Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local awards.

Early life

Forteza was born on July 31, 1997, in Biñan, Laguna, to Imelda and Tony Forteza. She has a sister, Gabrielle Vierneza.

Career

She is known for her roles such as young Jodi in

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's remake of the 2003 South Korean television drama series, ''

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'' and Cyndi Gomez in '' First Time''. Forteza also appeared in several movies such as: '' Tween Academy: Class of 2012'', ''

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'' and the indie film, ''Puntod'' in which she won as New Movie Actress of the Year in the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. In April 2013, Forteza released her self-titled album, ''Barbie Forteza'' under

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with the carrier single, ''Meron Ba'' which was used as the theme song for GMA Network's Koreanovela, '' Big''. In 2014, Forteza was chosen to play one of the lead roles in the television series, ''

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'', alongside

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. In August 2014, she won the Best Supporting Actress award in the new breed category at the

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, for the film '' Mariquina'', portraying a teenage version of

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's character Imelda. 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''. The film was also shown in the

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Filmography

Television series

Television variety shows

Television comedy shows

Television anthologies

Film

Discography

Albums

Awards and recognition

References

External links

* * https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/barbieforteza {{DEFAULTSORT:Forteza, Barbie 1997 births Living people People from Biñan Actresses from Laguna (province) Tagalog people Filipino child actresses Filipino women comedians GMA Network personalities MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) artists Filipino film actresses Filipino television actresses Filipino television variety show hosts