Barbie Forteza facts for kids
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Barbie Forteza
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Forteza in 2016
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Barbara Ambas Forteza
July 31, 1997 Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
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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 |
| Partner(s) | Jak Roberto (2017–2025) |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| 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.
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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 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 2013–16 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Girlie / Boyong |
| 2016–18 | Pepito Manaloto | KatKat |
Television Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2013 | Meron Ba |
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Awards and Recognitions
Barbie Forteza has received many awards for her acting and contributions.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 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 |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result |
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| 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 |
