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Barbie Forteza
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Forteza in 2016
Born
Barbara Ambas Forteza

(1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 28)
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • television presenter
Years active 2007–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2009–present)
Height 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Title Kapuso Primetime Princess
Partner(s) Jak Roberto (2017–2025)
YouTube information
Years active 2017–present
Genre
  • Travel
  • make up
Subscribers 1.38 million
Total views 40.6 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 11, 2023.

Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a talented Filipino actress, singer, and TV host. She is known as the Kapuso Primetime Princess. Barbie has starred in many popular movies and TV shows.

Some of her well-known movies include Mariquina (2014) and Laut (2016). She is also famous for playing strong characters in TV dramas. These include The Half Sisters (2014) and Meant to Be (2017).

Barbie gained even more fans after starring in the TV series Maria Clara at Ibarra (2023). She has won many awards both in the Philippines and internationally. These awards celebrate her amazing acting skills.

Barbie's Early Life and School

Barbara Ambas Forteza was born on July 31, 1997. Her parents are Imelda Ambas and Tony Forteza. She grew up in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. Barbie also has a sister named Gabrielle Forteza-Vierneza.

She finished high school in 2015 through a special program. The next year, she started college. She studied Psychology at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Calamba Campus. She also took some classes in criminology during her first year.

Barbie's Acting Career

Barbie Forteza
Forteza in 2013

Barbie Forteza started her TV career at age 12. Her first role was playing young Jodi in Stairway to Heaven. This was a Filipino version of a South Korean TV show.

She then got her first main role as Cyndi Gomez in First Time. Barbie also appeared in movies like Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and The Road. For her role in the indie film Puntod, she won an award as the New Movie Actress of the Year.

In 2013, Barbie released her own music album. It was called Barbie Forteza and featured the song Meron Ba. This song was used as a theme for a TV show.

In 2014, Barbie starred in the TV series The Half Sisters. This show was very popular and ran for almost two years. That same year, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. This was for her role in the movie Mariquina.

Barbie won the Best Actress Award at the 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival in 2016. She earned this for her role as a sea gypsy in the movie Laut.

In 2022, she became even more famous for her role in Maria Clara at Ibarra. Her on-screen pairing with actor David Licauco was very popular. They continued to work together in the movie That Kind of Love. They also appeared in TV projects like Maging Sino Ka Man and Pulang Araw.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Barbie Forteza loves to help others. In 2014, she celebrated her birthday with children at the Philippine Children Medical Center.

She is also a goodwill ambassador for Smile Train Philippines. This organization helps children with cleft lip and palate. In 2018, she visited their Christmas party and brought gifts for the kids.

In 2024, Barbie and David Licauco became ambassadors for Save the Children Philippines. This group works to improve the lives of children.

In April 2025, Barbie showed her support for fitness and health. She joined charity fun-runs to help children with cancer. She also completed a 10-kilometer run for Save the Children Philippines.

Barbie's Personal Life

Barbie Forteza was in a long-term relationship with actor Jak Roberto. Their relationship lasted from 2017 until 2025. They first worked together on the TV series Meant to Be.

Barbie's Work in TV and Movies

Television Series

Year Title Role(s)
2009 Stairway to Heaven young Jodi Reyes
2010 First Time Cyndi Gomez
2010–12 Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Barbara "Bambi" Fortez
2011 Nita Negrita Antoinette / Nita Raymundo / Nita Negrita / Netnet
2014–16 The Half Sisters Diana Mercado Alcantara / Diana Mercado Valdicañas
2017 Meant to Be Maria Belinda "Billie" Bendiola
2018 Inday Will Always Love You Happylou "Inday" Magtibay Fuentes / Happylou "Inday" Fuentes-Melendez
2019 Kara Mia Kara Machado Lacson
2020–21 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Ginalyn Agpangan Escoto
2022–23 Maria Clara at Ibarra Maria Clara "Klay" Infantes
2023 Maging Sino Ka Man Monique Salazar-Santos / Dino
2024 Pulang Araw Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz
2025 Beauty Empire Noreen Alfonso

Television Variety Shows

Year Title Note(s)
2010–13 Party Pilipinas Performer / Co-host
2013–15 Sunday All-Stars Performer / Co-host
2015–19 Sunday PinaSaya Supporting cast / Co-host
2021–present All-Out Sundays Main host / Performer
2023–25 It's Showtime Guest / Performer / Judge

Television Comedy Shows

Year Title Role(s)
2013–16 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Girlie / Boyong
2016–18 Pepito Manaloto KatKat

Television Anthologies

Year Title Role(s)
2010 Maynila: Step Yes, Step No Carly
2012 Magpakailanman: Chef with no Hands (The Maricel Apatan Story) young Maricel Apatan
2016 Dear Uge: My Yaya Poser May
2018 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White
2021 I Can See You: The Lookout Emma Castro
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Bida Kontrabida Sleeping Beauty

Film

Year Title Role
2009 Puntod Baby
2011 The Road Ella
2014 Mariquina Young Imelda
2016 Laut Nadia
2018 Almost A Love Story Baneng
2024 That Kind Of Love Milagros "Mila" Maharlika
2025 P77

Barbie's Music

Albums

Year Title Album Details
2013 Meron Ba

Awards and Recognitions

Barbie Forteza has received many awards for her acting and contributions.

Performance Awards
Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Result
2023 25th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Aktres sa Telebisyon Maria Clara at Ibarra Won
2023 12th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television Best Actress in Primetime Teleserye Maria Clara at Ibarra Won
2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards Best Drama Actress Maria Clara at Ibarra Won
2017 19th Gawad PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres Tuos Won
2017 9th Ani ng Dangal Awards Ani ng Dangal Awardee Laut Won
2016 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival Best Actress Laut Won
2014 Cinemalaya Awards Best Supporting Actress Mariquina Won
2010 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Puntod Won
Special Awards
Year Award Giving Body Category Result
2023 Asia's Royalty Awards Most Admired and Superb Actress of the Year Won
2018 Anak TV Awards Makabata Star 2018 Won
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for TV German Moreno Power Tandem (with Jak Roberto) Won
2016 Walk of Fame Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame Awardee Included
2010 FAMAS Award German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee Won
2010 1st Yahoo! OMG Awards Awesome Young Actress Won
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