Barbie Forteza facts for kids
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ambas and the surname or paternal family name is Forteza.
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Barbie Forteza
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Barbara Ambas Forteza
July 31, 1997 Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
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| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2009–present) |
| Height | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Title | Kapuso Primetime Princess |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Subscribers | 1.38 million |
| Total views | 40.6 million |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 11, 2023. | |
Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza, born on July 31, 1997, is a talented Filipino actress and singer. She has won many awards both in the Philippines and internationally for her acting skills. Barbie is known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies, making her a well-loved star.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Where Barbie Grew Up
Barbie Forteza was born in Biñan, Laguna, a city in the Philippines. Her parents are Imelda Ambas and Tony Forteza. She also has a sister named Gabrielle Forteza-Vierneza.
Barbie's Acting Journey
Starting Her Career at a Young Age
Barbie started her acting career at just 12 years old. Her first TV appearance was in 2009. She played the young Jodi in the Philippine version of the South Korean drama, Stairway to Heaven.
First Big Roles and Movie Success
Soon after, Barbie got her first main role as Cyndi Gomez in the TV series First Time. She also appeared in several movies. These included Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and The Road.
Her role in the indie film Puntod earned her an award. She was named New Movie Actress of the Year at the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Singing and More TV Hits
In 2013, Barbie released her own album, Barbie Forteza. It featured the song Meron Ba, which became a theme song for a TV show.
In 2014, she starred in the popular TV series The Half Sisters. This show was very successful and ran for almost two years. She also won Best Supporting Actress at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her role in the film Mariquina.
International Recognition
Barbie's talent was recognized internationally in 2016. She won the Best Actress Award at the 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival. This was for her role as a sea gypsy in the indie film Laut.
Recent Popular Projects
In 2022, Barbie became even more famous for her role in Maria Clara at Ibarra. Her on-screen pairing with actor David Licauco became very popular. They continued to work together in the film That Kind of Love. They also starred in TV projects like Maging Sino Ka Man and Pulang Araw.
Barbie's Personal Life
Relationships
Barbie Forteza was in a long-term relationship with actor Jak Roberto. They were together from 2017 to 2024. They first met while working on the romantic comedy TV series Meant to Be.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Stairway to Heaven | young Jodi Reyes | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | First Time | Cyndi Gomez | ||
| Pilyang Kerubin | Charity Santos / Charity Dimaano | |||
| 2010–12 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Barbara "Bambi" Fortez | ||
| 2010–11 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Maggie Molina | ||
| 2011 | Nita Negrita | Antoinette / Nita Raymundo / Nita Negrita / Netnet | ||
| 2011–12 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Katherine Somera / Mylene Avelino Fuentebella | ||
| 2012 | Luna Blanca: Ang Ikalawang Yugto | teen Blanca Sandoval Buenaluz | ||
| 2012–13 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Mariposa de Guzman / Princess Aira | ||
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Anna Karenina "Karen" Zamora / Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama | ||
| Genesis | Faith | |||
| 2014–16 | The Half Sisters | Diana Mercado Alcantara / Diana Mercado Valdicañas | ||
| 2015 | Dangwa | Mary "Yaya May Flower" Catacutan | ||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Maria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Maria Rosario "Maru" Tapang Romero | ||
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Maria Belinda "Billie" Bendiola | ||
| My Love from the Star | Herself | |||
| 2018 | Super Ma'am | Pearly | ||
| Inday Will Always Love You | Happylou "Inday" Magtibay Fuentes / Happylou "Inday" Fuentes-Melendez | |||
| 2019 | Kara Mia | Kara Machado Lacson | ||
| Love You Two | Venus | |||
| 2020–21 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Ginalyn Agpangan Escoto | ||
| 2021 | Heartful Café | Corazon "Cors" | ||
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Steffy Dy | ||
| Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss | ||||
| 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 |
Television variety shows
| Year | Title | Note(s) | Network | Ref. |
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| 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) | ||
| 2023–24 | It's Showtime | Guest / Performer / Judge | Kapamilya Channel Jeepney TV ALLTV A2Z GMA Network GTV |
Television comedy shows
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network | Ref. |
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| 2010 | JejeMom | Angelene "Angel" Arevalo | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | Tweets for My Sweet | Adele Reyes | ||
| 2013–16 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Girlie / Boyong | ||
| 2016–18 | Pepito Manaloto | KatKat | ||
| 2019 | Daddy's Gurl | Pureza | ||
| 2023 | Happy Together | Michelle Mendoza |
Television anthologies
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network | Ref. |
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| 2009–10 | Dear Friend: My Christmas List | Abby / Abigail | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Maynila: Step Yes, Step No | Carly | ||
| Claudine: Madrasta | Eliza | |||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Ang Manananggala (Battle of the Half-Sisters) | Marvi | ||
| 2012 | Maynila: True as Gold | Mira | ||
| Spooky Nights: Kalansay | Cheska | |||
| Maynila: Bet Kita | Pam | |||
| Magpakailanman: Chef with no Hands (The Maricel Apatan Story) | young Maricel Apatan | |||
