Barbie Forteza

Barbie Forteza
Forteza in 2023
Born	Barbara Ambas Forteza July 31, 1997 (1997-07-31) Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Occupation	Actress dancer comedian singer host vlogger
Years active	2007–present
Agent	Sparkle GMA Artist Cente
Height	1.52 m
Title	Kapuso Primetime Princess

Barbara Ambas Forteza, born July 31, 1997 and professionally known as Barbie Forteza, is a multi-talented Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She has been recognized with numerous accolades, encompassing both international and local awards.

Early life

Barbara Ambas Forteza entered the world on July 31, 1997 in Biñan, Laguna. She is the daughter of Imelda and Tony Forteza and has a sister named Gabrielle Vierneza.

Career

Barbie Forteza's distinguished roles include playing young Jodi in GMA Network's adaptation of the 2003 South Korean TV drama series Stairway to Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time. Forteza has also starred in several movies such as Tween Academy: Class of 2012, The Road, and the indie film Puntod, for which she won New Movie Actress of the Year at the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. In April 2013, she launched her self-titled album Barbie Forteza under MCA Records, featuring the single Meron Ba which was utilized as the theme song for GMA Network's Koreanovela Big.

In 2014, Forteza was selected for a lead role in the TV series The Half Sisters, co-starring Thea Tolentino.

August 2014 saw her winning the Best Supporting Actress award in the new breed category at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her role in Mariquina. In this film she portrayed a teenage version of Mylene Dizon's character Imelda.

Barbie Forteza received the Best Actress Award at the 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival in 2016 for her portrayal of a sea gypsy in the indie film Laut. This film was also showcased at the Pune International Film Festival.

Relationship

Forteza and Roberto initially crossed paths on the GMA teleserye "Meant To Be" back in 2017, and their romantic journey began that same year.

Loveteam

Barbie and Joshua Dionisio

In 2009, the popular K-drama 'Stairway to Heaven' saw its Philippine adaptation feature Barbie alongside actor Joshua Dionisio for the first time. The dynamic duo continued to captivate audiences in several other series such as 'First Time,' 'Tween Hearts,' 'Pilyang Kerubin,' 'Nita Negrita,' and 'Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin,' showcasing their undeniable on-screen chemistry.

Barbie and Derrick Monasterio (DerBie)

In 2012, Barbie teamed up with Kapuso star Derrick Monasterio in the captivating fantaserye 'Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa.' The dynamic duo, known as #DerBie, continued their on-screen chemistry in the 2013 adaptation of 'Anna KareNina', followed by 'Genesis,' 'The Half Sisters', and the charming 2018 romantic comedy, 'Inday Will Always Love You.'

Barbie and Andre Paras

In 2016, Barbie Forteza joined forces with Kapuso star Andre Paras for 'That's My Amboy,' after previously collaborating in 'The Half Sisters.' Although they're not presently an onscreen pair, they do team up as co-hosts on the popular comedy show, 'Sunday PinaSaya.' Andre even suggested that should he partner with someone once more, he'd pick Barbie Forteza without hesitation.

Barbie and Ken Chan

In the captivating romantic comedy series "Meant To Be," Barbie found herself entangled with not one, not two, but four charming suitors a year after her role in "That's My Amboy." Among the quartet of potential love interests was the talented actor Ken Chan, portraying the intriguing Chinese-Kapampangan character, Yuan Lee.

Barbie and Jak Roberto (JakBie)

National heartthrob Jak Roberto was teamed up with the acclaimed actress in this captivating series, which marked the beginning of Jak and Barbie's dynamic partnership. The 2019 hit show 'Kara Mia' served as their debut performance as an on-screen couple, showcasing their incredible chemistry.

Barbie and David Licauco (FiLay)

In the revamped adaptation of Jose Rizal's intriguing novels, 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo,' Klay is whisked away into the narrative, meeting the characters from the books. Among these characters is Fidel, a businessman and friend of Crisostomo Ibarra (Dennis Trillo), portrayed by David Licauco. As the plot unfolds, fans begin to notice the undeniable spark between the two, particularly during an intense disagreement scene that highlights their potential as an onscreen duo. This leads to numerous viewers rooting for this pair, resulting in the emergence of the FiLay love team.

Trivia

Barbie Forteza, a talented actress from the Philippines, got her big break in the entertainment industry when she starred in the 2009 TV series "Stairway to Heaven," playing the younger version of Rhian Ramos's character.