulang ArawAdelina "Chinita" dela Cruz
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Television variety shows

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Year TitleNote(s)NetworkRef.
2009–10 SOP Performer GMA Network
2010–13 Party Pilipinas Performer / Co-host
2013–15 Sunday All-Stars
2015–19 Sunday PinaSaya Supporting cast / Co-host
2020; 2021–present All-Out Sundays Guest (2020); Main host / Performer (since 2021) [32]
2023–24 It's Showtime Guest / Performer / Judge Kapamilya Channel
Jeepney TV
ALLTV
A2Z
GMA Network
GTV
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Television comedy shows

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2010 JejeMom Angelene "Angel" Arevalo GMA Network
2012 Tweets for My Sweet Adele Reyes [34]
2013–16 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Girlie / Boyong [35]
2016–18 Pepito Manaloto KatKat [36]
2019 Daddy's Gurl Pureza
2023 Happy Together Michelle Mendoza [37]
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Television anthologies

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2009–10Dear Friend: My Christmas ListAbby / AbigailGMA Network
2010Maynila: Step Yes, Step NoCarly
Claudine: MadrastaEliza
2011Spooky Nights: Ang Manananggala (Battle of the Half-Sisters)Marvi
2012Maynila: True as GoldMira
Spooky Nights: KalansayCheska
Maynila: Bet KitaPam
Magpakailanman: Chef with no Hands (The Maricel Apatan Story)young Maricel Apatan
Maynila: Love ExpressUn­known
2013Maynila: Trust in LoveUn­known
Maynila: Room for LoveGeri
Maynila: Prinsesa ng Pag-ibigPrince / Princess
Maynila: Tibok at First SightAbby
Maynila: Care GiverUn­known
Maynila: My Brother's LoverJenny
Magpakailanman: Kambal na SapiCristine
2014Maynila: Spirit of the HeartCarrie
Maynila: Love PretendsCarla
Wagas: Randolf and Mel Love StoryMelGMA News TV
Maynila: Love in BetweenRachelGMA Network
Maynila: Mimay LuvMimay
Maynila: One True HeartErin
Maynila: Queen of My HeartLauren
Wagas: Ang Mga Pag-ibig ni Datu AmbiongUn­knownGMA News TV
2015Maynila: Finding Mr. RightAppleGMA Network
Maynila: Status, It's Complicated!Monique
2016Dear Uge: My Yaya PoserMay
Magpakailanman: Anak sa Mundo ng DrogaAva
2017Eat Bulaga!'s Lenten Presentation: MansyonYayen Neruda[38]
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tatay Pitong at Pilyong NokyoStarla
Tadhana: Beauty and BahrainMimay
Maynila: Love PotionDrew
2018Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra (The Melinda Mara Story)Melinda "Dang" Mara
Tadhana: Ola KalaJessica
APT Entertainment Lenten Presentation: ElehiyaLucia[39]
Wagas: Love at Panganib (The Erick and Gia Fernandez Love Story)Gia FernandezGMA News TV
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow WhiteGMA Network
Maynila: My Sister's SecretElvie
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Okay Ka, Genie Ko!Genie Lyn
2019Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lola Enchanted
Magpakailanman: Ang Pagmulat ng Binulag na Kasambahay (The Bonita Baran Story)Bonita "Bonet" Baran[40]
Wagas Presents: Wait Lang... Is This Love?Mayumi "Yummy" Bubuyog[41]
2020Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Sa Ilalim ng BuwanKayla
Magpakailanman: My Everlasting Love (The Joji and Alyssa Mendoza Story)Alyssa Mendoza
2021I Can See You: The Lookout Emma Castro [42]
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain BarbieCaptain Barbie[43]
Regal Studio Presents: My Birthday WishJoana
2022Magpakailanman: My Bipolar MomAshley
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lelang and MeScarlet / Luningning
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Bida KontrabidaSleeping Beauty
2023Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lady and LukeLady
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Film

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YearTitleRoleRef.
2007

Shake, Rattle and Roll 9

Young Marionne (segment: Bangungot)
2009PuntodBaby
Ang Darling Kong AswangAileen
WapakmanPatitang Meneses
2010Si Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteBratty[44]
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012Kara[45]
The RoadElla[46]
Ang Panday 2Bilara[47]
2012Sossy ProblemsBecca[48]
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoBarbie
2013My Little BossingsRosy[49]
2014Full MoonMica
MariquinaYoung Imelda[50]
2015Saranghaeyo #ewankosauCalixta "Kai" Luna[51]
2016LautNadia[52]
TuosDowokan[53]
2017This Time I'll Be SweeterErika[54]
2018Almost A Love StoryBaneng[55]
2024 That Kind Of Love Milagros "Mila" Maharlika [3]
TBA Kontrabida Academy [56]
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Discography

Albums

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2013 Meron Ba
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Awards and recognitions

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Performance Awards
Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2023 25th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktres sa Telebisyon Maria Clara at Ibarra Won
PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan Won
12th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television Best Actress in Primetime Teleserye Won [57]
The 5th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Nominated [58]
7th GEMS Awards 2023 Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (TV Series) Won [59]
Platinum Stallion National Media Awards Best Drama Actress Won [60]
4th VP Choice Awards TV Actress of the Year Nominated [61]
2022 3rd Annual TAG Awards Chicago Best Actress Nominated [62][63]
LionhearTV RAWR Awards Actress of the Year Nominated [64]
Bida Ng Taon Nominated
2020 Bida Ng Taon Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Nominated [65]
2017 4th PEP List Awards Female Comedy Star of the Year (Editor's Choice) Herself Won [66]
19th Gawad PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres Tuos Won
40th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [67]
The EDDYS Best Supporting Actress Nominated [68]
Luna Award Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nominated
Duo Performance: Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (shared with Nora Aunor) Nominated
9th Ani ng Dangal Awards Ani ng Dangal Awardee Laut Won [69]
2016 7th Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards Inquirer’s Indie Bravo Awardee Included [70]
36th Fantasporto International Film Festival Best Actress Won [13]
2015 38th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Mariquina Nominated [71]
2014 Cinemalaya Awards Best Supporting Actress Won [72]
2010 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Puntod Won [73]
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Special Awards
Year Award Giving Body Category Result Ref.
2023 Asia's Royalty Awards Most Admired and Superb Actress of the Year Won
2022 Business Mirror The 2022 Honor Roll Included [74]
LionhearTV The Year's 11 Most Memorable Female Performances Included [75]
2021 2nd Annual TAG Awards Chicago Best Loveteam (with Jak Roberto) Nominated [76]
2019 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Love Team of the Year (Almost a Love Story shared with Derrick Monasterio) Nominated [68]
2018 Anak TV Awards Makabata Star 2018 Won [66]
YES! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included [77]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for TV German Moreno Power Tandem (with Jak Roberto) Won [78]
2016 Walk of Fame Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame Awardee Included [79]
2014 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music Best New Female Recording Artist Nominated [80]
2013 Candy Magazine Awards Most Stylish Rising Star Won
Candy Magazine Awards Most Stylish BFF with Bea Binene Won
32nd Annual Huwarang Ina Awards Most Outstanding Female Teleserye Artist Nominated
2012 YES! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards Most Promising Actress of the Year Nominated
Party Pilipinas Most Liked Awards Most Liked Loveteam with Derrick Monasterio Nominated
2011 YES! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
2010 FAMAS Award German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee Won
1st Yahoo! OMG Awards Awesome Young Actress Won
Google Zeitgeist 2010 Top 10 Fastest Rising People Top 2
FAMAS Award Most Animated Celebrity of the Night Won
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