| Maynila: Love Express | Unknown | |||
| 2013 | Maynila: Trust in Love | Unknown | ||
| Maynila: Room for Love | Geri | |||
| Maynila: Prinsesa ng Pag-ibig | Prince / Princess | |||
| Maynila: Tibok at First Sight | Abby | |||
| Maynila: Care Giver | Unknown | |||
| Maynila: My Brother's Lover | Jenny | |||
| Magpakailanman: Kambal na Sapi | Cristine | |||
| 2014 | Maynila: Spirit of the Heart | Carrie | ||
| Maynila: Love Pretends | Carla | |||
| Wagas: Randolf and Mel Love Story | Mel | GMA News TV | ||
| Maynila: Love in Between | Rachel | GMA Network | ||
| Maynila: Mimay Luv | Mimay | |||
| Maynila: One True Heart | Erin | |||
| Maynila: Queen of My Heart | Lauren | |||
| Wagas: Ang Mga Pag-ibig ni Datu Ambiong | Unknown | GMA News TV | ||
| 2015 | Maynila: Finding Mr. Right | Apple | GMA Network | |
| Maynila: Status, It's Complicated! | Monique | |||
| 2016 | Dear Uge: My Yaya Poser | May | ||
| Magpakailanman: Anak sa Mundo ng Droga | Ava | |||
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga!'s Lenten Presentation: Mansyon | Yayen Neruda | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tatay Pitong at Pilyong Nokyo | Starla | |||
| Tadhana: Beauty and Bahrain | Mimay | |||
| Maynila: Love Potion | Drew | |||
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra (The Melinda Mara Story) | Melinda "Dang" Mara | ||
| Tadhana: Ola Kala | Jessica | |||
| APT Entertainment Lenten Presentation: Elehiya | Lucia | |||
| Wagas: Love at Panganib (The Erick and Gia Fernandez Love Story) | Gia Fernandez | GMA News TV | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Snow White | GMA Network | ||
| Maynila: My Sister's Secret | Elvie | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Okay Ka, Genie Ko! | Genie Lyn | |||
| 2019 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lola Enchanted | |||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Pagmulat ng Binulag na Kasambahay (The Bonita Baran Story) | Bonita "Bonet" Baran | |||
| Wagas Presents: Wait Lang... Is This Love? | Mayumi "Yummy" Bubuyog | |||
| 2020 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Sa Ilalim ng Buwan | Kayla | ||
| Magpakailanman: My Everlasting Love (The Joji and Alyssa Mendoza Story) | Alyssa Mendoza | |||
| 2021 | I Can See You: The Lookout | Emma Castro | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Barbie | Captain Barbie | |||
| Regal Studio Presents: My Birthday Wish | Joana | |||
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: My Bipolar Mom | Ashley | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lelang and Me | Scarlet / Luningning | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Bida Kontrabida | Sleeping Beauty | |||
| 2023 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lady and Luke | Lady |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2007 |
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 |
Young Marionne (segment: Bangungot) | |
| 2009 | Puntod | Baby | |
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Aileen | ||
| Wapakman | Patitang Meneses | ||
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Bratty | |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Kara | |
| The Road | Ella | ||
| Ang Panday 2 | Bilara | ||
| 2012 | Sossy Problems | Becca | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Barbie | ||
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Rosy | |
| 2014 | Full Moon | Mica | |
| Mariquina | Young Imelda | ||
| 2015 | Saranghaeyo #ewankosau | Calixta "Kai" Luna | |
| 2016 | Laut | Nadia | |
| Tuos | Dowokan | ||
| 2017 | This Time I'll Be Sweeter | Erika | |
| 2018 | Almost A Love Story | Baneng | |
| 2024 | That Kind Of Love | Milagros "Mila" Maharlika |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Album Details |
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| 2013 | Meron Ba |
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Awards and Recognitions
Barbie's Achievements
Barbie Forteza has received many awards throughout her career. These awards celebrate her amazing performances in both TV shows and movies.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 | |||
| The 5th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |||
| 7th GEMS Awards 2023 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (TV Series) | Won | |||
| Platinum Stallion National Media Awards | Best Drama Actress | Won | |||
| 4th VP Choice Awards | TV Actress of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | 3rd Annual TAG Awards Chicago | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| LionhearTV RAWR Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Bida Ng Taon | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Bida Ng Taon | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | 4th PEP List Awards | Female Comedy Star of the Year (Editor's Choice) | Herself | Won | |
| 19th Gawad PASADO Awards | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres | Tuos | Won | ||
| 40th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| The EDDYS | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| 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 | ||
| 2016 | 7th Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards | Inquirer’s Indie Bravo Awardee | Included | ||
| 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | |||
| 2015 | 38th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mariquina | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Cinemalaya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| 2010 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Puntod | Won |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Asia's Royalty Awards | Most Admired and Superb Actress of the Year | Won | |
| 2022 | Business Mirror | The 2022 Honor Roll | Included | |
| LionhearTV | The Year's 11 Most Memorable Female Performances | Included | ||
| 2021 | 2nd Annual TAG Awards Chicago | Best Loveteam (with Jak Roberto) | Nominated | |
| 2019 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Love Team of the Year (Almost a Love Story shared with Derrick Monasterio) | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star 2018 | Won | |
| YES! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included | ||
| 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 | |
| 2014 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Best New Female Recording Artist | Nominated | |
| 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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